Project Lamda [3D Printed Quadcopter Frame] hybrid frame with carbon-rods as reinforcement

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3D-Printing and Drones are two hobbies that combine very well. In self build drones you often need special adapter parts, or mounts for cameras that are perfectly suited for FDM 3D-Printing. However the typical frames are mainly made out of carbon fiber since a high stiffness is required. In my last design the Xevo X210 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3325221) which was heavily inspired by the tbs oblivion, I proved that 3D printed 5-inch drones are possible and work well, if the design is optimized for 3D-Printing. This design brings the Idea on another level, combining a 3D-Printed plastic Frame with the stiffness of carbon fiber, by reinforcing the arms with carbon fiber rods. There are axial holes in every critical location, in which the carbon rods can be pushed in place with ease. To enhance the printing process the holes are in a tear drop shape, so there is no need of drilling to achieve a perfect fit. The side-panels of the frame should be printed in TPU Frame and top-plate can be printed either in ABS, PC-ABS, Nylon, or tempered/annealed PLA Make sure to compensate the shrinkage of ABS by scaling the model uniformly to 100,8% in your slicer. For annealed PLA you need to stretch the Model in x and y by a factor of 102%. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have further questions or want to give me feedback on the design ;) Have fun building and flying :D Some Flightfootage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2MqVLvKako Check out our new website: http://www.xevox3d.com/

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