This past week I finished a new 3D printed motor tilt mount for our tricopter. Based on the build from David on his blog (http://rcexplorer.se/projects/2011/09/the-tricopter-v2-5/) and this flitetest artical (http://www.flitetest.com/articles/tricopter-scratch-build) I took it to the next level and made an all in one motor and servo mount.
I have uploaded a short video of it working on you tube:
As you can see there is a tiny bit of flex but not nearly as much as in the 1/2 x 1/2 inch dowel. I am super pleased with the outcome. Comment, let me know what you think, and if you have any questions give us a shout.
And if you have a 3D printer checkout the print file on thingiverse!
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:162807
Full write up and reivew over at our blog: BackyardRC.wordpress.com
http://backyardrc.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/tricopter-tilt-mount/
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And more importantly... what color would you like it in? I can print in black, white, red, neon green, glow in the dark green, and chrome.
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I originally thought I would design with the integrated hinge but in the end decided against it for one kept reason: Strength
The injection molded nose gear if ridiculously strong. Much more so than my print could be. While it would be nice to have it intreated it just didn't seem practical with the quality of my printer.
Thanks
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The printer I use can print in PLA and ABS plastic. I mainly us PLA. Its rather strong but print grain play a lot into it.
I should write something up about 3D printing. Thanks for the idea. I'll see what I can cook up over the weekend.
Thanks again!
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