Carbon Fiber Arducopter Quadcopter Frame Free 3D print model

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I purchased an Arducopter Pre-assembled, a rare occurrence for me, possibly driven by subconscious reasons. Within a week, my actions took an abrupt turn - I deliberately smashed it to the ground. Rebuilding it now is not only educational but also exhilarating, allowing me to put into practice design and testing skills acquired through experience. Some components survived and, initially, I had thought of replacing them with custom-designed parts. Realizing that advising people to 3D print certain components might lead to unnecessary purchases, I have made a conscious decision to create the entire Arducopter frame from scratch. So far, little documentation has been provided, but I had expected there would be noticeable weight reductions when using carbon fiber and ABS instead of aluminum and acrylic. Perhaps incorporating innovative construction techniques could increase savings. Please note that this project is ongoing; any feedback or collaboration at this point will greatly contribute to its successful outcome. **Instructions:** **Objective:** Procure 29-inch long, ~8mm diameter carbon fiber shafts - you can obtain these for $3 each from Walmart. Depending on the desired frame size, it's estimated that 6-8 of these will be needed. **Next Steps:** 1. **Printing of Parts**: The printing process involves using the created files. 2. **Assembly Hardware Use 3mm components to assemble parts securely with nuts and bolts.** Frame Assembly Complete The addition of electronic components follows. *Update (08/19/2011): Design Concept for Pyramid Cage Now Incorporated. Electronic Mounting Ideas Presented as well, through Mock-up Image Creation - minimal setup recommended before attempting Test Flight.