DIY Mini Quadcopter w/ 3D Printed Motor Mounts, Top & Bottom Plates

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Recently, the quad booms can be 3D printed instead of using wooden dowel rods since 2/20/14. Initially, the creator thought that vibration would be an issue for the multiwii board; however, after testing with PLA, it works well. New photos showcasing the frame with the 3D printed booms have been uploaded, and they are flying great. The maker encourages others to build one and share their experience. A recent video demonstrates configuring a FrSky Taranis to switch between acro and horizon level mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qABjj_gMzU. Earlier, on 10/1/13, the motor mount was updated to be 1mm thicker than the original version (3mm vs 2mm) due to excessive flex. The build log for this mini quadcopter with a 3D printed frame can be found at http://garagepilots.com/page/diy-mini-quadcopter-w-3d-printed-frame, while the garage maiden flight video is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNW7EB0OWqE. Additionally, a build log video featuring an outdoor maiden flight can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdUW-DBL-NY. Please try building one and share your experience!