Element 230

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This print is my best attempt at creating a simple yet effective quad frame to print and assemble with viable durability and weight for beginners and intermediate racers. Carbon racing frames can cost around $100, so I hope that printing this frame for about $2 worth of plastic will make it easier for people to enter the quad racing sport without breaking the bank. The design features a central battery compartment, placing the heaviest component of the quad between all the motors for a solid centre of gravity, eliminating sloppy handling caused by a pendulum effect from having the battery above or below the frame. The battery is also well-protected in this configuration, minimizing the risk of fires. The design includes pitched motors and stepped back motors, which should result in less turbulent air being fed into the rear motors, leading to more consistent thrust and steadier control. I enjoyed flying my print of this frame before it broke, and I hope it's helpful to someone out there. Print Settings: Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Infill: No lower than 25% Notes: Since this print is large and attaching electrical components takes a lot of time, I highly recommend printing all parts with an infill of 50% or more, ideally 100% solid. I also highly recommend using the strongest material available, such as ABS (if you can print without warping) or PETG. How I Designed This: For the full development diary, check out the RC groups thread here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2657583 The design has evolved from many attempts at creating a durable 3D printed racing quad frame. It takes inspiration from the Carbon Hornet 2B by Revolution Aerial.