Flexbot Hexacopter V2.0

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Compared to the quadcopter, the hexacopter has two more motors and propellers, making it bigger and more visually appealing when flying. If you already have a Flexbot quadcopter, you can convert it into a hexacopter by uploading the hexacopter software and then downloading the hexacopter design to print out. After some assembly and DIY work, you'll have a Flexbot hexacopter of your own. The process should be enjoyable. So, try making one yourself! This is a new version of Flexbot, with many changes and improvements based on the previous design. For example, the battery holder has been redesigned to prevent it from falling out when the copter drops to the ground. We didn't want to make it too tight, as that would cause problems for users. One day, while listening to music with my Beats headphones, they suddenly ran out of power. I noticed the design of its battery part was quite unique, and when changing the batteries, I found a rotating cap that worked well. That's where my idea for the 3D battery holder came from. This design prevents the battery holder from falling off the frame. The battery part is crucial because it serves as the landing gear of the copter. For the frame, we considered two key factors: weight and strength. We weighed our options carefully to find a balance between the two. Finally, after many attempts, we achieved our desired structure. We developed several versions that didn't work out, resulting in unstable flight or crashes. The final version required significant effort, including a dropping finite element analysis in a simulation environment. It was a long and challenging process. However, the new frame is now strong, neat, and visually appealing – at least from my perspective! The new frame also includes other changes, such as wider motor seats on the top part for easier motor installation. I find 3D printing to be very convenient. Whenever we want to make changes to Flexbot, I simply sketch up a design on the computer and print it out. Can you imagine how much trouble molding would cause? That's why we enjoy digital fabrication so much – it's fun, creative, and limitless! Currently, we're still working hard to improve the structure and develop new related products. If you have any feedback or ideas about Flexbot, please feel free to contact us. We appreciate anything you can share. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and our website. Let's connect! Geeks together, let's spark some intelligence and innovative ideas! Flexbot is an open hardware platform based on Arduino, so we're also on GitHub. You can join us there too! And if you want to collaborate on the design, welcome to GrabCAD. Here's a video that shows Flexbot in action: https://youtu.be/z9GcJow3m2M About Flexbot: Flexbot is a copter DIY kit for all ages. It comes with a comic book illustrating the stories and knowledge behind Flexbot. With open-source and 3D printing features, Flexbot enables you to recode the program and customize its appearance – besides the fun of DIY and flying experiences! What will Flexbot become? We want you to be a part of it! Print Settings: Printer Brand: Up! Printer Model: Up Plus2 Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: Solid