FR360

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These components are combined with the stock FR7 arms and bottom plate to create my experimental version, the FR360. Its purpose is to position a 360 camera far forward of and below the quad for the widest possible unobstructed field of view. Although everything fits tightly and straightly, the tabs and slot design appear somewhat amateurish and will require either slight filing or another design revision and testing if you wish to improve them. If you clean up the design and test the components, go ahead and share those files or send me a copy to update here. The front "neck" section is intentionally very simple and lacks integrated features because I envision it serving as a platform for various experiments, not just this specific 360 camera, nor just slung downwards like this. If you have the skills to design and print your own TPU pods, consider this as a blank canvas where you can position the camera flat or upwards, install a Gopro max, an Insta360 One R, or even a gimbal mechanism. At the front of the top deck, the neck plates rise up through and form a bit of a cage that can be used in different ways depending on your needs. It will fit a micro FPV cam if you find that camera position works for your needs, and also provides a handy location to mount a GPS module far away from any noisy HD cameras or potential sky obstructions. I've included a TPU mount for the Matek SAM-M8Q, so please design up a pod for a different GPS and share it with others. The center of gravity will sit a bit forward of the ideal centerline in this configuration, about 10mm ahead of ideal. This affects peak performance but isn't a problem for mid-range cinematic cruises as I intended. For best results, you'll want to stick a large battery as far back on the top plate as it will fit. The TPU pod is best printed with the open bottom flat on the print bed. 2x FR360-neck-plate in 2.5mm 1x FR360-front-plate in 2.5mm 1x FR360-top-plate in 3.0mm 8x M3 press nuts that fit the front plate I have a little more information about my specific build available here: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/21612