Melusine - 3D printed electric glider and FPV platform

cults3d

It seems you've provided a detailed description of a 3D printed aircraft model, specifically an EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) model designed for hobbyists and enthusiasts. The text covers various aspects of the model, including: 1. **Propellers**: There are several propeller designs available, each suitable for different battery voltages (2-4S). The props have oversized parts for safety and should not be used with ultra-high power setups as they may break or cause damage to the aircraft. 2. **EDF Housing**: The EDF housing is designed to accommodate 28mm motors with a 19mm screw mounting pattern, suitable for motors with a Kv rating of around 2300-2800 and capable of handling up to 50A current on a 4S setup. It's also compatible with aftermarket 70mm impellers. 3. **Nose Gear**: The nose gear uses a spring for suspension, requiring a hole to be drilled in the leading edge of LandinggearNose01 to fit your spring. Assembly involves M3 screws and grub screws along with a 4mm rod for the steering hinge. It utilizes the same type of 9g servo as the control surfaces for steering. 4. **Wing Root**: There's an option to add a quadcopter function by printing Wingroot02-quadcopter.STL, which allows for adding forward carbon tubes for vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. 5. **Special Parts**: Several special parts are mentioned, including: - Aileron01-feathers: Special parts for making feathered wingtips, tail, and control surfaces to give the plane a more bird-like appearance. - EDFadapter01: A solid piece for the EDFhousing screws to grab onto in the rear of the fuselage. - Flap01: Flaps. - LandinggearNose06-10: Various nose options without pan servo mounts or holders for different sizes of pan servos and a camera mount. - V-tail01-06: V-tail parts that replace Hstab and Vstab parts, recommended for their lightness and flight performance. - Wheelmain01-02 and Wheelnose01-02: Parts for the main and nose wheels, with the latter printed from flexible filament. This description provides a detailed overview of the model's components, suggesting it is designed for customization and modification to suit different preferences or requirements.