Mini FPV Racing Quad- / Hexa- / Tri Copter

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10-6-2016: Made bigger legs to see if they're stronger and less likely to break.. it really worked out .. frames can still take a hit from a lantern post, though :D ( i got proof now!) 12-11-2015: Installed a neater TriCopter centerplate (v2). 11-10-2015: Built a smaller Mini Racing TriCopter (size: 230mm). Uploaded three new STL files: Tri centerplate; Servo Yaw mount and hinge; (Motor Turnigy XGD-11MB) The legs can be the same as for the Quad or Hexa. For Yaw hinge servo connections I used a thin piece of wire from a paperclip (1mm). Use an M4x25 bolt for the hinge itself. Mini Racing TriCopter setup: 10A SimonK ESC's RCX 1804 2400KV motors APM mini 2.6 flight controller http://nl.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-Mini-APM-V3-1-Flight-Controller-for-ArduPilot-Mega-with-External-Compass-Directly-Dropped-into-Flight- /32471430412.html Mini GPS with Compass, 2.6v, for APM 7/10Hz: http://nl.aliexpress.com/item/New-Ublox-7-Series-GPS-combinator-w-a-compass-for-Apm2-6-Apm2-8-Pixhawk-Miniapx-px-2_1.html Turnigy XGD-11MB Yaw servo Frsky V8FR-II 2.4Ghz receiver without housing or pins Weight of the frame alone: 216 grams Tow weight with battery and wiring (3S Turnigy nano-tech, 1500mAh): 338 grams Flight time around: 10 minutes Not installed yet is an FPV kit. 04-08-2015: Uploaded more new files. The legs are now a bit lighter + also anti-jello design; more room for cables at centerplate which is lighter too.. ; New Hexacopter built with the following specs: AP M controller 2,6 10Hz GPS Simonk ESC's, 10 Amps, (http://www.banggood.com/SimonK-MEGA2560-10A-Omega_ESC_Mega_V3-5_PCB_For_DIY_Quadcopter_ Quad_UAV_Drone.html) ) (2 pieces), ( Simon-K v1, not F7.3) (see more at DIY 250 zmr setup - http://banggood.com) RCX motors 5030 propellers ( GemFan) , and Turnigy nano-tech batteries Specifications: Flight duration >7 -7:30 minutes ; Frsky telemetry X4r receiver without case; Homebrew mini Vtx + MOBIUS RGB color display in the whole aircraft. Weight :420g; no weight without battery is added. ( See a demo on you tube >)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFCEnaaKUqY