Mould for quad frame carbon epoxy "forged carbon"

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This mold is designed for creating carbon + epoxy frames/moldings that are perfect for building quadcopters. Simply attach the mold to a plywood base using screws, insulate it with polyvinyl alcohol, and pour in a generous amount of carbon fibers mixed with epoxy. Once cured, carefully remove the mold and you'll be left with a sturdy, simple quad frame that requires only a few more steps: drilling holes for the flight controller and motors, and adding either a 3D printed or carbon canopy. This project is still a work in progress as I'm still experimenting to find the ideal canopy design. However, the mold itself has been functional tested and can be used to create quadcopter frames. While it may not be the most professional setup for creating carbon fiber composite molds, it gets the job done and allows for experimentation and learning. The resulting carbon fiber frames turn out surprisingly well and will result in a lightweight, robust quadcopter that's as hard as stone! The mold consists of two parts: the mold itself and its cover. To use it, simply fill the mold with epoxy and fibers, then close it with the cover and apply pressure using screws or a heavy weight. Once cured, remove the mold to reveal your finished carbon fiber frame!