Onyx - Racing Quad Frame 270

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This is a high-performance quadcopter racing frame measuring approximately 27cm diagonally. I endeavored to design it as a 250-frame model, but faced challenges with the props - so I scaled it up slightly. It's remarkably light - weighing about 370 grams overall without the battery attached. I chose this design because I enjoy working with triangles and it prints well. The components are modeled for optimal 3D printing without the need for support material, which I prefer not to use. The Onyx was engineered to accommodate a Fat Shark FPV camera at the front with an adjustable pitch angle. The roof can be lifted and secured in an open position to fine-tune controller settings. The layout is optimized for a radio control setup with Afro V3 12A ESCs, Multistar 1704 Motors, and a KK Mini Controller that I purchased as a kit. However, I believe the measurements are fairly standard. My primary focus was not speed but design. Although there are some flaws, it was my first quadcopter project. It flies remarkably well! Print Settings Printer: Velleman K8200 Supports: None Infill: Rectangular How I Designed This Created with Autodesk Maya 2014 Education I designed this model from scratch using the education version of Maya 2014. The organic feel of the form was very important to me - so I didn't intend to adhere to geometric rules. Nevertheless, I like the lowpoly look and feel. It was essential for me to simplify the form. That sounds easier - but reducing the form consumed most of my working time. Custom Section Project "Design racing drone" Project Name: Design Racing Drone Overview & Background: The project teaches the fundamental understanding of the structural requirements of a racing quadcopter. Objectives: The crucial lesson to learn is the combination of an interesting design with the function it aims for. Audiences: Students, such as those from our Multimedia 3D Classes 3rd to 5th grade (17 - 19 years old) and adults in a special 3D print workshop. Subjects: Basic electronics, 3D Design, Hobby Flight, Product Design Skills learned: 3D Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Aerodynamic Design, Functional Design Lesson/Activity: Students will begin with basic information about what is needed in a quadcopter model. Structural requirements must be incorporated into their basic design. They start to model with Autodesk Maya. Very important is the optimization for 3D print - ideally without the use of support material. Test prints will clarify any last problems before the final product can be printed. Duration: 24 hours (3 - 5 days workshop) Time for scribble and research: 3 hours Modeling time: 9 hours Test printing and changes time (not including print time): 6 hours Construction time: 6 hours Preparation: Shopping list for drone parts must be checked. A basic understanding of 3D software is preferable but not mandatory. References: There are many drone-related websites where you can get the basic idea. There are also numerous videos on the internet. Research can be made individually. Rubric & Assessment: Students will learn the fundamental process of product design meeting some important goals and restrictions. Prototyping with 3D print is a very interesting possibility because of the speed of the process.