Parametric R/C Heli/Quadcopter Training Gear Hub

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Create your own R/C Heli/Quadcopter training equipment with this print, featuring similar precision and build qualities as store-bought versions. The parametric design allows you to customize the number of arm sockets and rod diameter for optimal fit. Additional cutouts minimize hub weight. Perfect for use with 200-size helicopters and 3mm carbon fiber rods, although default settings are provided for adjustments. An updated .STL file is available for a pre-generated hub set with fillets to strengthen weak points and chamfers for easier rod insertion. For this project, you'll need carbon fiber rods for shock absorption, CA glue for attaching rods to the hub, round spheres like ping pong balls or sponge balls, and cable ties for R/C heli attachment. Print using ABS, avoid PLA due to brittleness. Remember to print the hub upside down with no support material needed. Ensure adequate plug wall width to prevent rod breakage during landings. Opt for a thin yet pliant carbon fiber rod diameter for shock absorption and precision landing.