Pickle Race Series : 5" & 3.5" ultralight FPV Racing Frames

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Reach me on social medias for questions, news and support [Instagram] [Facebook] [YouTube]If you like my work you can [support me via ko-fi]------Meet the all new Pickle Racing frames series. I worked with Darren Allatt from EverythingMicroFPV and he wanted a frame with a very simple spec set : ultralight, unibody, strutted and compatible with Five33 Switchback TPU accessories. >>>> The frame can be bought from cncdrones.com (cncmadness) here >>> [Pickle Race Series 3.5 inch] or [Pickle Race Series 5 inch]Updates* 2022/03/21 : reinforced motor to arm junction, it was quite à weak spot in the initial version. Frames bases version is v1-1 now. The top plates are unmodified.Pickle R5 frame specs~40g build upsupports up to 5.1inch  props20x20 and 25.5x25.5 (turned 45°) electronic mounts20x20 top plate mount (pick the normal or HDZERO wider top plate according to your needs)12x12mm motor mount (it's an ultralight frame, remember)uses M3 x 25mm standoffsnormal or toilet-tank bottom battery setup (20mm wide straps)Pickle R35 frame specs~28g built upsupports up to 3.5 inch props20x20 and 25.5x25.5 (turned 45°) electronic mounts20x20 top plate mount (pick the normal or HDZERO wider top plate according to your needs)9x9 and12x12mm motor mountuse M3 x 25mm standoffsnormal or toilet-tank bottom battery setup (20mm wide straps)Top platesThere are 2 different top plates. The common one have M2 holes and will fit up to a DJI vista installed on it. The other one have M3 holes and would fit a wider HDZero Race V2 VTX. Pick the one you need.Extra hardware & TPU accessoriesYou need 4 x M3 x 25mm standoffs (5mm diameter apparently) to build the frame.TPU gear can be found on [Five33 Thingiverse page]as the frame is compatible with their switchback mounts.And some more accessories by Antoine Guyonnet  : [HD Cam mount]getting the frame cutMy recommended places are [www.cncmadness.com] (CA/US/Worldwide) and [www.carbon-posten.de] (EU/Germany) or [CNC DRONE 91] (EU/France). Great quality cuts and fair pricing/delivery time.you need to send the provided DXF files with the following instructions :- 5 inch frame : 4mm thick Carbon Fiber- 3.5 inch frame : 3mm thick Carbon Fiber- top plate : 2mm thick Carbon Fiberbasically you need to pick 1 file for the frame and one for the top plate.You can optionally ask for countersunk holes on the top plate and have your screws sitting flush.Feel free to ask me for directions and help.