Springy Landing Gear

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Made these custom shock absorbers for the Peon230 with a softer landing in mind, though they should also work well for similar-sized drones. They're remarkably springy and absorb impacts with ease, but to work effectively, the open end must face outward from the drone. This way, if you land at an angle, they'll flex the most. Having them face outward also allows them to absorb vibrations and impacts well when the drone is moving forward or backward during a slide landing. They'll fit perfectly onto the 3mm bolt hole that the legs already have a spot for. Print them on their side so there's no need for support, and consider using rafts since they'll have a very small footprint on the print bed. I've had great results with PLA at 100% infill because of how they're designed; they still flex fairly well. However, PETG or ABS might be a better option as they would flex better under harder hits. **Version 2** - The edges are now flat to improve print bed adhesion (though thin already, this wasn't really necessary) and the hex nut opening on the inside has been removed to maintain mount thickness. If you print this, please upload a photo to the "I Made One" tab. I love seeing my designs in action! Thanks for your time!