Spyda500 FPV skids 2.0

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I redesigned an enhanced set of skids from my original version, which were far too flimsily constructed. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:396403 Everything has been fortified. This fits the Imperial measurement edition of the Spyda500. However, the crossbrace features M3 holes for mounting a platform of your own creation if desired, such as an iPhone 5S mount like this http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:897681 The files include: Front arm, Back arm, Long Skids (print two), and Cross Brace (print one or more) See the instructions page for further details. Instructions I printed the arms and skids at 50% fill with two walls in PLA, while printing the braces at 30% fill. They are strong but still surprisingly lightweight. You could definitely increase the fill density and switch to a more robust material, but do not even think about reducing it. There are some flutes that help reduce weight, you may or may not need supports for them to print correctly, I opted to print without any. After printing, inspect the fit of all parts thoroughly. To assemble: First, attach the front and rear arms to the quadcopter. Next, apply 5-minute epoxy on the recesses in the long skids. Then place the quadcopter down flat on a level surface, ensuring the bottoms are perfectly horizontal and all the components align properly. Now let it set until the adhesive hardens. For the crossbraces, you can use one or two depending on your preference. I wanted to be able to swap out platforms as needed so I wrapped electrical tape around the skids at the mounting points in multiple layers for a snug fit which works fine currently. Note-this print will completely fill up your 250mm build platform so double-check it's free and clear beforehand.