The Platypus (cinewhoop)

thingiverse

This is a guide for assembling and customizing a drone known as The Platypus, which appears to be designed for FPV (First-Person View) flying. It provides detailed instructions on how to print various components and assemble the drone with its accessories. Here are some key points from the text: 1. Printing Instructions: * Print **duct-lips-print-2x** with a layer height of 0.1-0.2mm, wall line count of 3, outer before inner walls off, and generate support off. * Print **fpv-cam-bracket** with a layer height of 0.1-0.2mm, wall line count of 2, outer before inner walls off, and generate support on. * Print **gopro-plate** with a layer height of 0.1-0.2mm, wall line count of 3, outer before inner walls off, and generate support on. * Print **gopro-plate-spacer** with a layer height of 0.2mm, wall line count of 3. 2. Hardware for Assembly: * 12 25mm hexagonal nylon standoffs (22mm for the V2) * 21 M3x6mm screws * 3 M3x20mm screws * 2 20mm standoffs with 4 screws 3. Assembly Tips: * Do not over-tighten the screws that hold duct lips in place. * If the props are closer to one side of the ducts than the other, tighten the motor screws on the opposite side more. 4. Additional Information: * The guide also mentions a GoPro mount and provides links for downloading its design from Thingiverse. * It encourages users to post pictures of their assembled drones and makes, as well as invites them to make adjustments and remixes to the original model.