Tiny Whoop Transmitter Monitor Mount

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This is a custom-designed wrap-around FPV monitor mount for the factory MLP4DMS transmitter, engineered specifically for use with Tiny Whoop type of R/C toys. My trusty Andoer FPV RX-LCD5802 monitor has become an indispensable companion during my FPV adventures, and I'm convinced that the mounts for these kinds of monitors are largely interchangeable. For this project, I successfully adapted the Boscam Monitor rx-lcd 5802 Mount from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1343763) to accommodate the MLP4DMS antenna. The monitor mount easily slips into the slot on the back of my FPV monitor, while the transmitter portion neatly inserts over the antenna and snaps securely around the bottom of the transmitter (as seen in the accompanying pictures). I employed 3D scanning to capture the exact dimensions of my MLP4DMS transmitter, which I then modeled using Meshmixer, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Microsoft 3D Builder. The tabs for the monitor mount were carefully attached. A sturdy 5mm x 50mm bolt serves as the connection point between the monitor mount and the transmitter mount. For optimal results, I recommend printing the transmitter mount with the antenna-hole facing downwards and employing full supports. In my case, a raft wasn't necessary. Print Settings Printer: Geeetech Prusa Aluminum Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: .2 - .3mm Infill: 100% Notes: I opted for a print resolution of .3mm using a .4mm nozzle. Due to the lack of rafts required, full supports were employed instead. To ensure maximum strength, I chose 100% infill as the tabs at the bottom may become detached if not printed robustly enough. How I Designed This I used my Kinect to scan my MLP4DMS transmitter in two halves using Skanect software, which I then aligned and mated using Meshmixer. Fusion 360 was utilized to set dimensions and reference areas on the transmitter model, such as the control stick areas and battery bay on the back. The model was subsequently pulled back into Meshmixer where I defined the outline of the wrap and extracted it as a flat, single-sided patch. I employed the Offset command to give the patch an outside thickness of 2 mm and cleaned it up with various smooth and sculpting options. The monitor mount tabs were modeled and attached. Finally, the STL was exported as the completed model.