Trilobite five(tri)copter

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Yet another chopper takes to the skies, boasting an impressive five motors. The design is firmly rooted in delta style tricopters. Advantages are numerous: • Delightful flight control courtesy of tricopter-style yaw authority • Ample thrust provided by five motors yielding additional power • Unique shape facilitates clear visibility of chopper orientation from afar Instructions follow: Components required for printing: 1x side base 1x mirrored side base 1x bridge 2x motor spacers 1x tail base 1x tail motor component 1x upper deck Supplementary materials: 4 vibration dampers 5 motors tailored to 250 size racing quads (such as DYS BE1806 2300KV) 5 x 15A ESC (e.g., AfroSlim) 1 metal gear 9g servo Control board 2 six-inch propellers (6030) Remote control transmitter and receiver Battery (preferably a ZippyCompact 2200mAh type) – be certain it fits comfortably beneath the main deck Assembly involves: • Placing side bases on a flat surface, securing them with bridge components using hot glue • Securing the assembly with zip ties threaded through both the bridge and base components • Mounting the servo in the tail part (remember to center it) • Installing the tail motor component, noting 2mm diameter axis dimensions at 10-15 mm length on each side suffice • Fastening the servo arm to the tail motor component's flap portion • Securing the tail and base components using zip ties