X-Class Pipe Quad

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Large scale drone frames can be very pricey, so I decided to go for a more affordable yet sturdy plastic pipe frame. Here's what you'll need to print and buy. To make this frame, you will need to print: - 4 Motor Pipe Mounts - 4 Motor Pipe Mount Tops - 1 Motor Pipe Mount Corner Adjuster - 1 PipePod - 4 PipePod Clamps You will also need to purchase: - 2 meters of 32mm plastic toilet pipe - 1 piece of 32mm 4-Way pipe cornering - 4 pieces of 32mm pipe caps (optional) - 32 drill screws for attaching the arms to the 4-Way and attaching the motor mount on the arm (3mm x 12mm is fine) - 16 M3 10mm bolts for attaching the motor mount top on the motor mount (8mm long if you're brave, 10mm if you want a nut on the other side) - 8 M3 8mm bolts for attaching the pod on the pipes - 24 M3 Nyloc nuts The frame parts I used are listed here, but feel free to check what your local hardware store has available: - 32mm piping (https://www.biltema.fi/rakentaminen/lvi/putkistot/viemariputket/pp-putki-2000018289) - 32mm pipe cap (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32956566492.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d015rlw) - 32mm pipe 4-way (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32957947920.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d015rlw) - Carbon fiber masking tape (https://www.biltema.fi/autoilu---mp/styling/ulkopuoli/hiilikuitukalvo-3d-2000031845) To turn this frame into a fully functional drone, you'll need to add some additional components. Here's what I used: - Motors: RaceStar BR4114 (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KDmKU8AsOf) - Propeller: Ormino 1755 Carbon (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32853443714.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dMm1d8o) - FC: FuriousFPV RacePit F4 (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/v3mDkIQA6c) - ESC: Spedix GS45A 4in1 (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GGDmq8sQBP) - Camera: Runcam Micro Eagle (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GmKKMIbQ6L) - VTX: TBS Unify Pro Nano 5G8 (https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:tbs_unifypro_nano) - VTX Antenna: Foxeer Lollipop 3 (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GGD32IzSCP) - RX: FrSky R-XSR (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/G3v3MIzSpJ) My other gear includes: - FPV Goggles: FatShark HDO (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GGDGUSMZc4) - Radio: FrSky Taranis Q X7 (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DmGvMZ2Ic1) - Charger: ISDT Q8 (https://www.banggood.com/custlink/v3G3M9kSVW)