X-Quad

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I wanted to build my own quad copter from scratch. So I came up with this creation. I designed it to be incredibly sturdy yet remarkably light. I plan on adding RC parts later this year to bring it to life. It was necessary to print it upright and supported by numerous supports everywhere. Cutting away the excess material proved challenging, but I can now hold the finished product in my hand. Print Settings Printer: MAKERFRONT i3PRO XL Rafts: No rafts were used at all. Supports: The object required multiple supports to ensure stability. Resolution: A resolution of 0.2 was chosen for optimal results. Infill: Fifty percent infill density was selected to balance weight and strength. Post-Printing Design Process How I Designed This Masterpiece I wanted to create my own quad copter, which would have four parts. I wanted it to be sturdy because I tend to break things while flying, so I aimed to make it more resilient. I used a computer-aided design (CAD) software called 123D Design to build it. Then, I sent it through MeshMixer and Cura for further processing. It was crucial that the print stood upright or the print nozzle would collide with the object. This requirement actually ended up making the print stronger in the process.