xLabs Steez Upgrade Kit: Arm Protectors, GPS Mount, Soft Mount Pads

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Banana Science proudly introduces another FPV upgrade kit, this time featuring xLab's impressive Steez 5" freestyle frame. To enhance the Steez's durability, smoothness, and aesthetic appeal, we designed three innovative 3D printed modifications. **1) Lightweight Arm Protectors**: These effective protectors safeguard your expensive carbon fiber arms from delamination during severe crashes onto concrete or any surface. They also serve as a bottom layer of soft mounting for motors, reducing vibrations. **2) Enhanced TPU Soft Mount Pads**: We refined our already impressive TPU soft mount pads to accommodate more motors. Our 22xx/23xx soft mount pads now fit newer motors with 16mm mounting holes and the popular 19mm mounting holes. We've increased their thickness by .25mm, further reducing frame vibrations. For various sizes of soft mount pads, check our [soft mount pad post](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2686553) for a wide selection. **3) HGLRC M8N GPS Battery Strap Mount**: After testing several micro GPS options for mini quads, we selected the [HGLRC M8N GPS](https://www.banggood.com/7M8M-Ublox-M8N-GPS-Module-for-APM-Pixhawk-CC3D-Naze32-F3-Flight-Control-p-1078657.html?p=S7161050498172016065) as the best and smallest option. We designed a convenient case for easy installation, allowing it to be attached to any battery strap, keeping it far from electrical noise and securely mounted. **Update:** We added a lighter version of the arm protectors with small weight reduction holes in the bottom while maintaining the same level of protection.