ZMR 250 LED Bracket for Diatone LED strip

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Yet another LED bracket for the ZMR designed specifically for use with the Diatone LED strip from Banggood.com and other online retailers at http://www.banggood.com/Diatone-3-4S-LED-Decoration-Board-Strip-Set-For-250-Class-Frame-p-961260.html. This part was engineered to be incredibly lightweight, making it perfect for quadcopter enthusiasts. Two versions are available: one is thin, while the other is extremely thin. On my printer, the ultra-thin model with a few bottom layers and no infill yields a part weighing just 0.4 grams. Adding infill increases durability and adds another shell. LED strips were attached to the plate using double-sided tape or hot glue. Holes were drilled through the face to solder to the LED strip for added stability. The Diatone item includes four LED strips: one each featuring Green, White, Red, and Blue LEDs. Based on daylight visibility, I rank them in this order: Green, White, Red, and Blue. To maximize visibility when close to losing orientation, I mount the green strip on the back and the red strip on the front (similar to DJI's Phantom setup). You may prefer a different configuration, but for me, it works perfectly. On my ZMR, I attach the front LED near the bottom plate and the rear one at the top plate using tape or glue, ensuring clear visibility without obstruction from my battery connector. Print Settings: * Rafts: No * Supports: No * Resolution: 0.4 mm nozzle with a 0.3 mm layer height Tips: If weight is a concern, try printing with zero infill and a few bottom layers to achieve the lightest possible part. Post-Printing: You may need to use a drill bit or file to fit this bracket through the standoffs on your ZMR. In some cases, you'll need to loosen the standoffs and allow them to move freely in their mounting holes while installing the bracket. If necessary, you can scale the brackets in the X or Y dimension slightly to adjust hole spacing to suit your needs. Design Software Used: Sketchup 2016