3D PRINTED 250mm RACE DRONE - BUILD
3D printed 250mm race drone. Print and Build Project.
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Step 1: DOWNLOAD PART FILES
Download part files at link below:
https://grabcad.com/library/fq-16-vampire-3d-printed-250mm-race-drone-1
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Step 2: 3D PRINT PART FILES
Program & Print parts per chosen material setting and machine capabilities.
SUGGESTED PRINT ORIENTATION:
support everywhere (exp. text) & skirt
support touching buildplate & brim
support touching buildplate & brim
support touching buildplate & brim
support touching buildplate, brim, & 45⁰ angle
support touching buildplate & brim
brim
brim - print using transparent material - HEAD LAMP COVER
support touching buildplate & brim
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Step 3: REMOVE 3D PRINT SUPPORTS
Remove 3D print supports from all parts.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE
- XT60 CONNECTER RETAINING LIP - YELLOW
- XT60 CONNECTER LOCK TABS - RED
CAUTION: DO NOT DAMAGE - 2X #4 COUNTERSINK 7/8 ROUND HOLES
NOTE: HOLE IN FRAME IS PIEZO BUZZER CRADLE
REMOVE SUPPORT FROM CRADLE POCKET
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Step 4: 3D PRINT POST FABRICATION
FRAME:
USING 0.0625” (1/16”) DRILL - DRILL 4X PILOT HOLES IN “PDB” MOUNTING TABS
USING #43 (0.089”) DRILL - DRILL 14X FRAME MOUNTING HOLES THRU ALL
USING 4-40 TAP - TAP 4X “PDB” MOUNTING TABS
DO NOT TAP THRU ALL, ONLY TAB THICKNESS
USING 4-40 TAP - TAP 14X FRAME MOUNTING HOLES
DO NOT RE-TAP THRU “PDB” MOUNTING TABS
USING 0.375” (⅜”) DRILL DEBURR ANTENNA PORT
DO NOT DRILL THRU VIDEO TX PORT
FORWARD HOOD:
USING 0.125” (⅛”) DRILL - CHASE 2X #4 COUNTER SINK CLEARANCE HOLES
CAMERA MOUNT:
DRILL #43 (0.089”) & TAP 2X 4-40 FRAME MOUNTING HOLES
USING #43 (0.089) DRILL - CHASE CAMERA SCREW HOLES
COMPONENTE HOOD:
USING 0.125” (⅛”) DRILL - CHASE 4X #4 COUNTER SINK CLEARANCE HOLES
DRILL #43 (0.089”) & TAP 4-40 SCREW HOLE
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Step 5: FRAME ASSEMBLY
PURCHASED PART HARDWARE LIST:
Reusable Cinch Straps 1”x 12” - order link below or equivalent https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MWFRWKZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Nylon Slotted Flat Head Screws Countersink, 4-40 Thread Size, 1" Long - order link below or equivalent
https://www.mcmaster.com/92929A140/
Nylon Pan Head Screws Phillips, 4-40 Thread, 1" Long - order link below or equivalent
https://www.mcmaster.com/94735A725/
Threaded Standoff Nylon, 1/4" Hex Size, 4-40 - 4-40 Size Thread - order link below or equivalent
https://www.mcmaster.com/92745A320/
BATTERY STRAP MODIFICATION:
USING END NIPPERS - CUT REMOVE STRAP BUCKLE TOP LEAVING “END RETAINING” NUBS
INSTALL COMPONENT STANDS - SLIDE COMPONENT STAND TABS INTO FRAME SLOTS
FASTEN CAMERA MOUNTS TO FRAME USING 2X Countersink 4-40 Screws cut to ⅜”
FASTEN FORWARD HOOD TO FRAME USING 2X Countersink 4-40 Screws 1" Long
FASTEN COMPONETE HOOD TO FRAME USING 4X Countersink 4-40 Screws 1" Long
“USING FLUSH CUTTERS, TRIM SCREWS FLUSH TO FRAME”
FASTEN ACCESS COVER TO COMPONENTE HOOD USING Countersink 4-40 Screw cut 3/16”
INSTALL BATTERY STRAP:
VELCRO SIDE OUT, SET RETAINING BAR IN FRAME POCKET
FEED STRAP THRU NEAR SIDE LANDING BASE SLOT
FEED STRAP THRU FAR SIDE OF LANDING BASE SLOT
FEED STRAP THRU INSIDE FRAME SLOT
FEED STRAP THRU OUTSIDE FRAME SLOT
SLIDE FRAME STAND IN BETWEEN FRAME AND LANDING BASE
CINCH BATTERY STRAP DOWN
SNAP HEADLAMP COVER INTO PLACE
BUILD AWAY!
