Versacopter motor mount CNC replacement

[Dippeggs]

I've had my versacopter for almost a month now. I love it, but my biggest complaint is the motor mount plates. They're far to easy to crack.

Like this!

So while looking to buy replacements on the Flite test store, I saw these. Unfortunatly they're not for sale, as of yet.

https://store.flitetest.com/versacopter-aluminum-upgrade-coming-soon/

But need these now! So I thought I'd just make my own instead.

Here's the 3D Solidworks model. I used the pictures from the store as a reference, and took measurements from my versacopter

Some toolpaths and plastic chunks later...

My MDF Test piece.

Finally, fitted on the copter itself!

It's WAAAY tighter and stronger than those plastics pieces! Unfortunately I don't have a enough plastic to make 7 more pieces, but I definitely will be getting some to finish everything.

FT guys, if you see this I'm sorry I basically copied your mounts 1 to 1, but they worked fantastically

 

[BankNYank!]

They look great!

Do you like the design with half the mount on top and half on bottom? I designed a set too but made the mount wrap around the bottom and still use a motor mount disk on top.

Here's my design: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1216032

Nice work!

 

[Dippeggs]

I wanted something to completly replace the motor disk plate. The grip is extremely tight with the two pieces which is what I wanted but because the old plates moved too much for me.

 

[pilot1]

This also could probably be 3d printed, but it wouldn't be as strong

 

[dizzane]

Any updates on the FT mounts? I see they were pulled from the store.... Mine broke before I even had the chance to fly it.

 

[BankNYank!]

I wanted something to completly replace the motor disk plate. The grip is extremely tight with the two pieces which is what I wanted but because the old plates moved too much for me.

It looks like they would grip good! I'd love to hear how the finished product works out for you!

 

[Dippeggs]

Any updates on the FT mounts? I see they were pulled from the store.... Mine broke before I even had the chance to fly it.

Would you look at that, they are gone!

I'll be honest, they priced them for $30, but I'd think that wouldn't even cover the material cost for aluminum. Or maybe they're having trouble making them
I wanted to try aluminum on my CNC, but I dont have any proper bits for cooling for it.

It looks like they would grip good! I'd love to hear how the finished product works out for you!

Thank you, I'm waiting for more plastic in the mail now. I'll be sure to film me cutting it next time.

 

[Dippeggs]

Well, this is awkward. I got my plastic in today, and guess what is finally put up for sale, cheaper than my plastic material alone.

 

[Swanno]

That is awkward. At least you can use your plastic for another project though?

I had the same problem with the motor mounts but never actually cracked one completely. The first thing I actually broke on my versa copter was a carbon fiber boom...

I was going to order some replacements in December but Josh made some mention about aluminium parts in a video, I can't remember which one. So I waited for them to come out. The only problem with doing that is I've had to wait to fly the versa copter again.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

You guys are crashing even harder than me, breaking the booms? Dang!

 

[Spastickitten]

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Is that your antenna in the boom? It can really reduce your range.

 

[Swanno]

You guys are crashing even harder than me, breaking the booms? Dang!

It was the only thing I did break and it occurred with a bad take off around 50 cm off the ground. I think my carbon fiber boom was faulty in some way... I've been flying planes in the meantime while I wait for replacements to arrive with the upgrade kit.

Thank you for the advice. To prevent any issues with range in the future I will change it to match Josh's and move them (I'm using a diversity receiver) to above the Quads body which should prevent any issues from arising when I get good and start flying further away.