Comments on: $20 Quadcopter frame from Bunnings

By: Davidjohn

Davidjohn — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:18:59 +0000

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By: Sashikumar

Sashikumar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:43:13 +0000

I am wondering if the arms come in carbon fiber also?

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:06:25 +0000

I just read on through the comments…can probably ignore my comment about putting the escs on the outside now, since you've already done that.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:05:10 +0000

Hey, I'd recommend not keeping you ESC's inside the tubes, they are quite good at overheating. Nothing like the convection outside the tubes to keep them cool, you can always drill holes to run the wires in and you won't lose any strength if you are wise about it. Nice easy frame build though!

By: mattmc

mattmc — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:39:06 +0000

Here's a quick video of this frame flying,

http://fangin.com/blog/2011/08/08/20-quadcopter-frame-test-flight-video/

By: mattmc

mattmc — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:52:04 +0000

I just posted a pic of the version 2 frame. The other reason I ditched the 24mm tube was because the ESCs didn't fit inside. One of the reasons for using the tube was to try and enclose all the wires and mess. If I couldn't do that then I went for something lighter.

http://fangin.com/blog/2011/06/20/quadcopter-frame-version2/

By: Soupbones

Soupbones — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:39:14 +0000

I am planning on drilling a number of holes down the sides of the 24mm tubing to reduce the weight, but I think a bit more weight is not to much of an issue compared to the original Gaui frame, which seems to be easily blown around even in a slight breeze. The holes in the arms should help airflow to the ESCs as well for cooling.

By: mattmc

mattmc — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:35:58 +0000

I kept the centre connector but swapped the 24.5mm aluminium square tube for 12mm C channel aluminium to save some weight. I've just received the Hobbyking quadcontroller and done two test flights. It needs some adjustment to get it in stable flight.

By: Soupbones

Soupbones — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:10:31 +0000

So how does this frame fly??? Just embarked on making this frame after breaking my Gaui 330 frame. Any news on how it goes??

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:23:03 +0000

I'm still waiting for parts to arrive from Hong Kong. Haven't made any real progress since taking those photos.