First, thanks all for informations we can find here. Greetings to Pacificmeister for his stl release. I was checking/dreaming on your videos, i was so happy when this website has been created.
Then, here is where i am. I used 20x20 and 20x40mm aluminium profiled to try to get something the cheaper possible (at least for mast and wings).
Mast notches will be covered soon to get something really looking like a real foil with some print i have to tinkercad. I say ‘look like’, as i never seen one other than images.
I’ll try to cover everything with fiber glass so made mast print with a 17% infill to keep them light.
Nice Work! Looks very promising.
Is the wing itself pure 3d printed plastic? I suppose a more solid “core” could be needed to withstand the bending forces.
Great idea!!. I would improve with additional slot to pair/connect with profile shape !
I was wondering if this wing will be able to generate similar lift force as the one for example Liqiuid force Pacific used in his aplication…
You are right, i have to tinkercad slot. Regarding the wing, i use 3d printed as it has to, make a prototype as a lot of thing have to be made. If wing really sucks, it will be time to use a real one.
It’s really a great idea. The machine profile is very durable and there are many connecting elements for it. For example, connecting the mast to the fuselage can be strengthened with plates, it will be very strong.
A raspberry and an old PS3 controller. A lot of buttons to manage the speed of the motor, plus some other to get vocal information like voltage, amps, initiate ESC,emergency stop, … and no, i won’t waterproof the controller with a condom.
Joystick halfway will be the standard speed to stand up, as i am not confident with managing controller and standing up.
is there somewhere some information on where to screw front and back wing, where to add the mast and where to fix mast on the board ? is it something like an airplane we have to balance ?
