FD gen2 replica - 850€ budget

Build, Repair & Mod
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Hi forum,

As many members here, I’ve been playing and building FD’s replicas for a bit. I think they’re great as provide for a light setup which allows for learn to pump or go into waves.

I now want to develop a Gen2 style under the board and document the process some users have done. I wanna keep the budget within 800€ for a full DIY version. I will be taking a few shortcuts on the first iteration but the goal is this.

The plan would be:
-Maytech remote
-6384 Motor
-Aluminium casing
-Original Foil drive battery compatible (as I have access to one for now, custom 21700 later on)
-Small ESC ( APD120 or Flycolor 160)

Planning on putting together a part list and start documenting the process. Looking forward to comments!

Jordi

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Hi,
How do you plane to do the aluminum case?

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You can achieve this if you have the skills.
Other alternatives for the esc would be:
Makerbase 84100 (has built in Bluetooth)
Flipsky 100a pro V2 (has Bluetooth too)

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Planning on milling the case.

I´ve got access to a CNC router decent enough for prototyping but will also cross check against some quotes from suppliers!

This will definetly will be a big ticket from the budget.

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Thanks Jezza for the comments, will look into those although pretty set on the fist ones as I´ve got them laying around.

Jordi

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A point to consider - aluminum 2.7gr/cm3 vs abs/asa 1.05gr/cm3