This project started based on my desire to create my own original remote control airplane from drawing, to cutting the parts on a cnc machine that I built from a kit, assembling the parts, and then flying the finished product. There were so many normal type airplanes out there, that I decided that I would do something different. I decided on a saucer shaped plane. The project was such a great challenge from the beginning. First, I had to learn to use a CAD program. I started with a program from Google called SketchUp. It was a painful experience, but it's a great program to learn CAD drawing on, and, it's free. After some time, I had a drawing created that included over 50 pieces. The next step was to build the router based cnc machine called a PhlatPrinter. Not as painful as CAD, but still very challenging. The group that created the PhlatPrinter also included the script that would create the gcode file that the cnc machine need to actually cut the parts.
Specs:
24" diameter disc
AUW = about 16oz
A $20 dollar motor/ESC combo (B2212/13 and 18 amp ESC) from RCHotDeals.com is a perfect match for this plane. About 110 watts is what you’re looking for. I prefer at least a 1:1 thrust to weight ratio.
APC 8x4.3 (or smaller) prop
1320 to 1800 mah 3 cell lipo
2 servos (about 15 oz torque) in elevon configuration (like TowerPro 9 gram servos)
3 mm carbon fiber tube/rods
Build difficulty:
Construction is normal.
Covering foam with heat shrink film will make you sweat. But, the end result is worth it.
Specs:
24" diameter disc
AUW = about 16oz
A $20 dollar motor/ESC combo (B2212/13 and 18 amp ESC) from RCHotDeals.com is a perfect match for this plane. About 110 watts is what you’re looking for. I prefer at least a 1:1 thrust to weight ratio.
APC 8x4.3 (or smaller) prop
1320 to 1800 mah 3 cell lipo
2 servos (about 15 oz torque) in elevon configuration (like TowerPro 9 gram servos)
3 mm carbon fiber tube/rods
Build difficulty:
Construction is normal.
Covering foam with heat shrink film will make you sweat. But, the end result is worth it.
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As I noted, the plane was designed in SketchUp. Here are the two files that contain all the plane parts. Being a router based cnc machine, it's necessary to tell the machine which direction the router should move depending on whether it's an inside or outside cut. The orange lines are outside cuts, the blue lines are inside cuts, and the pink are partial depth cuts.
The SketchUp file (along with hundreds of other planes) is available on the PhlatBoyz site. ( http://www.phlatforum.com/index.php )
The SketchUp file (along with hundreds of other planes) is available on the PhlatBoyz site. ( http://www.phlatforum.com/index.php )
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you could add a small hd camera to it to take videos. You could try the "808 key chain camera"
there is two named like it. one is $10 usd. The other one is $50 usd. The difference is big.
I have herd it's good. i am planing to get it myself.
i first got informed of it from the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHr2ySJo7mc&list=UUXIEKfybqNoxxSpHYT_RVxQ&index=1
http://www.phlatforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=718
Neat build, but it looks a bit underpowered with the motor you're using. What's the AUW? A full list of the electronics parts you've used would be good, and what it REALLY needs is a flight video.
That video makes all the difference - I stand corrected!
That is a really good flyer.