FT Sparrow motor mount

by copterholics | February 19, 2016 | (0) Posted in Projects

Hey there,

After building the newly released Sparrow in needed a motor mount an didn't want to do the cutting shown in the build video. So i fired up my beloved CAD program and started making a motor mount you can print yourself. 

Right now it will fit 2204/06 size motors using two 6mm M3 screws in the 16mm holes.

The mount is a pretty good friction fit but i've included some holes so you can fix it from the sides using your spare bbq stick thingy. ;)

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There is also a small tunnel to fix the cables down with a zip tie.

The mount is offset to fit 6 inch props and i've included two servo horns in the download.

So thanks for checking this out and happy printing

 

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1354080

 

cheers

Robert from copterholics.com

COMMENTS

copterholics on February 23, 2016
Very nice. Hope the did a good job printing the part. Would like to hear some feedback if you got it printed and fitted.
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copterholics on February 20, 2016
thanks ttprigg.
The motor is about 2mm lower than with the power pod design. Had to do this to get to the bolts still. I might change it a little.
Printed weight in PLA is 8g for the mount and i think a little over 10 with bolts. Printed with 0.8mm walls and 20% infill. Takes about 35 minutes on my printer.
I needed the noseweight anyway and i'm balancing it with a 1500mAh Lipo right now cause this is what i had handy from miniquads.
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udo789 on February 23, 2016
Great idea! Don't have a 3D printer, so I ordered the motor mount from my local 3D Print Shop.
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ttprigg on February 20, 2016
Another reason to get a 3D printer... I love the simple solutions.
Looks like motor will sit a little lower but at the same position (fore and aft). Does the printed mount weigh more than the foam? Do you need more weight in the nose?
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FT Sparrow motor mount