New Octo build

[chschmid]

[chschmid]

First motormount sample. 98% of the sample is fine. Just needs some small tweaks. It is a bit small inside with stubby fingers...

Connectors AQ side

Connectors AQ side

CAN support added.

Power and PWM cables added

CAP Support ready

CAP mounted

CAPs solderd

Ready

Cheers
Christof

[kinderkram]

Wow, nice & clean!

How do you fixated those pretty motor mounts to the arms - just 2 standard clamps?

btw: some of the FETs look a bit burnt, did you have a heated discussion with them?

[chschmid]

The fixation is inside the mot mounts. The center screw is just for a perpendicular position. The two M3 on the side tighten the clamp. Sitzt bombenfest.

On the fets is just some soldering grease left.

[LPR]

Christof

Very nice look! 3D printing is just too much fun.

Larry

[chschmid]

Yeah, the best thing ever happend to me. Imagine to mill a part like this. Ist almost impossible.

The octo will soon be ready. Hopefully I can place the motormounts at shapeway the next days. They just Need some minor adjustment.

Best
Christof

[kinderkram]

You know I´m your best critic.
Another thing came to my mind regarding the motor wires running through the carbon plate;
I think you should prevent them from rubbing at the edges. They´ll get a lot of propwash and therefor might vibrate/swing.

Bc the whole is open you could cut one of those rubber rings (Kabeldurchführung) to secure the edges. Might get pretty tight, though.

[chschmid]

Good Point Norbert

I will foresee a groment for the mot cables.
Any other suggestions?

Cheers
Christof

[kinderkram]

Umm, yes: what about some bright LEDs to illuminate the mounts from the inside?
If you use red & white mounts they´d make nice position lights...

[chschmid]