I have always appreciated the rigidity and good flying characteristics of the TBS Source V frame. Unfortunately, it is really limiting when you want to put a DJI Vista and gps on it, real sma antenna + trying to shoehorn a GoPro on it.
After looking at the design, I made 4 new parts that replace the top and bottom sections of the frame + 2 new braces and 2mm standoffs to provide a forward mounting location for the camera that isn't completely obscured by the props like the stock design. The added benefit is I will be able to design a 4 screw-mounted tpu base for a full-sized camera.
It was interesting cutting out the interlocking sections for the vertical legs- I had to use a 1mm PCD(poly crystaline diamond) coated cutter to make the tiny cutouts. Here are a few pics:
Parts:
Right of the machine:
Close up of the cutout fitment for the leg
rendering showing prop clearance for the camera
Any suggestions would be appreciated...
After looking at the design, I made 4 new parts that replace the top and bottom sections of the frame + 2 new braces and 2mm standoffs to provide a forward mounting location for the camera that isn't completely obscured by the props like the stock design. The added benefit is I will be able to design a 4 screw-mounted tpu base for a full-sized camera.
It was interesting cutting out the interlocking sections for the vertical legs- I had to use a 1mm PCD(poly crystaline diamond) coated cutter to make the tiny cutouts. Here are a few pics:
Parts:
Right of the machine:
Close up of the cutout fitment for the leg
rendering showing prop clearance for the camera
Any suggestions would be appreciated...