The brace is self supporting pushing the ends together. The pin, I figured, keeps it from pulling apart. Did it the same way in the oc. Perhaps expoxy is enough. The ends of the carbon tube are captivated in a face groove in the ends as well so they can’t split open.
Thanks for the kind words my friend, it is a fun build. The larger parts are a little harder to deal with. There’s also a lot less after market stuff for the k8s so you can’t benifit from other guys triumphs or failures like with the 6s models. There may be a few things I change. The front brace could be a little longer. I did not have a big enough piece of material. I think the batteries could be moved back a bit. With the heavy 56mm motors and bigger esc makes them a little nose heavy. That would just be a couple new hole in the chassis. I think someone else did this or maybe the m2c already comes with the extra holes for that option. Wire management is another small item. As I mention in my first post, the esc wires are too short to use the clips on the straps. If I use them it pulls the wires tight on the esc. I little flex and they will be pulled out. I’m going to make little holders and mount them to the center tower. The ec5 will be held together but with plenty of slack in the battery and esc wires.
I’m no expert with it but I’m getting better. Having a little vise with some foam inserts helps. I hope to make some bumpers for my 6s rigs out of .125”.
man, thats a great idea... looks like im off to get more kydex for bumpers... ?
Send me the STL! ???
Kydex is a line of thermoplastic acrylic-polyvinyl chloride materials manufactured by Sekisui SPI.[1] It has a wide variety of applications, including for aircraft bulkheads, firearm holsters, sheaths, and for knives.
Check out youtube. Theres all kids of stuff you can mold with it. Works good with medium weight foam. the foam makes like a mold, you lay the foam down, heat up the kydex to the proper tempreture, put it on the foam, place a pistol, knife, phone what ever on top and press and hold it there until it cools. You then have an impression in which you can make a holster or wire holder out of. I have some stone guards I made for the kraton. its the only material ive found not to shatter. they've been on it for a year. It can be found on ebay and amazon for a few bucks a 12"x12" sheet.
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