Preparation for Assembly
There are a number of task that must be complete before assembly can begin. This doc will outline the tasks to complete to make the assembly process efficient.
Table of Content:
Carbon Fiber Cutting:
NOTE: Cutting carbon fiber produces small particles which can be dangerous for your health. Avoid inhaling these particles!
The HexaQuad uses custom cut carbon fiber sheets for the central hub plates and standard tubes for the rotorbooms, landing gear and gimbal rails.
Central Plates:
The central hub plates require precision cutting with a CNC routing setup. It is best to consult a professional for this unless you have experience.
Standard Tubes:
Some of the carbon fiber tubes require cutting to specific lengths as well as drilling holes to assist with connection to 3D printed parts. Fortunately, this is a simple task and can be complete in a basically equiped workshop.
Guidance on cutting the tubes and drilling holes can be found here:
Carbon Fiber Parts:
| Part Name | Quad Quantity | Hex Quantity | Dimensions | Cutting Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BatteryPlate | 1 | 1 | 3mm thick | CNC |
| CenterHub Top | 1 | 1 | 3mm thick | CNC |
| CenterHub Bot | 1 | 1 | 3mm thick | CNC |
| Landing Gear | 4 | 3 | 25x23x350mm | Hacksaw |
| Rotorbooms | 4 | 6 | 25x23x500mm | - |
| Gimbal Rails | 4 | 4 | 12x10x250mm | Hacksaw |
3D Printing Preparation:
There are a number of parts that need to be 3D printed, each having a predetermined print orientation and some requiring nut inserts.
3D Printed Parts:
The following is a list of parts that need to be printed:
| Part Name | Quad Quantity | Hex Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| WingNutExtender | 4 | 4 |
| LandingGearTubeCap | 4 | 3 |
| RotorBoomMounts Top | 4 | 9 |
| RotorBoomMounts Bot | 4 | 3 |
| MotorMounts | 4 | 6 |
| TopRail | 4 | 4 |
| BottomRail | 4 | 4 |
| GPSMount | 1 | 1 |
| PDBMount | 1 | 1 |
| NiTubeMounting | 2 | 2 |
| RC Receiver | 1 | 1 |
| Telemetry Radio | 1 | 1 |
Consult the print orientation and nut insert guide to assist with how each part should be printed and if the component requires nut inserts.