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429g
Here's an example of a commercially available frame, completely deconstructed in dCal. This project was copied from Rob215x. See his page for more info and variations of this project to save weight.
As you can see, all of the parts in the database add up to within 1 gram of the actual weight of this frame.
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M3 x 20mm steel socket head
These are used for the motor mounts, 4 per mount, and for the tubing end clamps, 1 per motor arm
23.0g
M3 x 6mm steel button head socket
Used to attach frame plates to aluminum spacers and motor mount plates to motor mount halves.
22.7g
M3 x 6mm steel allen head w/1.5mm shank
Used to attach the Tarot tube clamps and end clamps to the frame. They are slightly smaller and lighter than the regular M3 x 6mm steel bolts.
12.8g
Tarot 16mm tube folding clamp
These are used to clamp the motor tubes in either their open or closed positions
44.0g
228mm long
16.0mm OD Carbon Fiber tubing
Over a 400mm length, there is +/-2g difference between the tubing that comes in the H4 Alien kit and the Hobby King tubing listed here.
32.5g
216mm long
16.0mm OD Carbon Fiber tubing
Over a 400mm length, there is +/-2g difference between the tubing that comes in the H4 Alien kit and the Hobby King tubing listed here.
30.8g
Motor mount plate, carbon fiber
The frame comes with 8 plates in case you want to build an X8.
23.2g
Standoff, 20mm aluminum
Spacers that go between the main top and bottom plates
8.8g
Tarot 16mm tubing end clamp
These attach to the end of each tube and provide the pivot point for each arm to fold.
27.4g
Irregular Shape
1.5mm carbon fiber plate
This attaches underneath the main bottom plate with four short aluminum spacers. It has slots for battery straps
16.0g
Irregular Shape
1.5mm carbon fiber plate
This piece covers the large, rectangular hole in the main top plate
9.0g
Irregular Shape
1.5mm carbon fiber plate
These fit into slots in the main top and bottom plates to stiffen the frame
8.0g
