janoots2
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I'm currently redesigning my hex from the ground up. Part of my redesign is changing my orientation to a Hex-I from a Hex-V to allow (3) tube legs as landing gear. I'm weighing out the pros and cons of installing the legs at different positions, angles and type of feet to allow maximum stability when landing (and of course to keep them out of view from my gimbal).
Here are ideas I've been contemplating:
• Install closer to the motors and angle legs inward allowing the "lead" legs not to catch when landing to prevent a tip over.
• Install closer to frame and angling legs out to provide larger base and more rigidness.
I think my main cause for concern is having the legs catch during landing, therefore some type of non-catch feet would hold the greatest potential:
• 2" dense foam balls (something like a Nerf ball)
• I've seen wheels installed on some cinestar frame legs...but those can't be efficient with weight.
Right now I'm leaning toward positioning legs close to the frame, angling the legs out and installing balls for 360 degrees of non-catch potential.
Any weigh ins?
Here are ideas I've been contemplating:
• Install closer to the motors and angle legs inward allowing the "lead" legs not to catch when landing to prevent a tip over.
• Install closer to frame and angling legs out to provide larger base and more rigidness.
I think my main cause for concern is having the legs catch during landing, therefore some type of non-catch feet would hold the greatest potential:
• 2" dense foam balls (something like a Nerf ball)
• I've seen wheels installed on some cinestar frame legs...but those can't be efficient with weight.
Right now I'm leaning toward positioning legs close to the frame, angling the legs out and installing balls for 360 degrees of non-catch potential.
Any weigh ins?
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