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Eric Nantel 18.1 1 1. [[MES - Arm Assembly>>doc:.MES - Arms.WebHome]]
2 1. [[MES - Center Frame Assembly>>doc:.MES - Center Frame.WebHome]]
3 1. [[MES - Landing Gear Assembly>>doc:.MES - Landing.WebHome]]
4 1. [[MES - Quick Release Assembly>>doc:.MES - Quick Release.WebHome]]
5 1. [[MES - Final Assembly>>doc:.MES - Final Assembly.WebHome]]
Eric Nantel 33.1 6 1. [[MES - Arm Clip Positions>>doc:.MES - Arm Clip Positions.WebHome]]
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Coleman Benson 6.1 8 The Multirotor Erector Set (MES) - Reconfigurable Frame is an all-in-one frame designed to allow the user to easily experiment with a variety of different frame designs, without having to invest in a variety of custom frames. The frame is based on the M.E.S. system which uses aluminum clamps, G10 plates and carbon fiber tubing. Each of the designs listed below can vary in terms of arm lengths, motor types, landing gear length and more.
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Coleman Benson 6.1 10 == Applications ==
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Coleman Benson 8.1 12 * UAV / drone / multirotor education & experimentation
Coleman Benson 6.1 13 * Sensor experimentation
14 * Design & payload optimization
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16 == Features ==
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Coleman Benson 5.1 18 * Mounting for one or two batteries
19 * Selection of different carbon fiber tube lengths
20 * Removable landing gear
21 * Variety of multi-purpose mounting mounts
Coleman Benson 7.1 22 * Quick release folding arms and removable landing gear
Coleman Benson 6.1 23 * Side mounted ESC for easy access
24 * Wiring within tubing
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Coleman Benson 34.1 26 == What's Included ==
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28 * G10 composite parts for frame assembly
29 * Anodized (orange) aluminum tubing connectors
30 * Carbon Fiber Tubes
31 * Hardware (screws, standoffs, grommets, bearings, foam)
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33 == What's Needed ==
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35 * Brushless DC (BLDC) motors (4 to 12 depending on design) and corresponding mounting screws
36 * Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) compatible with BLDC motors selected
37 * Flight controller (Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano suggested)
38 * Power Distribution (Lynxmotion Power Distribution Module suggested)
39 * Battery compatible with BLDC motors (one or two can be mounted)
40 * Remote Control (RC) system with minimum 4ch and receiver
41 * Optional: Gimbal; Video transmitter / receiver; Camera; Sensors;
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43 == Specifications ==
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45 * Weight (to be calculated for each configuration)
46 ** Center section (includes all G10 parts, tubing clamps and hardware; no electronics):
47 ** Motor mount (includes G10 parts, tubing clamps and hardware)
48 ** Landing gear connection (includes G10 parts, tubing clamps and hardware)
49 ** Carbon fiber tubing: 300mm =
50 ** Battery mount (includes G10 parts, tubing clamps and hardware):
51 * Size:
52 ** Center section:
53 ** Motor mount:
54 ** Landing gear connection:
55 ** Carbon fiber tubing: 16mm OD, 300mm long
56 * Compatibility
57 ** BLDC motor sizes:
58 ** Propeller sizes:
59 ** Flight controller:
60 ** Gimbal:
61 ** Sensors:
62 ** Mechanics
63 *** Tubing sections are compatible with Lynxmotion M.E.S. tubing clamps
64 *** Carbon fiber tubes are standard 16mm (OD)
65 *** Lynxmotion S.E.S. pattern
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67 == Design Examples ==
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69 The following designs are examples of what is possible with the MES system. These are all included in the assembly guide and allow you to become familiar with the system. Spare parts are included to allow you to create alternative designs, and additional hardware can be purchased separately.
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Eric Nantel 32.1 78 **X4 Quadcopter**
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80 The X4 quadcopter design incorporates folding arms and removable landing gear. There is a motor mounted to each of the four arms. Wiring is internal.
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88 **X8 Quadcopter**
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90 The X4 quadcopter design incorporates folding arms and removable landing gear. There is a motor mounted to both the top and the bottom of each of the four arms. Wiring is internal.
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Eric Nantel 32.1 98 **Y4 Tri Arms**
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100 The Y4 design design incorporates folding arms and removable landing gear. There is one mounted to the front arms and two motors mounted to the center rear arm.
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Eric Nantel 32.1 108 **Y6 Tri Arms**
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110 The Y6 design includes two folding arms, each with a motor, and a rear fixed arm with a motor mounted to the top and bottom of the arm. Wiring is internal.
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Eric Nantel 32.1 118 **HEX 6 Hexacopter**
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120 The H6 hexacopter design incorporates folding arms and removable landing gear. There is a motor mounted to each of the six arms,. Wiring is internal.
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Eric Nantel 32.1 128 **HEX 12 Hexacopter**
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130 The H12 hexacopter design incorporates folding arms and removable landing gear. There is a motor mounted to both the top and bottom of each of the six arms. Wiring is internal. This design requires independent control of 12 motors, which is not supported by MultiWii /
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