Motor + Camera Mount
- Alison Thompson
- Evan Janakievski
- Smile Khatri
Big Project | Project | Project Manager |
|---|---|---|
2024 Fixed Wing | Frame | @Alison Thompson |
Task Description
Designing a mount for the front motor and FPV camera on the fixed wing plane.
Constraints
To be written by the Project Manager. All constraints should be their own row of the table, if a constraint is removed it should be crossed out but left in the table. The append date is when the constraint was last updated (update this when constraints are removed!) DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PUBLISHING
Constraints | Written By | Append Date |
|---|---|---|
Mount https://store.tmotor.com/product/at3530-long-shaft-fixed-wing-motor.html to the front of the plane’s frame, shaft facing forwards | @Alison Thompson | Jul 30, 2024 |
Mount https://rotorvillage.ca/caddx-baby-ratel-2-fpv-camera/ facing forwards on the same part as the motor mount | @Alison Thompson | Jul 30, 2024 |
Mounts to existing frame plate | @Alison Thompson | Jul 30, 2024 |
As light as possible | @Alison Thompson | Jul 30, 2024 |
Mitigate vibration on camera if possible (this isn’t the top priority but nice to have) | @Alison Thompson | Jul 30, 2024 |
Relevant Contacts
Subteam | Contact | Contact Description |
|---|---|---|
Mechanical | @Evan Janakievski | For questions regarding the frame |
Directors | @Daniel Puratich @Nathan Green | For questions regarding the camera and motor |
Mechanical | @Smile Khatri | For questions related to the motor |
Assignees
Assignee | Asana Task | Date |
|---|---|---|
@Arnav Gupta |
|
|
Task Progression/Updates
Author: @Alison Thompson Date: Jul 30, 2024
INITIAL IDEAS
I’m thinking of just a simple sheet metal plate with a right angle bend bolted to the 30.5x30.5mm grid on the frame, open to other ideas if you have them though!
Author: @Evan Janakievski Date: Sep 9, 2024
First Glance Notes
I am thinking the flanges on the side could be removed and the part could be squared off for weight savings. If we see it needs more stability could be added in the future
Will need to 3D print a mount for the camera that then mounts to this. Looks like there is space reserved above the motor for that currently. Vibrations may be a concern, but can be addressed later if a major issue
Not sure if there is more possibility for weight savings, which there may be but @Alison Thompson may have thoughts.
Author: @Alison Thompson Date: Sep 15, 2024
I agree with Evan, side flanges as implemented here aren’t really helping
How does the camera mount to this? a 3d print?
Can this be added to the fixed wing main assembly with the motor mated to it in the way you’re envisioning?
All corners should be filleted
idk simulations but @Evan Janakievski may be able to help with a sim to see if we can expect this to bend with no supports
can look at sheet metal or 3d printed braces to support the motor mount from behind if we expect it to bend
once in main assem and camera mount is in there we can see if we can reduce the height of the top flange/round it off
I think this part should be a part of the frame assembly, unless others oppose please move there and change naming accordingly
part should be the thickness of 14ga aluminum (~1.63mm) (that’s what we can bend)
make sure bend radius is at least equal to the material thickness
Author: @Evan Janakievski Date: Sep 15, 2024
Need to filet the corners on the mount once the design is finalized.
I prefer this squared off. I can adjust the plate of the frame if there is some overhang from this that causes issues
The flange the motor will be mounted to can be cut down and not be as thick. Whatever is necessary once you see the motor mated to it
