diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/transportable-c1-chaser.md b/content/drone-stuff/transportable-c1-chaser.md index 053b767..9e429c5 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/transportable-c1-chaser.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/transportable-c1-chaser.md @@ -30,16 +30,30 @@ For glue, I use [E6000](https://www.banggood.com/ZHANLIDA-152550ml-E6000-B6000-A This is what the final result will look like: - - [![](../../resources/6c9034ecf9d9414d87fbc6b4ec2fa28e.jpg)](../../resources/6c9034ecf9d9414d87fbc6b4ec2fa28e.jpg) - - ## Wings -TODO: I haven't really gotten there yet. +Connecting the wings has two problems: + +First, you need the wing to be stable against rotation around the spar. +Already, the notch the C1 has stops the wing from rotating up, but it does not stop it from rotating down (since you're meant to glue it in place). + +Second, you obviously need the wing to be stable against left/right motion, or it will slide off the spar. +To solve these problems, I designed a simple connector with two halves, one of which goes onto the fuselage and one onto the wing: + +[![](../../resources/dd331e351cd0492794619526ccb89a3f.jpg)](../../resources/dd331e351cd0492794619526ccb89a3f.jpg) + +The connector has two components, one is a cylindrical channel for a carbon tube (which is glued to one of the pieces, as in the photo) that stops the wing from rotating around the spar, and the other is a channel for an o-ring, which keeps the two halves from moving left to right. + +To install, place the connector over the underside of the wing and mark the outline, then cut the foam and glue the connector in. +Do the same with the other side, into the fuselage, as shown: + +(TODO: Photo to be posted later) + +To mount the wings, just insert the spar into the fuselage, insert the wings (making sure both tubes go into their respective holes), and place the o-ring into both halves of the connector. +That gives you a secure and quick assembly. ## Vertical stabilizers @@ -67,6 +81,6 @@ You're done! Enjoy your disassemblable, transportable C1 Chaser! * * *

-Last updated on January 31, 2021. For any questions/feedback, +Last updated on February 01, 2021. For any questions/feedback, email me at hi@stavros.io.

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