# Printable Camera Quad

**URL:** <https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508>\
**Category:** Multirotor\
**Created:** [12 May 2020 14:33 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508 "2020-05-12T14:33:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/vince/32/2106_2.png) [@Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Vince)\
**Post date:** [12 May 2020 14:33 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/1 "2020-05-12T14:33:58Z")

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I have just uploaded the files on Grabcad for this quad. It specifically fits the Cube and Herelink. Can carry Sony mirrorless cameras such as the A5100. It folds away quite small and can take 6s batteries from 8Ah to 16Ah or more. The gimbal is uploaded separately but also on Grabcad.  
I would highly recommend printing in Polycarbonate to avoid splitting. (The most critical part is the swing arm hinges).  
[Q7 Drone](https://grabcad.com/library/q7-camera-drone-sony-axxxx-series-1)

 ![IMG_3375-2](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/uploads/default/original/2X/b/bc3dab70d92cef909be68565270a4276e27f0712.jpeg)  
 ![IMG_3379](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0acbf31a6162b93e871c58b6846b07a817dec65c.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Mallikarjun\_SE](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/mallikarjun_se/32/7496_2.png) [@Mallikarjun\_SE](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Mallikarjun_SE)\
**Post date:** [12 May 2020 16:39 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/2 "2020-05-12T16:39:04Z")

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Looks nice! 😁

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**Author:** ![MadRC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/madrc/32/2088_2.png) [@MadRC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/MadRC)\
**Post date:** [12 May 2020 20:27 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/3 "2020-05-12T20:27:07Z")

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Nice I like that.

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**Author:** ![mboland](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/mboland/32/25_2.png) [@mboland](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/mboland)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2020 01:54 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/4 "2020-05-13T01:54:04Z")

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Well done.

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**Author:** ![philip](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/philip/32/9035_2.png) [@philip](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/philip)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2020 03:34 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/5 "2020-05-13T03:34:44Z")

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Very nice!!!

Would you be willing to write a instruction set for putting in the CubePilot docs on how to build and set this up?

@Chris? Can you help?

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**Author:** ![Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/vince/32/2106_2.png) [@Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Vince)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2020 11:50 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/6 "2020-05-13T11:50:51Z")

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Thanks. Ok can begin to put something together but wont be for a week or 2 probably.

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**Author:** ![Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/vince/32/2106_2.png) [@Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Vince)\
**Post date:** [13 May 2020 13:39 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/7 "2020-05-13T13:39:41Z")

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Updated gimbal (with better vibration isolation) uploaded to Grabcad. Fits this drone.

 ![Complete1 gimbal](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/uploads/default/original/2X/5/5779661da3fb4bc2b709093d57c86c2953a92941.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Chris](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/chris/32/7038_2.png) [@Chris](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Chris)\
**Post date:** [15 May 2020 05:11 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/8 "2020-05-15T05:11:23Z")

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Thank you Vince! Take your time, I am pleased to be your assistant updating the instruction to the Cubepilot docs.

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**Author:** ![dogjutsu](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@dogjutsu](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/dogjutsu)\
**Post date:** [16 May 2020 17:53 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/9 "2020-05-16T17:53:38Z")

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Vince,

Thanks for sharing this with the community. I think my Cube and Herelink are going to have to go into a build of this.

Can you confirm the OD spec of the CF tubes you used? I’m measuring them in the software at smaller than 16mm… are they .625 inch outer diameter perhaps?

Thanks,  
Matt

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**Author:** ![Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/vince/32/2106_2.png) [@Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Vince)\
**Post date:** [16 May 2020 19:28 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/10 "2020-05-16T19:28:40Z")

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Hi Matt.  
From a previous build I had lots of this [tube](https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/cured-carbon-fibre-products/carbon-fibre-tube/roll-wrapped-carbon-fibre-tube/carbon-fibre-tube-roll-wrapped-12-7mm.html) which has a strange OD as you say. It was a bit of a pain as there were no drills or reamers (at a reasonable price) so I got an adjustable reamer that covered that range. So basically tell me what size you would like the holes to be. I will upload a part with another sized hole. I woudnt like to go bigger than 17mm without beefing up the OD of that part (but would be ok if you wrap the part with a bit of CF tow. The danger comes if you try to force a tight fitting tube into that part as it will split for sure. Better have a nice fit and then put a few drops of CA. I did design a side hole to lock the tube with a small screw bit it didnt work very well. So tell me what size tube you would like say 12-17 mm.

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**Author:** ![dogjutsu](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@dogjutsu](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/dogjutsu)\
**Post date:** [17 May 2020 01:13 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/11 "2020-05-17T01:13:00Z")

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Vince,

16mm arm tubes would be very close to the current design and is easy to source. Appreciate it!

-Matt

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**Author:** ![Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/vince/32/2106_2.png) [@Vince](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Vince)\
**Post date:** [17 May 2020 09:16 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/12 "2020-05-17T09:16:53Z")

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If I was printing on my own printer I would make it 16.2mm for a 16mm tube as holes are always a but smaller. Have just uploaded 16.2mm swing arms STLs

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**Author:** ![dogjutsu](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@dogjutsu](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/dogjutsu)\
**Post date:** [17 May 2020 13:44 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/13 "2020-05-17T13:44:35Z")

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Perfect, thank you Vince!

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**Author:** ![Deadtillten](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/58f4c7/32.png) [@Deadtillten](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Deadtillten)\
**Post date:** [18 May 2020 10:38 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/14 "2020-05-18T10:38:37Z")

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That quad looks amazing. Your very talented. Creating a drone that not just looks very pleasing to the eye but also folds into a very neat portable package. 5 Stars.

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**Author:** ![goldjunge491](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/goldjunge491/32/3019_2.png) [@goldjunge491](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/goldjunge491)\
**Post date:** [18 September 2020 12:40 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/15 "2020-09-18T12:40:07Z")

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Hi  
can you upload a boom list ? or specs of esc blades and motor ?  
its my first drone but i can print a lot of different PACF material

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**Author:** ![goldjunge491](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/goldjunge491/32/3019_2.png) [@goldjunge491](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/goldjunge491)\
**Post date:** [19 September 2020 21:08 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/16 "2020-09-19T21:08:07Z")

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hey  
how long you have you make the carbon rod for wings ?  
and what is this between the 2 battery connector

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**Author:** ![thanatos\_ag](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/thanatos_ag/32/8377_2.png) [@thanatos\_ag](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/thanatos_ag)\
**Post date:** [23 October 2024 07:31 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/18 "2024-10-23T07:31:11Z")

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can you please share 3d printer file

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**Author:** ![Arunpatil](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/arunpatil/32/8654_2.png) [@Arunpatil](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Arunpatil)\
**Post date:** [10 March 2025 07:06 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/19 "2025-03-10T07:06:09Z")

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Can someone please send this printable files or link to download.  
Thank you

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**Author:** ![Gary\_Mortimer](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/user_avatar/discuss.cubepilot.org/gary_mortimer/32/1439_2.png) [@Gary\_Mortimer](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/Gary_Mortimer)\
**Post date:** [16 March 2025 07:46 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/20 "2025-03-16T07:46:27Z")

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[https://cults3d.com/en/users/SwaleRidge/3d-models](https://cults3d.com/en/users/SwaleRidge/3d-models)

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**Author:** ![jinwanbizaoshui](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/df705f/32.png) [@jinwanbizaoshui](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/u/jinwanbizaoshui)\
**Post date:** [31 December 2025 14:25 UTC](https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/printable-camera-quad/3508/21 "2025-12-31T14:25:25Z")

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I think this frame is really awesome. Unfortunately, the original link is no longer working, and this frame can’t be found on [cults3d.com](http://cults3d.com) either. Would it be possible to repost it? Thank you very much.☺
