UPDATE: Go to Post 49 for the Final EFmini Version
UPDATE: Go to Post 55 for Prototype of Full Sized EF Version
UPDATE: Go to Post 67 for the Final Full Sized EF Version
I am a big fan of the Eggfinder products, but I want to be able to quickly swap an EggFinder Mini between projects. I set out to make a shock cord attachable case to make it as easy as possible. After multiple cycles refining it I think I have a good design. The case itself is about 5.5" long, and has space for a LiPo upto about 45 mm x 24 mm. It was designed around the battery I (and apparently Cris) uses for his EggFinders (available here), but will accept slightly larger batteries too. It is the diameter of a 38 mm coupler, and could be used as such if you used set screws instead of button head to keep it closed.
Anyhow, I'm trying to get the design just right as I may offer them for limited sale if there is some interest. As such I'm looking for 1-2 beta testers who currently have an EggFinder mini and battery that would fit, and are willing (and have opportunity) to fly it in the next 2-3 weeks and provide feedback. I'll say I'm on the fence about ever offering these for sale as I am not looking to turn this into a job...I already have one of those and a side gig, so constructive feedback about the design and part quality will be helpful in making that decision.
These are printed in PETG which is fairly thermal resistant (Tg somewhere around 80 deg C), so don't throw it on your dashboard in summer and leave it for the day.
I also made a small adapter that will make these nosecone bulkhead mountable, but I'm not planning to include that in the beta test sets.
If you are interested in being one of these testers contact me by PM (I'll ask that those interested be willing to kick in the material cost and shipping).
UPDATE: Go to Post 55 for Prototype of Full Sized EF Version
UPDATE: Go to Post 67 for the Final Full Sized EF Version
I am a big fan of the Eggfinder products, but I want to be able to quickly swap an EggFinder Mini between projects. I set out to make a shock cord attachable case to make it as easy as possible. After multiple cycles refining it I think I have a good design. The case itself is about 5.5" long, and has space for a LiPo upto about 45 mm x 24 mm. It was designed around the battery I (and apparently Cris) uses for his EggFinders (available here), but will accept slightly larger batteries too. It is the diameter of a 38 mm coupler, and could be used as such if you used set screws instead of button head to keep it closed.
Anyhow, I'm trying to get the design just right as I may offer them for limited sale if there is some interest. As such I'm looking for 1-2 beta testers who currently have an EggFinder mini and battery that would fit, and are willing (and have opportunity) to fly it in the next 2-3 weeks and provide feedback. I'll say I'm on the fence about ever offering these for sale as I am not looking to turn this into a job...I already have one of those and a side gig, so constructive feedback about the design and part quality will be helpful in making that decision.
These are printed in PETG which is fairly thermal resistant (Tg somewhere around 80 deg C), so don't throw it on your dashboard in summer and leave it for the day.
I also made a small adapter that will make these nosecone bulkhead mountable, but I'm not planning to include that in the beta test sets.
If you are interested in being one of these testers contact me by PM (I'll ask that those interested be willing to kick in the material cost and shipping).
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