Crux35 Frame - Original strength and bolts

Key features

• Supports the original bolts and screws!
• Just as stiff as original (when printed correctly)
• Twice as heavy as original
• Easy to print without supports

Tested print settings that work

• 3 perimeters
• 30%+ gyroid infill
• 0.2mm layer height
• filament: ASA or any other stiff plastic

*Please experiment and let me know what worked for you!*

Introduction

The frame of my Crux35 V3 broke after a few flights and I could not manage to find a proper replacement V3 frame for sale. All the listed frames where the older more vulnerable versions.

I decided to print my own while researching a better alternative frame.

It is a copy of the original frame but thicker (8mm instead of 3mm) and heavier (30g instead of 15g). All the bolt holes are countersunk so that you can use the original bolts.

I'm still a novice when it comes to FPV but I don't notice many differences when flying with the 3D printed frame. I might feel the weight and lesser aerodynamics just a tiny bit but I'm not sure because I'm getting the same flight time as before.