Typhoon H arm clips

Mechanic · Mar 28, 2020

Ebay price has shot up to 99.99 usd price gouging because they know its a weakness and in high demand...

Mrgs1 · Mar 28, 2020

mannythehunter said:
I think it will be alright. It probably won't last as long as a steel clip (I get that) but not having to pay $42.99 or $15.99 for a part that was less than $5 a few months back. If I have to hit go on the printer every couple months to print some more I'm ok with that.

We've always paid two or three times more for Yuneec parts here so it's no big change, shopping around I've got the clips for under a fiver, so I've got a good stash built up over the last 12 months, I've got a damaged lightly crashed one I'm repairing, during this Covid 19 uncertain times, to give me something to do, besides all the other chores.

Mechanic · Mar 28, 2020

Mrgs1 said:
We've always paid two or three times more for Yuneec parts here so it's no big change, shopping around I've got the clips for under a fiver, so I've got a good stash built up over the last 12 months, I've got a damaged lightly crashed one I'm repairing, during this Covid 19 uncertain times, to give me something to do, besides all the other chores.

I'm interested!..... Is that an offer to sell a few? If not I get it..

Mechanic · Mar 30, 2020

johnnyb57 said:
I'll send you three for $20 sending by mail if your stateside ?

I will take 3 of these today if your still offering. I would love to see her fly again... (Payment is ready!)

Mechanic · Mar 30, 2020

mannythehunter said:
Looks better than the one I sent you!! Wouldn't mind a copy thanks. You print in pla or abs?

Send me your email, and I send you the stl... But from the look of yours, its not your designs, but more of your printer settings.
It was uploaded to thingverse, but I'm not able to find my upload with a google search..... (edit) forund it!! Yuneec Typhoon H arm lock tab temporary repair by PrintMechanic

mannythehunter · Mar 30, 2020

I agree for some reason my printing went to crap the last 2 weeks.. sitting down tomorrow and setting the printer back up (slicer and printer). I'll download your file and run some test and let you know.

Jimmie · Apr 2, 2020

johnnyb57 said:
I'll send you three for $20 sending by mail if your stateside ?

Do you have a couple more too sell,first flight on my H plus and hit a tree and fell about 15 ft on to road upside down.

Mechanic · Apr 3, 2020

Jimmie said:
Do you have a couple more too sell,first flight on my H plus and hit a tree and fell about 15 ft on to road upside down.

I just posted a better fix...

Working on the arm clip problem...

Ok I have been working on this Broke Arm Clip issue. I designed an assembly that can hold up any amount of broken arms there are. Already flight tested with no camera and was a success :). Will test later on with cam on. This is a work in progress, print more pieces as we speak, and will...

yuneecpilots.com

johnnyb57 · Apr 3, 2020

Jimmie said:
Do you have a couple more too sell,first flight on my H plus and hit a tree and fell about 15 ft on to road upside down.

Sorry to hear, I'm keeping the last 6 that I have, sorry ? Check with john at yuneec hobby store, he's a member here a honest straight shooter a good guy to do business with.

mannythehunter · Apr 4, 2020

Well my printer is still messed up. Between work and hrs on house remodeling i finally got to spent a couple hrs last night trying to fix it. Still not there yet. Maybe today.

Mechanic · Apr 4, 2020

mannythehunter said:
Well my printer is still messed up. Between work and hrs on house remodeling i finally got to spent a couple hrs last night trying to fix it. Still not there yet. Maybe today.

any questions on the printer just ask Manny, Glad to help

johnnyb57 · Apr 4, 2020

mannythehunter said:
Well my printer is still messed up. Between work and hrs on house remodeling i finally got to spent a couple hrs last night trying to fix it. Still not there yet. Maybe today.

I take it you received those clips by now, alls good ?

Yuneec Skins · Apr 4, 2020

I have the Clips Listed on YuneecSkins.com for $9.99 No Tax + Shipping, not listing them on eBay, I try to be reasonable on Pricing.
Interesting Thread on 3D Printing them, hope it works out, I'm Checking into a Die to Stamp them out of Spring Steel, I was thinking they could be Made out of the Steel Straps used to Band Milled Lumber Units.
Here's the Link for the Clips I have available:

https://yuneecskins.com/all-products/ols/categories/yuneec-parts

mannythehunter · Apr 4, 2020

johnnyb57 said:
I take it you received those clips by now, alls good ?

Yes!! Thanks sorry for not responding it's been a crazy week. Received on Thursday, thanks for your help. Going in the air today to get panoramas.

johnnyb57 · Apr 4, 2020

mannythehunter said:
Yes!! Thanks sorry for not responding it's been a crazy week. Received on Thursday, thanks for your help. Going in the air today to get panoramas.

Okay, nice to hear "ENJOY"

mannythehunter · Apr 13, 2020

From start (worst) to finish (best) printing.. better still not 100%. Have some beefed up areas.

Mechanic · Apr 15, 2020

mannythehunter said:
From start (worst) to finish (best) printing.. better still not 100%. Have some beefed up areas.

Is that pla? and what temp is your nozzle? I see your not getting the layers to bond is why I ask, looks as if the temp is too low. Also increase the segment overlap.

mannythehunter · Apr 16, 2020

pla.. I used Hatchbox nozzle 215, bed 60, speed about 50. I had it dialed in tight about a month ago then after a week straight of printing mask it kind of went to crap. Noticed one of my belts is really stretched (my tension is almost to the max and I still have a little wiggle on the belt). I have ordered replacement belts but don't think that is 100% the problem. Ran the 100mm extrusion test it's spot on. I did update my slicer program within the last 2 weeks and that could be part of the problem. I did keep my settings from the previous version, but that's not saying much.

mannythehunter · Apr 16, 2020

Did a fit test tonight. had to trim and sand a little but it clips in and will hold what I consider enough down pressure.

Couple things I noticed
- need to bring in the clip part in about 1-2mm
- shorten the other end 1-2mm (required trimming)
- the beefed up part sits fine inside could even make it a little thicker without too much problem
- need to round over the top of the clip, you have to push down on the lock release to get it to latch in. I'll probably just do this with sanding instead of changing the model
- Had to drill the screw hole out. Not a problem since I would rather beef up the area then drill to match.

Going to set up a test. I want to figure out how many lbs of force it takes to bend/break. Right now I bet I applied 5-10lbs of force and it held fine, but I want "real" figures.