Lynxmotion - MES (Multirotor Erector Set) Project

Hi All,

I'm happy to share a cool project we are working on here at Lynxmotion / RobotShop. The MES (Multirotor Erector Set) is aligned with other Lynxmotion product lineup (SES Servo Erector Set / MTS Modular Track System) to bring useful and yes modular platforms one can hack to his needs. It also provide, in a kit, multiple options.

To be more specific, the kit will include everything needed to build several multirotor type of platforms commonly used in the UAV/Drone industry.

Design restrictions:

• Frame made of G10 (fiberglass) 2D cut material for strength and low cost production

• Lynxmotion aluminum clamps & carbon fiber tubes (16mm)

• Keep the price as low as possible

Requirements:

• Multipurpose platform that allow for different copter configurations (Y3 / Y4 / QUAD-X / HEX + / X8)

• Folding frame for easy transportation

• Folding landing for the above reason

• Allowed to mount a payload including a camera system

• Kit would not require any soldering (involve making some custom parts)

Must:

• Folding propeller for real compact folding experience

• Brushless motor with built-in ESC

Project is quite far in it's design stage but anything can be changed if there are good reasons to do so. Our team is focus on another more important project at the moment so this one is moving slowly however we want to share and get the community feedback before we go farther.

MES - Configurations

MES - QUAD-X Assembled

MES - QUAD-X Folded

Some components readily available were not up to our expectation so we will design and produce some of them. This include the MES Power Distribution Board which is not finished either and a MES Folding Propeller System. (those will require their own project pages)

MES - Folding Adapter Prototype

MES - Power Distribution Board (PDB) Prototype

Attached is a ZIP file including pictures of the assembly of the BETA-2 prototype.

Let's talk..!!