After the success of the 90mm EDF Xenon, I wanted to make a vectored version so that I could hover it. I already had an 8S 90mm EDF setup lying around, so I made a tall version that is interchangeable with the normal version. I used a ball link as the base design for the vector unit. I also wanted to make it as simple as possible to make the building experience easier and cleaner.
A fun, lightweight 64mm EDF sport jet designed for precision aerobatics, completely 3D printed from LW-PLA.
The 64mm EDF Xenon is the smaller version of the original. I wanted to create a lighter and simpler model, so I scaled it down to this size. It only uses three servos, one EDF, and one ESC, while still keeping the amazing flight characteristics of the larger one. It is also designed for hand-launching on a 6S setup or for dolly takeoff on a 4S setup. Additionally, it was specifically designed to fit a 250×250×250 mm print volume.
Minimum Printer size 250X250X250mm
Wingspan: 950 mm
Length: 1150 mm
Flying Weight: ~800g
Power Setup: 64 mm EDF, 60A ESC, 1700-2300 mAh 4S-6S LiPo
The goal of this project was to design and build a fully 3D-printed turbine-powered jet. At the start of the project, I already had an SW80 turbine, which served as the basis for the aircraft design.
I chose to model the aircraft after the F-8, primarily because of its wing-hinge mechanism. This design presented an interesting engineering challenge: integrating the mechanism with the constraints of housing a hot turbine inside a fully 3D-printed airframe.
Length: 2300mm
Wingspan: 1430mm
Weight: 8kg
A fun, lightweight 90mm EDF sport jet designed for precision aerobatics, completely 3D printed from LW-PLA and PETG.
The Xenon features multiple fast and secure snap connections on the wings and canopy. These allow for a quick and uncomplicated setup at the model airfield.
Minimum Printer size 250X250X250mm
Wingspan: 1380 mm
Length: 1670 mm
Flying Weight: ~3.6 kg
Power Setup: 90 mm EDF, 90A ESC, 5300 mAh 6S LiPo
I used ColorFabb LW-PLA with 65% flow. The infill used is specified in the name of each respective part.
We recommend a Freewing Landing gear with 50 mm tires on the main gear.
Center of Gravity (CG): 130 mm aft of the leading edge, measured at the wing break.
Materials needed:
2 m × 10 mm CFK tube, cut into 2 × 610 mm and 2 × 390 mm
4 m × 2 mm CFK rod for linkages and hinges
1 m × 5 mm CFK tube, cut into 2 × 200 mm for elevator reinforcement
2 × spools of ColorFabb LW-PLA
1 × spool of PETG
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🛩️ Xenon 90mm EDF・ 3D File for 3D printing・Cults
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