RC Sportster Airplane by HOLOMODELS RC. NO INFILL OR TRAVEL MOVES!! 3MF's and G-Codes!

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Comment and Pics and Videos on RC-Groups Thread available HERE:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4693873-3D-Printed-SPORTSTER-by-HOLOMODELS-RC%21

Build Video Here:
https://youtu.be/KomKWQ_7ko0

Full Model Description and Maiden Flight Video:
https://youtu.be/9J_nIUFd1i4

SainSmart Version with 2836 1100KV Motor and 2200 4S Battery- "SUPER SLOW FLIGHT"
https://youtu.be/MFrpNrFzE3c

E-Sun Version with 3536 Motor and 2200mah 4S Battery:
https://youtu.be/HFxDOmfBa4U

E-Sun Version with 3536 Motor and 2200mah 3S Battery:
https://youtu.be/rjWDzm7PB_Q

Pre-Foamed Version Maiden:
https://youtu.be/gheLbskvpW4

GRASS TAKE-OFFs and Landings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN6bYQLZkK0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I46KPr0_9pI&t=185s

PLA+ Version Flight Video:

https://youtu.be/gP_5EM9sYwQ

FUSE-1 has the longest print time so it's available for free

PILOT SNOOPY the RED BARON found HERE:
https://cults3d.sitegames.net/:2699792

FEATURES:

 -G-Codes and 3MF Files for all PLA TYPES and MACHINES
 -Prints FAST without travel moves and 0% INFILL
 -Hinged Simply with PLA FILAMENT
 -SUPER EASY Construction
 -MINIMAL # of Parts
 -3D Printed Gear and Tires using TPU
 -Optional Dummy motors to hide balance weights
 -DOWN and RIGHT offset built-in
 -FITS up to a 3600mah Battery
 -Motor Mounts for 28mm and 35mm motor sizes
 -Control Horns included
 -NO servo extensions required
 -FLIES best printed with AF-LW-PLA.     

Description:

 THIS AIRPLANE IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE 3D PRINTED AIRPLANE!! It flies AMAZING, prints beautifully, and is very easy to assemble. Designed to be printed without travel moves and infill, it prints quickly for its size! 

 Can fit either a 28mm (Flight Test C-Pack), or bigger 35mm motor. Room for 3S-4S 1500mah-3600mah battery. Control surfaces hinged simply by inserting 1.75mm filament. Fuse-1 and Fuse-2 is bulked up on bottom for belly landing. Install optional landing gear and wheels with TPU tires, or full PLA style wheels. Motor mounts and control horns also included. Motor has down and right offset built into FUSE-1. *IF printed using AF-LW-PLA, this airplane will fly with a motor as small as 2212 1000KV)

 I have several hundred hours in deg, editing, slicing, and building this airplane and couldn't be more happy with it. I have printed and flown it using several different types and brands of PLA and LW-PLA. I plan to continue testing, flying, and updating this aircraft in the future. In my opinion, it flies best and is lightest using "Active Foaming LW-PLA" but can be printed out of "PLA+" or "Pre-foamed LW-PLA". G-Codes and 3MF files for ALL included! 

WING SPAN: 39.25 in
LENGTH: 31 in
AUW's: 894g- Sainsmart Active Foaming LW Version with 2836 size motor (C-Pack), 40a ESC, and 2200 4S battery.
1089g-E-Sun Active Foaming LW Version with 3536 motor, 60a ESC, and 2200 4S battery.
CG: EXACTLY where the FWD dowel goes into the wing.(Marked with CG icon)
MOTOR OFFSET: 2 degrees right, 1.5 down

REQUIRES:

4X: 9g Servos (No extensions needed)
1X: Motor and ESC: Many options available, I used 2836-1100KV in the PLA+ and LW-PLA videos (2217 equivalent), and also a 3536 1250kv in the BUILD VIDEO. Refer to Motor instructions for proper ESC amperage.
1X: 9x5 or 10x6 prop or equivalent. Flies better with a 10in!
1X: 8in Velcro strip for Battery and Receiver
1X: 8mm x 650mm Wooden dowel or equivalent

RECOMMENDED:

3-5pcs: 24in by 1.55mm Steel Yard Marking Flags or equivalent (Walmart, Amazon, or at Hardware Store).
(https://www.amazon.com/Swanson-FOG30100-2-Inch-Marking-30-Inch/dp/B0081ZROR8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L20T6UYWM4F9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IMoU78l7GIXUqHulhAQnfVtZ9qTPOR8uCjb01aY1Ix_2W29GEEou_ubmbOAbM77n7F7-kAbzykheU8Dn3lzBKHot-xttC7N7mnRPkQcnnHXQNseuTBbxgEv8G3lKZQr50MGp7ZehQVYidMD8yviOdBZ8eTJUR_y6-WX1b_xgTrQLs0byVf07IpxrITGa97HzsuhdeHG8wHs5kDqDm0YbkJvsfIZkIHwJ6GQw9UPZyqrozXc1irKuDsYJ8u5gsWSw_W0gl0XaV6l0bI9fwKQlE2E1dJy8GeauWyEgRvVyQ._UbJ4kK7tdXMFhb7MN7Bwv9Y_pW9fHCNjkYEzT-3rws&dib_tag=se&keywords=30in+yard+flags&qid=1729577066&sprefix=30in+yard+flag%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1

2pcs: 8mm x 36in wooden dowels or equivalent (cut to 650mm, 500mm, 180mm, 180mm). 78 cents at Walmart.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hello-Hobby-Wood-Dowel-36-Long-5-16-inch-Diameter-Yellow-Ends/464078666

***If using Landing Gear, 6pcs M3 nuts, 4pcs M3 washers, and 2pcs 35mm M3 bolts required, as well as 6pcs 2mm or 2.6mm screws with a length of 10-16mm. Here is what I used in mine:
SCREWS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MT1VXT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

M3 HARDWARE: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LQDLV51/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&ps

4pcs: 1mm Linkage Stoppers for easier servo hook-ups. I used these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074TYV83L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

.045 (20G) Music Wire straightened using a drill for pushrods. I use this in all my RC Models:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0FOHED/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SainSmart Active Foaming LW-PLA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1PS6MMP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

E-Sun Active Foaming LW-PLA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9637CGH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Velcro
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HTT768S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

With recent V2.0 UPDATE, model is now considered finished in my eyes, unless something comes up with my ongoing testing or a problem arises with someone who purchases this. I have printed this model using each of the G-Codes and am happy with the results. Please message me with any issues or questions you might have, and I will do my best to address them and respond in a timely manner.

NOW V2.0 - COMPLETELY NEW Wing and Aileron hinged to the tip. Added Dummy Motors for Balancing, and a PLA battery liner. COMPLETE SET of 3MF Profiles using Prusa Slicer which prints this airplane AMAZINGLY!!

ELECTRONICS I USED (Requested by Community)

9g All metal gear servos
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0925V3X2S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
40A ESC'S
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C14GXZXY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN317H74?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
60A ESC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079CNVCYF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
2836 1100KV Motor (10-12min flight time)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NDDJCV5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
3536 1250KV Motor (I used in E-Sun Version)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084QFRWY7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
3542 1000KV Motor (I used in Pre-Foamed Version)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M9RQQBF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
2200 4S Battery
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L3BQQPZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
2200 3S Battery
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC8Z7SVP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Receiver
https://lemon-rx.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=266
Transmitter (The one I use)
https://www.amazon.com/Spektrum-Channel-DSMX-Transmitter-SPMR8210/dp/B0DBL8P5P9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I6VVNG9VIGGE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XYBW0pL-kX65ke8rsqkKS3FbS6DLdtXAPkhcHBVuyxx1qaN_9uFhehWCsjzkW4YRLweEsCBbtVSH9IREYXVk_wHruAWLtuGQyH0zZvnA6KN28r-7mt6xKstku6M5rmCDS-lUuc41hQiH5uIffT-ZvV0lY_UU5reLmH2VSbhTrDDzuxvTdcH5xL1ZMETrQRYQ2X4B3pnWQHEm9eBjCdff4Kmqc6TOtkRvAOe3ZCFnyqp5YeGElk4UWt1Oa0q5t9e3ViDW7T1BSk8xuORYeI-XXymSGnPBqlZlcf6QXAa6TB8.TgRmBpyDIoNgv2igTRrMjvIqsCCo4IQ19-K5_kPLw-c&dib_tag=se&keywords=spektrum+nx8+transmitter&qid=1730789899&sprefix=spektrum+nx8%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1

*G-Codes and 3MF Files for AF-LW-PLA, PLA, PLA+, & Pre-Foamed PLA.

*ColorFabb, Sainsmart, and E-Sun LW-PLA G-Codes (both S3D & PrusaSlicer).

*EDITABLE PRUSA Slicer 3MF Profiles ADDED with V2.0!!

*Designed to be printed without travel moves for "Active Foaming LW-PLA", or retractions on for "PLA" and "Pre-Foamed LW-PLA".
G-Codes have 3 solid tops & 2 solid bottoms, and print vase like but have solid tops and bottoms! I use two perimeters at the bottom and top 2mm of most parts to strengthen the glue ts.

*G-Codes and 3MF Files made for a print bed size of 215x215x250 (Ender-3) or bigger. Sliced to print very fast with most of the model printing with a layer height of .3 in, except for harder to print areas. Parts print beautifully without having to clean them up or sand anything! Simplify3D Factory files, PrusaSlicer 3MF files, and STL's included.

G-CODE AND 3MF SETTINGS:

-ALL BED TEMPS NOW 60
-PLA and Pre-Foamed G-Codes: 232F 100% Flow
-Sainsmart & ColorFabb Active Foaming G-Codes: 256F and .50% Flow
-E-Sun Active Foaming G-Codes: 256F and .60% Flow (Parts a little bit heavier than SainSmart)
-ASA and ABS G-Codes: 257F and 100% Flow (prints on most printers this way)
-TPU: 220F and 100.01% Flow

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:

PUT MY FILES ONTO AN SD CARD AND INSERT DIRECTLY INTO YOUR PRINTER FOR BEST RESULTS!!

***Try using the provided G-Codes first, I have spent a lot of time and money trying to find the best way to print this model using different slicing techniques and settings.

PrusaSlicer to see exactly how I sliced this model and edit my settings. (https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/)

When using Active Foaming LW, I recommend taking a small wire brush and cleaning the build-up off your printers .4mm brass tip after each and every part you print. This greatly reduces your chances of a failed print due to the nozzle clogging.

I HAVE INCLUDED A PRINT CALIBRATION PART!!!

TUNE YOUR PRINTER TO MY G-CODES IF NEEDED: (ONLY if using Active Foaming LW-PLA)
Run the G-Codes for the Print Calibration Parts. Find which one prints better if using a different brand of PLA. Tune your flow rate up or down while printing the calibration part to get desired thickness. Then you'll know whether you need to tune each part and by how much before it starts printing, depending on the PRINT CALIBRATION PART results. Make sure the Wooden Dowel and 1.75mm Filament still fit in the calibration part, and the bottom control horn prints OK. The Print Calibration Part was literally made from pieces of the Sportster which were hardest to print, all fused together. Take it with you to the store to shop for dowels!

*NOTE: "Active Foaming" LW-PLA typically comes in 2.2lb or 1KG spools (750 for ColorFabb), where "Pre-foamed" LW-PLA typically comes in 800g spools. I have noticed a lot of people use the term "LW-PLA" and many people get the two confused, including some designers of airplanes on Cults3D. Just be aware there is a huge difference. I have included G-Codes for both types of LW-PLA. Typically, Active Foaming LW-PLA can only be used when retractions are turned off because the nozzle tends to clog when it's retracted frequently. Also "Active Foaming" LW-PLA lasts much longer because the flow rate is usually between 46-60% instead of 100%.
Brands of "Active Foaming" LW-PLA include Sainsmart, E-Sun, ColorFabb, Bambu Lab's PLA-Aero, and PolyLight by 3DLab.
Examples of Pre-Foamed LW-PLA include Polymaker Polylite and Overture Air-PLA.

*G-Codes should be inserted directly into your printer on a USB stick, SD Card, Micro SD, or USB-C conversion with some type of memory stick. Some slicing software will not read or send the G-Codes to your printer correctly. Slicing software should be byed by inserting the files into your printer and printing from there whenever possible. *