Transmitter console

The transmitter console consists of several 3D printed parts that are glued together with epoxy resin.
It is made to be used with a variety of handheld transmitters. With an optional extension, the console can be adapted to different transmitter shapes and sizes.
n addition to the 3D printed parts, you also need two aluminum rods, round magnets and some screws.
The individual parts should be printed from PETG, which has significantly higher thermal stability than PLA.

When designing and printing the parts for my RC flight models, I use PrusaSlicer, which can be downloaded from https://www.prusa3d.de/prusaslicer/, to realize special desired properties for 3D printed parts. These properties (e.g. adhesive surfaces or internal support structures) cannot be achieved at all or only with great difficulty using a CAD program alone.
I use modifiers in Prusaslicer, which are essential for building this glider. For this reason I do not provide stl-files, but 3mf-files for download. If you still need stl files, here (Video: Extract stl-files out of 3mf-files) you will find a link on how stl files can be exported in PrusaSlicer.

The print files can be downloaded on Printables.com:
https://www.printables.com/de/model/286916-little-acro

On YouTube I have published a step-by-step build video of the transmitter console:

Materials needed

Filament: PETG ca. 450 Gramm
Aluminium rods: 160 mm x 15 mm x 2 mm (lxwxt): 2 pieces
Screws M4: Length 16 mm: 16 pieces
Magnets: Diameter 6 mm, height: 2 mm: 8 pieces

Preparations for assembly

After printing the individual parts, they must be deburred.
All adhesive surfaces must be roughened with 80 or 120 grit sandpaper. This is important for parts made of PETG, otherwise the glue joints will not be stable!

The parts must be glued with 5-minute epoxy resin. Superglue is too brittle for this application!

Step 1: Building the base plate

The base plate is made of four parts that are glued with epoxy resin.

Allow the glue joints of the pieces to cure on a flat surface.
A surface (e.g. laminating film) to which the epoxy resin does not stick is helpful.

Step 2: Side parts

The two side parts are glued on with epoxy resin.

Align the pieces on a flat surface. The holes act as a guide.

Step 3: Bracket

The bracket is made of three parts that are glued together with epoxy resin.

Use a sufficient amount of epoxy resin for the adhesive surfaces, as the parts are essential for the stability of the transmitter console.
Align the pieces on a flat surface. Use clamps to hold the parts in place while the resin is curing.

Step 4: Connecting the base plate to the bracket

The bracket and the base plate are glued with sufficient epoxy resin.
Make sure to align the base plate to match the size of your transmitter.
Before gluing, take measurements with your transmitter. If necessary, use the optional extension (parts T11 and T12).
You must be able to operate the transmitter sticks and switches well and comfortably. The aluminum rods that run angled to the front must not be in the way.

Once the adhesive point has hardened, glue the side parts T07 to the side of the bracket. You can use superglue for this, as the bracket and aluminum rods will be connected with screws.

Step 5: Aluminum support rods

The aluminium support rods are made from a 15 x⊟2 mm aluminium bar.
The length of the rods can be adjusted to your own preferences. It is between 130 and 200 mm.
The aluminium rods are rounded at one end. A hole for the neck strap (6 bis 8 mm diameter) is drilled at the rounded edge.

Slide the rods into the sides of the bracket so you can pre-drill the holes for the mounting screws with a 3,5 mm drill bit. However, do not drill completely through the aluminum rods.
Remove the aluminum rods and drill the holes at the marked locations to 5 mm diameter.

Put the finished drilled rods back into the sides of the bracket
Do not glue the rods in place!
The rods are screwed to the bracket wirht M4 x 16 mm screws.

Step 6: Attach the transmitter and side covers

Now attach the transmitter on the base plate. Secure the holding bracket of the transmitter with the holding plate T10. The holding plate is screwed tight with M4 x 16 mm screws.