Volex ForgeParts › Quadcopter Frame STEP File Generator

Generate a quadcopter / drone X-frame

A one-piece X-frame: a central hub with four arms at 45°, each ending in a motor boss. Cut from carbon plate or 3D printed, it is the structural core of a quadcopter. Wheelbase is measured motor-centre to motor-centre diagonally — the industry convention.

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“A quadcopter frame with a 225mm wheelbase, four arms, 4mm thick”
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What it is used for

Dimensions that matter

WheelbaseDiagonal motor-to-motor distance — a 5-inch quad is typically 210–230 mm.
Arm widthWider arms resist vibration and crashes.
ThicknessCarbon frames are typically 3–5 mm.
Motor mounts use the 16 × 16 mm M3 pattern with a Ø5 mm shaft window, and the centre stack uses the 30.5 × 30.5 mm M3 flight-controller pattern — both small-quad standards, and both adjustable. This part exists because real users asked for a drone frame and the AI kept failing; it is now a proven template.

What you get

A real solid model you can rotate and measure, plus downloadable STEP (machining and CAD), STL and 3MF (3D printing) and DXF (laser and waterjet) files. Optional built-in analysis covers stress (FEA), thermal, buckling, cost and manufacturability.

Before you see it, the built geometry is measured against the dimensions you stated, checked as a valid watertight solid, and — for assemblies — checked for interference. These are geometry and physics checks; they do not confirm the shape matches what you pictured, so review the 3D view or 2D drawing before relying on the part.

Previewing is free. Downloading is £2.99 per part, or unlimited on Pro (£29/month, £290/year).

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Common questions

What file formats do I get?
STEP, STL, 3MF and DXF — the formats CNC shops, laser cutters and 3D printers accept.

Can I change the dimensions afterwards?
Yes. Edit the numbers directly, or describe the change in plain English. Every edit is rebuilt and re-checked.

Do I need CAD experience?
No. Describe the part and its sizes in millimetres.

Is it free to try?
Yes — describing a part and viewing the 3D preview costs nothing.