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Building a custom octocopter from scratch with no prior hardware experience

A from-scratch octocopter build that documents the mechanics and trade-offs.

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First seen:2026-06-30

Last seen:2026-06-30

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Source:karolina.mgdubiel.com

What it is

A from-scratch octocopter build that documents the mechanics and trade-offs.

Why developers recommend it

The thread got praise for the ambitious build and the design details.

Hacker News evidence

2026-06-30

HN commenters called it a super cool project and discussed frame materials, filament, and CNC choices.

Building a custom octocopter from scratch with no prior hardware experience