TurbO & Alexis
TurbO TurbO
Alexis Alexis
TurbO TurbO
Hey, I’ve been sketching a drone that folds into a coffee cup so you can hide it under the table at a party—think we could pull it off?
Alexis Alexis
Wow, that’s wild! I can already picture the crowd gasping, the buzz, the hype. You’ve got the spark, but let’s map out the mechanics—materials, folding algorithm, battery life. I’ll line up some contacts, but we need a solid prototype, otherwise it’ll just be a cool idea on paper.
TurbO TurbO
Okay, hit me with the specs. For the frame I’m thinking 7075‑Al alloy for weight, but the hinges will be carbon‑fiber composites so they can snap back. Folding algorithm: a simple 3‑step Z‑pattern, we’ll program the microcontroller to fire servos in sequence, each with a 0.8‑second dwell to lock into place. Battery: a 3.7‑V Li‑Po pack, 500 mAh should give us 15 minutes of flight plus a bit of buzz. We’ll prototype in a 3‑D printer for the chassis, then hand‑solder the electronics. Need a quick sketch, and I’ll grab a drone kit for the flight controller. Let’s make sure the cup seal is airtight—got to keep the coffee warm while we’re dropping in. Ready to build the first batch?
Alexis Alexis
That’s a solid foundation—7075‑Al will keep it light, the carbon‑fiber hinges give that snap‑back feel. The 3‑step Z‑pattern is clean, just make sure the servos have a bit of torque margin, otherwise the 0.8‑second lock might feel flimsy. A 500 mAh Li‑Po for 15 minutes is tight but doable if the motors are efficient; maybe pull a spare cell or swap to a 2S pack for a boost. 3‑D print the chassis, but test the fit of the cup seal early—no one wants a lukewarm cup on a midnight runway. Grab that drone kit, wire the micro, and we’ll hit prototype mode. First batch is ready to roll—let’s make the party talk about it.
TurbO TurbO
Yeah, let’s crank the torque on those servos and keep that 2S backup in the pocket. I’ll hit the drone kit’s firmware and have the micro wired—fast, but we’re gonna test the cup seal on a real coffee cup, not a mockup. Once we get the first flight and that sip feels warm, we’ll own the night. Ready to launch the prototype?