Budget Hard Case

[doubledown7d]

Just wanted to share what I think is a good deal on a really nice case. I have bought several cases in the past from MCM Electronics. Including shipping it was $66 after stacking coupons BCKTEN NEWREG AFL909
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-24160
They offer other sizes as well and are very durable.

 

[jmh600]

That's a steal

 

[RedHotPoker]

Yeah, that Is a great value. & an Awesome discovery for your Phantom.

How long will it take to pluck and pull all those cubed squares to custom fit?
Could you share a pic or two, once you get it all sorted out? Thanks.


RedHotPoker

 

[jlo]

This one is the one you want:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-24120

Cheaper and even shows a picture of a phantom in it.

Someone else posted the link, same site, last week.

 

[RiskFactor]

Yeah, that Is a great value. & an Awesome discovery for your Phantom.

How long will it take to pluck and pull all those cubed squares to custom fit?
Could you share a pic or two, once you get it all sorted out? Thanks.


RedHotPoker

Can't speak to this case, but I bought a DIY one as well and it took me about an hour to set mine up. Very easy to do...just take your time and plan your layout.

 

[Bluethundr]

Just ordered one..looks good, and I have a GPC that I got with my other P2V+ UAV..but id rather put the extra $ towards spare batteries.

 

[doubledown7d]

This one is the one you want:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-24120

Cheaper and even shows a picture of a phantom in it.

Someone else posted the link, same site, last week.

I actually have that one for my P2. When I tried the fit for my new P3, I wasn't comfortable with how much the top foam pressed on the motor shafts. I could feel the arms pressing back as I tried to close the lid. The one I ordered should give room to spare.

Glad it helped you out, Bluethundr!

RHP, the P2 case I did only took an hour or so. That was taking my time and getting a pretty good result.

 

[lalvar40]

I did only took an hour or so.

This looks like a good frugal alternative...can u show us how it looks at the end? what tools do you need to do the job?

 

[doubledown7d]

This looks like a good frugal alternative...can u show us how it looks at the end? what tools do you need to do the job?

I just used a sharpie to mark the area I need and the rest is careful pick and pluck of the foam. I'll post up a pic after I get it and perform surgery.

 

[WalkaboutSean]

Here's a short video that shows how to cut the foam for the case.

This case is on Amazon too. http://amzn.to/1eVkBRV

 

[P3DRONE]

I just received my MCM case and my P3 100% doesn't fit even with all the foam taken out. When I got the case it was super air tight and the top and bottom are sucked in a little, so not sure if that is what is making it not fit, either way seems like it would be way to close anyways.

 

[Bluethundr]

Got mine in the other day, 50.28 to my door. Cut the foam and fits like a glove. I did trim the top foam pad. I noticed that the foam has longer "fingers." I cut our where the motors would be and where the top portion of the shell is. After I did that it fits perfect. I used the extra 200.00 bucks on batteries.

 

[P3DRONE]

Here is a clip of the P3 not fitting in the MCM Case

 

[doubledown7d]

Here is a clip of the P3 not fitting in the MCM Case

Which case did you order? The one I linked is a little bulkier than the one I used for the P2 as the P3 is a little taller. I haven't picked and plucked my foam yet, but I set the P3 in with the props on and there is PLENTY of room to close the lid without any crushing.

 

[P3DRONE]

I got this case http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DISTRIBUTED-BY-MCM-22-24120-/22-24120

 

[fhk]

So the consensus is the 22-24120 is too small? Too bad, its on sale today for 29.99

 

[dedstik]

Just wanted to share what I think is a good deal on a really nice case. I have bought several cases in the past from MCM Electronics. Including shipping it was $66 after stacking coupons BCKTEN NEWREG AFL909
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-24160
They offer other sizes as well and are very durable.

These are quality cases and MCM ships very fast.

ps...spray the pick n pull foam with Plasti Dip and the foam will stay together and not separate with use.

:harry