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Update sept 2021 : added a DIGI version for 3.5 inch with extra outer canopy mount holes.

Update Apr 2021 : added a 3.5 inch version (9mm & 12mm motor mount).

Update Feb 2021 : added a 2inch version that fit 9mm mount motors (ie 1102). The file name is 'PicklePick2_2inch_87mm_trueX_v1-0'. (request by Chrisat)

new : I'm roling out V2 versions of the frame. Some corrections for durability, slightly lighter.

You can buy PicklePick (V1 for now) from Armattan Productions (which brings me a small commission) :

• PicklePick 3.5 inch @ ArmattanProductions
• PicklePick 65mm 4 hole motors or 3 hole motors
• PicklePick 3 inch (V1) 4 hole motors or 3 hole motors

Or from these vendors :

• PicklePick 3 inch RVS Edition from RotorVillage (CA/US)
• PicklePick 3 inch from Taco-RC (HK/Worldwide)

For other options including get the frame cut at your favorite CNC service check below.

The PicklePick is a new version of my good old Pickle frame. It is still a Toothpick style frame so i tried to put together all the thinks i liked in this format and put up a nice line up of micro frames, from 2inch, 65mm/2.6inch to 3 inch.

Is this too small for you ? Check the PickleBig 4 and 5 inch variants based on this frame.

NEW : Added a 2 inch / 3 hole motors option. This one is intended for ultralight 2 inch setups

Frame Specifications

The guidelines i tried to follow : simple, light & no compromises.

• Open source design, get it cut at your favorite CNC Cutting service
• 2inch (1.5mm thick), 65mm (2.5mm thick) and 3 inch (3mm thick)
• 4 hole / 9mm motor mount (1103 up to 1408 i think)
• NEW : 3 hole version for Amax 1103 9mm and Happymodel 1102/1103 6.6mm mounts
• Whoop AIO FC or 16x16 stack (except 2 inch)
• weight should be :
  • ~2.6g for the 2 inch
  • ~5.5g for the 65mm
  • ~7g for the 3 inch

That's all, no more USB cutout, no more universal motor mount, no more TwistLock. The goal is to provide the best frame possible fitting the best components. As usual you tell me but first feedbacks are really interesting.

How to get your PicklePick frame

Armattan Productions

• PicklePick 65mm 3 hole motors
• PicklePick 65mm 4 hole motors
• PicklePick 3 inch 3 hole motors
• PicklePick 3 inch 4 hole motors

RotorVillage

• PicklePick 3 inch TrueX RVS Edition
• Pickle Evo Deadcat 3 inch RVS Edition

Taco-RC

You can buy the PicklePick 3 inch 4 hole motors from Taco-RC

Make it cut (The DIY option)

As always you can use the DXF files and get it cut following your specs at any CNC service you like. Here are my recommendations :

• https://www.cncmadness.com (US/CA, amazing quality & service)
• https://carbon-posten.de (EU)

Get the dxf files and send them to the services mentioned above. I recommend you to ask for the following stuff :

• 2 inch : 1.5mm thick CF
• 65mm : 2.5mm thick CF with chamfered edges
• 3 inch : 3mm thick CF with chamfered edges
• 3.5 inch : 3 or 3.5mm thick CF with chamfered edges

3D printable accessories for your build :

• The PicklePod2 canopy
• My various Toothpick style accessoires

Recommended gear & components

All the components below have been tested personnaly and/or have positive feedbacks from trustworthy people in the micro community.

Toothpick best gear & parts

Motors for 65mm / 2S setup

• BrotherHobby Returner R3 1103 8000 or 10000 Kv
• Hyperlite Toothpick Motor 1103 / 8022 Kv
• Skystars 1103 8000 or 11000 Kv
• AmaxInno 1103 7500 Kv (4 hole version only!!!)
• GepRC Speedx GR1103 8000 or 10000 Kv
• Diatone Mamba 1103 8500 or 10000 Kv

Motors for 3 inch / 3S setup

• FPVCycle 1204 by Rcinpower (2mm shaft!)
• Rcinpower GTS 1204 5000 Kv
• Amaxinno 1303 4800 Kv (2mm shaft)FPVCycle Amaxinno
• Diatone Mamba 1105 5500 Kv
• 3B Hobby 1105 6000 Kv
• iFlight Xing Nano X1105 6000 Kv
• Betafpv 1105 6000Kv
• AmaxInno 1103 5000 Kv

Flight Controllers

AIO FCs (Whoop size, 26x26mm mount holes)

• BetaFPV Toothpick F4 2-4S 12 A
• NameLessRC AIO412T F411
• NameLessRC AIO412 F4
• BetaFPV F4 AIO 12A FC
• GEPRC GEP-12A-F4

16x16mm stacks

• iFlight Succex F4 V2, exists with vtx
• Diatone Mamba F411, exists with vtx

FPV Cameras (standalone, 14x14 format)

• Runcam Nano 2
• RunCam Racer Nano
• Foxeer Predator V4 Nano
• Caddx EOS2

FPV Cameras (AIO)

• AKKTek AIO-SA
• Wolfwhoop P-1

VTX

• TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8
• TBS Unify Pro Nano 5G8
• HappyModel Diamond VTX+DVR <- This one also have an onboard DVR
• Eachine Nano VTX

Onboard DVR

• HappyModel Diamond VTX+DVR <- This one have also a VTX
• RunCam Mini DVR

5.8 GHz Antennas

• Lumenier Micro AXII Shorty u.fl
• TBS Triumph Pro u.fl
• Foxeer Lollipop 3 u.fl

Propellers

• HQProps 65mm
• HQProps T65mm
• HQProps T3x2 / 3 inch
• Gemfan 3018 / 3 inch

5.8G VTX

• TBS Crossfire Nano
• FrSky R-XSR
• FrSky XM+

Extra Mounting hardware

• 3x M2 6-8mm steel screws

Credits & Aknowledgements

Kabab for the original recipe & toothpick principles, David Pearce for being a great person and early adopter (and letting me use his build images :) ), FaebuFPV & David Clédon (Dave_C_FPV) for ideas and great design discussions and all the Pickle & Toothpicks/Micros users for being a great community. Kudos to Matthew Nguyen who pushes ultralight setups and is the guy behind the 2 inch design.