CAD · carrier shell for Neros Archer
Archer shell design.
Printable carrier shell for the Neros Archer platform (supplied at Physical Qualifier). Purpose: a standardized, inspectable envelope for our compute + cabling so that AIGP organizers can verify we haven't added anything outside the rules.
Target
Neros Archer · venue-supplied
Sep 2026
Material
PETG · 3 mm walls
impact + thermal
Files
STL · STEP · DWG
in cad/archer-shell/
Status
Placeholder · awaiting Neros spec
update when released
Placeholder. The Neros Archer mechanical spec hasn't been released to competitors yet. Dimensions below are best-guess based on the 2025 DCL Championship drone class. Update when Anduril / Neros publishes the real spec (expected mid-to-late summer 2026).
§ 01Shell responsibilities
- Hold our compute (Orin Nano or similar) in a predictable mount relative to the frame.
- Protect the camera lens from impact without obstructing FOV.
- Expose a visible inspection window so organizers can verify no extra sensors are present.
- Include a lanyard / kill-switch cutout so safety pilot can disarm under the 10-min rule.
- Pass airflow over the Orin heatsink (critical for 15W sustained).
§ 02Parameters (placeholder)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Overall envelope (L × W × H) | ~140 × 120 × 60 mm |
| Wall thickness | 3 mm |
| Orin mount pattern | 4× M2.5 standoffs at official Jetson holes |
| Camera cutout | 24 × 24 mm |
| Camera tilt | ~30° down |
| Ventilation area | > 1 500 mm² side slots |
| Weight target | < 45 g printed |
| Infill | 20% gyroid |
§ 03Print settings
Printer: Prusa MK4 · 0.4 mm nozzle
Material: PrusaMent PETG black
Layer: 0.20 mm (Quality)
Walls: 3 perimeters
Infill: 20% gyroid
Supports: Only for camera tilt flange
Print time: ~6 hr
Orientation: Longest axis flat on build plate
§ 04Inspection features
Because reviewers may inspect the drone at Physical, the shell is designed for fast visual verification:
- Single Phillips screw access. No hidden cavities.
- Translucent viewing port (no dye in filament near the port area) exposing the compute + wiring.
- Cable glands are numbered 1–4; schematic label etched on bottom of shell.
- No internal cavities that could hide accelerometers or additional cameras.
Update trigger: when Neros publishes the Archer CAD or dimensions, update parameters in §02, regenerate STL / STEP, and re-print. Keep a tagged git commit on the update so we can revert if spec changes again.