I recently got back around to working on this project. I have had a model for a while now but I never had the time or money for the electronics. However, a friend of mine just gave me his board (was a senior design project I helped him with) and I now have two extra vescs and r-spec motors along with an Arduino, an antispark-switch, and some solid batteries.
I started by wrapping up my 3D model. I designed a laser cuttable model with a modular motor mounting system, fan mounts, and an area underneath for onboard electronics. See below:
I then laser cut and dry fit this together. There were a few things I didn't like about it. It seemed a little cramped and there wasn't a lot of room to work especially with wires. I also wanted the bullet connectors to have a place in the wood. Finally, the assembly seemed a little too flexible in the middle due to only one piece holding the halves together. Here are some pictures:
I have decided to revise the design and I will post an update once this is done. After that, it will be time for electronics and coding.