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Re: Science Fair Time - Need Advice
12/29/11 10:13 PM


> Can anyone recommend a place online to get a small DC motor that comes with a
> "device" on the end that will be able to hook up to small propellers? Think RC plane
> with a round control arm on the top.
>
> My son is trying different propeller designs. So what he is going to do is build a
> balsa wood helicopter. I need the end of the motor to have the capability of swapping
> blades.

Rc Servo horns should fit most motors with a drive gear, and should also make for a nice base to attach a prop to. Just be careful with blades that are unbalanced, they can and will shake loose and go flying.





Towerhobby.com is a decent place, ebay is cheaper.

Edited by italie (12/30/11 01:33 AM)







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