XAircraft How I solved my props-problem

[CMonteiro]

Hi guys,
I wanted to mount ordinary props on the threaded shaft of xaircraft motors.
A dificult task. First I tested the common adapters, as you can see in first picture.
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Not good. The prop fitted too high in the shaft and I believ that the adaptor sleeve would sooner or later damage the shaft thread.
So I made this draw of my version of a good adaptor and had it made in a mechanical office.
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And see what I got.

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2 grams adaptor. In the right place. And for less than 2 euros each.
Hope this helps someone.
C. Monteiro

 

[jes1111]

Very neat!

I presume you're in the north somewhere? I'm down here in the Algarve and finding a metalomecanica around here is... impossible!

 

[Kilby]

I assume this is for the first generation of XA motors? Very cool stuff.

 

[CMonteiro]

Very neat!

I presume you're in the north somewhere? I'm down here in the Algarve and finding a metalomecanica around here is... impossible!

May be you can find something in Faro or Portimão. A good start is to locate offices related to cars, and then ask them. Car offices frquently subcontract lathe works somewhere.

 

[CMonteiro]

I assume this is for the first generation of XA motors? Very cool stuff.

Yes, it's the x650 model (not 650v). But this might be useful for other models. I don't know if there are any others with threaded shafts.

 

[Xaircraft USA]

Hi guys,
I wanted to mount ordinary props on the threaded shaft of xaircraft motors.
A dificult task. First I tested the common adapters, as you can see in first picture.
View attachment 1655
Not good. The prop fitted too high in the shaft and I believ that the adaptor sleeve would sooner or later damage the shaft thread.
So I made this draw of my version of a good adaptor and had it made in a mechanical office.
View attachment 1657

And see what I got.

View attachment 1656

2 grams adaptor. In the right place. And for less than 2 euros each.
Hope this helps someone.
C. Monteiro

Just Awesome !!!