# 3D-printed folding propeller
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861
**Category:** Propulsion System (Motor, Gears)
**Created:** [July 31, 2020, 6:19am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861 "2020-07-31T06:19:41Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@superlefax](https://foil.zone/u/superlefax)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/21 "2020-08-31T13:31:55Z")
Can you upload the remixed file @thingiverse too?
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/22 "2020-08-31T16:02:14Z")
Don’t have an account there, I’ll upload to grabcad, why thinginverse?
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### Author:  [@superlefax](https://foil.zone/u/superlefax)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/23 "2020-08-31T16:11:58Z")
To have it in one place. But it’s not that important
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### Author:  [@alexp](https://foil.zone/u/alexp)
#### Post date: [October 11, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/24 "2020-10-11T06:42:49Z")
Any body modify this for other motors and different pitch or size of the propellers ?
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### Author:  [@Jan3](https://foil.zone/u/Jan3)
#### Post date: [October 11, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/25 "2020-10-11T18:14:39Z")
I modified it for APS 63100: [3D design V4\_folding\_prop\_base\_63100 | Tinkercad](https://www.tinkercad.com/things/gLufoECbPI9)
It works with blades shortened to 145mm diameter but can certainly be optimized for this motor (only tested once).
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### Author:  [@foilmore](https://foil.zone/u/foilmore)
#### Post date: [November 11, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/26 "2020-11-11T21:48:25Z")
OP, have you had a chance to test it more or make any more modifications?
Anyone modify it for the 12mm threaded shaft yet?
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### Author:  [@TOOM](https://foil.zone/u/TOOM)
#### Post date: [November 14, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/27 "2020-11-14T20:44:53Z")
Hi guys,
stupid question from a newbe.
Can 3d printed props really withstand the loads of a 6kWmotor spinning at full throttle?
What material would be used?
Thanks,
Toom
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [November 15, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/28 "2020-11-15T13:09:55Z")
Don’t think anyone is using 6kW here, but answer is Yes!
Using PLA currently, also tried PETG but the prints weren’t so nice with that.
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### Author:  [@osavcic](https://foil.zone/u/osavcic)
#### Post date: [November 25, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/29 "2020-11-25T15:11:18Z")
Is there any video of foiling with a 3d printed folding propeller?
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### Author:  [@superlefax](https://foil.zone/u/superlefax)
#### Post date: [February 7, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/30 "2021-02-07T12:48:48Z")
I think @Flightjunkie just released a video some days ago on YouTube.
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### Author:  [@Bauck](https://foil.zone/u/Bauck)
#### Post date: [February 7, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/31 "2021-02-07T16:28:32Z")
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpePSaxsnC4)
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### Author:  [@rpm](https://foil.zone/u/rpm)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/32 "2021-04-21T13:23:15Z")
@superlefax thanks for sharing:
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/33 "2021-04-21T18:22:58Z")
2 layers of unidirectional carbon fibre on that prop would seem appropriate 😉
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### Author:  [@Jasey](https://foil.zone/u/Jasey)
#### Post date: [August 2, 2021, 10:34am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/35 "2021-08-02T10:34:07Z")
Thank you for sharing your design.
Can you check the link you posted, because it seems like it’s no longer valid.
@Larsb did you make a version that fits the 80100 yet ?
Cheers
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### Author:  [@FoilBorne](https://foil.zone/u/FoilBorne)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/36 "2021-08-16T19:19:42Z")
Does anyone have the files for this? Looks like an excellent way to increase efficiency, would love to give it a try and provide feedback
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### Author:  [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/37 "2021-08-16T23:24:53Z")
Homework…
> [@3D-printed folding propeller](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/11):
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> Hi, guys, this is the first working 3D printed folding propeller for Efoils. It has already been tested in water under full load (4500W). You only need two M4x40 hexagon socket screws and you can start. The propeller is designed for the 65161 flipsky motor. It works best with the following printing parameters: -PLA+ -no support -40mm/s -the wings should be printed horizontally [–\>DOWNLOAD\<–](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4583073) [Zwischenablage01]
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### Author:  [@FoilBorne](https://foil.zone/u/FoilBorne)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/38 "2021-08-17T14:06:41Z")
Ah yes but the download links are broken, I wondered if anyone had downloaded them before and still had them to share. Its not the end of the world if I have to design my own, I just dont really know how to optimize it
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### Author:  [@Ackermann](https://foil.zone/u/Ackermann)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/39 "2021-08-17T17:08:50Z")
You could design a folded three blade, that would be new and maybe worth a try
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### Author:  [@superlefax](https://foil.zone/u/superlefax)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/40 "2021-08-17T21:37:18Z")
Hi @FoilBorne, unfortunately all my 3D printed versions failed after some days of using. Somehow it holds up a few times and than the propeller broke every time.
I now optimised the whole propeller and hub again and will release an industrial manufactured one for the DIY community. I made 3 versions for FR Motor and the two Flipsky motors. But I still need some time for testing.
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### Author:  [@Jatem](https://foil.zone/u/Jatem)
#### Post date: [August 18, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/3d-printed-folding-propeller/8861/41 "2021-08-18T00:31:29Z")
A 3d printed mould which can be used for carbon/glass prop blades might be a stronger option.
Are the Foil Assist props fdm 3d printed?
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