These software are really difficult to master. I know it because I tried and didn’t succeed even though I’m pretty used to work with lots of different software for various 3D application.
I would suggest taking one of our verified and shared design to modify it. There is no shortcut though, you need to CFD it to know the prop parameters and if it’s going to be a good one. I know Ansys do have some great tools too, but Openfoam might already be a really good start if you manage to get the node up and running.
hey guys! I got a Flite propeller but I need to drill a wider hole so it can fit my flipsky 12mm shaft. Anyone got an easy way to do it? I don’t have so much material to do so apart my 3D printer that could help me to make a “jig” but I’m lacking ideas.
The best is to find a friend with a metal lathe or going in a metalic workshop to avoid futur vibrations at 4500t/mn …
I 've got a drill press but I would not use itif I was you …the lathe is the only way to drill really in the center …
I just bought fliteboard prop, and I have flipsky 65161 motor with 12mm threaded shaft, did you drill the hole of the shaft to 5mm to put the fliteboard pin (delvierd with the propeller, 5mm diameter pin) or did you buy a 4mm diameter pin with the right length ?
I’m going to drill with a vertical drill the fliteboard prop, I thought I was supposed to drill at 12mm to get the prop on 65161 flipsky motor, and not 12.5mm, are you sure it is 12,5mm ?
I just bought fliteboard prop, and I have flipsky 65161 motor with 12mm threaded shaft, did you drill the hole of the shaft to 5mm to put the fliteboard pin (delvierd with the propeller, 5mm diameter pin) or did you buy a 4mm diameter pin with the right length ?
I’m going to drill with a vertical drill the fliteboard prop, I thought I was supposed to drill at 12mm to get the prop on 65161 flipsky motor, is it right ?
I would adapt the pin instead of drilling out the pin hole. Either use a 4mmm pin with a bit of play or lathe a pin from 2 pieces, like this (diameter 3/5mm):
What you easiest do is to buy an adjustable reamer kit, they can be found cheaply, normally threee reamers are needed to span between 10-12mm hole adjustments. It’s easy, produces a round, centered hole and you do it in steps until the propeller fits snugly on the axle. 12.5 mm hole diameter is too large.
My solution to drilling out the bore of the flite prop to accept a 12mm shaft of the 65161. The 3d print keeps the drill and prop aligned. All you need is a 12mm drill bit, a battery drill and the print. Iv tested it in the water and it seems perfectly balanced. https://www.printables.com/model/583026-flite-prop-drill-guide
