I decided to try 3D Printing my own brushless radio controlled hovercraft - watch how well the resulting build turned out!
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PARTS LIST:
STL files for 3D printing:
- Hovercraft: https://www.printables.com/model/333283-simple-brushless-rc-sport-hovercraft
- My steering rudder: https://www.printables.com/model/706987
Low-budget components:
- 2x Motors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDdg3j9 * (2X, meh quality but functional, premium variant below recommended if possible)
- 2x ESCs: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mtAUIlA * (2X, not waterproof, additional XT60 plug to connect to battery needed, select “40A”)
- 1x Servo: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mqXyPUC * (not waterproof, metal gear)
- 1x Transmitter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EjQzWav * (basic, simple to set up, independent control of both motors not possible, select “X6 X6FG w Gyro”)
- 1x+ 4S Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Euz1Smh * (select “XT60 Plug”, multiple batteries recommended)
- 2x 3’’ Propellers: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Euv4zFJ *
Premium components:
- 2x Motors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EygXo3b * (2X, select “2680kv”)
- 2x ESCs: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCwM1fz * (2X, waterproof, select “40A with XT60”)
- 1x Servo: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opjoxN1 * (waterproof, plastic gear)
OR: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ezax3LX * (not waterproof, metal gear)
- 1x Transmitter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EIqfzH3 * (extremely versatile, independent control of both motors possible, can connect to multiple models, choose “ELRS ER3C-I 5000“)
- 1x+ 4S Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Euz1Smh * (select “XT60 Plug”, multiple
batteries recommended)
- 2x 3’’ Propellers: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Euv4zFJ *
LiPo Battery charger, if needed: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EJFbyBF *
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Music used in this video:
- Oshóva - Mountain's Lullaby
- The High Line · Causmic
- 13ounce - OKAY
- Influgrant - The best dance music
- Heaven and Hell · Jeremy Blake
- Hollow Bells · Cxdy
- Much Higher · Causmic
- LEMMiNO - Voyage