Difference between revisions of "Dynamic Motor and Prop Balancer"

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:* [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/fairchild-on-semiconductor/QEE123/QEE123-ND/187428?WT.srch=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwj8bPBRBiEiwASlFLFbqn1g5WbYDyYm6zloPYUwDgSuAcsWjYZ1zAKtbzLKXsS6YKSeX5JhoCgdMQAvD_BwE QEE123 - Plastic Infrared Light Emitting Diode]
 
:* [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/fairchild-on-semiconductor/QEE123/QEE123-ND/187428?WT.srch=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwj8bPBRBiEiwASlFLFbqn1g5WbYDyYm6zloPYUwDgSuAcsWjYZ1zAKtbzLKXsS6YKSeX5JhoCgdMQAvD_BwE QEE123 - Plastic Infrared Light Emitting Diode]
 
:* [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/fairchild-on-semiconductor/QSE159/QSE159-ND/187485 QSE159 - Silicon Photosensor]
 
:* [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/fairchild-on-semiconductor/QSE159/QSE159-ND/187485 QSE159 - Silicon Photosensor]
:* 100g Gimbal cushions
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:* [https://hobbyking.com/en_us/vibration-damping-balls-300g-red-8-pcs.html?___store=en_us 300g Gimbal cushions]
 
:* 56 ohm 1/4 watt resistor
 
:* 56 ohm 1/4 watt resistor
 
:* 100 ohm 1/4 watt resistor
 
:* 100 ohm 1/4 watt resistor

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© Mark Qvale - November, 2017

Balancer.jpg
  A new tool!

Introduction

This project was actually done some years ago by some great posters on RCGroups and DoItYourselfDrones. You can read the original threads at these two links:


Basically, this is a dynamic balancer for motors and props that can be built for under $50. In the original write-ups there are two versions of the control board and firmware but this build only covers the version that uses the Teensy micro-controller.

Parts

Purchase Parts

Make Parts

  • Photo Sensor mount
  • Cushion Bases
  • Balance platform
  • Motor mount plate
  • Teensy control board
  • Wood base



12D Bases.jpg



12D Platform.jpg



Balance Platform.jpg



Wiring

Balance Wiring.jpg



Control Board.jpg