Difference between revisions of "Dynamic Motor and Prop Balancer"

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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.<br><br>
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Basically, this is a dynamic balancer for motors and props that can be built for under $100. 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.<br><br>
  
 
== Parts ==
 
== Parts ==

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  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 $100. 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