Questionj regarding the folding propellers
06-12-2012, 10:54 AM
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Questionj regarding the folding propellers
I havent bought one yet, but i want to know how is it being folded-unfolded?
For example, if its currently folded (closed), and i want to open it, i probably lift the propeller wings up, and what happens next? Is there some lock mechanism which clicks and keeps propeller unfolded (open) from now ?
For example, if its currently folded (closed), and i want to open it, i probably lift the propeller wings up, and what happens next? Is there some lock mechanism which clicks and keeps propeller unfolded (open) from now ?
06-12-2012, 11:02 AM
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RE: Questionj regarding the folding propellers
Centrifugal force when the motor spins keeps it open. Drag when the motor stops closes it back up. Some use a weak rubberor elastic closing strap or spring
06-14-2012, 06:22 PM
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RE: Questionj regarding the folding propellers
Your ESC must have a "brake" or the prop will not fold back when the engine is shut off. Without the "brake" the prop will just windmill (and create drag).
