How do you store your propellers?

claudius62 · Apr 7, 2019

In bulk or tidy.
I had thought of a box where all the propellers would be tidy. I did the design but the weight and the printing time quickly calmed me down. 320g 58.5g for propellers is more than 378g. and 70 hours of printing

But then after a good drink with a good box of "Pringles" on the table gives me an idea. Beautiful round box with lid and the size of the propellers. Once eaten the content, the box weighs more than 57g. (me a little more suddenly). Dressed in a black Venipeen adhesin, it's all good.
So I created a small interior 3D compartment to store the propellers.

Please use a Pringles box of 200 grammes.
Useful, not useful for you to see ....

Also, I'm also preparing an accessory for Cowboys....... To be continued

Attachments
Removed because the outer propellers are not maintained enough.
A new design is in preparation.
Do not print the first one, or make a cardboard hoop to hold the 4 vertical side propellers.

arruntus · Apr 7, 2019

I still carry them in the original box along with the spare ones. Good idea, thx ?

Dougcjohn · Apr 7, 2019

claudius62 said:
In bulk or tidy.
I had thought of a box where all the propellers would be tidy. I did the design but the weight and the printing time quickly calmed me down. 320g 58.5g for propellers is more than 378g. and 70 hours of printing
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But then after a good drink with a good box of "Pringles" on the table gives me an idea. Beautiful round box with lid and the size of the propellers. Once eaten the content, the box weighs more than 57g. (me a little more suddenly). Dressed in a black Venipeen adhesin, it's all good.
So I created a small interior 3D compartment to store the propellers.
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Please use a Pringles box of 200 grammes.
Useful, not useful for you to see ....

Also, I'm also preparing an accessory for Cowboys....... To be continued

Nice idea!
Without a tube of chips in Ft of me... is there much difference in length between tube & props?
Enough room in each sub-compartment for pairs so spares can travel?

AH-1G · Apr 7, 2019

Box or in a Ziploc. Recently I keep them attached to the H.

ChuckBridges · Apr 7, 2019

On my Q500 I keep them in the storage slots that came with the Styrofoam. The extras, I keep in a box. My H, I keep them in the original box and in the holes cut in my case I bought to store my H. I like the Pringles can idea though.

AH-1G · Apr 7, 2019

I like the Pringles can idea.

Dougcjohn · Apr 7, 2019

I'm on phone, so can't tell... but is the attavhed file a 3D file? Anyone with a 3D willing to make a few bucks to cover material, time & postage.

arruntus · Apr 7, 2019

Dougcjohn said:
I'm on phone, so can't tell... but is the attavhed file a 3D file? Anyone with a 3D willing to make a few bucks to cover material, time & postage.

Yes is a 3D file. If you search in your area, surely you will find services, that you send the file and they print it for you.

10-8 · Apr 7, 2019

What? They come off??? Lol..Just kidding. Still have the same ones on there from 2 years ago. I fold the arms down for transport, sometimes. But the props stay on as there has been no need to remove them. I balanced them when I first got the 520, but haven't had a need to remove them. And haven't needed the spares that are still on the top shelf of the work bench. But I like your pringles can idea for when needing to store for transport if needed.

Phaedrus · Apr 7, 2019

I use an old roll up tool pouch. Each blade gets its own slot. Originally made for screwdrivers, etc. All hobby sized. Works nicely, rolls up snugly.

Dougcjohn · Apr 7, 2019

Phaedrus said:
I use an old roll up tool pouch. Each blade gets its own slot. Originally made for screwdrivers, etc. All hobby sized. Works nicely, rolls up snugly.

Great idea too!
Less salty!!

claudius62 · Apr 8, 2019

But more difficult to digest. Lol!
The sequel in a few hours ... (cowboys)

claudius62 · Apr 9, 2019

Attachments
Removed because the outer propellers are not maintained enough.
A new design is in preparation.
Do not print the first one, or make a cardboard hoop to hold the 4 vertical side propellers.

ronrod68 · Apr 9, 2019

I keep them in the original box, neatly arranged side-by-side on edge.

MrMotley · Apr 9, 2019

@claudius62

How often do you recommend replacing the storage box? I'm wondering how often I can write pringles off as a business expense! ?

AH-1G · Apr 9, 2019

My CPA cautioned this past week I can't show anymore losses.

I guess I can't eat pringles now for a write off?

claudius62 · Apr 9, 2019

@MrMotley
I have the same for a year that has not been damaged.
I admit (in secret) that I have some in advance (we are not greedy for nothing).
I will use another when the new partition is printed.
(This will allow me to eat a new one to have another one in advance! Eh must turn the stock anyway).