Hello all -
I ordered several sets of these props for my quad:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=25812&aff=247441
I'm running the hexTronix 1300kV motors on this quad, which didn't come with collet adaptors, so I'm using the four adaptors that came with some extra Turnigy Park300s I had sitting around. Both motors are standard 3mm shaft size.
It seems as if the propellor hubs are too tall for the collet mounts. After placing the prop on the "hub" of the collet, there is not enough thread sticking through the prop to let the nose of the adaptor get a good grip on the threads.
Is this a common problem? I clearly need to change either my props or the collet adaptors (or both), but I'm not sure where to start to ensure I'll get a good fit. I don't want to blindly order something.
I'm aware of prop saver adaptors, and I have those that I can use if it comes down to it, but I'd prefer not to. Aside from prop savers, collet mounts are the only other mount type I know of. It's very possible, though, that I've completely missed another type of prop mount. If that's the case, enlighten me.
Or perhaps this is just a situation where I should just pay a visit to my local hobby store and try my props on the collet mounts they have in stock...
Thank you!
-Erik
I ordered several sets of these props for my quad:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=25812&aff=247441
I'm running the hexTronix 1300kV motors on this quad, which didn't come with collet adaptors, so I'm using the four adaptors that came with some extra Turnigy Park300s I had sitting around. Both motors are standard 3mm shaft size.
It seems as if the propellor hubs are too tall for the collet mounts. After placing the prop on the "hub" of the collet, there is not enough thread sticking through the prop to let the nose of the adaptor get a good grip on the threads.
Is this a common problem? I clearly need to change either my props or the collet adaptors (or both), but I'm not sure where to start to ensure I'll get a good fit. I don't want to blindly order something.
I'm aware of prop saver adaptors, and I have those that I can use if it comes down to it, but I'd prefer not to. Aside from prop savers, collet mounts are the only other mount type I know of. It's very possible, though, that I've completely missed another type of prop mount. If that's the case, enlighten me.
Or perhaps this is just a situation where I should just pay a visit to my local hobby store and try my props on the collet mounts they have in stock...
Thank you!
-Erik
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