3D Printed Motor on an Ultralight!

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  • We finally put Christoph's 3D printed motor to good use on a DIY Ultralight!
    Original 3D Printed Motor:
    • GIANT 3D PRINTED BRUSH...
    • 3d-printed Halbach Mot...
    Christoph Laimer: / @christophlaimer
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  • @ChristophLaimer
    @ChristophLaimer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +645

    You're crazy superheroes! I'm so glad glad to see this video, and I'm very impressed by the plane construction - the motor is a heavy beast and very difficult to mount on a lightweight frame. And I didn't expect that you're surviving 12S without getting insured. Great video!

    • @joshuamelvin
      @joshuamelvin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Christoph Laimer Thank you for sending us such an amazing motor! Your design was amazing and you truly inspired us and many others with your amazing 3-D printed creation. Keep up the great work brother!

    • @Clegg.
      @Clegg. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great job Christoph!

    • @3p1cand3rs0n
      @3p1cand3rs0n 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hey Josh, what actually happened (the pop and sizzle)? Did the 12 cell fry the motor?

    • @Electronic4081
      @Electronic4081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ElyssaAnderson yeah that’s what I was gonna ask

    • @veckia
      @veckia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I met FliteTest BECAUSE of Cristoph Laimer and this aprticular motor! =)

  • @newcode14
    @newcode14 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Andres is a natural on camera.

  • @unclejrok9083
    @unclejrok9083 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love that Chad did the intro. Love that Andres did the wings. Love the the 3D printed motor worked. 10 out of 10. Would recommend

  • @ShaunHusain
    @ShaunHusain 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Sweet glad to see this thing put to use.

  • @pawanv86
    @pawanv86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    RIP motor you did great. 💐

  • @mborowski2010
    @mborowski2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was researching 3d printed motors and saw the original video where Chris made the motor, always wondered if he used it for something, so I'm glad to see this. I'm actually designing my own motors and using the plastic parts to make a mold to pour melted aluminum so I can build my own water cooled ebike motors.

    • @garrykennedy5484
      @garrykennedy5484 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are on to something as a guy in Arizona. My Bafang motor gets pretty dang hot! Maybe like an RC boat electric motor cooler would work? Just water flowing through a heat sink from the lake. But add a radiator and pump, and BOOM! You got this man. Make that dream a reality!!!!! If you design it to work with Bafang motors as an add on, you would sell out.

  • @rst6590
    @rst6590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    6:32 the MOTOR SMOKES!!!!!

    • @KarsonNow
      @KarsonNow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rst that was lost of motor power - or better to say, he lost the motor at self - it goes broken in this moment. I though at first that was lack of the battery power.

    • @dena5498
      @dena5498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The spool fried because a wire size diameter small. Big current.

  • @deeeeeds
    @deeeeeds 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad to see this motor made a comeback. I remember when he sent it to you I was so disappointed that you never did anything with it. I've been dying to see how it held up!

  • @Bulgie
    @Bulgie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    5:14 Somebody high five Stephan, please!

    • @FliteTest
      @FliteTest  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Christian hahaha!! Totally got stood up bro! Haha hilarious 😂- stefan

    • @ourtube1128
      @ourtube1128 5 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @didierneeferc
    @didierneeferc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Did the motor survive? What happend to it?

  • @locouk
    @locouk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We’ve been waiting near on a year to see this motor take flight, and it was well worth the wait!
    Well done guys.

  • @Zeaiclies
    @Zeaiclies 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Always brings a smile to my face when you build something and it lift off in to the air. I clapped and cheered.

  • @Joyplanes
    @Joyplanes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally, you guys used that motor! it was a cool project.

  • @orangecayman520
    @orangecayman520 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi flight test, I just ordered my first real rc plane (HobbyZone Super Cub S) all thanks to you, you are one of the main reasons I am getting into the hobby

  • @JarcodeRover
    @JarcodeRover 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well worth waiting!!

  • @darkness-nova
    @darkness-nova 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching you guys for a while now, but I was always afraid to start flying RC planes, so I kind of got bored and stopped for a few months. However, not so long ago I came back and watched a few of your videos again which got me really inspired, and so I ordered my first RC airplane according to your tips in the beginner series, and it will arrive soon! I just wanted to say, love your videos and the stuff you come up with, keep it up!
    I've always been quite interested in aviation since I was a child, but so far I've only put together a few models for my shelf. But now it's time to begin actually flying

  • @mountaindewdude76
    @mountaindewdude76 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's an awesome build, guys! Well done!!!

  • @cgflyer6552
    @cgflyer6552 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was waiting for you to test this for sooo long !!! That's wonderful ^^

  • @DivisionRc
    @DivisionRc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    right before he said "I lost power" I was like, smoke, not good XD

    • @bbushong67
      @bbushong67 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that was pretty subtle. I had to go back and watch that a few times. Hard to see the smoke, but it's there. One thing that I wondered about was the ratings of the larger bearing at the back of the motor... That bearing is only rated to 3,500 RPM... very thin profile (6mm x 6mm cross section), those bearing balls have got to be screaming...

  • @squatchusmc9133
    @squatchusmc9133 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was amazingly awesome....great job all around!

  • @cookiemonster6175
    @cookiemonster6175 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done!!!

  • @dr66ss396
    @dr66ss396 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to see you guys offer a Paramotor kit

  • @rickh584
    @rickh584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be cool to put together plans for one a bit smaller. Super job, guys!

  • @shanetimberedowl9541
    @shanetimberedowl9541 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even though i'm just now seeing this video 7 months after it was aired, this is my favorite so far... and i'm on a marathon of "test flight" videos right now. I love ultralights!

  • @ethanrichardson5168
    @ethanrichardson5168 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to see the people in the background, and seeing what part they had in this. Awesome video

  • @markcrane6959
    @markcrane6959 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build , old school Flite test spirit :)

  • @earthsciteach
    @earthsciteach 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its great to see Andres back!!! And, an appearance by Chloe, too! Fun stuff!

  • @diegogutierrez317
    @diegogutierrez317 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was amazing, the most epic from the flying chair! Great video!

  • @chuckinwyoming8526
    @chuckinwyoming8526 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great project!! The Quicksilver MX is a rudder/elevator only. No ailerons no flaps and no vertical stabilizer (all rudder). You need to modify the design with a rudder post and rudder. Even the Quicksilver MXL, Sprint and Sport models with ailerons are rudder dominant! With the high wing dihedral they fly skid and roll not crank and bank. A higher wing camber would help too. I have over 600 hours flying my 1984 MX. I look forward to seeing a kit and plans on your web site. (maybe a bit smaller scale)

  • @HerringUSNA
    @HerringUSNA 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was all around a fun and well produced video. I am glad your crowdfunding campaign for a new home base was a success :) Looking forward to more videos like this!

  • @palakaman
    @palakaman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! I've been waiting for this video for a long time!

  • @ahaveland
    @ahaveland 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! Have been waiting ages to see what you came up with, and you didn't disappoint!
    Looks like the motor may have been working a bit too hard and burned out but this'll give valuable results for improvement.
    Carbon fiber space-frame structures have great applications and could be used as the basis for the entire skin of an aircraft or vehicle, so would like to see more!

  • @RinksRides
    @RinksRides 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    MUCH bigger prop doh! E-motors love torque down low. I'm sure the torque-arm of that motor could spin a bigger prop with higher pitch and get MOAR thrust from it.

  • @Jimfoxyboy
    @Jimfoxyboy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oops, almost forgot about that motor. Cool to see it is getting used and really love the build. Hope to hear if there is any later updates on this project. :)

  • @gnaiz4214
    @gnaiz4214 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing job dudes !!!

  • @AdamShaiken
    @AdamShaiken 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I am a Challenger Ultralight pilot and I have flaperons on my plane. Flaperons actually only change the center of lift and are primarily used for trim purposes based on the load of the pilot in order to trim for hands-off(or at least for minimal pressure)in what ever mode of flight that you are in(i.e. climb, level or descending). At altitude over my home airport(Capitol Drive)I trim the nose up way high and float around at 25 mph near minimum controllable airspeed(sometimes even flying backwards if the head wind at altitude is greater than my forward airspeed !).

    • @JosephHarner
      @JosephHarner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm just a nobody on the internet, but that doesn't sound at all like how *typical* flaperons or flaps would affect performance. They certainly *can* offset the center of lift if they are not located over the center of lift already, but they are fundamentally failing at their intended role if they are not increasing lift (and drag). Offsetting CoL is generally an undesired (and avoidable at the design level) side affect, not the intended function.
      I'm certainly not trying to correct you on doctrines of use for your aircraft. I've never seen or studied it before, and am just discussing the more general applications of what you have said. But as I understand it using flaperons to trim pitch should be *far* less effective than using the elevator to do so. I'm more inclined to think that the Challenger Ultralight is an outlier, due to the mid-length, high mounted engine.
      At first I thought it could be because of deflection of air into or away from the propeller, but pictures I found online were inconsistent about where the ailerons started, with some seeming to start at the root of the wing, and others only starting after they cleared the propeller's radius. Just making a guess, but do the flaperons on your aircraft start at the root of the wing?

    • @AdamShaiken
      @AdamShaiken 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Almost all of the way to the root...here is a picture(not the best, but the only one I have). Almost the whole trailing edge of my wing is flaperon. They actually deploy in both directions with a hand crank above my head.
      facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209513091903494&set=a.2432631794489.86899.1812492490&type=3&theater

    • @dustinhanlin
      @dustinhanlin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well that's just, like, your opinion, man.

    • @flyingfiddler90q
      @flyingfiddler90q 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've flown a challenger (As well as 30 or so other types of aircraft), and I will say that while the flaperon trim method on the Challenger is pretty weird, it seems to work.

    • @AdamShaiken
      @AdamShaiken 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes !, it is quite weird and works rather well, too. Frankly, I think that the design purpose is to provide both trim and accommodate a wider range of pilot weight.

  • @dansam1395
    @dansam1395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great project. Would love to be able to build one too!

  • @jq5890
    @jq5890 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see Andres back! Cool fun vid, thanks guys :)

  • @JavierChiappa
    @JavierChiappa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG you guys finally did it!! I love you

  • @ThatGuyYonder
    @ThatGuyYonder 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Immediately recognized Andres from his Fowler Flaps video, so happy to see him on the team!

  • @Awesomekid2283
    @Awesomekid2283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm happy you guys actually put some time into this and actually gave it the recognition it deserves and I'm happy you mentioned his channel a lot. I'm just really disappointed in you guys since it took this long to "get around" to it

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work, guys! 😀
    I'm going to consider this video my birthday present! 😊

  • @TechKnowCSS
    @TechKnowCSS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Please follow up on WHAT was the POP SIZZLE. Detaild failure discription.

  • @calebsherman886
    @calebsherman886 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! I needed this video.

  • @donaldvojtush2013
    @donaldvojtush2013 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome!!! keep them coming

  • @bryanmadewell8896
    @bryanmadewell8896 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys continue to amaze me. Is there nothing you guys cant fly. I dont think there is. Great job.

  • @modelnutty6503
    @modelnutty6503 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    for us who don't have 3D printers.... you can use aluminum or carbon fiber arrow tubing. cut the ends shaped to fit (or interlock dado's) then wrap/lash with sewing thread and CA glue.
    you can make excellent and very solid joints with this method if you wrap it thick enough, the thread becomes like a hard plastic fiberglass, scuff the tubing it's not going to come apart.
    I've built an RC dragster with CF arrow tubing and 2 mm plate stock, an ornithopter with 2 mm carbon fiber rod covered in ripstop nylon for wings etc (300 RPM gear motor to flap them), and done MANY repairs to other stuff, it's become like a "go to" because it's so easy, fairly quick, inexpensive and versatile.

  • @radwizard
    @radwizard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Drone Skills tho! Wow! Impressive.

  • @derMusicSlasher
    @derMusicSlasher 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang, this things really looks nice in the air! Very well done ;)

  • @g.v.m7935
    @g.v.m7935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome.

  • @Loomis26669
    @Loomis26669 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are AWESOME !!!

  • @jonathangeorge3768
    @jonathangeorge3768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did it! 3d motor flies

  • @navigator902
    @navigator902 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gentlemen are brilliant, and inspiring..... I'm off Guys, that was so cool, brought me back .... pulling the old ultralight out of the closet.....definitely marketable, I want one....

  • @WarnersWorkshop28
    @WarnersWorkshop28 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an old Zenoah 26 that I think would be perfect for that. Can't wait to see if/when you release the files.

  • @t395delta
    @t395delta 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thought youd forgot about it or broke the motor testing off camera.
    awesome engine, been waiting for this since it was posted to you.

  • @thecraftking113
    @thecraftking113 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic guys truly one of the coolest designs mabye twin front mount motors as an option

  • @w543e
    @w543e 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been waiting for this video for a long time.

  • @sjdennis
    @sjdennis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    been waiting forever for this

  • @garrykennedy5484
    @garrykennedy5484 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was thinking a larger prop instead of more cells. That would keep the RPMs down but give you more power.

  • @steveoh5533
    @steveoh5533 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:14 - Stefan left hanging. Hello darkness my old friend

  • @littlephilo585
    @littlephilo585 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the quicksilver. I have still got my small foam i think its horizon hobbies not sure. This large version is what i have been looking for. Somethig in between the 2 would be great... Thanks guys

  • @techdiyer5290
    @techdiyer5290 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that took longer that expected but im happy that you put it to the test.

  • @arcterus01
    @arcterus01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks great in the air. Should make it a little bit smaller scale FT kit or free plans like your other cool planes.

  • @younghex9577
    @younghex9577 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I've really been subbed for over a year. Man time flies

  • @starshipfpv
    @starshipfpv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome

  • @BrianPhillipsRC
    @BrianPhillipsRC 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice!!!

  • @joelverboom6503
    @joelverboom6503 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive waited for this since the Day you guys got that motor and its finally hete☺

  • @danilolattaro
    @danilolattaro 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY!

  • @kara4956
    @kara4956 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a big lawn mower in the background in your flying mailbox video and I instantly thought "making THAT thing fly would be the REAL OVERKILL!"
    I´d love to see that one happen :D

    • @tenlittleindians
      @tenlittleindians 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kara That's been done in a A.M.A. magazine back in the 70's. The guy would pretend he was pushing the lawn mower and it starts to get away from him. He starts to chase it around on the grass when all of a sudden it took off and started to fly! There were plans for it in that magazine.

  • @mrmikojo5738
    @mrmikojo5738 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freaking amazing aha you guys are awesome. That "leaving me hanging" at 5:14 though 🤣 keep this coming though for real.

  • @FlyingMonkeyrc
    @FlyingMonkeyrc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    cool to see andres in some videos

  • @manuelbeltranmeza
    @manuelbeltranmeza 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wow WOOOOOOOOOOOW !!!

  • @zahid4902
    @zahid4902 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i can't be the only one that watches flitetest vids with a wide dumb smile on my face :D

  • @michaelsilva4729
    @michaelsilva4729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool!

  • @richb313
    @richb313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well worth the wait. Now will the fine tuning begin?

  • @isaaclyonsf1
    @isaaclyonsf1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's great!

  • @dlong966
    @dlong966 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What CAD program did you use for designing the Ultralight?

  • @patriotrob7066
    @patriotrob7066 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could fly rc planes every day... I envy you guys.. good stuff brother's

  • @pimvanpolanen6517
    @pimvanpolanen6517 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice boys your team are great

  • @Timsfpvshow
    @Timsfpvshow 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video guys

  • @leon0247
    @leon0247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet I'm going to build a micro one of these

  • @erfinderwerkstatt
    @erfinderwerkstatt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Sorry if I missed it, but what's the total weight of this plane?

  • @Luke-P
    @Luke-P 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    now you have to blow up the plans to full scale and get someone to volunteer to fly it :P

  • @telephony
    @telephony 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a totally kool ultralight!!! :-)

  • @samuelschuur7044
    @samuelschuur7044 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    been waiting for this vid.

  • @tomvolker5688
    @tomvolker5688 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    you make cool RC planes

  • @air-headedaviator1805
    @air-headedaviator1805 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It flies!

  • @jamesordwayultralightpilot
    @jamesordwayultralightpilot ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks exactly like how I do it!!!

  • @FlyingMonkeyrc
    @FlyingMonkeyrc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool to see Andraes in some videows

  • @antonherr5832
    @antonherr5832 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this is absolutely awesome!!!! But to me it almost looks like the wings are a bit too stubby (short) compared to the frame. Is this a scaled down model or was it more just slap something together? I think it could benefit with some longer wings. Either way it looks and flies fantastic. How you guys are not at a million subs is beyond me.

  • @vinceo5296
    @vinceo5296 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love plans or a more detailed build video on that ultralight frame. Us Canadians need light airframes to fly legally in most cities. I'd love to experiment with a scaled down sub 250g version of this.

  • @marcinkoch5964
    @marcinkoch5964 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like the music in this video :3

  • @yanosaur
    @yanosaur 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We need to see an autopsy of that motor!

  • @MegaControltv
    @MegaControltv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    buenisimo!! creo que podría hacerse incluso tamaño real

  • @richardwalker57ponyfruit
    @richardwalker57ponyfruit 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff

  • @farmers2630
    @farmers2630 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wanna buy that beast.

  • @jango8752
    @jango8752 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like Porco Rosso V2 down there in the works at 1:57

  • @joshm4999
    @joshm4999 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will never forget the moment that Josh got his high five denied. Legendary.

  • @chiilin6224
    @chiilin6224 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pop and sizzle, is the stator core melting?

  • @keegansponholz9260
    @keegansponholz9260 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice. This will be the filler for the cancelled ultralight fly in today!