DIY Battery powered Electric Airplane Tow Bar / Tug
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- This is the first video of my DIY electric tow bar. I hate pushing the plane by myself so I came up with this. The commercial ones cost way to much and this one you can build for under $150 USD.
3D files:
Tow Bar Parts: www.thingivers...
Battery Mount: www.thingivers...
Parts used:
Tow Bar: goo.gl/DbzrS6
Relay (two needed): amzn.to/2U8InPn
Voltage Regulator: amzn.to/2BXWgJb
Wheels: www.harborfrei...
Push Buttons: amzn.to/2tE3nlq
Hose Clamps: amzn.to/2VpYvfN
LEDs: amzn.to/2SunZXg
Resistor Kit: amzn.to/2Ef0MmU
Power Switch: amzn.to/2H2KQaw
Power Wire 12 gauge: amzn.to/2SyKpqk
Connectors XT60: amzn.to/2BU5XbA
Heat Shrink Tubes: amzn.to/2Xt8EKa
M8 Threaded Rods: amzn.to/2BU7pup
Metric Nuts Kit: amzn.to/2Vpumxc
Metric Screw Kit: amzn.to/2H6xYQz
3D Printer: shop.prusa3d.c...
Motor(s): goo.gl/Ktn8AE
Cable Sleeving: amzn.to/2H5XPYL
Battery: amzn.to/2H2Ly7G
Battery Connector: www.ereplaceme...
Crimp Terminal Connectors: amzn.to/2H5YoBR
Rubber Grommet Set: amzn.to/2SteSWK
Cable Ties: amzn.to/2tGibA6
Other DIY tow bars:
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Filming equipment used:
Canon EOS 80D: amzn.to/2VoE4zQ
GoPro Hero 7 black: amzn.to/2E55On1
GoPro Extended Battery: amzn.to/2SRLZIp
Accessory Kit for GoPro Hero: amzn.to/2DAgjgL
DJI Osmo Pocket: amzn.to/2BwU8bk
WingItMounts Cessna Strut Mount for GoPro: amzn.to/2WTrB8R
RAM Suction Cup Mount: amzn.to/2X16TUH
Power Bank Anker PowerCore II 20000: amzn.to/2WYRQdV
Other equipment:
Bose A20 Aviation Headset with Bluetooth: amzn.to/2BzWIgG
iPad pro 10.5: amzn.to/2SOWOL2
RAM iPad Mount: amzn.to/2WRlX70
Flight Gear HP Crosswind Bag: amzn.to/2E5Ai8L
Digital Aircraft Audio Recording Cable: amzn.to/2E7noa6
Kneeboard: amzn.to/2BIq6Bx
ForeFlight: foreflight.com
Tracks by Epidemic Sounds. VERY IMPORTANT: This video, like all videos on this channel, has been edited from the original source footage and is provided for entertainment purposes only.
How mush torque on the electric motor to move the aircraft?
Can I get dimensions picture of this project
Nice job...what kink of motor did you use ??? looks like a wiper motor from a truck ??
thanx
No this is a motor from an old electric wheelchair. I found them on eBay. They are slow but have a crazy amount of torque.
Whats the advantage and disadvantage of this project
Cost
Hi! How big of an airplane were you able to pull with this design?
I don't know. Our plane now has the wheel covers on and I can't test it. I am still looking for testers.
@@brankly I'd be curious to find out if I can tow a Piper Arrow with it. I don't think it can move a Twin Commanche or Seminole from the power requirements I have been reading about.
your demonstration you are not completing Buddy
The plane is still in the paint shop. When it comes back I will make another video.
The video is way too long... it needs to be no longer than half as long as you have it now. Under 5 minutes might be ideal. Please learn to edit and show the beginning and the end of each task. Ideally, show the end product working at the very beginning and then go back and show it from scratch. It is not at all enjoyable to watch you ratchet nuts and bolts! Especially, disappointing is the fact that you do not show how it works! Sorry about the harsh critique!
Its not his job to entertain you. You're lucky he's making this video freely available, watch it for ideas how to build your own.
its not too long it explains everything step by step as it should to give everyone some insight into how the unit is built...obviously your a desk jockey who doesn't work with his hands.....