Crédits: facegarden on Jan 22, 2012
This is my second attempt at printing
working Helicopter blades at home using my Ultimaker 3D printer. They
work! My first set of blades worked when used only as the top blades,
but did not work when all 4 blades were replaced. This new version
decreases the thickness (and therefore weight) and also increases the
angle of attack.
Printed on an Ultimaker 3D printer (at home!)
using Netfabb at 100% speed with the "Ultra" profile, which is .08mm
layer heights. Each blade prints in 26 minutes.
The Helicopter is
a "JXD 340" or sometimes its called a "Drift King" because unlike most
cheap toy helis, it can fly sideways. Its a lot of fun and its only $29.
I definitely recommend getting one. Much better than most cheapie
helis.
http://www.amazon.com/Indoor-Infrared-Control-Helicopter-Gyroscope/dp/B004OGB...