Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 7 hrs ago
DIY A-10-style RC plane flies on two PC air duster motors
RCMakerLab built a small remote-control plane inspired by the A-10 Warthog.
The model has a 21-inch wingspan and two PC air duster motors for power.
PC air dusters use small, fast-spinning motors, which the builder adapted as the plane’s “jets.”
A video shows how to build the fast, agile model.
RCMakerLab said it flew much faster than expected.
The project shows one way hobbyists can reuse everyday electronics to power a model aircraft.
A DIY hobbyist built and flew an A-10 Warthog-style remote-control plane powered by two motors salvaged from PC air dusters.
The model has a 21-inch wingspan.
Its creator, RCMakerLab, said it flew much faster than expected.
Tom’s Hardware’s headline reports the motors running at 130,000 RPM, while its article text describes a 110,000 RPM air duster motor.
- Who
- RCMakerLab, a remote-control electronics and DIY hobbyist.
- What
- Built and flew an A-10-style remote-control plane powered by two PC air duster motors.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Wingspan
- 21 inches
- Power
- Two motors salvaged from PC air dusters
- Design
- A-10 Warthog-style model
- Motor speed
- Headline: 130,000 RPM; article text: 110,000 RPM for the cited Wolfbox MF60
What people are saying
much faster than I had anticipated