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RC & Robotics
Pitot tube mount for RC planes
Authorship, licence & source
- Original author
- Sartor
- Publishing account
- Meshopia
- Licence
- CC0 · Public domain · Full terms
- Availability
- Free package hosted by MESHOPIA
- Listed contents
- 2 files · 3MF
- Declared source
- Printables
- Source link
- https://www.printables.com/model/1741314
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Project documentation
- Assembly manual
- Not identified in the file list
- Bill of materials
- Not identified in the file list
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Before making: confirm additional parts, electronics, tools, scale and mounting points with the creator. A bill of materials does not establish that the assembly has been built or tested.
Print preparation
- Print status
- Not verified
Scale modelling & compatibility
- Project type
- Functional RC
Scales and compatibility are as published. Rescaling can change tolerances, fit and hardware requirements.
Published description
Pitot tube mount for RC planes
Purpose
This model is a compact pitot tube mount designed with an integrated sensor. It is intended for use in RC planes to facilitate airspeed measurement.
Practical Uses
To accommodate different hardware configurations, the model is provided in two distinct variants: one designed for a rectangular case and one for a round case.
Included Parts
The model files include:
- pitot-mount-rect.3mf
- pitot-mount.3mf
Printing and Assembly Guidance
According to the author, the following steps are required for assembly:
Preparation:
- Cut excess wires from the back side of the PCB to save vertical space.
- Cut stainless pipes, leaving approximately 5mm for both tubes.
Printing:
- Print both sides using supports.
Assembly:
- Sand planes slightly to ensure a better connection.
- Assemble the components as shown in the reference photo.
- Apply a small amount of glue to one side, press the parts firmly together, and secure them with a clamp while drying.
Declared changes from the original
AI-assisted English description reviewed against the CC0 source. Original content and author attribution retained; photographs from the author's Printables model gallery.