BirdKit's modular ornithopter gearbox makes it much easier
to build a large RC ornithopter on your own.
The
ornithopter gearbox is 3 inches tall. It's suitable for RC
ornithopters weighing about 1 pound (0.5kg) with a 4 to 7
foot wingspan. The gearbox is designed to fit in a hollow
fuselage. You can build your own fuselage using traditional
balsa wood construction, and a fiberglass
body is also available.
The
carbon fiber studs on the gearbox have a 0.240 inch diameter
that will fit our carbon fiber hollow wing
spars. The gearbox assembles quickly with screws. The
gearbox sides are made of a durable G10 composite material,
and ball bearings are used throughout.
The
gearbox comes with a set of five pinion gears (16, 18, 20,
22, and 24 teeth) so you can select the best gear ratio for
your particular ornithopter. This allows a range of gear ratios
from 28:1 to 42:1. Use a smaller pinion gear for slower flapping,
larger wings. Use a large pinion gear for small wings and
more rapid flapping. The
available ratios can accommodate a 4 to 7 foot wingspan.
All
gearboxes are sold with a powerful brushless motor that is
matched to the gearbox. Motor may differ from photos/video.
A 3 cell lithium polymer battery is recommended.
Building
your own ornithopter is much easier with this ready made gearbox.
Order one today and get started on your next amazing project!
Multi
Ratio with Motor - 189.95
Fabric
Wings with Spars
Fiberglass
Body
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