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PC air duster motors power 21-inch DIY remote control plane
PC air duster motors power 21-inch DIY remote control plane at 130,000 RPM — $23 air duster power styrofoam A10 Warthog-style RC plane, hits the skies much faster than expected
TL;DRDIY builder powers RC plane with repurposed computer air duster motors, achieving unexpectedly high speeds.
Why it matters: Shows how off-the-shelf components enable creative hardware hacks; demonstrates potential of unconventional engineering approaches.
A remote-control electronics and DIY hobbyist was surprised by a model airplane they built, powered by a pair of PC air duster engines.
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