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(5) 3 'L' shape metal.

(4) 1 big bearing ball (for the ball joint)

(3)3 ball bearings (they end uq in the groove

(2) Grooved plastic ring (has a groov on its side)

With a clear understanding of how a swashplate works. One can easily figure out how his swashplate is going to look like.
Note that;the upper swashplate is in contact with the main shaft,through a ball joint.
Here are the main components i made mine from.
(1) Metal ring (cut from a sheet metal)

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ok....
A helicopter blade is articulated (two or more sections joined together in a way that makes it easier to move in all directions). It lead and lag. It flaps up and down. It also teeters. Let's focus on the teetering for now,because that is the primary function of the swashplate.
Now look at the animation below. Notice how the swash plate teeters the heli blade

Elaborate more on that.
You said rechargeable. There are li-ion,li-polymer,nickel metal hydrid,nickel cadmium and lead battery in the rechargeable class. So which one do u mean?
But the best amongst them all are li-polymer,followed by li-ion.

Elaborate more on that.
You said rechargeable. There are li-ion,li-polymer,nickel metal hydrid,nickel cadmium and lead battery. So which one do u mean?
But the best amongst them all are li-polymer,followed by li-ion.

Nice work bro. Am also into aeromodels. Here's my thread. https://www.nairaland.com/1307261/homebuilt-radio-controlled-helicopter#15968677

Nice one.
Keep up the good work. I'm also into hobby projects. Mine's radio control helicopter. https://www.nairaland.com/1307261/homebuilt-radio-controlled-helicopter#15968677http://www.nairaland.com/1307261/homebuilt-radio-controlled-helicopter#15968677

Nice one. Maybe someday,a Nigerian out there'll also make mine,https://www.nairaland.com/1307261/homebuilt-radio-controlled-helicopter#15968677, work so.

Then buy a large toycar.
Take it to pieces and get it's motor. But i will not guarantee you much success.
Unless you're going to be ordering for a suitable motor.

I sent you an email. Please can you check it out?

I didnt just say a printer. I said;a pc printer. The motor you saw me rewind,in one of the pix,was gotten from a pc printer (computer printer) it weighs jus 66grams.
For the blades,use composite made blades,if you can get your hands on it. If you can't, then i'll advice you use balsa wood. If you still can't get balsa wood,then use baton wood. You can find baton wood everywhere. It's used to hold the ceiling boards in place,in your house.
Just cut it to your size,like i did in the pix below.

Quite some breathtaking flights. The pilot sure has a way with his joysticks. What with all those spins!.. Its real awesome.

K

Note that,your DVD motors are too small to consider using as a helicopter powerplant.

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Don't use a Dvd motor to build a model helicopter. They can't stand that abuse.
They have alot of plastic holding their brush. The'd only melt in a couple of seconds. Use a Pc printer motor,if you can't source for a powerfull motor
The pictures below shows some Dvd motors. Notice the huge quantity of milkish white plastic,holding the frail brushes

BlackPikiN: Really.

He tried alot though. What lead him to do that,is what actually led me to build mine. Check it out here. https://www.nairaland.com/1307261/homebuilt-helicopter#17903703

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FABRICATING THE LINKAGE ROD HINGE....

MORE.....

@Preboy
Can i see some pix,so i'll know how to help out?

CONTINUATION....

INSTALLING THE UPPER SEESAW ROTORHEAD..

STILL ON THE FABRICATION PROCESS..

@ Sidajili
U seem to have a wide grasp of knowledge. so diverse in nature.
Give that man a medal.

@Sidajili

Does this Kingtech Turbine uses a motor for startup,or do you use compressed air? Also, do you use an arduino to control the Turbine? (things like startup,low throttle,idle throttle,cruise throttle, EGT,compressor inlet pressure,Turbine pressure,Combustion chamber temp,RPM,Fuel flow etc)? Or does it come with a pre-installed micro processor that does the job of engine control?

@Sidajili
Please,i'll need these specs of motor.
MOTOR POWER; 150watt,
MOTOR SHAFT DIA.; 2mm,
MAX CURRENT; 15 TO 20AMPS
MAX VOLTAGE; 11.1V OR 12V.

CONTINUATION.....

Good day. Please does your airplane uses model jet engine,or model turboprop?

@Sidajili.
I am very grateful to your donations.

Below are sme pix i took during remodification of a motor i salvaged from a computer printer. I had to do this modification because i wasn't satisfied with the speed(Kv) of the motor.
I removed the casing and inspected it. It had 36 turns of copper wire.
I carefully loosed the windings. So i use a bigger gauge copper wire,and gave it 12 turns each.
This modification turned the motor into a hot little monster. I was later to remodify it again,when i needed more power. And this time,i went as low as 8 turns each. I don'nt have to tell you how hot it and powerful it now runs. But not without a price. A little fan was mounted with a shroud to cool the motor. Below are some pix,during the winding of the motor.