Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

hot wire foam cutter - cutting some small wing cores

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Upgrade to the latest Flash Player for improved playback performance. Upgrade now or more info.
16,304
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon

Uploaded by on May 10, 2009

programmable foam cutter for making rc aircraft wings, wind turbine blades etc.
expirementing with some pink foam board

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

License:

Standard YouTube License

  • likes, 0 dislikes

Link to this comment:

Share to:

Uploader Comments (gnepk)

  • Nice setup, how does it work? I see your using a servo to control the hotwire.. I made one but its way more simple.

  • @murdy1975 Thanks, My earlier video "foamcutter 0001" might help explain it some. Basically, I wrote a program that opens up a DXF CAD drawing of an airfoil and translates it into values that go to a PIC16F690, which sends a signal to the servos each time a pulse is read from the encoder on the lead screw.

  • I'm just using some scrap home insulation foam that I had laying around. Being that this is just the core, it would have a thin layer of fiberglass applied over it, or be sheeted with balsa. A lighter weight foam would work better.

  • Sorry, I kinda just figured it out as I went and never really drew up any plans. Thanks

  • where'd you get the foam from? nice work

  • It can be picked up at about any home improvement store such as Lowe's or Home Depot. Thanks...

see all

All Comments (15)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
  • metled XPS foam generate poisinous gases! bon apetiti

  • your out of your wing'n mind

  • Hi I'm looking for someone who can cut some foam wings here in the Uk. Could you help? or point me in the right direction for someone who might be able to do it? Thanks B

  • jesus, how aweasome is this!

  • Heres a really dumb question, but what kind of foam are you using. What are the different kinds of foam used for wing building. Where do you get your foam?

    Although I have been in the hobby for about 30 years I am just getting into my first plans build foam aircraft. Any advice would help.

  • Hi! very nice! are the plans to build one of this available? thanks!

Loading...

Alert icon
0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more