13Apr 19
Building a Rim-Driven Jet Engine https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/building-a-rim-driven-jet-engine/
#EngineHacks #3dprinted #Airbearing #Jetengine #Rimdriven
Building A Rim-Driven Jet Engine

Rim-driven thrusters turn the normal propeller-motor arrangement inside out; rather than mounting the motor at the center of the propeller, they use a large hollow motor, with the blades attached t…

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Hackaday [Unofficial]Apr 19

Building a Rim-Driven Jet Engine

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/building-a-rim-driven-jet-engine/

Building A Rim-Driven Jet Engine

Rim-driven thrusters turn the normal propeller-motor arrangement inside out; rather than mounting the motor at the center of the propeller, they use a large hollow motor, with the blades attached t…

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Breaking TapsDec 18, 2022

Right so this _probably_ won't work if I'm being honest, but will be pretty awesome if it does! 😂

Attempting a 3D printed air bearing. Precision ground rods provide the bearing surface, coupled with an SLA print with integral orifices. Throw in some sanding/lapping post-processing and I'm hopeful it'll be a decent air bearing

#3dprinting #cad #airbearing #linearstage #precision