P4 Pro Prop Mounting for Balancing

[RickCo]

I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANY MENTION OF HOW TO MOUNT THE PROPELLOR ON THE BALANCE SHAFT? dOES THE CENTER OF THE HUB POP OFF OR WHAT?

 

[msinger]

Which prop balancer are you using?

 

[RickCo]

DUBRO TRUE SPIN

 

[msinger]

If you bought the 499 model, it comes with this prop rod that fits the Phantom 4 props. Just push the prop onto the end of the prop rod.

If you bought a different model, you'll need to buy a prop rod that's compatible with the Phantom 4 props. Here are a few commonly used Phantom 4 prop rods:

• Du-Bro
• EJH
• RC Pilot
• SpeedyTM

 

[RickCo]

BUTTT ... there is a plastic cap over the center of the prop. With the cap in place, there is no way to run a shaft through it. ???

??? remove the plastic cap, balance, and push cap back on or what ???

 

[msinger]

There is no removable cap on the prop. The prop just sits on top of the prop rod.

 

[RickCo]

??? see enclosed images pls ???

 

[RickCo]

 

[RickCo]

top

 

[elarryland]

 

[Bakersfield Quad]

with the rod, you just shove it in the hole, place the shaft on the balancer and it works, no sweat. Bought the shaft, for the P4P, on line. I use cello tape, to balance, no sanding. It doesn't come off, even if you hit a bug.

 

[Beerock]

I use a nail (with the point ground off) just a bit smaller than the hole. You just Set it on and spin it. Lower side is heavier

 

[BrokenSausage]

Slide off the little rubber tube that holds the spring in place and put it on the end of the shaft to center the prop. Works like a charm.

 

[wa5tef]

I used a mechanical pencil that fit the hole in the prop and got good results. Then I bought the prop balancer shown in the above photos and got the same results. Either works!
Thanks
Jim
WA5TEF

 

[rkingsb353]

If you bought the 499 model, it comes with this prop rod that fits the Phantom 4 props. Just push the prop onto the end of the prop rod.

If you bought a different model, you'll need to buy a prop rod that's compatible with the Phantom 4 props. Here are a few commonly used Phantom 4 prop rods:

• Du-Bro
• EJH
• RC Pilot
• SpeedyTM

Mike
I have a P3A and found that the Du-Bro would not work because of the cap at the end of the prop. Is their a different one for the P3A?

 

[msinger]

I have a P3A and found that the Du-Bro would not work because of the cap at the end of the prop. Is their a different one for the P3A?

You'll need a different prop rod for the P3A. Here are some commonly used prop rods that'll fit the P3A (or any other P3 model):

• Du-Bro
• EJH
• SpeedyTM

 

[jogforfitness]

I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANY MENTION OF HOW TO MOUNT THE PROPELLOR ON THE BALANCE SHAFT? dOES THE CENTER OF THE HUB POP OFF OR WHAT?

My reply is not a helpful one but, I tried countless ways to balance with my P4 Dubro balancer and their official balancing rod. I could not obtain consistent results. I'd put a blade on, spin, balance it if needed. Then take it off the rod, and back on again after rotating the blade a bit. It would show out of balance. Etc. etc. etc. I gave up.

 

[BrokenSausage]

This is my setup for the P3S. It should be good for all P3s.