Retrofit Phantom 1 with self-tightening motors

[orobouros]

I've been very happy with my Phantom (original) drone but had an issue where the propellers were damaged. I tried finding replacement parts and ordered "9450 Self-tightening Propeller Blades" after being told they were compatible with the Phantom. They're not. Well, they're half compatible. The original Phantom's motors only have right-handed threaded axles. The props don't have threads, a standard nut holds them in place. Obviously I can't fly the drone with only two props. I managed to find one seller in China who had two pairs of props left and I've purchased them, so hopefully the props are good and I can fly my drone again. But I'm really worried that if anything happens, my $700 drone will be gounded beacuse I can't find a $7 part.

Would it be possible to retrofit the drone with a pair of left-handed threaded motors so that I could use the self-tightening props? I'm a bit adverse to taking it apart and swapping out parts but if it's otherwise going to be grounded it's worth a shot.

 

[Monte55]

I've been very happy with my Phantom (original) drone but had an issue where the propellers were damaged. I tried finding replacement parts and ordered "9450 Self-tightening Propeller Blades" after being told they were compatible with the Phantom. They're not. Well, they're half compatible. The original Phantom's motors only have right-handed threaded axles. The props don't have threads, a standard nut holds them in place. Obviously I can't fly the drone with only two props. I managed to find one seller in China who had two pairs of props left and I've purchased them, so hopefully the props are good and I can fly my drone again. But I'm really worried that if anything happens, my $700 drone will be gounded beacuse I can't find a $7 part.

Would it be possible to retrofit the drone with a pair of left-handed threaded motors so that I could use the self-tightening props? I'm a bit adverse to taking it apart and swapping out parts but if it's otherwise going to be grounded it's worth a shot.

If you can't find original props or aftermarket props...you might get a set with the composite hubs and bore them out to your shaft.size. Even if you change motors, you have to be sure the ESCs are up to the task with different motors. .

 

[orobouros]

If you can't find original props or aftermarket props...you might get a set with the composite hubs and bore them out to your shaft.size. Even if you change motors, you have to be sure the ESCs are up to the task with different motors. .

Thanks, that's a good idea. I'd be worried about the props actually staying put, though. They have a rectangular slots and just boring out other props would make them circular. I supposed I could get a dremmel or something and try to match the size exactly.

 

[Monte55]

Thanks, that's a good idea. I'd be worried about the props actually staying put, though. They have a rectangular slots and just boring out other props would make them circular. I supposed I could get a dremmel or something and try to match the size exactly.

You could use a serrated washer under the props to bite into the prop. My later P1s have the threaded props. There is no braking on the P1s so they should stay in place.