YouTuber Electronoobs shows how to develop a so-called turbo blower in a tutorial. These compact air blowers, which originally became popular on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, have a wide range of applications for cleaning cars, removing water, sand or snow and removing dust. Electronoobs has developed a low-cost DIY version using 3D printing technology.
The centrepiece of the project is a special brushless motor with a turbopropeller that has a diameter of just 28 mm. In contrast to other motors of this type, this propeller generates a stronger airflow with less vibration. Power is supplied by three Li-Ion 18650 batteries, which are connected in series and deliver a voltage of 12 V.
Electronoobs has optimised the housing of the Turbo Blower in several versions and produced it using a resin 3D printer. The final version includes cut-outs for the motor, the batteries, a push button for operation and a Battery Management System (BMS) with USB-C connection for charging. A special feature is the removable nozzle, which is attached using magnets.
According to Electronoobs, the material costs for the DIY turbo blower are less than 15 dollars. This represents a considerable saving compared to commercial products, which often cost around 50 dollars. For those interested, the YouTuber provides both a detailed materials list and the 3D print files free of charge.
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