This is the first video of my DIY electric tow bar. I hate pushing the plane by myself so I came up with this. The commercial ones cost way to much and this one you can build for under $150 USD.
3D files:
Tow Bar Parts: www.thingiverse.com/thing:345...
Battery Mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:352094
Parts used:
Tow Bar: goo.gl/DbzrS6
Relay (two needed): amzn.to/2U8InPn
Voltage Regulator: amzn.to/2BXWgJb
Wheels: www.harborfreight.com/5-in-po...
Push Buttons: amzn.to/2tE3nlq
Hose Clamps: amzn.to/2VpYvfN
LEDs: amzn.to/2SunZXg
Resistor Kit: amzn.to/2Ef0MmU
Power Switch: amzn.to/2H2KQaw
Power Wire 12 gauge: amzn.to/2SyKpqk
Connectors XT60: amzn.to/2BU5XbA
Heat Shrink Tubes: amzn.to/2Xt8EKa
M8 Threaded Rods: amzn.to/2BU7pup
Metric Nuts Kit: amzn.to/2Vpumxc
Metric Screw Kit: amzn.to/2H6xYQz
3D Printer: shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printe...
Motor(s): goo.gl/Ktn8AE
Cable Sleeving: amzn.to/2H5XPYL
Battery: amzn.to/2H2Ly7G
Battery Connector: www.ereplacementparts.com/ter...
Crimp Terminal Connectors: amzn.to/2H5YoBR
Rubber Grommet Set: amzn.to/2SteSWK
Cable Ties: amzn.to/2tGibA6
Other DIY tow bars:
www.csobeech.com/CSOB-towbar.html
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Filming equipment used:
Canon EOS 80D: amzn.to/2VoE4zQ
GoPro Hero 7 black: amzn.to/2E55On1
GoPro Extended Battery: amzn.to/2SRLZIp
Accessory Kit for GoPro Hero: amzn.to/2DAgjgL
DJI Osmo Pocket: amzn.to/2BwU8bk
WingItMounts Cessna Strut Mount for GoPro: amzn.to/2WTrB8R
RAM Suction Cup Mount: amzn.to/2X16TUH
Power Bank Anker PowerCore II 20000: amzn.to/2WYRQdV
Other equipment:
Bose A20 Aviation Headset with Bluetooth: amzn.to/2BzWIgG
iPad pro 10.5: amzn.to/2SOWOL2
RAM iPad Mount: amzn.to/2WRlX70
Flight Gear HP Crosswind Bag: amzn.to/2E5Ai8L
Digital Aircraft Audio Recording Cable: amzn.to/2E7noa6
Kneeboard: amzn.to/2BIq6Bx
ForeFlight: foreflight.com
Tracks by Epidemic Sounds. VERY IMPORTANT: This video, like all videos on this channel, has been edited from the original source footage and is provided for entertainment purposes only.