ft Helicopter

How to create a Helicopter using fischertechnik elements!

I play with different educational manipulatives for a living. (Visit www.weirdrichard.com). Over the years I have built different themed models using all sorts of toys.

One standing challenge in the ft community, is to see how many unique models you can construct from a particular kit. The challenge I set myself is to explore the models that can be designed from a relatively inexpensive ft retail box: the BASIC CRANES kit (#96778). This first model is a helicopter. Everyone loves a helicopter!

This ft-ible will describe how to create a fischertechnik Helicopter!

NOTE: CAD images constructed with MLCAD/LDRAW.

Step 1 Gather Elements

You will need to gather your elements. This project is based on the BASIC CRANES kit (#96778). The fischertechnik elements are available from a range of kits available from ebay, Craig's List, or fischertechnik retailers. Elements can be purchased individually from www.fischertechnik.com.

The List:

1 Angular Block 60 Degrees
8 Angular Block 30 degrees
1 Connecting Strip 15
2 Clip Axle 20
2 Sleeve 15
2 Building Block 15 with Bore
3 Building Block 15
2 Angle Girder 15
2 Axle Coupling
1 Clip Axle 75
2 Wheel Support
1 Rope Pulley 21
2 Flat Beam 120
2 Wheel 14
4 Building Block 7.5
2 Roller Bearing
2 Building Block V 15 Corner
1 Building Plate 15x30x5 with 3 Grooves