{"id":9614,"date":"2026-05-09T08:31:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T08:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=9614"},"modified":"2026-05-09T08:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T08:31:32","slug":"build-an-electric-turbofan-model-that-reverses-thrust-with-a-simple-3d-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=9614","title":{"rendered":"Build an Electric Turbofan Model That Reverses Thrust With a Simple 3D Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/09011435\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model.jpg\" alt=\"3D-Printed Electric Turbofan Model\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"\/><br \/>CADLY poured months of design effort into creating an electric turbofan model that anyone can produce at home. Files sit ready for download from the maker\u2019s own site or the Printables page, and a standard 3D printer handles every major piece. The finished unit draws direct inspiration from the CFM56 engines found on Airbus A320 airliners, yet it runs on basic electronics and a small motor instead of jet fuel.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-242804\"\/><br \/><iframe title=\"My most COMPLEX 3D PRINTED Model YET\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/edTNu9jFjYA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"My most COMPLEX 3D PRINTED Model YET\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/edTNu9jFjYA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><br \/>\nEvery major section is printed in five bolted segments for easy handling. Builders slice the pieces using normal software and run the job on a machine like a Bambu Lab X1C, which completes the entire set in about 37 hours. In a few places, the walls are just two or three millimeters thick, but the design remains solid after the screws and nuts are tightened. A short length of filament even serves as a fine active clearing system surrounding the low-pressure turbine, preventing the spinning elements from rubbing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale\" data-aawp-product-asin=\"B0D17V4SKM\" data-aawp-product-id=\"230856\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"tec02e-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Bambu Lab A1 Combo A1 3D Printer and AMS lite Support Multi-Color 3D Printing High Speed &amp; Precision Full-Auto Calibration &amp; Active Flow Rate Compensation \u226448 dB Quiet FDM 3D Printers\">\n<p>    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41IDUTWnnqL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Bambu Lab A1 Combo, A1 3D Printer and AMS lite, Support Multi-Color 3D Printing, High Speed &amp; Precision...\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n<p>            Bambu Lab A1 Combo, A1 3D Printer and AMS lite, Support Multi-Color 3D Printing, High Speed &amp; Precision&#8230;        <\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n<ul>\n<li>High-Speed Precision: Experience unparalleled speed and precision with the Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer. With an impressive acceleration of 10,000 mm\/s&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Multi-Color Printing with AMS lite: Unlock your creativity with vibrant and multi-colored 3D prints. The Bambu Lab A1 3D printers make multi-color&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Full-Auto Calibration: Say goodbye to manual calibration hassles. The A1 3D printer takes care of all the calibration processes automatically&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/09012408\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-1.jpg\" alt=\"3D-Printed Electric Turbofan Model\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><br \/>\nThe model features a big front fan, various compressor stages, and turbine wheels that all rotate around a single central shaft. Bearings and an adjustable screw allow owners to dial out any shaft play, ensuring that the blades spin neatly without hitting the housing. The bypass duct contains four rotating doors that operate as thrust reversers. When the doors swing outward, they steer airflow forward, just like full-size engines do during landing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/09012413\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-2.jpg\" alt=\"3D-Printed Electric Turbofan Model\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><br \/>Openable cowlings cover the exterior and swing on self-locking hinges. Small magnets implanted in the edges clamp the panels close in exact alignment, preventing gaps from forming. Lifting the C-ducts reveals the whole core, providing a clean view right through the engine. Electronics transform the printed shell into a functioning machine. An Arduino Nano controls the show, while a 70-revolution-per-minute motor runs the fan at a steady rate suitable for display. The thrust reverser doors are operated by four SG90 micro servos, each installed in a custom housing and joined by a printed arm. A potentiometer installed on the accompanying stand provides instant control over the fan speed. Power is routed from a 12-volt supply via an L298N driver, but a separate buck converter keeps five volts constant for the servos and board when early tests revealed that the driver alone could not manage the entire load.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/09012419\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-3.jpg\" alt=\"3D-Printed Electric Turbofan Model\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><br \/>Wiring runs neatly through gaps in the ducts and is kept tidy with zip ties and wrap. Before anything else rotates, the Arduino code performs a short startup function that moves the doors to a safe closed state. Builders who use the provided circuit diagram and print profile table have a few surprises during final hookup. Assembly begins with the core shaft and bearings, then progresses to the fan and compressor. The servos are next to slide in, followed by the outer cowlings and the stand. The entire unit is mounted on a two-piece transportation stand that also serves as a display base, with the control panel integrated right in. Once turned on, the fan spins smoothly and the doors pivot open and closed on command, demonstrating how reverse thrust works in real time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Build an Electric Turbofan Model That Reverses Thrust With a Simple 3D Printer<br \/>\n<br \/>#Build #Electric #Turbofan #Model #Reverses #Thrust #Simple #Printer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CADLY poured months of design effort into creating an electric turbofan model that anyone can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9615,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[332,2028,1052,5358,8087,182,8088,8086],"class_list":["post-9614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-build","tag-electric","tag-model","tag-printer","tag-reverses","tag-simple","tag-thrust","tag-turbofan"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model.jpg",1280,853,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-768x512.jpg",640,427,true],"large":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-1024x682.jpg",640,426,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model.jpg",1280,853,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model.jpg",1280,853,false],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-1024x682.jpg",1024,682,true],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/news678.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3d-printed-electric-turbofan-model-540x340.jpg",540,340,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?author=1"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/news678.top\/?cat=8\" rel=\"category\">Tech<\/a>","tag_info":"Tech","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9614"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9614\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news678.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}