3D Printable Motor Thrust Test Rig
Overview
This Mechanical / Motor Thrust Test Rig STL is a precision 3D printable setup for measuring drone motor and EDF thrust. Ideal for makers, RC enthusiasts, and researchers.
Features
3D printable, lightweight design
Compatible with drone and EDF motors
Accurate thrust measurement setup
Modular structure for easy modification
Includes
STL Files (ZIP)
Assembly guide
Recommended motor + prop setup
Build, test, and optimize your drone performance with The Mech Ninja Thrust Test Rig.
This “Motor Thrust Test Rig” is a downloadable product that contains a ZIP file containing all the STL files for 3D printing your test rig at home.
The ZIP folder contains 6 STL files that all are tested and printed. Details about all of them are given further in the description below.
The name of all the 6 STL files included in the ZIP folder is-
- Center Rod Holder
- Motor Mount
- Pulley Holder
- Thrust Tester Stand
- Vertical Stand 1
- Vertical Stand 2
The total Print volume of all 6 STL files is 179,517 mm³, image and further details of each Motor Test Rig STL file are given below.
All the above files are easily printable on a 220 x 220 x 220 (mm) homemade 3D printer. If you don’t have one then you can watch our step-wise detailed guide for the same, whose link is given below.
Homemade 3D Printer | Simple DIY Under $150
Print Volume and Dimensions of each Motor Test Rig STL File
1. Center Rod Holder
- Print Volume – 51,118 mm³
- Dimensions (mm) – 30 x 80 x 40
2. Motor Mount
- Print Volume – 22,174 mm³
- Dimensions (mm) – 30 x 70 x 30
3. Pulley Holder
- Print Volume – 3,584 mm³
- Dimensions (mm) – 18 x 20 x 25
4. Thrust Tester Stand
- Print Volume – 21,074 mm³
- Dimensions (mm) – 40 x 40 x 25
5. Vertical Stand 1
- Print Volume – 40,817 mm³
- Dimensions (mm) – 30 x 40 x 65
6. Vertical Stand 2
- Print Volume – 40,750 mm³
- Dimensions (mm) – 30 x 40 x 65
You can also read our blog on
the motor thrust test rig, performed on Racerstar 2207 Motor.
(Coming Soon)
Or, you can watch our Youtube video.
| Motor ×4 | 5010 750 KV Brushless motor link |
| Propeller ×2 pair | 1145 link 1147 link 1150 link 1238 link 1245 link |
| ESC ×4 | Hobbywing 60A link Hobbywing 40A link Readytosky 40A link |
| Flight Controller | Radiolink Pixhawk link CUAV 7 Nano link |
| Transmitter & Receiver | 10 Ch FS-i6S link |
| Power Distribution Board | 100A PDB link Matek PDB link |
| 6S Battery | 5000 mAh link |
| Battery Charger | Sky RC B6 Neo link Imax B6 Balance link Imax B3 Pro (2S 3S) link |
Parts Included in the STL File





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| E3D Hotend | V6 J-head Hotend link |
| Hotend Silicon cover | Silicone Sock V6 link |
| Heat Bed | PCB HeatBed Heat Bed 12 V link |
| Fan for Layer Cooling | 12V DC 5015 link |
| Power Supply | 12 Volt 15 Amp link 12 Volt 20 Amp link |
| Thermistor | 100K ohm Thermistor link |
| Arduino Mega | ARDUINO Mega 2560 link |
| Ramps 1.4 | RAMPS 1.4 Board link |
| Micro SD Card | 32 GB link |
| Endstop ×3 | Micro limit switch link |
| Stepper Motor ×5 | Nema-17 4.2 kg-cm torque link |
| Stepper Motor Driver ×5 | A4988 link DRV 8825 link |
| Heat Bed Adjustable nut ×1 set | M3 Screw Leveling Spring Leveling Knob Suite link |
| Extruder | MK8 Extruder link |
| 1/2 Inch PVC Pipe | Dimensions in cutting file |
| Shaft Coupling ×2 | Aluminum Alloy Z Axis Flexible Coupling link |
| T Nut and thread Rods ×2 | Threaded Rod M8 8mm OD M8 nut 1.25mm link |
| PVC TEE 1/2 Inch ×2 | PVC TEE 1/2 Inch link |
| PVC Elbow 1/2 Inch ×6 | 90 Degree elbow link |
| Smooth Rods ×6 | Rustproof Steel Smooth Rod 8mm OD 400mm link |
| Linear Bearing ×12 | LM8UU 8mm link |
Pulley Belt Set (2 Gear pulley, 2 Idler pulley & GT2 Belt)
| Idler Pulley ×2 | 16 teeth GT2 driver pulley link |
| GT2 Timing Pulley ×2 | 16 Teeth link |
| GT2 Timing belt | 6 mm width link |
| Idler Pulley + GT2 BELT + Idler coupling for Motor | GT2 Timing Belt 6mm 20 Teeth Timing Pulley Wheel Idler link |
Display (Any 1)
| Display Big | RAMPS1.4 LCD 12864 LCD control panel link |
| Display Small | LCD 2004 Graphic Smart Display Controller link |
| Cable zip tie | 1 Packet |
| Saw blade | For cutting the PCB Hard board |
| Glass sheet | 1 mm glass sheet for heat bed |
| Nuts and bolts | Various length M3 Sizes |
Recommended Electronics
| Motor ×4 | 5010 750 KV Brushless motor link |
| Propeller ×2 pair |
1145 link 1147 link 1150 link 1238 link 1245 link |
| ESC ×4 |
Hobbywing 60A link Hobbywing 40A link Readytosky 40A link |
| Flight Controller |
Radiolink Pixhawk link CUAV 7 Nano link |
| Transmitter & Receiver | 10 Ch FS-i6S link |
| Power Distribution Board |
100A PDB link Matek PDB link |
| 6S Battery | 5000 mAh link |
| Battery Charger |
Sky RC B6 Neo link Imax B6 Balance link Imax B3 Pro (2S 3S) link |
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Recommended electronics:
| Motors | 2x 28XX Motor e.g. BrotherHobby Avenger 2812 V5 910KV link / link |
| Propellers | 9–10 inch Propellers (one CW, one CCW) link / link |
| Flight Controller | Speedybee F405 Wing or any other Mavlink FC link |
| GPS | Matek M10Q or similar GPS with compass link |
| Servos | 4x EMAX ES08 MAII Metal Gear or similar link |
| ESC | 2x 35–60A link / link |
| Battery | 4S–6S Li-Ion / Li-Po link / link |
| Receiver | Matek R24-D ELRS or similar link |
| FPV Camera + VTX | Walksnail Avatar or any Digital or Analog VTX link / link |
| FPV Goggles | Walksnail Goggles X or any other matching the chosen VTX link |
Recommended electronics:
| ITEM | DETAILS | QUANTITY |
| Motors | 2x 28XX Motor e.g. BrotherHobby Avenger 2812 V5 910KV link / link | 2 |
| Propellers | 9–10 inch Propellers (one CW, one CCW) link / link | 2 |
| Flight Controller | Speedybee F405 Wing or any other Mavlink FC link | 1 |
| GPS | Matek M10Q or similar GPS with compass link | 1 |
| Servos | 4x EMAX ES08 MAII Metal Gear or similar link | 4 |
| ESC | 2x 35–60A link / link | 2 |
| Battery | 4S–6S Li-Ion / Li-Po link / link | 1 |
| Receiver | Matek R24-D ELRS or similar link | 1 |
| FPV Camera + VTX | Walksnail Avatar or any Digital or Analog VTX link / link | 1 |
| FPV Goggles | Walksnail Goggles X or any other matching the chosen VTX link | 1 |
Recommended Electronics
| ITEM | DETAILS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| E3D Hotend | V6 J-head Hotend link | 1 |
| Hotend Silicon Cover | Silicone Sock V6 link | 1 |
| Heat Bed | PCB HeatBed Heat Bed 12 V link | 1 |
| Fan for Layer Cooling | 12V DC 5015 link | 1 |
| Power Supply | 12V 15A link 12V 20A link | 1 |
| Thermistor | 100K ohm Thermistor link | 1 |
| Arduino Mega | ARDUINO Mega 2560 link | 1 |
| Ramps 1.4 | RAMPS 1.4 Board link | 1 |
| Micro SD Card | 32 GB link | 1 |
| Endstop | Micro limit switch link | 3 |
| Stepper Motor | Nema-17 4.2 kg-cm torque link | 5 |
| Stepper Motor Driver | A4988 link DRV 8825 link | 5 |
Recommended Hardware
| Heat Bed Adjustable Nut Set | M3 Screw Leveling Spring, Leveling Knob Suite link | 1 set |
| Extruder | MK8 Extruder link | 1 |
| 1/2 Inch PVC Pipe | Dimensions in cutting file | — |
| Shaft Coupling | Aluminum Alloy Z Axis Flexible Coupling link | 2 |
| T Nut and Thread Rods | Threaded Rod M8 8mm OD, M8 Nut 1.25mm link | 2 |
| PVC TEE 1/2 Inch | PVC TEE 1/2 Inch link | 2 |
| PVC Elbow 1/2 Inch | 90 Degree Elbow link | 6 |
| Smooth Rods | Rustproof Steel Smooth Rod 8mm OD 400mm link | 6 |
| Linear Bearing | LM8UU 8mm link | 12 |
| Idler Pulley | 16 Teeth GT2 Driver Pulley link | 2 |
| GT2 Timing Pulley | 16 Teeth link | 2 |
| GT2 Timing Belt | 6mm Width link | 1 |
| Idler Pulley + GT2 Belt + Coupling | GT2 Belt 6mm, 20 Teeth Pulley Wheel, Idler link | 1 set |
Display (Any 1)
| Display Big | RAMPS1.4 LCD 12864 LCD Control Panel link | 1 |
| Display Small | LCD 2004 Graphic Smart Display Controller link | 1 |
Necessary Accessories
| Cable Zip Tie | For cable management | 1 Packet |
| Saw Blade | For cutting PCB or hard board | 1 |
| Glass Sheet | 1mm glass sheet for heat bed | 1 |
| Nuts and Bolts | Various lengths, M3 sizes | — |
Recommended Electronics
| ITEM | DETAILS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| E3D Hotend | V6 J-head Hotend link | 1 |
| Hotend Silicon Cover | Silicone Sock V6 link | 1 |
| Heat Bed | PCB HeatBed Heat Bed 12 V link | 1 |
| Fan for Layer Cooling | 12V DC 5015 link | 1 |
| Power Supply | 12V 15A link 12V 20A link | 1 |
| Thermistor | 100K ohm Thermistor link | 1 |
| Arduino Mega | ARDUINO Mega 2560 link | 1 |
| Ramps 1.4 | RAMPS 1.4 Board link | 1 |
| Micro SD Card | 32 GB link | 1 |
| Endstop | Micro limit switch link | 3 |
| Stepper Motor | Nema-17 4.2 kg-cm torque link | 5 |
| Stepper Motor Driver | A4988 link DRV 8825 link | 5 |
Recommended Hardware
| ITEM | DETAILS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Bed Adjustable Nut Set | M3 Screw Leveling Spring, Leveling Knob Suite link | 1 set |
| Extruder | MK8 Extruder link | 1 |
| 1/2 Inch PVC Pipe | Dimensions in cutting file | — |
| Shaft Coupling | Aluminum Alloy Z Axis Flexible Coupling link | 2 |
| T Nut and Thread Rods | Threaded Rod M8 8mm OD, M8 Nut 1.25mm link | 2 |
| PVC TEE 1/2 Inch | PVC TEE 1/2 Inch link | 2 |
| PVC Elbow 1/2 Inch | 90 Degree Elbow link | 6 |
| Smooth Rods | Rustproof Steel Smooth Rod 8mm OD 400mm link | 6 |
| Linear Bearing | LM8UU 8mm link | 12 |
| ITEM | DETAILS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| Idler Pulley | 16 Teeth GT2 Driver Pulley link | 2 |
| GT2 Timing Pulley | 16 Teeth link | 2 |
| GT2 Timing Belt | 6mm Width link | 1 |
| Idler Pulley + GT2 Belt + Coupling | GT2 Belt 6mm, 20 Teeth Pulley Wheel, Idler link | 1 set |
Display (Any 1)
| ITEM | DETAILS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| Display Big | RAMPS1.4 LCD 12864 LCD Control Panel link | 1 |
| Display Small | LCD 2004 Graphic Smart Display Controller link | 1 |
Necessary Accessories
| ITEM | DETAILS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Zip Tie | For cable management | 1 Packet |
| Saw Blade | For cutting PCB or hard board | 1 |
| Glass Sheet | 1mm glass sheet for heat bed | 1 |
| Nuts and Bolts | Various lengths, M3 sizes | — |









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