Prop Designer

I’ve created a custom propeller designer for anyone who’s struggled with making their own props. It’s a work in progress and not perfect, but it can generate props for racing drones or standard RC aircraft.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/8dda8974f3c5fc806f4d8835/w/cee1d40aeb08a6f64e47b2ad/e/97faece82e8d210462daf9b2?renderMode=0&uiState=699082dd1ba3cb88f1e52410

Set Blade Length
In the Variables tab, set your blade length first. This is required before editing segments.

Open the Top-View File
Open prop top view to start.
Edit the shape as needed, but do not move or delete the guide lines.
To use a completely new shape, reconnect the lines with the coincident command, keeping their original distances.
Hub shape and dimensions can be adjusted.

Edit Blade Segments
Open the Planes folder → segments 0 to 6 (0.5–5.5).
Each segment folder contains the blade profile (HAV).
Choose or modify the airfoil for each segment.

Adjust Angles & Pivot
In Variables, adjust AOA0–AOA6 for angle of att