Static port housing for RC pitot-static probes/sensors

This idea came from a housing KWBOOST (Kelvin) showed on his you tube feed to get stable barometric pressure for his flight controller, so credit goes to him.

If you are not able to use the static ports on your pitot tube, such as the Frsky or Matek, because you have only the tip extending from the model you have the option of having the static pressure taken from inside the model, or, this device will pick up static pressure from outside the model via a small pin hole you need to drill through the fuselage. The advantage is that you will not pick up pressure differences caused by the turbine in the model, which will affect your speed readings.

The installation of the pitot tube can be seen on “The Lighter Side of RC" you tube channel in the following video starting from 23:45:

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There you can see just the tip of the Pitot tube protruding from the jet, and the need for the static pressure to be taken from inside the fuselage, or in my case, through this static port housing.

Print  in any material you see fit, but I do recommend something study for the nipple not to break off. KWBOOST also put a piece of sponge/foam in the box part, so that my help, and I did do the same. You can see his version in the following video starting at time 15:30:

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Glue it in with a hefty amount of Hysol or other epoxy so that it is airtight and takes the pressure reading from outside the fuselage. The hole to the outside doesn't need to be large, about 1 - 1.5mm should suffice. Also, if you place it on a curved part of the fuselage, you may need to sand the housing down to match the curvature.

I hope you find this part useful and please check out my other parts especially designed for the Carf Rebel Classic.

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