Abstract :
Propeller test bench test equipment has been made in previous research, so this
research carried out developments in form of frame structure design, frame materials
used, and components. The initial stage of the research was carried out by designing a
propeller test bench model using CATIA software, then carrying out a structural
analysis aimed at determining strength structure, then making and assembling
propeller test bench according to design. This propeller test bench uses an Arduino
device as microcontroller component so that output reading RPM and thrust values
can be as expected with an error accuracy rate of below 5%, using a 720 KV brushless
motor. In this test, propellers with sizes 14x7 and 14x8 are used as recommended in
brushless motor manual. Solution method that will be used in carrying out this research
use experimental method. Experimental with schematic flow, adapter supplies
electricity to ESC which is then transmitted to motor so that motor gets power to rotate
propeller and then gets output in form thrust value data displayed on LCD. Retrieve
thrust value data by testing several times until get appropriate value. Results structural
analysis, it was found maximum von-mises stress value that occurs in engine structure
pole is located in connector component on pole that is in contact with top pole, the
value is 42,4 MPa, the margin of safety is 4,04, so it can be concluded structure is
safe, and maximum deformation that occurs on propeller test bench is located at the
engine mounting with a value 19,5 mm. Thrust value was compared with
manufacturer's data and average difference between two results was a maximum of
3,34% and a minimum of 0,70%. On 14x7 propeller average error was 1,96%, while
on the 14x8 propeller error was 2,36%. From average error produced, it can be said
that test equipment has good accuracy.