Motor vibration damper / soft mount for drones

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These dampers are designed to be installed between the motor and arms of your drone to reduce vibrations transmitted through the frame to the flight controller, making tuning easier for you. They're intended for a standard 19mm x 16mm hole pattern. I've searched extensively and found that most designs available have a central hole that's too small, causing the circlip on my motors to touch the TPU/TPE, which isn't ideal as it accelerates wear and tear on the circlip. While soft mounts may be considered hype, they work remarkably well in my experience. They completely eliminated mid-throttle oscillations on one of my KISS quads without any tuning adjustments. These dampers will also extend the lifespan of motors that tend to become rougher as they age. Print these in TPU or TPE for optimal results and remember to apply thread locker like Loctite to your motor screws, as they're more likely to back out when soft mounted.