OreSat Reaction Wheel System test

This system has 4 hobby motors that when spun create a torque on the CubeSat. This torque can be used to negate any perturbing forces that are applied.
Reaction wheel systems have an inherent issue, when the forces become too great the motors become "saturated" and don't apply any more torque. This allows the CubeSat to spin freely, and when it is returned to the original position the controller is able to take over again.

[@PilotoMAF]

Finally, some good stuff over here! Well done and pretty stablized cube! Any particular catch for choosing 4 reaction wheels? Redundant systems like usual big satellites?

[@spideraerialfilming6998]

Thank you for sharing your build. Would this mechanism work to negate the force of gusting/sustained wind on a hanging object? Thank you!

[@isbestlizard]

hmm i'm wondering if i could add something like this to a toothpick drone and make it REALLY agile, if the flight controller knew how to control reaction wheels to spin suddenly ;D

[@AndyKong51]

May I know what motor do you use? Thx

[@johno2765]

Get a tripod, thanks.