Securing a battery
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Securing a battery
I secure my battery by gluing velcro in the plane and wrapping it witht he velcro. It seems a bit flimsy so I was wondering how you guys do it?
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I use 1/8" balsa sheet as a mounting surface and glue 1/4" x 1/2" spruce around the parameter. Then I screw in 6 wood screw eyebolts with the eye bent out enough to make a hook. Two on each side and one on each end. Then sandwich the battery and receiver with lots of foam held in with rubber bands. It the battery comes loose, thats the least of your problems. I tried velcro a couple of times. Didnt have any problems with it but I didnt feel that comfortable with it.
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RE: Securing a battery
I just use a big block of foam and cut out a whole where my battery fits in. Make the hole a bit to small and it will have a nice fit.
Then I put another piece of foam on top which I usually sandwich against the wing.
Then I put another piece of foam on top which I usually sandwich against the wing.
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RE: Securing a battery
ORIGINAL: LearningMan
Velcro? NEVER AGAIN!
Velcro? NEVER AGAIN!
Even so, I use zip ties now.
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I secure my battery by gluing velcro in the plane and wrapping it witht he velcro. It seems a bit flimsy so I was wondering how you guys do it?
Daryl[8D]
I secure my battery by gluing velcro in the plane and wrapping it witht he velcro. It seems a bit flimsy so I was wondering how you guys do it?
Daryl[8D]
1) Apply epoxy on the flat base of the fuse or whatever area where the batt is to be attached to get a good adhesion surface for the velcro.
2) Clean the cured epoxy with alcohol or acetone
3) Apply two strips (one inch width) of hook velcro firmly on the surface. I add 1 to 1.5 inches either way so that I can shift the battery position for cg adjustment
4) Wrap the battery with 1/4 inch foam and wrap tightly with filament tape.
5) Clean the surface of the filament tape with alcohol, then apply two strips of loop velcro around the batt
6) Stick the battery down !
Hope this helps