[NSRCA-discussion] Castle Edge HV Lite mounting

[John Ford]

If you saw my plane, I've used the same method in several planes. 

I install two 3/32" carbon fiber tubes that extend from the front of the cowl to the battery tray or first bulkhead. They are spaced about 1-1/4 apart so that ESC just sits on them. I then simply use two small Velco straps to hold the ESC on the rails. 
This way the ESC is open to airflow on all sides, and doesn't need any glue, and is light. I've never had the ESC slip up or down the rails, but you can put a drop of CA on the rails to create a "bump lock". 

John




On May 28, 2016, at 1:31 PM, Stuart Chale via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> Looking for some advice on mounting a Castle HV lite ESC.  No mounting tabs and the directions say never use zip ties.  Double sided tape or Velcro is recommended but I would be concerned about the glue softening due to the heat?
> 
> I was thinking small Velcro straps would work.  Heat dissipation wise is it OK to mount it with the flat aluminum body (top) against the mounting plate.  Seems like the mounting would be more secure than mounting the wire side to the plate?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Stuart
> 
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