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WikiSys: /* Power System (as demonstrated by Flex Innovations) */

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‎Power System (as demonstrated by Flex Innovations)

FlexTeam: /* Power System (as demonstrated by Flex Innovations) */

2019-10-24T14:41:22Z

‎Power System (as demonstrated by Flex Innovations)

FlexTeam at 14:40, 24 October 2019

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WikiSys at 02:01, 29 March 2017

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WikiSys at 01:57, 29 March 2017

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WikiSys at 01:56, 29 March 2017

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FlexTeam at 16:17, 16 May 2016

2016-05-16T16:17:36Z

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FlexTeam at 16:14, 16 May 2016

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FlexTeam at 15:02, 20 April 2016

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 ** The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4-bolt pattern.<br />
 * 70mm total motor standoffs
-* [http://www.flexinnovations.com/product-p/fpzb62006s40.htm Potenza 6S 6200mAh 40C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))]
+* [https://www.flexinnovations.com/product/6s-6200mah-40c-lipo-battery/ Potenza 6S 6200mAh 40C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))]
 * Castle 160HV ESC
 * Mejzlik 25 x 12S Prop

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 ** The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4-bolt pattern.<br />
 * 70mm total motor standoffs
-* [http://www.flexinnovations.com/product-p/fpzb50006s60.htm Potenza 5000 6S 60C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))]
+* [http://www.flexinnovations.com/product-p/fpzb62006s40.htm Potenza 6S 6200mAh 40C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))]
 * Castle 160HV ESC
 * Mejzlik 25 x 12S Prop
 == Reinforced the Battery Tray ==

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 The Mamba was designed with electric conversion in mind. The aircraft has designed in a forward hatch that makes access to batteries and connectors easy. The 'fuel tank tray' is located to work as a basis for a battery Tray/Mount.
-Flight time of this relatively light 5000mAh setup is about 4-4.5 minutes with proper throttle management and a good reserve. Make first flights about 2/3 of this time and check remaining capacity while breaking in and balancing your packs.
+Flight time of this relatively light 12S 6200mAh setup is about 4-4.5 minutes with proper throttle management and a good reserve. Make first flights about 2/3 of this time and check remainin capacity while breaking in and balancing your packs.
 The primary conversion is '''strengthening'''  the 'fuel tank tray' to work as a 'battery tray'.

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-<big>This page contains tips on converting the Mamba to Electric.</big>
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Mamba Electric Conversion}}
+== Mamba Electric Conversion ==
 The Mamba was designed with electric conversion in mind. The aircraft has designed in a forward hatch that makes access to batteries and connectors easy. The 'fuel tank tray' is located to work as a basis for a battery Tray/Mount.
 Flight time of this relatively light 5000mAh setup is about 4-4.5 minutes with proper throttle management and a good reserve. Make first flights about 2/3 of this time and check remaining capacity while breaking in and balancing your packs.
-The primary conversion is STRENGTHENING the 'fuel tank tray' to work as a 'battery tray'.
+The primary conversion is '''strengthening'''  the 'fuel tank tray' to work as a 'battery tray'.
-<big>We reinforced the battery tray as follows</big><br />
+== Reinforced the Battery Tray ==
 Thin and medium CA Glue was used for all. See Images
-*Approximately 1/2 wide strips of Carbon plate (~.080" thick) was used in two places to reinforce the structure under the tray. It was wrapped to the structure with carbon chord (tow).
+* Approximately 1/2 wide strips of Carbon plate (~.080" thick) was used in two places to reinforce the structure under the tray. It was wrapped to the structure with carbon chord (tow).
-**At the aft end under the battery tray oriented vertically. Carbon chord wraps used.
+** At the aft end under the battery tray oriented vertically. Carbon chord wraps used.
-**At the middle of the tray oriented flat against the bottom of the tray. Carbon chord wraps used.
+** At the middle of the tray oriented flat against the bottom of the tray. Carbon chord wraps used.
-*Two strips of Carbon plate were laminated to the top of the tray to stiffen it and to apply velcro&reg; to.
+* Two strips of Carbon plate were laminated to the top of the tray to stiffen it and to apply velcro&reg; to.
-**The aft edge of the plates were thinned to allow carbon chord wraps to be applied to prevent delamination.
+** The aft edge of the plates were thinned to allow carbon chord wraps to be applied to prevent delamination.
-**A hole were made in the front center of each plate, and the plated was wrapped to the existing structure with carbon chord to prevent delamination.
+** A hole were made in the front center of each plate, and the plated was wrapped to the existing structure with carbon chord to prevent delamination.
-*Holes and slots were made in the tray to allow for carbon wraps, and velcro&reg; straps
+* Holes and slots were made in the tray to allow for carbon wraps, and velcro&reg; straps
 <gallery>
 IMG_7035.png|Motor and ESC

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		+	[[Category:ARF+ARFSV\|ARF + ARFSV]]
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 *Mejzlik 25 x 12S Prop
 <br />
-The chosen motor uses the same bolt pattern and firewall hole locations as a DA Gas Engine making mounting easy. The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4 bolt pattern.<br />
+The chosen motor uses the same bolt pattern and firewall hole locations as a DA Gas Engine making mounting easy. The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4-bolt pattern.<br />
 <big>We reinforced the battery tray as follows</big><br />

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 <big>Power System (as demonstrated by Flex Innovations)</big>
-*E-Flite 360 - 180kv Motor(EFLM4360A)
+*[http://www.horizonhobby.com/power-360-brushless-outrunner-motor--180kv-eflm4360a E-Flite 360 - 180kv Motor(EFLM4360A)]
-::http://www.horizonhobby.com/power-360-brushless-outrunner-motor--180kv-eflm4360a
 *70mm total motor standoffs
-*Potenza 5000 6S 60C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))  http://www.flexinnovations.com/product-p/fpzb50006s60.htm
+*[http://www.flexinnovations.com/product-p/fpzb50006s60.htm Potenza 5000 6S 60C batteries were used (Two in series (12S))]
 *Castle 160HV ESC
 *Mejzlik 25 x 12S Prop