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Power System (as demonstrated by Flex innovations)
 
Power System (as demonstrated by Flex innovations)
E-Flite 360 - 180kv Motor(EFLM4360A)
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*E-Flite 360 - 180kv Motor(EFLM4360A)
 
http://www.horizonhobby.com/power-360-brushless-outrunner-motor--180kv-eflm4360a
 
http://www.horizonhobby.com/power-360-brushless-outrunner-motor--180kv-eflm4360a
  
70mm total motor standoffs
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*70mm total motor standoffs
  
Castle 160HV ESC
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*Castle 160HV ESC
  
Mejzlik 25 x 12 Prop
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*Mejzlik 25 x 12 Prop
  
 
The chosen motor uses the same bolt pattern (and firewall hole locations as a DA Gas Engine making mounting easy.
 
The chosen motor uses the same bolt pattern (and firewall hole locations as a DA Gas Engine making mounting easy.

Revision as of 14:34, 19 April 2016

--Under Construction-- This page contains tips on converting the Mamba to Electric.

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 mount.

The primary conversion is STRENGTHENING the 'fuel tank tray' to work as a 'battery tray'.

Power System (as demonstrated by Flex innovations)

  • E-Flite 360 - 180kv Motor(EFLM4360A)

http://www.horizonhobby.com/power-360-brushless-outrunner-motor--180kv-eflm4360a

  • 70mm total motor standoffs
  • Castle 160HV ESC
  • Mejzlik 25 x 12 Prop

The chosen motor uses the same bolt pattern (and firewall hole locations as a DA Gas Engine making mounting easy.