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| − | 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. The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4 bolt pattern. |
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| + | We reinforced the battery tray as follows | ||
| + | *Approximately 1/2 wide strips of Carbon plate (`.080" thick) was used in two places to reinforce the structure under that tray. It was wrapped to the structure with carbon chord (toe). | ||
| + | **At the aft end of the battery tray oriented vertically. | ||
| + | **At the middle of the tray oriented flat against the tray. | ||
Revision as of 14:38, 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. The Prop bolt pattern also matches the DA 4 bolt pattern.
We reinforced the battery tray as follows
- Approximately 1/2 wide strips of Carbon plate (`.080" thick) was used in two places to reinforce the structure under that tray. It was wrapped to the structure with carbon chord (toe).
- At the aft end of the battery tray oriented vertically.
- At the middle of the tray oriented flat against the tray.
