Post by hack73 on Oct 2, 2007 13:08:57 GMT 1
I came across this mod on Wattflyer's Web site.
Cheap mod by "CBATTERS".
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135232&postcount=129
Cheap mod by "CBATTERS".
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135232&postcount=129
Strut mount... works like a champ.
Cost: $.01
Effort: 5 minutes
Few subtle points:
1. Any force from the strut is directed across the battery box, not pulling outward on the edge (less chance of breakage)
2. The "spring clip" is fashioned so it has to be compressed to remove the strut so it doesn't accidental disconnect in flight if the wing is buffeted by wind or a negative G maneuver
3. Set it up with some pre-load so the struts are taut (Looks better!)
4. Confident the clips will deform/bend before the struts break. I would inspect them after doing the first high G loops to make sure they are not yielding prematurely. If it is bending go to a thicker material.)
Cost: $.01
Effort: 5 minutes
Few subtle points:
1. Any force from the strut is directed across the battery box, not pulling outward on the edge (less chance of breakage)
2. The "spring clip" is fashioned so it has to be compressed to remove the strut so it doesn't accidental disconnect in flight if the wing is buffeted by wind or a negative G maneuver
3. Set it up with some pre-load so the struts are taut (Looks better!)
4. Confident the clips will deform/bend before the struts break. I would inspect them after doing the first high G loops to make sure they are not yielding prematurely. If it is bending go to a thicker material.)
