battery tray failure
- Thread starter mazjag
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Av8r RC
50cc
I'm kinda cheap and use these, http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/QuickViewService?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&R=202261930&catEntryId=202261930, 6 15" long straps for less than 5 bucks. And If they are too long you can easily cut them down. They are fuzzy on one side and grippy on the other along the whole length.
But if you like the ones that have the buckle you can find them in different lengths at Fry's. I think I found a 6 pk for $6 or $7.
But if you like the ones that have the buckle you can find them in different lengths at Fry's. I think I found a 6 pk for $6 or $7.
rcbirk21
70cc twin V2
awesome, i figured the descriptions scorpion gives were wrong. they said large for 6s5000, glad you have experience
gyro
GSN Contributor
awesome, i figured the descriptions scorpion gives were wrong. they said large for 6s5000, glad you have experience
No prob. I get the mediums around my twin 4s 4000 packs with no trouble.
SnowDog
Moderator
I use two straps on all my planes...except my 47" Vyper...but the one strap on there is 2" wide HD industrial strength velcro, so it's pretty strong.
I never use the straps that come with the planes...not even close to being strong enough, in my opinion. I always use 1" HD velcro for each strap.
I never use the straps that come with the planes...not even close to being strong enough, in my opinion. I always use 1" HD velcro for each strap.
3dbandit
100cc
No matter how much velcro you use there is still a risk of breaking the battery tray out.
A few years back I ejected the battery tray on my 71" slick causing it to crash. I was using self adhesive on the tray, and 2x2" wide straps around the tray and batteries. Ever since that happened I have reinforced the tray with carbon fiber and/or triangle stock, no more problems.
A few years back I ejected the battery tray on my 71" slick causing it to crash. I was using self adhesive on the tray, and 2x2" wide straps around the tray and batteries. Ever since that happened I have reinforced the tray with carbon fiber and/or triangle stock, no more problems.
