MGM mounting in 3095
 

Whats the best way to mount a MGM 160 in the new maxx? I mounted mine using 2x tape, but after one run the Esc was warm making the tape loose. I wish the bottom were of plastic to mount it using the tape. I'm tempted to zip tie it to the shock tower.

welcome to the forum.

what version of the MGM have you got?

Opps sorry, its a MGM 16018 with the heat sinks on both sides.

you can use the 4 m2 screws to mount it onto something flat.

Ok, I see the 2mm screw holes. i'll try to dig up some lexan or something to make a mounting plate.

If it were me, I'd slot the chassis and mount it with zipties. It would allow more slip if you hit something hard

You know they make zip ties with the little screw hole "ears" that may work using the stock mounting screw holes from the originl ESC. Might have to give those a go.

Or use velcro like I do. :)

verlcro with glue, that stuff works miracles.

I used servo tape and zip ties. It has held well with very heavy bashing.

In the pic I hadn't zipped it yet

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I found some 1" plastic mountaing squares at the local depot today. They have 2x tape on the bottom (good stuff) and these little slots on the top for slipping a zip-tie through it. It works very well without having to modify anything. Also in the pic I put together a switch mount since I had MGM include it when I ordered it.

Resourceful. Its amazing what you can do with abit of plastic and some zipties.... :mdr:

if they didnt ever invent zip ties do you think RC would even exist?

i use them on SO many things its crazy.

Nope. :tongue: