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BrianG · 02.01.2007, 01:24 AM

OK, without pics, this is hard to explain, but I can get it mounted. I just don't like the edges of the ESC so close to the battery (it's not the heat aspect). Call it being anal. :) If I raise it with standoffs or whatever, it interferes with mounting the shell. Plus, I want to leave a little room between the shell and the parts so that if I land on the lid, it won't bend/break anything. I know the real answer to that is to drive better :). Part of the problem here to is that I want this thing to look like it was designed for BL, not converted. So, no shortcuts or hackjobs. Another part of the problem is that I'm using Lipos in this and am a little gun-shy. You should see me handle them; it's like I'm carrying a bomb. I actually thought about making a metal enclosure for them! Yes, I'm paranoid. :)

A little earlier, I re-made the battery tray standoffs so they are now 1/8" further back. This should give me more room no matter which ESC I end up using for this. At any rate, the MM is on the way, so I'll have options. I have another conversion planned after this is done anyway...

Regardless of these "roadblocks", I still love these conversions. A little frustrating at times, but the end result is always worth it. Although, you wouldn't think I like doing this if you heard me downstairs swearing when something goes wrong. :)

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	02.01.2007, 01:24 AM OK, without pics, this is hard to explain, but I can get it mounted. I just don't like the edges of the ESC so close to the battery (it's not the heat aspect). Call it being anal. :) If I raise it with standoffs or whatever, it interferes with mounting the shell. Plus, I want to leave a little room between the shell and the parts so that if I land on the lid, it won't bend/break anything. I know the real answer to that is to drive better :). Part of the problem here to is that I want this thing to look like it was designed for BL, not converted. So, no shortcuts or hackjobs. Another part of the problem is that I'm using Lipos in this and am a little gun-shy. You should see me handle them; it's like I'm carrying a bomb. I actually thought about making a metal enclosure for them! Yes, I'm paranoid. :) A little earlier, I re-made the battery tray standoffs so they are now 1/8" further back. This should give me more room no matter which ESC I end up using for this. At any rate, the MM is on the way, so I'll have options. I have another conversion planned after this is done anyway... Regardless of these "roadblocks", I still love these conversions. A little frustrating at times, but the end result is always worth it. Although, you wouldn't think I like doing this if you heard me downstairs swearing when something goes wrong. :)