Bl Cen matrix build

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

whew, rough night but im back.


I think im going to have a shot at fabricating my own components.

motor mount will be out of 2x2x 1/8th aluminum angle, and battery tray will be from 1/8th kydex plastic, going to try to make a die out of wood to use as a form.

and use another peice of wood as the die to form it.


is aluminum sturdy enough to tap into, or should i use a nut and bolt

1/8 al is a bit thin. Go up to 1/4 or 5-6mm. Then you can drill and tap the edges. Kydex makes great trays. I like to use the velcro strap and cut slots in the sides to thread it thru.

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

1/8 al is a bit thin. Go up to 1/4 or 5-6mm. Then you can drill and tap the edges. Kydex makes great trays. I like to use the velcro strap and cut slots in the sides to thread it thru.

The only reason i said 1/8 is because i have it right here, ill try and get thicker stuff.. if no will just drilling through and using a nut work?



how would i bond the corners of te kydex?

[trev3813]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

how would i bond the corners of te kydex?

Jb Weld?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

The only reason i said 1/8 is because i have it right here, ill try and get thicker stuff.. if no will just drilling through and using a nut work?



how would i bond the corners of te kydex?

I usually heat it and bend it, then just let it go. It is stiff enough not to need the corners or edges to be attached. I do use the velcro strap to hold the battery to the tray well, basically wrapped all the way arounf the tray and the pack. Never lost a pack, and I bash hard.

Not knowing your design, I cannot really comment on material thickness. Sketch it out and I will take a look. You cannot drill/tap the edge of 1/8 al easily and it will not be that strong.