Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Started by Seanympth
13 replies 21 likes Last activity: 6 years ago
#14

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Many thanks, Scamp, it's nice that the simple answer is the easy and correct one

Thanks for replying
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#13

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Many thanks, Geoff, it makes perfect sense for once the easy option is the correct one! Funny how the 'engine room' becomes crowded with the wires, I am looking forward to having all the electrics in place.
I hope you are keeping safe, best wishes Treve
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#12

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

I have used the same technique to secure the speed controller in my 46" RAF fire tender.
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#11

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Treve, I always use self adhesive Velcro, gives some flexibility to the installation and removal for access to other parts in the hull easy, or even to move to share it with another model. Make sure that the esc has room to breathe as the fins and metal base are the heat sink for the electronics, Also be aware the esc's get hotter at slow speeds than they do at full speed.
Geoff.
Geoff L.
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#10

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Treve
The ridges are more than likely for cooling
Only old in years not mind or soul.
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#9

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Thanks Ian,

The ridges on the side made me think that it was designed to slot into a bracket, I am glad that its as simple as double sided tape, or velcro.

many thanks for your help
Treve
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#8

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

I normally use Velcro tape. I the glue isn't strong enough a bit of medium Cyano helps, Remember it needs air around it so not to close to the motor, also helps to keep it away from the receiver and aerial
Cheers
Ian
Only old in years not mind or soul.
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#7

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Hi Martin,
Many thanks for your reply, I can move on to the next stage of trying to make the wire look neet. Thank you
Treve
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#6

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Many thanks for your reply, I can move on to the next stage, so nice that there is any easy solution
Best wishes Treve
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#5

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Many thanks double sided tape almost seems to easy!! Great that for once there is an easy way.
Many thanks for your reply
Best wishes Treve
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#4

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

I have used Velcro to mount speed controllers and other items.Have also built wood frames to hold them.
Rick
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#2

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Hi Treve,
I have fixed these speed controllers down in two different ways.

One, i have used double sided tape and it never got hot enough to make it come unstuck.

Two i have made a tight fitting wood frame around it.
Glued the frame to the base board then pushed the speed controller in to the frame.

Martin555.
If it looks right it probably is.
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#1

Mounting a Mtronis Viper speed controller

Hi I am hoping for some advice on how to secure the speed controller to the boat, is there a bracket to fit the ridges on the side of it, if so please advise me where I can buy one. Its a nice construction but has no provision that I can see for securing it to the 'engine room' bulkhead.
Many thanks
Treve
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