Converting 600 from nitro to electric

[jonathancassar]

Hey guys. Anybody can give some advice here? I would like to convert my Trex 600 nitro to electric. Whats the best way to do it? Are there any aftermarket kits, or maybe I can buy the required Align parts like side frames and swap? Thanks for any help!!

[nightflyr]

Try a pm to pril250, he did his

[pril250]

Thanks Night.

First by removing the Engine, Muffler, Clutch,Starter, Fuel tanks(S), Throttle servo and all the residue resulting from Nitro running.

The main item for such a conversion is buying a TRex600e motor mount and 2 X 2mm spacer strips (hardware store) for each side of the mount, as the nitro frames are wider by 4mm from the electrics.

You then need to decide what pack cell size you are going with. For my style of flying 6S was fine. Then depending on that you decide the power pack(s) and layout the motor size pinion and ESC. You can continue using the 2S pack and regulator to power the electronics. You will also require a suitable charging device.

I used 6S packs (Zippy Flightpower 35C), Scorpion 4025-1100 motor with 6mm shaft and 17T pinion. Castle Creations ICE100 ESC and Western Robotics 10A linear BEC.

In order to install the motor mount you will need to round of two existing holes in the frame and drill two more.

here is the link to more detail on my conversion:

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=249411

[seanh]

Why not sell the nitro and buy a model designed for electric?