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chuckk · 03-24-2008, 11:39 PM

rick,

if CA is added to the screws during install, how easily are the screws removed later down the road? have you tested that? i'd like to keep my tray very secure and haven't thought of the CA.

rdlohr · 03-25-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckk

rick,

if CA is added to the screws during install, how easily are the screws removed later down the road? have you tested that? i'd like to keep my tray very secure and haven't thought of the CA.

Should be the same as using CA to secure a screw into plastic.

I'll try to remember to screw one in tonight ,leave it a day, then take it out.

After letting one dry 5 minutes, I really didn't see much difference in holding power.

Rick

billbill242000 · 03-26-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rdlohr

RC war ships sounds cool but I'm not guilty of that one.

I'll make you up some fins whenever you are ready. Take your time.

Rick

I' get on the sight and order them in the next couple of weeks. been busy at work and think I'm heading out of town soon again anyway. Thanks!

rdlohr · 03-27-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by billbill242000

I' get on the sight and order them in the next couple of weeks. been busy at work and think I'm heading out of town soon again anyway. Thanks!

Yup!

Rick

rdlohr · 04-16-2008, 06:13 PM

I just shipped some more trays to Ready Heli if you were waiting.

Rick

Cliff Barnes · 04-17-2008, 06:19 AM

Hi,

From reading this forum for a while I understand that it's a bad idea to put the gyro on top of the boom block so now I have a few (noob) questions:

Which is better if I don't get this mod: Receiver tray or top of the boom block?

Putting the gyro so far out on the tray/mod seems to me as it would get more vibrations. Why not have it further in aligned with the screws? Is it due to higher static in there?

rdlohr · 04-17-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff Barnes

Hi,

From reading this forum for a while I understand that it's a bad idea to put the gyro on top of the boom block so now I have a few (noob) questions:

Which is better if I don't get this mod: Receiver tray or top of the boom block?

Putting the gyro so far out on the tray/mod seems to me as it would get more vibrations. Why not have it further in aligned with the screws? Is it due to higher static in there?

You could actually use my frame either way. It is reversible.
Rick

ChasHeliCop · 04-17-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff Barnes

Hi,

Which is better if I don't get this mod: Receiver tray or top of the boom block?

Putting the gyro so far out on the tray/mod seems to me as it would get more vibrations. Why not have it further in aligned with the screws? Is it due to higher static in there?

IMHO, the tray is too flimsy to put the gyro on., but I didn't want it on the boom. That's why I asked RIck to do this. You don't have to mount it at the end of the new tray, mine is positioned about 50% into the frame on the new mount.

HeliBurns · 04-18-2008, 02:14 AM

The tray/mod is too "flimsy".......LMAO

Are you insane?

Finless · 04-18-2008, 03:21 AM

Burns.... what are you saying? The stock tray is too bouncy out on the end or not? Many have found the stock tray caused them problems when the gyro was mounted on it. I did as well. So are you arguing the stock middle tray is not too flimsy to hold the gyro? Not sure I understand your post?

Bob

Cliff Barnes · 04-18-2008, 04:48 AM

Thanks Chas,

I get it. The stock receiver tray is like a springboard to put the gyro on.

Can someone explain to me why the traymod is so long then? Maybe slighly higher horizontal vibration doesn't matter but anyway..

Is it just to have the possibility to put both receiver and gyro on it?
Is it due to possibility of adjusting a gyro like f.ex. a 401 w/o have to pull it out?

Could this be a good solution:

Mod rick's mod by shortening it just so the screws can go in safely. Put the receiver on top and put the gyro upside down on the bottom. It would be possible to adjust it through the openings in the bottom plate??

Sorry if I'm being noopid!

ChasHeliCop · 04-18-2008, 07:38 AM

It was made longer to allow the user flexability of what to install there, or how to install it. You can shorten it if you like, turn it around with the long part facing inward, or mount both the Rx and the gyro on the tray. It just gives you more options to use that space. It is also a lot less flexable than the stock tray.

warpspeed · 04-18-2008, 07:12 PM

I happen to like the extra length, only to keep the gyro out as far away from the noisy stuff as possible. Don't have anything else mounted on it at all. Doesn't seem to vibrate anymore there than it does anywhere else, but then again my 500 is one smoooth runnin' machine.

Smooth like butta', like fine aged scotch, like, like Telly Savalas' head.

mmmmm, butter......

rdlohr · 04-25-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warpspeed

I happen to like the extra length, only to keep the gyro out as far away from the noisy stuff as possible. Don't have anything else mounted on it at all. Doesn't seem to vibrate anymore there than it does anywhere else, but then again my 500 is one smoooth runnin' machine.

Smooth like butta', like fine aged scotch, like, like Telly Savalas' head.

mmmmm, butter......

ChasHeliCop · 04-27-2008, 10:36 PM

Ok Rick, Ready Heli says they are out of stock.... you better get busy !

rdlohr · 04-28-2008, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChasHeliCop

Ok Rick, Ready Heli says they are out of stock.... you better get busy !

Yep, I am sending them a new lot this morning. People are starting to use them for flybarless configurations now.

Rick

Cliff Barnes · 04-28-2008, 07:20 AM

I see the point of having it that length now, so I have made my own the same length as the tray. I use aluminium 4mm. Also I've made a a big hole in it and cut the width to lower weight (15g). I'm planning to put the gyro on the bottom of it nevertheless and the receiver on the bottom plate. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think this will act as a barrier against noise and esd.

rdlohr · 04-28-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff Barnes

I see the point of having it that length now, so I have made my own the same length as the tray. I use aluminium 4mm. Also I've made a a big hole in it and cut the width to lower weight (15g). I'm planning to put the gyro on the bottom of it nevertheless and the receiver on the bottom plate. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think this will act as a barrier against noise and esd.

Cool.

Rick

rdlohr · 08-20-2008, 09:56 PM

Still making these babies Chas. Sent some more to Ready Heli this morning.
Rick

ChasHeliCop · 08-21-2008, 07:36 AM

This has really worked out great Rick. Adjusting the gyro is simple too. I saw that you were making a bunch of different trays for batteries too. Well worth it and looks so much better than my first attempt at making one. Keep up the good work.

04-16-2008, 06:13 PM	#105 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	I just shipped some more trays to Ready Heli if you were waiting. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

04-18-2008, 03:21 AM	#110 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Burns.... what are you saying? The stock tray is too bouncy out on the end or not? Many have found the stock tray caused them problems when the gyro was mounted on it. I did as well. So are you arguing the stock middle tray is not too flimsy to hold the gyro? Not sure I understand your post? Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

04-18-2008, 07:38 AM	#112 (permalink)
ChasHeliCop HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	It was made longer to allow the user flexability of what to install there, or how to install it. You can shorten it if you like, turn it around with the long part facing inward, or mount both the Rx and the gyro on the tray. It just gives you more options to use that space. It is also a lot less flexable than the stock tray. __________________ Sponsored by Visa/MasterCard / Team Budweiser / Trojan Field Rep Donut Connoisseur HELI-FREAK, You couldn't have picked a better place to land !

04-18-2008, 07:12 PM	#113 (permalink)
warpspeed Team Tostada Member Join Date: Dec 2006	I happen to like the extra length, only to keep the gyro out as far away from the noisy stuff as possible. Don't have anything else mounted on it at all. Doesn't seem to vibrate anymore there than it does anywhere else, but then again my 500 is one smoooth runnin' machine. Smooth like butta', like fine aged scotch, like, like Telly Savalas' head. mmmmm, butter...... __________________ The name's Doug. I carry a gun 'cuz a cop is too heavy

04-27-2008, 10:36 PM	#115 (permalink)
ChasHeliCop HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	Ok Rick, Ready Heli says they are out of stock.... you better get busy ! __________________ Sponsored by Visa/MasterCard / Team Budweiser / Trojan Field Rep Donut Connoisseur HELI-FREAK, You couldn't have picked a better place to land !

03-24-2008, 11:39 PM	#101 (permalink)
chuckk Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2007	rick, if CA is added to the screws during install, how easily are the screws removed later down the road? have you tested that? i'd like to keep my tray very secure and haven't thought of the CA.

04-17-2008, 06:19 AM	#106 (permalink)
Cliff Barnes Join Date: Apr 2008	Hi, From reading this forum for a while I understand that it's a bad idea to put the gyro on top of the boom block so now I have a few (noob) questions: Which is better if I don't get this mod: Receiver tray or top of the boom block? Putting the gyro so far out on the tray/mod seems to me as it would get more vibrations. Why not have it further in aligned with the screws? Is it due to higher static in there?

04-18-2008, 02:14 AM	#109 (permalink)
HeliBurns Join Date: Dec 2007	The tray/mod is too "flimsy".......LMAO Are you insane?

04-18-2008, 04:48 AM	#111 (permalink)
Cliff Barnes Join Date: Apr 2008	Thanks Chas, I get it. The stock receiver tray is like a springboard to put the gyro on. Can someone explain to me why the traymod is so long then? Maybe slighly higher horizontal vibration doesn't matter but anyway.. Is it just to have the possibility to put both receiver and gyro on it? Is it due to possibility of adjusting a gyro like f.ex. a 401 w/o have to pull it out? Could this be a good solution: Mod rick's mod by shortening it just so the screws can go in safely. Put the receiver on top and put the gyro upside down on the bottom. It would be possible to adjust it through the openings in the bottom plate?? Sorry if I'm being noopid!

04-28-2008, 07:20 AM	#117 (permalink)
Cliff Barnes Join Date: Apr 2008	I see the point of having it that length now, so I have made my own the same length as the tray. I use aluminium 4mm. Also I've made a a big hole in it and cut the width to lower weight (15g). I'm planning to put the gyro on the bottom of it nevertheless and the receiver on the bottom plate. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think this will act as a barrier against noise and esd.

08-20-2008, 09:56 PM	#119 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Still making these babies Chas. Sent some more to Ready Heli this morning. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

08-21-2008, 07:36 AM	#120 (permalink)
ChasHeliCop HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	This has really worked out great Rick. Adjusting the gyro is simple too. I saw that you were making a bunch of different trays for batteries too. Well worth it and looks so much better than my first attempt at making one. Keep up the good work. __________________ Sponsored by Visa/MasterCard / Team Budweiser / Trojan Field Rep Donut Connoisseur HELI-FREAK, You couldn't have picked a better place to land !

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