Trex 700N with Vbar Control satellite, anyone?

[Rob43]

Would like to see how some have accomplished installing their VBC sat and antennae on this model. I've puzzled this until my puzzler is tired to determine a suitable installation. At first, I thought it would be as easy as acquiring a long enough cable to each aft to the tail drive/boom clamp as an ideal place for good reception. But, I've not seen that Mikado offers a VBC sat cable for Vbar that's long enough. Need at least 300mm, and ideally more like 350-400mm to each back there with Vbar in the nose.

[RunarSL]

Under the canopy it is protected from the exhaust and reception is no problem at all.

[Rob43]

Hey, thanks for your reply and pic. Do your antennae tips rest against the inside of the canopy?

Right now, my Silverline lives where you've placed your sat. I am thinking of placing my sat and and antennae up on top. Just on a thin plastic template for test fitting right now. I will make it in carbon when I have it figured out.

[RunarSL]

Just mount it on top of your vbar an route the antennas out to the sides.

[Rob43]

I don't like covering my Vbar. It will work well as above. No hurry to fly here. I still expect to inspect the rear bearing soon, and may remove the engine for a replacement.


Rob

[Rob43]

I've made my initial attempt using carbon fiber pattern Kydex I found from Amazon. It's pretty tough stuff, so should be fine. Formed the supports for the mounting plate from it as well. Just takes a little heat from a heat gun. I actually spaced the sat a distance from the antennae ends so they wouldn't lie as much straight back. I found the antennae support didn't stay in place with only servo tape once the canopy was pressing against the antennae tips. So, I used a couple of tiny screws to secure it. Flat head screws attach the plate to the supports. Pics don't show well, but there's about 1/8" clearance between the mounting plate and the top of the Vbar.

[RunarSL]

Nice install! Looks great

[Rob43]

Thanks! Pics are pretty dark as I look at them now.

[TT_insist]

Well, im new to nitro from Dec 2015 and flow 3 gallons with this setup without an issue

[RunarSL]

Cool! I am playing with the new update on the Vbc and made a screen setup just for my two nitros.

[Rob43]

I'd be interested to see what you did...

[msallua]

Pictures of the VBAR NEO Vlink in a 700N DFC?

Thanks in advance

[Goody63]

Originally Posted by msallua

Pictures of the VBAR NEO Vlink in a 700N DFC?

Thanks in advance

Hi Guys

New to VControl / Neo and have the same question / request.

Changing my 700N (Turbine) over to a Neo and was wondering if they still mount ok on the little 700N FBL Mount?

It will obviously have a bit of overhang and not sure if I should try and make the mount longer (bit of CF) or just leave it un supported (servo plug end facing forward)?

Could anyone offer up some pics or advice?

Cheers

[smwht]

I mounted mine here, I had it on the fbl mount spot at one point but it didn't fit very well with the battery and the support brace right above the mount.