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Goody63 · 07-08-2017, 03:09 AM

Hi Guys

Have a Compass Chronos kit on its way.

I was going to fit a Castle Ice 2 160 (that I already have).

However a friend wants to swap a CC 160 HVF (with the fan) as it doesnt fit under the canopy of his Logo 700.

I wont be getting around to the build for a while but he wants to do the swap soon.

Can anyone advise me if the HVF version will fit under the Chronos canopy ok?

Thanks!

dunkonu23 · 07-08-2017, 09:57 AM

I'm not using the Castle with fan.

Perhaps someone else can chime in?

Scott

cyclo · 07-08-2017, 01:38 PM

I'm pretty sure it will fit even with the fan... Below is a pic of my Chronos with a YGE160 plus heatsink. It is mounted on top of foam which makes it sit higher. The foam is for ESC crash protection. At worse you might have to move the ESC backwards closer to the motor.

Dylan Hudock · 07-08-2017, 04:52 PM

Sorry I can't help too much more on the castle side of things, but I am running the hobbywing 130 with the fan on my chronos and have no issues with canopy clearance. I just checked and have about an inch between the canopy and fan top if that is of any help.

Goody63 · 07-08-2017, 07:30 PM

Firstly thanks for all the replies and pics guys.

I ended up hearing direct from Mick @ Compass Australia (he was very helpful).

He actually flys his Chronos with a CC 160HVF and apparently it fits easily.

So the answer is a definite YES (and I did the trade with my mate for the standard CC 160).

He also mentioned that the Chronos (and I presume the 7HV) will take up to a Kosmik 200 without any apparent issues.

The CC 160 is going to be way overkill for my style of flying (gentle sport with the occasional roll and loop) but I'm sure I'll probably never come close to getting the ESC stressed in any way!

Cheers

Dave

Ah Clem · 07-10-2017, 12:57 AM

The ESC does not have to go up, inside of the canopy...

It does not look as nice with the ESC exposed, but it stays much cooler this way-especially in the high temperatures we experience here in Southern California (in excess of 100 degrees fairly frequently these days).

LubeMan1 · 07-11-2017, 08:14 PM

Yes the CC fits just fine with no issues, I'm using one on my Chronos.

Goody63 · 07-12-2017, 07:59 AM

Cheers

Yep there seems to be a few people using them.

I'm sure it will look and perform great!

07-08-2017, 03:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Goody63 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2015	Castle Creations 160HVF? Hi Guys Have a Compass Chronos kit on its way. I was going to fit a Castle Ice 2 160 (that I already have). However a friend wants to swap a CC 160 HVF (with the fan) as it doesnt fit under the canopy of his Logo 700. I wont be getting around to the build for a while but he wants to do the swap soon. Can anyone advise me if the HVF version will fit under the Chronos canopy ok? Thanks!

07-08-2017, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
dunkonu23 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan, slightly Northeast of Hell	I'm not using the Castle with fan. Perhaps someone else can chime in? Scott __________________ *Spartan Vortex Inside,Team Scorpion* KBDD Team Pilot ):>

07-08-2017, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
cyclo Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012	I'm pretty sure it will fit even with the fan... Below is a pic of my Chronos with a YGE160 plus heatsink. It is mounted on top of foam which makes it sit higher. The foam is for ESC crash protection. At worse you might have to move the ESC backwards closer to the motor. __________________ XLP Specter NME \| Oxy 5 550, 5 HF 560, 5 HF 610 \| Compass Chronos, 7HVU, 550U, Atom \| Gaui X3

07-08-2017, 04:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dylan Hudock Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011	Sorry I can't help too much more on the castle side of things, but I am running the hobbywing 130 with the fan on my chronos and have no issues with canopy clearance. I just checked and have about an inch between the canopy and fan top if that is of any help. __________________ Team Synergy

07-10-2017, 12:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ah Clem Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2006	The ESC does not have to go up, inside of the canopy... It does not look as nice with the ESC exposed, but it stays much cooler this way-especially in the high temperatures we experience here in Southern California (in excess of 100 degrees fairly frequently these days). Attached Thumbnails __________________ KBDD-Team Captain, JR DFA Team Pilot. Forza 450, Forza 600N, Forza 700, Compass 6HV-U, Warp, 7HV,Knight Pro,Knight 3D, Atom, Odin II, 6HV, 3D Plus, Knight 50, Chronos, Velos, Steam 550 and 600, OMP M2 (and anything else I can get my hands on...).

07-08-2017, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goody63 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2015	Firstly thanks for all the replies and pics guys. I ended up hearing direct from Mick @ Compass Australia (he was very helpful). He actually flys his Chronos with a CC 160HVF and apparently it fits easily. So the answer is a definite YES (and I did the trade with my mate for the standard CC 160). He also mentioned that the Chronos (and I presume the 7HV) will take up to a Kosmik 200 without any apparent issues. The CC 160 is going to be way overkill for my style of flying (gentle sport with the occasional roll and loop) but I'm sure I'll probably never come close to getting the ESC stressed in any way! Cheers Dave

07-11-2017, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
LubeMan1 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: MI	Yes the CC fits just fine with no issues, I'm using one on my Chronos. __________________ Compass Chronos & 6HV,6HVu,Mcpx BL,CFX180 DS-16!!,Phoenix 5 Team Flybar & "Less" now

07-12-2017, 07:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Goody63 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2015	Cheers Yep there seems to be a few people using them. I'm sure it will look and perform great!

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