Talion The Max 6 is HUGE!

[Rhett]

I didn't realize how much bigger the Max 6 to the BLX185 wow lol... can't wait to play with this ,it's a monster but will fit snugly

 

[bicketybam]

I didn't realize how much bigger the max 6 to the blx 185 wow lol... can't wait to play with this ,it's a monster but will fit snugly

I used a dremel and got rid of the lip on the ESC tray. That will let you fit it better. I used to use zip ties but they ultimately come lose and they are hard on the already flimsy fan. I'm trying gorilla mounting tape now.

 

[Erstadw]

I too cut down the esc lip and used mounting tape to hold it in. I have heard the 3m automotive stuff works well.

 

[joostin420]

I thought the hw max 5 was huge until I saw the ztw 300 in my fid dragon hammer voltz (which is still NIB ?)...

 

[Rhett]

I used a dremel and got rid of the lip on the ESC tray. That will let you fit it better. I used to use zip ties but they ultimately come lose and they are hard on the already flimsy fan. I'm trying gorilla mounting tape now.

Thank you for the info and the heads up on coming lose.

 

[BashingBrian]

I thought the hw max 5 was huge until I saw the ztw 300 in my fid dragon hammer voltz (which is still NIB ?)...
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Now that's a big one..!!????

 

[olds97_lss]

I used to use zip ties but they ultimately come lose and they are hard on the already flimsy fan. I'm trying gorilla mounting tape now.

I use both!

I don't like having the ziptie, but I don't like the esc popping loose and slamming around into stuff if the tape lets go either. Had that happen on my savage flux. The esc went straight into the spur gear. Tore up the wires a bit, luckily it didn't chew up the esc lead wire.

Would be a bit different on all my other trucks though as the esc is in front of the spur or the spur has a cover. Still, don't want that thing coming loose. Aside from the batteries, the esc is the most expensive part on the truck. In most cases, at least mine, it is the most expensive part... if I exclude the gopro on the hood. lol!

 

[joostin420]

I go overboard with 3m extreme hook/loop and 2x zip ties through the heatsink slits.

 

[Mr.Duke]

Am I the only one that tapped the holes on the bottom of the Max6 and screwed it to the ESC tray? I figured tape would be a PITA when it came time to tear down for cleanings

 

[bicketybam]

Am I the only one that tapped the holes on the bottom of the Max6 and screwed it to the ESC tray? I figured tape would be a PITA when it came time to tear down for cleanings

How did you screw it in? Please explain!

 

[Mr.Duke]

How did you screw it in? Please explain!

There are 4 holes in the bottom of the Max6.
3 out of the the 4 can be threaded for m3 screws and fastened to the plastic ESC tray from underneath. IMO, Makes for a clean, secure mounting option without having to deal with the tape or zip ties.
Plus it's easy to take apart and clean

 

[bicketybam]

There are 4 holes in the bottom of the Max6.
3 out of the the 4 can be threaded for m3 screws and fastened to the plastic ESC tray from underneath. IMO, Makes for a clean, secure mounting option without having to deal with the tape or zip ties.
Plus it's easy to take apart and clean

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That's awesome! How long should the screws be?

 

[Mr.Duke]

If I remember correctly, the holes on the bottom miked out at 6mm deep so I would've used 3x8's

 

[bicketybam]

If I remember correctly, the holes on the bottom miked out at 6mm deep so I would've used 3x8's

How did you mark the ESC tray so you knew where to make the holes in it?

 

[Mr.Duke]

How did you mark the ESC tray so you knew where to make the holes in it?

Ok I'll try to explain this best I can....
Take the ESC and place it down on a piece of blank paper. Trace the footprint of the ESC and cut out the shape with scissors. Take your paper pattern and flip the ESC over.
This next step is similar to "stone rubbing" (if you've never heard of stone rubbing look here --->
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_rubbing )
Get a crayon or piece of pencil lead and lay it flat on the paper and rub it all across the paper to to get the exact location of the holes. After you have the pattern from the bottom of the ESC take the paper and place it on the top side of the ESC tray and drill your holes using the paper template you've made. Discard the template and mount your ESC with screws from the bottom up through the plastic ESC tray. Now you're ready to bolt the ESC tray down to the chassis like you normally would.

Edit to add a couple pics of pattern rubbing
Didn't have an ESC so I did this on the bottom of a stapler to demonstrate how it works to get an exact pattern from an object

 

[bicketybam]

Awesome. I'm definitely doing that. Thanks a million! ??

 

[Mr.Duke]

Anytime bickety

 

[WoodiE]

@Mr.Duke I think you have my stapler.

 

[Mongoose]

@Mr.Duke do you actually tap the holes or let the screw threads do the tapping?

 

[Mr.Duke]

I let the screw do the tapping, same as with any new plastic parts that have the holes but no threads yet.