3D Printed Xicoy ECU Holder
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3D Printed Xicoy ECU Holder
I was wondering if anyone has a place where I can get a file for a 3D printed Xicoy V10 ecu holder. That little plastic case is not the most durable, so I would like to put it in some kind of holder. Please if you know where to get one please let me know.
Patrick
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Hello Patrick,
If you like, I can look at designing one up for you. I do not have that ECU type though. If interested, you can send your info to my email: [email protected] . It would be good to have a pic to see how/where the connectors are located, and the case basic dimensions... I'm assuming there is a reason why a simple Velcro double-stick on the back won't do?...
If you like, I can look at designing one up for you. I do not have that ECU type though. If interested, you can send your info to my email: [email protected] . It would be good to have a pic to see how/where the connectors are located, and the case basic dimensions... I'm assuming there is a reason why a simple Velcro double-stick on the back won't do?...
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Ron,
going to give it a shot in sketchup and see how I do. The problem with the ECU is that I used a good quality velcro and when I went to remove the ecu from the plane the little plastic box literally came apart because the velcro was doing it's job. I was able to put it back together and put some electrical tape around the perimeter so it won't pull apart so easily, but thought 1. I would feel better if I could put it in a mount that secured in the plane, and 2. something I could easily get it out of so that I didn't accidentally separate the case. Now it's just a matter of ....Lets see if I can do this. Should not be too hard to do.
Patrick
going to give it a shot in sketchup and see how I do. The problem with the ECU is that I used a good quality velcro and when I went to remove the ecu from the plane the little plastic box literally came apart because the velcro was doing it's job. I was able to put it back together and put some electrical tape around the perimeter so it won't pull apart so easily, but thought 1. I would feel better if I could put it in a mount that secured in the plane, and 2. something I could easily get it out of so that I didn't accidentally separate the case. Now it's just a matter of ....Lets see if I can do this. Should not be too hard to do.
Patrick
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I know it has been awhile but finally got this done. I want to say thank you to Peter Wakefield for providing the original file which was very close to what I wanted. In the pictures it is the one in gray. It holds the ecu very firmly and doesn't require the use of screws to hold the ecu in the holder. I wanted to have it hard mounted to airframe so I modified his design to be a bit larger with screw holes to hard mount it instead of using velcro. I have attached pictures of both and one with the ecu installed. I have to contact Peter and ask him if it would be ok to put his file and my file on thingiverse.
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ECU holder
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Yes, but there is a certain satisfaction in doing it yourself. I am not a wizard at design software, but I was able to figure out how to get it done and print my own part. Also if a friend or two needs them I can print them quickly for them and just hand it to them and charge them the .45 in material it costs to make, wait....make it a 1.00 to include electricity.
Patrick
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