Design for a C/F Battery Retainer/Strap

[nickhudson]

Just thought i'd knock up a quick design for a battery retainer/strap for my TLR22 to replace the velcro straps (which i'm not a big fan of even though they do work). It's designed for the short Xcelorin lipo & has space underneath for lead/brass weights.

I'm going to get a set made to test the fit but would welcome constructive comments on the design prior to me possibly making a few for sale.

The engraved 22 logo may not make it to the final version as it would be a pain in the a*se to paint fill & a sticker would be almost as good

cheers

nick

[Muggydude]

Personally I think just the post and hold down are all thats needed, so you can move the battery's position around.

[nickhudson]

thanks for the comments.

the lower part is there to stop the battery sliding forwards in the event of a crash. i haven't got room to fit the kit moulded plastic version hence the use of the lower part. the fore/aft movement & scope for altering the weight distribution is minimal anyway with the short lipo and personally i'd rather have it securely located.

[DCM]

I could be interested in just the posts and strap, as I am running full stick and rear motor.

[racingdwarf]

Originally Posted by DCM

I could be interested in just the posts and strap, as I am running full stick and rear motor.

Dito! as I to run rear motor with full size lipo

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by nickhudson

The engraved 22 logo may not make it to the final version

Cut out instead?

[nickhudson]

Originally Posted by Chequered Flag Racing

Cut out instead?

It may be possible but I might have to fiddle with the logo size to leave a reasonable amount of material in that area

[reg]

I would love to see one of these done for the saddles

[Ross]

Originally Posted by reg

I would love to see one of these done for the saddles

+1

[kinggareth]

Mark me down for one - I think that looks lovely.

[dhann42]

Look good are you making one for saddles as well

[G-46]

I would defo buy one, looks cool and my Velcro is already looking a little tatie.

[cr1tch]

Originally Posted by nickhudson

Just thought i'd knock up a quick design for a battery retainer/strap for my TLR22 to replace the velcro straps (which i'm not a big fan of even though they do work). It's designed for the short Xcelorin lipo & has space underneath for lead/brass weights.

I'm going to get a set made to test the fit but would welcome constructive comments on the design prior to me possibly making a few for sale.

The engraved 22 logo may not make it to the final version as it would be a pain in the a*se to paint fill & a sticker would be almost as good

cheers

nick

Does look awesome but could i propose an idea to you! i have just switched from rear motor to mid and as i run a full stick lipo and a low profile savox, could you do post plus also a wide surface area hold to mount any electrics.

[nickhudson]

Originally Posted by cr1tch

Does look awesome but could i propose an idea to you! i have just switched from rear motor to mid and as i run a full stick lipo and a low profile savox, could you do post plus also a wide surface area hold to mount any electrics.

don't see why not - using four posts instead of two with a correspondingly designed plate would give you a load of room for radio gear using that battery/motor combination. might be a big of a pain removing the plate with the esc/rx still attached to it every time you change batteries but it could be done.

i might knock a design up tonight so you can see the concept

update : just sent drawings off for quotation on original short lipo design so should know if it works in a week or so.

[nickhudson]

as for the saddle pack retainer - not sure yet. i will play around with a few ideas before posting any designs