Canopy Air Inlet

ROGER G · 12-11-2012, 09:12 PM

I KNOW this is very obvious and simple, but up till now never tried it because I didn't want to do anything to my Protos canopy. I added a small air inlet right under the nose of the canopy, about 1/2 in. wide X 3/4 in. long oval, with a dremel tool. I got to tell you, I was surprised how much cooler the Batt. , ESC, AND motor felt. It's been mentioned here many times before, but I guess I never paid that much attention to the advice or maybe didn't believe it. In any event, I just wanted to post, to let others know that tiny air inlet really works. I will now pay more attention to advice given in this forum.

Roger

Dr. M · 12-12-2012, 12:04 AM

Yes indeed

rossk · 12-12-2012, 07:15 AM

I need to do this, the other weekend the stock Protos was giving temp warnings after each pack and cut out once too.

Trini92 · 12-12-2012, 09:48 AM

Can you post a pic of canopy. I may do this too although never really had a temp problem but why not keep things cooler.

ROGER G · 12-12-2012, 10:52 AM

Sorry, right now all I have to to be on HF is my iPhone and I know of no way to post a pic from it on HF. I'm sure others have done this inlet and can post their pics from a regular computer. By the way, the main reason I did the inlet is because I have the ESC below the Batt. and it is about as far toward as you can get inside the canopy and saw no way their could be any air circulation at all. I figured that could not be good.

rossk · 12-12-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROGER G

Sorry, right now all I have to to be on HF is my iPhone and I know of no way to post a pic from it on HF.

Tapatalk!
I actually prefer my phone over the pc now for forums

ROGER G · 12-12-2012, 04:44 PM

TapTalk. Cool. Thanks

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th0rg0d · 12-14-2012, 01:58 PM

How do you protect the paint while cutting?

ROGER G · 12-14-2012, 02:26 PM

I didn't ' cut ' but instead used the CONE shape grinding tool that came with the Dremel. It goes thru the thin fiberglass like butter. Very easy with that tool. Also, I should have mentioned, the Nerf ball on a stick pic's is what I use so my Protos canopy won't get blown off the table at the field or pick up table rash. Just mentioned if someone did not know.

Roger

whisperdancer · 12-14-2012, 03:31 PM

Don't forget to seal the edges with CA after cutting the vent. It prevents the paint from chipping off.

th0rg0d · 12-14-2012, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm going to do it. Keeping it cool can only be better.

Trini92 · 12-15-2012, 03:06 PM

THanks for the pic and tips.

12-11-2012, 09:12 PM	#1
ROGER G Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California	Canopy Air Inlet I KNOW this is very obvious and simple, but up till now never tried it because I didn't want to do anything to my Protos canopy. I added a small air inlet right under the nose of the canopy, about 1/2 in. wide X 3/4 in. long oval, with a dremel tool. I got to tell you, I was surprised how much cooler the Batt. , ESC, AND motor felt. It's been mentioned here many times before, but I guess I never paid that much attention to the advice or maybe didn't believe it. In any event, I just wanted to post, to let others know that tiny air inlet really works. I will now pay more attention to advice given in this forum. Roger

12-12-2012, 12:04 AM	#2
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12-12-2012, 07:15 AM	#3
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12-14-2012, 01:58 PM	#8
th0rg0d Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Everett, Wa (Seattle)	How do you protect the paint while cutting? __________________ Mini Prôtos AR7200BX Prôtos stretch AR7200BX Savöx 1250/1290MG SAB 470mm ALeeS Rush 750 YGE 120HV/4035-530 AR7200BX Savöx 1258/1290MG Rail 696/116 mCPx stretch uHeli head DX18 AMA# 448427

12-14-2012, 02:26 PM	#9
ROGER G Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California	I didn't ' cut ' but instead used the CONE shape grinding tool that came with the Dremel. It goes thru the thin fiberglass like butter. Very easy with that tool. Also, I should have mentioned, the Nerf ball on a stick pic's is what I use so my Protos canopy won't get blown off the table at the field or pick up table rash. Just mentioned if someone did not know. Roger Last edited by ROGER G; 12-14-2012 at 02:41 PM.. Reason: Oh Darn, should have posted a pick of that cone shape tool. Forgot I have TapaTalk now.

12-12-2012, 09:48 AM	#4
Trini92 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington, D.C.	Can you post a pic of canopy. I may do this too although never really had a temp problem but why not keep things cooler.

12-12-2012, 10:52 AM	#5
ROGER G Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California	Sorry, right now all I have to to be on HF is my iPhone and I know of no way to post a pic from it on HF. I'm sure others have done this inlet and can post their pics from a regular computer. By the way, the main reason I did the inlet is because I have the ESC below the Batt. and it is about as far toward as you can get inside the canopy and saw no way their could be any air circulation at all. I figured that could not be good.

12-12-2012, 04:44 PM	#7
ROGER G Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California	TapTalk. Cool. Thanks

12-14-2012, 03:31 PM	#10
whisperdancer Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Porto, Portugal	Don't forget to seal the edges with CA after cutting the vent. It prevents the paint from chipping off. __________________ MSH Prôtos CF FBL Stretch - Scorpion 880KV, YGE 60A, 3x s9650, BLS251, VBar 5.1 E-flite HABU 32 Ikarus EXTRemA 330S Multiplex Parkmaster 3D

12-14-2012, 05:24 PM	#11
th0rg0d Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Everett, Wa (Seattle)	Thanks for the info. I'm going to do it. Keeping it cool can only be better. __________________ Mini Prôtos AR7200BX Prôtos stretch AR7200BX Savöx 1250/1290MG SAB 470mm ALeeS Rush 750 YGE 120HV/4035-530 AR7200BX Savöx 1258/1290MG Rail 696/116 mCPx stretch uHeli head DX18 AMA# 448427

12-15-2012, 03:06 PM	#12
Trini92 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington, D.C.	THanks for the pic and tips.

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