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Shef · 08-09-2009, 02:47 PM

So I setup the ET, brushless rpm sensor and motor temp sensors like so:

I just flew another flight and it looks like the temp is a little low though since I used an infrared gauge after the flight and it was showing 190 degrees. Is there another way to mount the Motor Temp Sensor that more accurately reflects the true temp? The sensor is simply wrapped around the motor right now...Should the black part of the sensor be inside one of the motor ducts or something? Thoughts please? Thank you

Mike66 · 08-09-2009, 04:26 PM

Here is how I mounted the loop sensor for the motor. This is the motor for my 12S 600, but I did the same for the 3026-1400 in my 500. This motor was not mounted, so I used it as the model. I had to remove the black connector and the two small tubing pieces that keep the wires together. Once I looped the sensor through the top of the motor stator, I reassembled the tubing and connector.

I had to reshape the sensor to allow it to follow the curvature of the stator. You should be able to do the same thing with your motor.

Shef · 08-09-2009, 06:14 PM

Awesome Mike, thanks for the closeup pics! Why did you have to take the rubber tubing in the middle off? Couldn't you have just taken off the servo plug and threaded the wires straight through?

I think I can do that at the bottom of the 650L since it looks like there are no moving parts, but vents down there.

Can anyone confirm?

Thanks.

Mike66 · 08-09-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shef

Awesome Mike, thanks for the closeup pics! Why did you have to take the rubber tubing in the middle off? Couldn't you have just taken off the servo plug and threaded the wires straight through?

It will become obvious when you try to feed both ends of the wire around the stator.

Edit: I was referring to the two small clear tubing pieces, not the heat shrink around the sensor.

Shef · 08-09-2009, 07:47 PM

Gotcha....100% clear

Shef · 08-17-2009, 05:34 PM

Is there a way to remotely turn on the logging rather than have it start as soon as the main pack is plugged in?

brtmac · 08-18-2009, 01:50 AM

You can set it to start recording when amps goes above some amount, or when motor/rotor rpms go above a set amount. You can also make it stop recording when it drops below those levels. You set it up under the 'Advanced>Set Logging Triggers' menu.

Shef · 08-18-2009, 06:22 AM

Very helpful, thank you!

merlin703 · 08-19-2009, 10:55 AM

Holly crap, that's some serious work!

Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike66

Here is how I mounted the loop sensor for the motor. This is the motor for my 12S 600, but I did the same for the 3026-1400 in my 500. This motor was not mounted, so I used it as the model. I had to remove the black connector and the two small tubing pieces that keep the wires together. Once I looped the sensor through the top of the motor stator, I reassembled the tubing and connector.

I had to reshape the sensor to allow it to follow the curvature of the stator. You should be able to do the same thing with your motor.

Mike66 · 08-19-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin703

Holly crap, that's some serious work!

Nice!

The 4025 was easy because it is so large and there is plenty of room to work with. The 3026 was not so easy becaue the holes in the stator cap are smaller and the motor leads fill it without leaving much room to feed the sensor wires.

I cannot find the post, but I got this idea from someone else on this forum.

Shef · 08-19-2009, 11:42 AM

Has anyone done this with a Neu 1515...pics would be helpful too

08-09-2009, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shef Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	New to ET - quick question So I setup the ET, brushless rpm sensor and motor temp sensors like so: I just flew another flight and it looks like the temp is a little low though since I used an infrared gauge after the flight and it was showing 190 degrees. Is there another way to mount the Motor Temp Sensor that more accurately reflects the true temp? The sensor is simply wrapped around the motor right now...Should the black part of the sensor be inside one of the motor ducts or something? Thoughts please? Thank you __________________ Former owner of T-Rex: 250, 450 V2, 500ESP V-Bar, 550 DFC 3GX, 600ESP V-Bar, 700E 3G

08-09-2009, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike66 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: N/A	Here is how I mounted the loop sensor for the motor. This is the motor for my 12S 600, but I did the same for the 3026-1400 in my 500. This motor was not mounted, so I used it as the model. I had to remove the black connector and the two small tubing pieces that keep the wires together. Once I looped the sensor through the top of the motor stator, I reassembled the tubing and connector. I had to reshape the sensor to allow it to follow the curvature of the stator. You should be able to do the same thing with your motor. Attached Thumbnails

08-09-2009, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shef Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Awesome Mike, thanks for the closeup pics! Why did you have to take the rubber tubing in the middle off? Couldn't you have just taken off the servo plug and threaded the wires straight through? I think I can do that at the bottom of the 650L since it looks like there are no moving parts, but vents down there. Can anyone confirm? Thanks. __________________ Former owner of T-Rex: 250, 450 V2, 500ESP V-Bar, 550 DFC 3GX, 600ESP V-Bar, 700E 3G

08-09-2009, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shef Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Gotcha....100% clear __________________ Former owner of T-Rex: 250, 450 V2, 500ESP V-Bar, 550 DFC 3GX, 600ESP V-Bar, 700E 3G

08-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shef Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Is there a way to remotely turn on the logging rather than have it start as soon as the main pack is plugged in? __________________ Former owner of T-Rex: 250, 450 V2, 500ESP V-Bar, 550 DFC 3GX, 600ESP V-Bar, 700E 3G

08-18-2009, 01:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
brtmac Registered Users Join Date: May 2008	You can set it to start recording when amps goes above some amount, or when motor/rotor rpms go above a set amount. You can also make it stop recording when it drops below those levels. You set it up under the 'Advanced>Set Logging Triggers' menu.

08-18-2009, 06:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shef Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Very helpful, thank you! __________________ Former owner of T-Rex: 250, 450 V2, 500ESP V-Bar, 550 DFC 3GX, 600ESP V-Bar, 700E 3G

08-19-2009, 11:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Shef Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Has anyone done this with a Neu 1515...pics would be helpful too __________________ Former owner of T-Rex: 250, 450 V2, 500ESP V-Bar, 550 DFC 3GX, 600ESP V-Bar, 700E 3G

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