Quick Change battery Tray

[brushlessboy16]

Yeah, this idea has reared its ugly head yet again. This past weekend At the track I realize that most conventional battery containment systems have become a pain to racers who wish to perform battery swaps and run longer mains without losing much time compared to the nitro's. The past day I have been trying to think of something that would be quick change (less then 10 seconds) and eliminate the hassle of plugging in the batteries you are swapping in.

Secondly it has to be able to handle the abuse of racing. the jumps, tumbles etc. So the hold down system must be sturdy.


So My idea is this.
- Base the design off of Team Novak battery trays and Mike's 2s Hardcased lipos.
-Cut a holes in the chassis the same size and shape as the batteries
- Flip the trays upside down so that packs are bottom loading
- Incorporate Male bullet connectors into the battery tray so that when the battery is inserted it automatically connects to the speed control wiring. without the need to plug anything additional in.
(any ROAR battery with 4mm bullets would work. see here, reedy, Rc-monster)
- The doors i have mocked up have a beveled edge which would line up with a beveled edge made into the chassis to keep the door from moving without the need for another quick release fastener.


There are only a few things that are holding me back.
-What quick release mechanism to release the battery doors
-Machine work on the chassis
-Battery selection


Plans and updates
-Now that i have something to look at. I thik it may be easier to mount the tray to the chassis by the sides and leave the front/rear open for the quick release mechanism.
- The quick release mechanism is to be a dzeus fitting- They are quarter turn quick release fasteners used on aircraft and race cars- they are plentiful at my house :)
- Now that my dad has seen me and my truck race hes taking the whole rc thing more seriously(finally) and Im in the process of talking him into getting me a hand mill He is the one that sparked the "Trap door" Battery tray idea.


Ill stop blabbing, here are the pictures!