Neu Cover Alternative

[BrianG]

I recently got one of the newer-style Neu motors (1512 2.5d) with the screwed-on endcap. Since Mike's Neu covers (which he doesn't seem to stock anymore) won't fit, this is what I did:

Front:

The motor mount covers the majority of the large motor holes, but there are some openings which are still exposed. So, I took a really thin sheet of aluminum and drilled the necessary holes. It will be sandwiched between the motor and mount so it doesn't need to be strong.

Rear:

This one was a little more involved. I tried using screening, but wasn't happy with the result. So, I tried a rigid version and didn't like that either. So, I cut up the failed version, added a dab of shoe-goo (just to help hold it in place while working on it), and then used heatshink to secure it there. A little trimming of the shrink makes a nice clean look. The end-cap screws help hold the shrink in place.

If anyone still has one of Mike's original Neu covers, you could just cut the "lip" off and do the same thing - and it would be better.

Here's a pic of both parts:



Hope it gives others some ideas...

[Arct1k]

e-revonut helped me - Aluminum sticky tape - apparently used in HVAC and dirt cheap...

[BL_RV0]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

e-revonut helped me - Aluminum sticky tape - apparently used in HVAC and dirt cheap...

Got a link?

[JThiessen]

I was going to use the AL tape also (I love working for an airplane company!!!).
BTW, Brian, I respect the heck out of your electrical abilities, but I think we should do a labor swap. You do my wiring, and I'll do your hole drilling!!

[bruce750i]

What's wrong with BrianG's hole?

Lincpimp told me BrianG has a huge drill bit and drills really good with it?

Very nice work BrianG don't let that meanie get to you.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by bruce750i

What's wrong with BrianG's hole?

Lincpimp told me BrianG has a huge drill bit and drills really good with it?

Very nice work BrianG don't let that meanie get to you.

The holes aren't perfect. And you can see where I used a dremel to file away the edges from the drill bit.

As to the huge drill bit part: I have no idea how linc would know unless one of his ladies told him...

[BrianG]

I thought about that, but wasn't sure if I wanted sticky tape on my ~$250 motor. Probably ok since it's made for heat applications...

[BrianG]

lol, yeah, the holes aren't perfect. It's what you get when using a fairly dull drill bit and not taking enough time.

[Arct1k]

Need e-revonut to comment but i think it was like this : http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...192&lpage=none

But it had a peel off backing

[JThiessen]

The stuff we use is 3M type 425, which is 4.6mil thick, and is good to 300 deg F. Here is the tech data sheet on it http://www.mpsupplies.com/3m425_427AluminumTape.pdf

3M does have a different high temp version (good to 600 deg F), that's 3.6mil here:http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...be7B57ZGTP85gl

[magman]

I am looking for a rear cover for my Medusa 50 series...I just might take some of the ideas here!

[Ryu James]

what i did to cover my endbell on my 1.5D/Fs was i took some of the foam stuff that comes in the packaging with Traxxas hop-up parts and cut it out to the size of the endbell then drilled 3 holes slightly smaller than the wires. this way the foam secures tight around the wires and does not allow any dust in. also this helps to hold the foam tight against the motor. finish it off with a little electrical tape and this has worked fine. never had the stuff melt or anything and it looks real clean. i havent even had one person notice that it was there. it just blends right in. also, Outerwears makes some little net filters that are specifically made for the endbell on Neu motors. i found some on ebay and have used those too but dust can get thru those. i since have used them over the top of my own contraption for extra safety. you can see in the pic they just zip tie on and have an elastic on the other end to hold tight around the wires.

[_paralyzed_]

just a friendly fyi..... RC-Monster still has the front covers for the neus, buy those from Mike, but do the rest of the stuff in this thread to cover your rear.......

[phatmonk]

I actualy used a circle cutter for cutting holes in lexan and cut 4 circles out of the aluminum tape stuck them together used that same cutter to cut a small hole for where the bearing is in the center.Then cut the top of the circle off where the wires come out.So far it hasnt come loose but its easy enough to make another.It also atracts dust to the adhesive.

[JThiessen]

I did my Neu with the Aluminum tape last night. Worked fairly well. I took a file to the edges, and it looks factory installed. I did however find a small problem. I had removed the Neu/MMM a week or so ago and set it on the bench. When I started doing the taping, I initially picked them both up and moved them to my work spot - assuming they were still connected. After a little turning and looking at it, without thinking about it, I set the MMM aside. Well, after I finished the tape job, and was admiring my work, I noticed that every one of my bullet connectors was missing!
Sure enough, they were still attached to the MMM. Looks as though nothing stuck to the bullet side on all three. Lesson learned, all the money in the world cant buy a good enough soldering iron to make a bad solderer a good one.

Brian, my offer......please........