LiPo Battery Brace/Holder

Hello,

I need to buy two battery holders for my LiPos. I'm using them on an Electric Truggy so I've got some room. I just want something off the shelf to do this...what are you guys using to hold your battery packs? Pictures/links would be appreciated!

Thanks,

DM

[BrianG]

I'm using some metal ones I made by bending tabs to held everything from moving around and then a velcro strap to keep them in the tray.

Pic without batts installed.

Pic with lipos in place.

Originally Posted by BrianG

I'm using some metal ones I made by bending tabs to held everything from moving around and then a velcro strap to keep them in the tray.

VERY nice looking. Would you consider selling some?

DM

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by MacII

VERY nice looking. Would you consider selling some?

DM

I would if it didn't take me forever to make. :) I suppose everything has a price, but would probably be more than anyone would spend for simple battery trays.

I basically lay out the shape on a piece of flat Aluminum (6061-T6 works best IMO for good non-cracking bends), cut it out using a hacksaw, trim using a nibbling tool, dremel and file until the edges are perfectly straight, and then bend the tabs up using a vice and a hammer. As you can imagine, it's a little time-consuming.

A metal shop could make these easily and quickly using the "proper" tools... providing you can find one willing to do it. I had a local shop make me a set and was not happy at all with the results and ended up making my own despite the effort it took.

[riceman]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I'm using some metal ones I made by bending tabs to held everything from moving around and then a velcro strap to keep them in the tray.

Pic without batts installed.

Pic with lipos in place.

Nice trays Brian. Looks like some sort of anodizing on them. What kind of finish is that?

[gixxer]

I am using these. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LX2778&P=7 not as nice as brian's but you can get them off the shelf. Here is a link to my losi 8ight with the battery cups.http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...ighlight=8ight

Originally Posted by gixxer

I am using these. (Associated Plastic Cups)

I bought some of those but they just don't seem wide enough for my batteries...They would work if they were wider - though a 1 piece is preferred.

Thanks for the link.

DM

[jnev]

gixxer - you forgot the link to your eight, lol. :005: I want to see it. :027:

It kills me that with all the guys running LiPo and conversions that there isn't a company (or 10) who makes off the shelf holders...

Thanks for the reply...

DM

[BrianG]

Yeah, you'd think they'd sell like crazy, especially for car/truck people who need to make sure they are solidly attached due to the bouncing around. (Mike: hint hint! :dft012: )

One roadblock is that each cell/pack are different sizes, so they'd have to carry different widths/lengths. I tried to come up with an adjustable version, but wasn't practical in my design.

[Mr.lst]

hey whats going on rice man how is the lst?

[riceman]

Originally Posted by Mr.lst

hey whats going on rice man how is the lst?

Hey Welcome over Mr. LST. The LST2 is running great. I just dropped in a 28T pinion to see how it would take. Electronics (MM/Nue) held up but sorry to say it was too much for my TrueRC 4S 4400 pack.

To stay on topic - I'm still looking to get my battery mounting issues resolved. The FD mount is so thin that the end tab has bent to the point that my battery pack ejected:026: Not good - I think I will be making my own ala BrianG's design.

[Mr.lst]

Brian that hyper 8 is nice just like all of your projects!

[BrianG]

@riceman: The finish is just "hammered" paint. It looks nice (IMO) and tends to hide surface imperfections. :)

@Mr.lst: Thanks!

[riceman]

Originally Posted by BrianG

@riceman: The finish is just "hammered" paint. It looks nice (IMO) and tends to hide surface imperfections. :)

Funny - that's exactly what I thought it was but wasn't sure. Looks like I need to get busy.