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Synergy Nitro Helicopters => Synergy N5 / N5c => Topic started by: cml001 on April 15, 2016, 05:03:22 PM

Title: Sensor Mounting
Post by: cml001 on April 15, 2016, 05:03:22 PM

Hey guys, I have recently switched to Futaba... In doing so I'm using the Futaba backplate sensor for O.S. engines.. If fits down in the cylinder shaped cavity in the backplate of my 55HZ-R.. Silicone is recommended to mount it in this cavity... What are u guys using?... Specifically...
Thanks.

Title: Re: Sensor Mounting
Post by: bgymr on April 19, 2016, 01:51:22 PM

i tried using back plate sensors before and gotten them working really well.  But i was never comfortable with them.  I always thought that it was tough to get my backplate on becasue the ones i used they had the plastic tabs to hold them on.  When I cranked them down, the plastic tabs were strained. 

On this heli the magnet sensor is really accessible.  Why are you switching?  Does futaba not have one that can work on the magnets?

Title: Re: Sensor Mounting
Post by: cml001 on April 19, 2016, 05:08:04 PM

Yeah, but I'm using one to feed the gov and the other to feed the telemetry... So Ive actually got both installed.

Title: Re: Sensor Mounting
Post by: Mike Spano on April 20, 2016, 08:07:34 AM

clay, I have seen guys actually use JB Weld for this, but you have a very very hard time getting it off at all, you wont get it off in one piece.

just get you some high temp silicone like this - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Permatex-Ultra-Black-Hi-Temp-RTV-Silicone-Gasket-Maker/16777009 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Permatex-Ultra-Black-Hi-Temp-RTV-Silicone-Gasket-Maker/16777009)

all of the backplate sensors I have used have also used the plastic "arms" to hold on, not glue, so I am just telling you what I would TRY if I were you.

Title: Re: Sensor Mounting
Post by: Rodney Kirstine on April 20, 2016, 09:47:17 AM

I just used a high temp silicone RTV like Mike mentioned, when I was using that sensor, and they definitely stay put.

Title: Re: Sensor Mounting
Post by: cml001 on April 20, 2016, 10:05:58 AM

She's in there now.. Permatex clear rtv... Seems a clean install.. Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Sensor Mounting
Post by: cml001 on April 20, 2016, 10:08:00 AM

Oh, Mike... That's what I use for the pipe gasket.. Thought about using it.. Ended up with the clear stuff.

Title: Re: Sensor Mounting
Post by: Mike Spano on April 20, 2016, 10:58:30 AM

Quote from: cml001 on April 20, 2016, 10:08:00 AM

Oh, Mike... That's what I use for the pipe gasket.. Thought about using it.. Ended up with the clear stuff.

that's exactly what I use for mine as well.