Xnova Motor Mounting

[firefighternickn]

So, my Xnova lightning motor did not come with any bolts for mounting, and there are no instructions neither. What screws are you guys using to mount the motor, and how do you mount it? There are bigger and also smaller holes on the motor itself to mount.

[Wolf51]

The 516 build manual (page 36) shows synergy part 100-308 which is an M3 x 8mm socket head cap screw.
Don't forget to fit the indicated washers

Have a look here for mounting tips
http://synergyrchelicopters.com/forum/index.php?topic=4754.0

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[woodscra]

I am using the xnova 1350kv, and I temporarily installed it and the motor bearing block is pushed as far forward as it goes and has no movement.  Anyone else experience this?  It seems ok as far as gear mesh is concerned.  Did anyone enlarge the slot for the motor bearing block?

[M.Schmavs]

I did not experience that with the Xnova and 18T pinion. The block is pretty far forward on mine but still enough room to make the mesh too loose. I left the block screws super loose when setting the mesh and pretty much ignored the block position.

If your mesh is good, I wouldn't worry about it. Unless you're going for crazy head speeds, you won't need a larger pinion than 18T with a 1350kV motor.

[M.Schmavs]

Here you go. I took a screw out to show how forward mine is. You can barely tell there's any extra room for movement.

[woodscra]

gret pic and great help as usual   My prob was I tightened the motor screws too much in a position that did not allow for movement but I did leave the bearing block screws loose!

[M.Schmavs]

Glad to help! The pros on this site have been so helpful and good to me, I'm happy to pay it forward. After all, it only cost a drop of loc-tite, haha!

I always smash a sliver of paper between the pinion and gear before tightening motor screws. If it's too loose or tight after spinning it out, you can double it up (fold) or just find different gauges of pages. My go-to is a standard junk mail envelope. Good thickness for this size pinion.