Carbon fiber radio trays
11-15-2012, 07:05 AM
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Carbon fiber radio trays
Where do you guys get all these carbon fiber radio trays that I keep seeing so often on these forums? Do you typically cut them yourselves, or is there a place that sells ready-cut / custom-cut trays for different models?
Also, wouldn't a carbon fiber tray have a negative impact on radio reception, depending on where the antennas are placed?
Thanks in advance.
11-15-2012, 07:13 AM
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Most are plastic trays that look like carbon cloth. Dreamworksrc sells the material. It looks gray on the webstie but it is a black carbon pattern.
http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/carb...ted-p-172.html
http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/carb...ted-p-172.html
11-15-2012, 07:40 AM
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Take a look in here http://www.espritmodel.com/transmitter-trays.aspx I have a couple of the carbon ones and they are great.
11-15-2012, 08:47 AM
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RE: Carbon fiber radio trays
Very Neat Install Mike 
Cant beat plastic lookalike sheets, just score down the back with a scalpel and twist two or three times and they break leaving a clean edge, dont even need sanding if the cut is straight......Im always sanding mine to a nice finish
Cant beat plastic lookalike sheets, just score down the back with a scalpel and twist two or three times and they break leaving a clean edge, dont even need sanding if the cut is straight......Im always sanding mine to a nice finish
11-15-2012, 10:34 AM
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RE: Carbon fiber radio trays
I cut mine out of G-10 to custom fit on my CNC machine. Have been thinking about offering it as a service if some people wanted a custom tray
11-15-2012, 11:16 AM
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Getting it cut out on CNC would be cool. My problem is I sit there and kind of plan arrangement as I go. Can you cut the plastic sheets or do they just melt? Your G-10 is much lighter than the way I'm doing it.
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11-15-2012, 11:52 AM
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Yeah, I know what you mean Mike. The other problem is getting all the measurements for the parts and things that will go into the tray. I think ultimately its doable one way or another. I can cut the plastic no problem most likely with a single flute bit. They also make special plastic cutting bits.
11-15-2012, 12:54 PM
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Hi friends:
I made it in wood and Oracover, it is a easy way for get a pretty job.
BR from Spain.
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I made it in wood and Oracover, it is a easy way for get a pretty job.
BR from Spain.
Carlos Márquez
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http://cmjets.blogspot.com.es/
11-15-2012, 03:03 PM
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Als hobbies sell plastic look alike in 34 x 66 sheets if I remember correctly : http://alshobbies.com/shop/lookupstock.php?pc=35093 I usually gorilla glue it to a 3mm piece of ply to give it a bit of strength if its going to hold any weight.
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11-15-2012, 04:16 PM
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RE: Carbon fiber radio trays
ORIGINAL: Beavis
Where do you guys get all these carbon fiber radio trays that I keep seeing so often on these forums? Do you typically cut them yourselves, or is there a place that sells ready-cut / custom-cut trays for different models?
Also, wouldn't a carbon fiber tray have a negative impact on radio reception, depending on where the antennas are placed?
Thanks in advance.
Where do you guys get all these carbon fiber radio trays that I keep seeing so often on these forums? Do you typically cut them yourselves, or is there a place that sells ready-cut / custom-cut trays for different models?
Also, wouldn't a carbon fiber tray have a negative impact on radio reception, depending on where the antennas are placed?
Thanks in advance.
11-15-2012, 06:48 PM
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Don't use a carbon fiber tray, unles you don't mind crashing and buying a new plane.
ORIGINAL: Beavis
Where do you guys get all these carbon fiber radio trays that I keep seeing so often on these forums? Do you typically cut them yourselves, or is there a place that sells ready-cut / custom-cut trays for different models?
Also, wouldn't a carbon fiber tray have a negative impact on radio reception, depending on where the antennas are placed?
Thanks in advance.
Where do you guys get all these carbon fiber radio trays that I keep seeing so often on these forums? Do you typically cut them yourselves, or is there a place that sells ready-cut / custom-cut trays for different models?
Also, wouldn't a carbon fiber tray have a negative impact on radio reception, depending on where the antennas are placed?
Thanks in advance.
I disagree with that, my Firebird (and all firebirds) have carbon fiber trays and none that I'm aware of have been lost to radio issues. Do a clean install and locate receivers and antenna's in spots that make sense and there is no issue.
11-15-2012, 10:45 PM
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RE: Carbon fiber radio trays
Been using carbon fibre trays for years and never had an issue. I make my own I have a sheet of glass with 3mm sides and lay it up you can't tell the difference from the stuff you pay through the nose for.Make all my own horns as well.
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11-16-2012, 04:59 AM
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RE: Carbon fiber radio trays
The real carbon mounts act like a shadow just like metal. That's why Spektrum makes carbon specific Rx units. BUT... on an Rx like the 1221... you have 3 satellites. So... as long as they are mounted somewhere else... it's not a big deal.
I don't do the cleanest installs... but I also use wood, and covering.
I don't do the cleanest installs... but I also use wood, and covering.
11-17-2012, 07:32 PM
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I cut mine out of G-10 to custom fit on my CNC machine. Have been thinking about offering it as a service if some people wanted a custom tray
I cut mine out of G-10 to custom fit on my CNC machine. Have been thinking about offering it as a service if some people wanted a custom tray
We had issues in an EMI chamber with G10 discharges on a sensitive piece of calibrating electronics awhile back at work
11-17-2012, 09:55 PM
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RE: Carbon fiber radio trays
I am painting my boards so that wont be a problem. But the G10 I use from mcmaster states it has good electrical insulating properties so I dont see how it would conduct enough electricity to cause issues with the equipment.