Profile Foamy RC Motor Mount (Customizable)

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This mount is designed specifically for use with 2204/14 brushless outrunner motors that are paired with X-mounts on 6mm foam. To accommodate various motor sizes and foam thicknesses, users can configure the mount using #2 servo screws or 2mm bolts. A downloadable .scad file allows individuals to modify parameters, enabling them to create custom mounts tailored to their unique requirements. Installation of the printed mount involves applying glue to flat peg surfaces as well as the portion of the flat plate that comes into contact with the airplane's front "cross" structure. Then, #2 servo screws are used to secure the motor mount to the plastic assembly. To fine-tune the dimensions of the mount to match individual motor and foam configurations, users can open the provided .scad file within OpenSCAD (or an alternative suitable program) and adjust the 4 key parameters near the top of the document. A re-rendering followed by exporting as STL will yield a custom mount with tailored specifications. For instance, using 2mm bolts instead of screws necessitates shortening the pegs, which can be achieved by modifying the screwlength parameter in the .scad file. The second provided STL file illustrates an example application featuring a thicker front plate and optimized for use on 3mm foam. If further modifications are needed beyond parameter adjustments, users can dig deeper into the code, but should have some familiarity with SCAD programming principles. Comments within the original .scad file serve as documentation to guide such edits, although those requiring assistance may submit queries in the comments section for additional support.