Spitfire Mk IX - Wing Servo Connector - 3DLabPrint

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<p>"Look Ma, no wires!"</p> <p>As with my other workups:</p> <p>B-25 Mitchell <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4121096">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4121096</a></p> <p>F4U Corsair <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4178322">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4178322</a></p> <p>Il-2 Sturmovik <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4132256">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4132256</a></p> <p>EDGE 540 46” <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4128056">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4128056</a></p> <p>EDGE 540 73" <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4368656">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4368656</a></p> <p>Qtrainer <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4137667">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4137667</a></p> <p>P-51D <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4186416">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4186416</a></p> <p>Focke-Wulf Ta152H <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4195584">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4195584</a></p> <p>Another implementation using 2.54mm 9-pin JST-XH connectors with standard servo ends.</p> <p>Easy, templated installation, adjustable.</p> <p>Uses 3 ea M3 x 8mm self-tapping screws.</p> <p>Designed for and installed in a fully assembled plane, with plenty of access/space to install electronics.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong></p> <p>My Mi3 and AluMaker</p> <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>Yes</p> <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong> <div><p>Normal, .15 in Cura</p></div> <p><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>Varied</p> <p><strong>Filament:</strong></p> eSun PLA or PLA+ (my preference) <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>Print all parts as illustrated.</p> The F-Mount, W-Mount Plate and F-Plug Plate, all need Support everywhere. <p>10% Infill is all that is needed.</p> <p>If you find that this makes your flying sessions MORE enjoyable with LESS hassle, please consider buying me a cup of coffee at</p> <p>paypal.me/MakeItMakeItMakeIt</p> <p>Thank You!</p> <h3>Post-Printing</h3> <p><strong>Fuselge Component Installation</strong></p> <p>Test-fit the F-Mount to the inside of the fuselage.</p> <p>It sits flush against the bridge between the servos and the tops of the pushrod tubes, and when properly positioned, self-centers between the servos.</p> <p>Clean/sand/smooth as necessary for a proper fit.</p> <p>When satisfied, apply CA to the F-mount and glue it in place.</p> <p><strong>F-Mount contact/glue areas</strong></p> <p><strong>F-Mount installed</strong></p> <p><strong>Fuselage Wiring</strong></p> <p>Compose your fuselage wiring as desired.</p> <p>These are 2.54mm JST-XH connectors.</p> <p>The pins have been crimped to the wires, pressed onto each connector pin, soldered, then heat shrunk.</p> <p><strong>Wired F-Plug Plate.</strong></p> <p>Trim away the locking tabs (circled in orange) in the slots of the XH connectors.</p> <p>The XH connectors need to be glued into the F-Plug Plate or they will be pulled out when removing the wing,</p> <p>Apply a thin bead of CA to the long side faces before inserting them into the plug plate.</p> <p>Install the F-Plug Plate assembly to the F-Mount using 1 screw.</p> <p><strong>F-Plug Plate assembly installed.</strong></p> <p><strong>Wing Component Installation</strong></p> <p>Place the template in position on the wing, with the notch facing forward.</p> <p>As needed, clean/sand/smooth the area where the W-Mount Plate is to go, ensuring that it will sit flush to the wing.</p> <p>When you are satisfied with the fit, tape the template in place, then glue the W-Mount Plate to the wing as illustrated, with the cutout in the top surface facing the front.</p> <p>Remove the template.</p> <p><strong>Template and W-Mount Plate positioned</strong></p> <p><strong>W-Mount Plate installed, template removed.</strong></p> <p><strong>Wing Wiring</strong></p> <p>Compose your wiring as desired.</p> <p><strong>W-Plug Plate wired</strong></p> <p>The Filler Plate has a slight boss on one side: that side goes IN when assembling.</p> <p>NO glue used here.</p> <p>Assemble and install the W-Plug Plate assembly to the W-Mount Plate using 2 screws.</p> <p>Tighten until snug, then loosen until the Plug Plate moves easily but stays where put.</p> <p>Optional Wing Clip(s) can be used to manage stray wiring.</p> <p><strong>W-Plug Plate assembly installed</strong></p> <p><strong>Wing Installation</strong></p> <p>The first time you install the wing, you may have to wiggle it front-to-back to let the Plug Plate find its center.</p> <p>Once done, it should just drop in place every time.</p> </div></p></p> Category: R/C Vehicles