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ESC Mounting

This page will explain how to mount the 4-in-1 ESC to the midplate

Mounting

The Tekko32 4-in-1 ESC will be mounted underneath the bottom plate of the middle section. Locate the bottom plate as shown in the photo below. You will notice a small notch that indicates the front of the plate.

Look for the 6mm threaded nylon standoffs and bolts that will be used to mount the ESC. It’s important that the electronics from the ESC do not make contact with the carbon fiber plate. This could lead to a potential electrical short.

Mid bottom plate with nylon hardware

Mid bottom plate with nylon hardware

Your AVR kit comes with a small tube of blue Loctite. You’ll want to place a small drop of this inside each of the threaded standoffs. Don’t overdo it. Loctite can get messy and a little will go a long way.

Applying blue Loctite to 6mm nylon standoff

Applying blue Loctite to 6mm nylon standoff

Mount the standoffs in the right rear corner of the plate facing downward as shown in the photo below.

Nylon bolts and standoffs in place

Nylon bolts and standoffs in place

Flip the plate over so that the threaded standoffs are facing up. Run all of the ESC leads through the provided cutout.

Feeding ESC leads through the plate

Feeding ESC leads through the plate

Before placing the ESC on the standoffs you will need to install the rubber dampeners. You can find these inside a small ziploc bag in the ESC packaging.

The purpose of these rubber dampeners is to keep the ESC secure when placed onto the nylon standoffs.

ESC dampeners prior to installation

ESC dampeners prior to installation

Working with rubber dampeners can sometimes be a bit challenging. We recommend using a tool with a flat tip such as a 2.0mm hex driver that you will be using throughout the AVR build process. Do not use a sharp or pointy tool such as a Phillips head screwdriver. You do not want to accidentally pierce the rubber dampeners.

Pinch the dampener and feed it into the hole with your fingers. Use the hex driver to push the rim of the dampener into place as shown in the photo below. Repeat the process for all four corners of the ESC.

Using a 2.0mm hex driver to install rubber dampener

Using a 2.0mm hex driver to install rubber dampener

Once all the dampeners have been installed proceed to place the ESC on the standoffs. You will need to use a bit of force to push the ESC into place.

Make sure the yellow XT60 connector is facing the towards the inside of the plate and not hanging off the edge.

ESC placed onto 6mm standoffs

ESC placed onto 6mm standoffs

Now that the ESC is in place use four more 6mm threaded standoffs to secure it. In the next phase of the build process you will “stack” a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) on top of the 4-in-1 ESC. Don’t forget to use a dab of Loctite on the standoffs.

ESC secured with standoffs ready for PDU

ESC secured with standoffs ready for PDU

ESC mounting is complete! Before proceeding we recommend following the tip below.

Labeling ESC leads saves time and frustration

Labeling ESC leads saves time and frustration