hot gluing servos wires into ar7200bx

[simon1]

Iv noticed on my 550 that some of the servo wires are a bit loose out of the back of the ar7200bx unit, do many use hot glue to secure there wires? Is there any do's and don't? im slightly concerned some of the wires may melt?

[JoeBailey]

hot gluing servos wires into ar7200bx

Just put small dabs on the plugs and unit only. Don't try to force it into the socket with the plug. It should just stick on the outside fine, no need to cover your cables.

[waveydavey]

I use Zap Goo

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[jimmyhorns]

Its not hot enough to melt the cables or plugs.

I had similar concerns, but even with my super duper powerful bosch glue gun, it doesnt seem to cause problems.

If I might need to pull the plugs anytime soon then I run a small bead over the join between plugs and the FBL unit or receiver. If im not going to change anything soon, then I run a much larger bead that extends to just between the cables as they leave the plugs, as this is more permanent.

[Si_B]

When I use the hot glue, I try and make sure most of it is across the top of the plugs so they are all tied together. Also, once I've laid down a bead of glue, I flat it off with a wet finger to sort of spread a bit of it onto the case of the rx or flybarless unit. If that doesn't make sense, I could post a picture.

[simon1]

When I use the hot glue, I try and make sure most of it is across the top of the plugs so they are all tied together. Also, once I've laid down a bead of glue, I flat it off with a wet finger to sort of spread a bit of it onto the case of the rx or flybarless unit. If that doesn't make sense, I could post a picture.

yeah pic would be good thanks if it wont melt the plastic on the servo plugs then im guessing it wont melt most plastic? its just I use extension leads on my talon 90 to the motor as its on the side of the frame, the leads are not that snug into the esc, I was going to run a ring of hot glue around the three points where the leads come out of the esc?.

[AcidDrink]

Won't melt, but I'd recommend Zap Goo. Easier to clean up. Although, one of the best tips I've got is that cleaning alcohol is the best thing for removing hot glue. It does work great.

[jimmyhorns]

Won't melt, but I'd recommend Zap Goo. Easier to clean up. Although, one of the best tips I've got is that cleaning alcohol is the best thing for removing hot glue. It does work great.

The stuff I use (loctite hot melt) just peels off without problem, even easier than Zap Goo. I like zap goo, but love the way that the hot glue is set in less than a minute, and doesnt smell

[jimmyhorns]

One thing I forgot to say is that on the AR7200bx, you need to make sure that you are not going to induce or make vibes worse by glueing...

Make sure that your glued area isnt going to come into contact with anything, and that your cables are appropriately supported away from the unit.

[Mike Sanders]

I use R C Modellers glue. Wonderful stuff. It remains flexible when set so you can peel it off if necessary. It also sets clear.

[tonystevens]

Just run a bead across the top