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Step 4: Installing the Receiver
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Plug the elevator and rudder servo leads into their proper
slots in your receiver.
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Mount the receiver to the plywood deck, in front of the
servos, using a piece of double-side tape (not included).
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To run the antenna, we wound up the excess antenna onto an antenna bobbin and secured the bobbin to the side of the
fuselage ,using a small piece of double-sided foam tape. We then ran the antenna out through the small air-exit hole in the
bottom of the fuselage and taped the end of it to the back of the fuselage, using a piece of clear tape.
The locations of the radio equipment shown in the next few steps is only approximate. This is how our test airplanes
were set up. The locations of your radio equipment could differ and should be dependent on what type of equipment
you use and where you balance your airplane.
Step 5: Installing the Electronic Speed Control
Important Tip:
To minimize current loss, it is imperative that you remove the stock Tamiya connector likely preinstalled
on your ESC and flight battery, and replace it with a high-quality connector, such as a Dean's Ultra-Plug. Failure to do
this can cause a loss of power and result in a poor flying airplane.
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Carefully solder the positive and negative motor wires to the motor wire on your ESC, being careful that the polarity is
correct. Make sure to use heat-shrink tubing to insulate the solder joints.
Important Tip:
We strongly suggest removing the motor plugs on the motor and the motor plugs that are likely
preinstalled on your ESC and soldering the motor wires directly to the motor wires on your ESC. Bypassing the plugs
will prevent any chance of current loss which could affect the amount of power to the motor.
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Mount the ESC to the plywood plate, directly behind the
firewall, using a small piece of double-sided foam tape.
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Remove the battery door from the bottom of the fuselage and set it aside.
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Run the ESC throttle lead through the fuselage and plug it into the receiver.
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If your ESC features a micro switch you can mount it to the side of the fuselage using two small wood screws
(not included.)
