Section 8B: Electric Motor Installation - Hangar 9 Twist 3D .40 Assembly Manual

Section 8B: Electric Motor Installation

Required Parts
• Fuselage
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Electric motor (Hacker C50 10L recommended)
• Electronic speed control (Hacker master 70-3P)
• Heat shrink
• 8-32 x 12" threaded rod (2)
• 8-32 nut (4)
• Plywood (4" x 12" x 1/8") • Electrical connectors
• Propeller (APC 16x12E)
There are numerous ways to convert your Twist™ to
electric power. The following covers the installation
of a Hacker power system using Li-Po batteries.
Step 1
Carefully measure and mark the centerline on the
firewall using the measurements as shown.
Step 2
Check the location of your particular motor. It may
be necessary to remove material from the firewall to
allow for motor clearance.
Step 3
Cut the 8-32 x 12" threaded rods so there are four
pieces 4" in length.
• 8-32 lock nut (8)
• #8 washer (12)
Hint: Place nuts onto the rod before cutting.
Removing the nuts over the cut ends will
clean the threads.
Step 4
Thread an 8-32 lock nut 3/8" onto one end of each
threaded rod. Repeat for all four threaded rods.
Step 5
Install the threaded rods into the firewall. Use #8
washers between the firewall and blind nuts. Tighten
the nuts to prevent the rods from rotating.
Step 6
Construct a motor mount using plywood. The shape
and style of the mount will vary depending on your
motor and imagination. Make sure the mount is wide
enough to fit tightly between the fuselage sides.
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