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Helmet Fan

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:10 pm
by TK Wolf
Does anyone know of a vendor for this or suggestions on how to build one? :blink:

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:22 pm
by Jaster
http://www.allelectronics.com has some really great 5v fans (part#CF-260) that I used for my RC. You can run them with the 4 AA battery pack from Radio Shack with a switch built into it (part# 270-409) for under $10 easily.

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:59 pm
by TK Wolf
many thanks! :thumbs:

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:32 pm
by TK Wolf
Anyone have suggestions for the best way to affix these inside the bucket? Velcro doesn't seem to hold up...

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:39 am
by Wags
Ive done 4 helmets, and changed the fans out multiple times, and Hot glue works the best for me. Just a dab in the corners that are touching the helmet. With a Stormy bucket, I would use a low temp setting glue. I takes longer to heat up and cure, but it wont warp the bucket. Its worked on fiberglass, resin and a rubies. BUT.. make sure YOU use the low temp setting. Abs tends to warp a bit

And if you need to change it out later, a sharp cut off knife will take out the glue for you.. :thumbs:

Hope that helps. If you need extra help, give me a yell!! :thumbs:

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:35 am
by TK Wolf
as always...THANKS!!!! :thumbs:

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:03 pm
by TD866
I used Velcro in my Td and I liked how it worked out. When I build my new TD after trooper fest I will do the same lay out once again.

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:15 pm
by Wags
Ya know what Roger, thats an awesome idea... never thought of that. That would allow you to kinda play with it as to where you like it from troop to troop.. hmmm. Ya have any pix??

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:48 pm
by TD866
I Cannot take credit for the idea, Dan The Hit Man Provoski came up with that one.

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:08 am
by TD866

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:34 am
by TK Wolf
I have been using that too (velcro) but have had it fail as of lately...perhaps i am not applying it in the correct areas?

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:48 am
by TD866
What type of Velcro,I only use industrial.

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:10 pm
by TK Wolf
TD866 wrote:What type of Velcro,I only use industrial.
I use industrial, but I need to find better angles to attach it!

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:19 pm
by TD866
Is this on a TK bucket? And what size fans are you running.

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:50 am
by TK Wolf
TD866 wrote:Is this on a TK bucket? And what size fans are you running.
I looked at your photos, i have the same size fans for my TK-FX bucket but need to place the velcro in better spots..thanks for the pix!

Re: Helmet Fan

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:03 pm
by TK Wolf
I think I have it figured out now!...