Can I heat shrink my vtx

[broncosdad1317]

He would I be able to heat shrink my vtx or use the side that’s gonna be touching my carbon fiber frame and put shrink wrap on that or would just electric tape work. Could I wrap the vtx in electrical tape or on side of it

 

[RENOV8R]

The ideal set up is to use clear heatshrink and ziptie it directly against the frame with no double-sided tape the as vtx can get pretty hot and the carbon fibre acts as a big heat sink

 

[broncosdad1317]

Okay cool. Am I get away with cutting a tiny slot for the button and small window for the number display. But cover everything else. Also under the main plug port on the backside is two tiny sharp pins. This will most likely eventually pierce te heatshrink. Should I mount with lcd screen up so I can see it and just make sure nothing comes into contact with those perturbing pins on underbelly like with electrical tape or something plus my frame is like the remix frame so everything mounted upside down and my vtx would be on top plate. Pictures of the vtx and pins I’m talking about below

 

[broncosdad1317]

 

[theGreenOrange]

It should be fine, I do it all the time.

 

[broncosdad1317]

It should be fine, I do it all the time.
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Nice thanks buddy. Pictures worth a thousand words

 

[VirtueViolater]

They can get pretty hot, less is more

 

[RENOV8R]

You could connect that smart audio pin to a spare UART and have control of your settings from your radio, wouldn't have to worry about the orientation of your vtx. They implement these cool features, may as well take advantage!

 

[theGreenOrange]

They can get pretty hot, less is more

Agreed, it is probably a good idea not to totally pinch the ends of the heatshrink closed on these. On a micro radio receiver, I do pinch it closed (when shrinking) sometimes.

 

[Futuramille]

here's one example... the VTX. I wanted some air to get around it at least so I kept the pad small (it was thick as s**t though and I'm concerned about dirt and longevity).

the primary concerns were keeping the buttons on both boards clear of each other while still keeping the plugs clear/ available



ive had no issues with heat or dirt with this setup