# Foil Drive Assist, DIY
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927
**Category:** Build, Repair & Mod
**Created:** [June 21, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927 "2021-06-21T03:51:30Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 64
### Author:  [@seagull\_nz](https://foil.zone/u/seagull_nz)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1282 "2023-11-30T19:54:15Z")
Thanks, it looks like you removed factory both heat sinks but then put one back on the non-branded side. I’ll follow your suggestion it makes sense to use a flat surface as the internal/external interface.
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### Author:  [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1283 "2023-11-30T20:25:28Z")
by the way, I just DYE my propeller’s hub.
[https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SIsVVKhlQ/](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SIsVVKhlQ/)
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1284 "2023-11-30T20:56:14Z")
Thanks @Jezza, any suggestions on an ESC that wont overheat as easily?
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### Author:  [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1285 "2023-11-30T20:57:11Z")
get an HV3 Flycolor 160A
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1286 "2023-11-30T21:10:32Z")
@okp Cheers. Would i still need to mount through the box and re-water proof + apply thermal paste as per above with a 160A unit? Wont be using as an e-foil just an assist so i imagine pretty short burst of high current.
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### Author:  [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1287 "2023-11-30T21:18:08Z")
yes, you always want to have an ESC cooled 😉
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### Author:  [@vib.dxb](https://foil.zone/u/vib.dxb)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1288 "2023-12-01T14:57:56Z")
A new comer to foil assist
. Mantafoil from dubai is launching Take off
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### Author:  [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1289 "2023-12-01T15:10:52Z")
wish them all the success.
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### Author:  [@nicolasLGM](https://foil.zone/u/nicolasLGM)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1290 "2023-12-01T15:16:36Z")
What is the purpose of DYE ? rigidity ? color and aspect ?
Which product do you use ?
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### Author:  [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1291 "2023-12-01T15:29:05Z")
changing the color of my grey hub to any other color. It’s RIT DYE for Nylon so perfect use (and easy/cheap). Check the video, the product is visible
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### Author:  [@FlyDude](https://foil.zone/u/FlyDude)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1292 "2023-12-01T15:59:12Z")
@okp thanks for the information about cooling the HV3 while keeping the original heatsink. Could you please tell me which kind of thermal paste to use between HV3 heatsink and alu plate. I suppose it must be very sticky not to separate. Also concerning the alu plate, how thick should it be ?
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### Author:  [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1293 "2023-12-01T16:05:23Z")
I use sikaflex F11C on some surroundings to secure the controller against the alu heatsink (of the box). You can go 3/4mm thickness. They are cheap on Amazon
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### Author:  [@lishine](https://foil.zone/u/lishine)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1294 "2023-12-01T20:24:59Z")
That is a game changer price.
$2200 (with the reserve discount) instead of $5300 for foil drive max.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1295 "2023-12-01T20:36:14Z")
Edit… My maths was very badly out there 🤣
It looks like it’s 12s2p and 12s4p for efoil.
My only issue is the extra voltage will be negated by the initial drag as the housing is almost double the frontal area.
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### Author:  [@cephalofoil](https://foil.zone/u/cephalofoil)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2023, 7:23am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1296 "2023-12-02T07:23:38Z")
Hey all, firstly thanks for all your help and suggestions along the way. Couldn’t have done it without you.
I’m after a few options and keen to hear your ideas on the following.
For those running an ESC, how are you monitoring voltage/current (power) and temperature?
I’m interested in real time analysis but happy to log and review also.
Currently running:
6384 120kv
12S3P 18650 (interested in trying 6S6P config) (no BMS balance charge only with icharger)
Flycolor 150A ESC
Standard maytech remote/receiver
FD mast/motor mount and hub/prop
I see there are a few possibilities with:
1. Infinity logger
2. Arduino hall current sensor
3. Smart shunt etc
Just keen to hear what works
Thanks again
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1297 "2023-12-02T11:22:59Z")
I haven’t used the flycolors but they are blheli32 esc’s, and these have telemetry already onboard, right? Maybe someone here more knowledgeable in these can chime in.
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### Author:  [@okp](https://foil.zone/u/okp)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1298 "2023-12-02T13:11:14Z")
Yes, I’m adding a FC for fun to benefit from accelerometer, gyro, barometer etc… a drone with one prop pushing water and the blackbox log.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1299 "2023-12-02T22:12:46Z")
Not sure i understand, is FC=flightcontroller?
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### Author:  [@s9tim](https://foil.zone/u/s9tim)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1300 "2023-12-03T16:48:21Z")
Anyone know if the name brand assist prop hub fits on the 6384 120kv from china/eBay?
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### Author:  [@nekitesurfing](https://foil.zone/u/nekitesurfing)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1301 "2023-12-03T16:57:15Z")
I have an alien power motor which I believe is just a rebranded saite motor that foil drive use. The 4 hole spacing is identical to the cheap bduav 6384 motor we get from AliExpress. I think they are compatible but cannot say 100%.
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