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    NAXOS - Fishing Boat
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    ๐Ÿ“ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    This will be a scratch build of a fishing boat. Her original name is NAXOS but not sure what I will name my version of her.

    Naxos is a Greek island, the largest of the Cyclades group, so likely she fished the Aegean Sea.
    Since the plan seems to come from Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, I am assuming the plan language is Slovakian.

    These plans have been obtained online, so I hopefully will not be in violation of any copyrights...if I am, I will remove them immediately.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi hecrowell,
    limewood is called basswood in your neck o' the woods!
    Thought this (bass or linden) is a fairly common tree in N America!?
    Has nothing to do with the citrus fruit lime tree though.

    Obechi is very similar to the hardest grades of balsa.
    Balsa and obechi trees don't grow round here (Munich) either but there's no shortage of it in the model shops / online stores.
    I'm still wondering about 'rolling ply' as well๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿค“
    Cheers Doug ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    At the risk of being really stupid, what is "rolling ply"? I have never heard that term before.

    Obechi or Lime? Fat chance that I would ever locate that in this part of the world. Fir, Spruce, Oak, Birch would be my best bets.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง onetenor ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Use thinner ply and make it rolling ply IF you can get it? I last saw it in B&Q.๐Ÿ‘
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง onetenor ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Obechi or Lime for the keel/keelson and skeg.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Hi Zdneck
    Just looking at that build of the NAXOS. Had a good look at all of the images and from what I can see, the frames/Keel does not seem to be made from plywood. it looks solid like maybe basswood or similar. Can you give me any pointers on the type of wood best for framing?
    I would think that even though Ply may be stronger, it will be quite hard to fair when applying planking. Only my thoughts.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ watson220 ( Leading Seaman)
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    I use the sound module on my ship from the Slovak manufacturer to give her a preview of what sound it has.


    http://eshop.rcrevue.cz/planky-modelar/225-naxos-014s.html?search_query=Naxos&re
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Zdenek, thanks for helping out again๐Ÿ‘
    I agree with you, doesn't look much different in the basic construction!
    Na zdravรญ! Doug ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Zdenek ( Leading Seaman)
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    And one more:
    http://www.shipmodell.com/index_files/0PLAN4A.html
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Zdenek ( Leading Seaman)
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    The plan is from the era of "Czechoslovakia" and the design was inspired by an italian fishing boat "Susanna". it is not a true-scale modell.
    Try to look there:
    http://www.rcrevue.cz/objednejte-si/planky-modelar&page=60&planek=naxos[118]
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    More likely the Aegean Sea, Naxos is a Greek island, the largest of the Cyclades group. Since the plan seems to come from Bratislava,capital of Slovakia, you're probably right about the language. Maybe inkoust can help again there? Happy building anyway๐Ÿ‘ Doug
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Speaking of plans - here is what I have managed to dig up. Obtained online and bearing no copyright marking, i am hopeful that I am not subject to copyright infringements...if I am, they will be imediately removed.
    Lots of reference numbers, but no key to let me know what they refer to. Plans are in unknown language to me, but I suspect Slovak.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Full Size Plans - NAXOS
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Well, I took a stab at making my own FSP today. Talk about scratch building!
    Not having a large size plotter, I used the online service of rasterbator.com and split/enlarged available plans onto 12 sheets legal size paper (8.5 X 17 inches). Was then able to print on my home printer and stick the whole thing together with tape. I feel that I am real close because the LOA on the plan is a little over 31 inches.
    No, I cannot read the small text on the plan, but what the heck..I couldnt read it anyhow. Read somewhere that it was actually Hungarian - if whoever wrote that knew what he was talking about.
    Will do the 2nd sheet tomorrow.

    UPDATE
    Well, finally got the 2nd sheet split up, printed and taped together. Everything seems to compare on both sheets - at least as good as a pair of 75year old eyes with reading glasses can measure.๐Ÿค“

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Full Size Plans - NAXOS
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Can't quite recall about the Hungarian, but I read it somewhere among my searches. it was quite obvious that the remark was not right.
    Actually, my printer is a scanner/fax and can handle A3, A4, US Letter and US Legal, so I may be on the right track.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Full Size Plans - NAXOS
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Yep, quite right Wingcoax ๐Ÿ‘, it's called a 'Skeg'. Also protects rudder and props from damage by grounding.
    @ hecrowell; can thoroughly recommend an A3 scanner/copier/printer for such jobs, don't cost the earth these days and in the long run much much cheaper than print shops, never used one myself!
    BTW: thanks for the credits!๐Ÿ˜‰
    Where did you read about Hungarian? it's Czech!
    Confirmed by a native speaker.
    Cheers Doug ๐Ÿ˜Ž
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Full Size Plans - NAXOS
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Wingcoax ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Quite a common method of support, it steadies the bottom end.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Full Size Plans - NAXOS
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    QUESTION:
    On the bottom end of the rudder, there seems to me a curved bit of material with one end I suppose supporting the rudder and the other end extending into the keel and keelson. Looks to be item 30 maybe?
    Can anyone enlighten me on that arrangement?
    ๐Ÿ“ An experiment with foam board
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    I am going to try an experiment with foam board similar to a build that I ran across on the internet. it consists of making the keel and bulkheads with 1/4" foam board or a double thickness if it is thinner. The board that I have will require two thicknesses. if all else fails, it will proof my plans that they are reasonably acurate.
    The inner gunwales and the sheer clamps will be clear pine.

    Trace the outline of the part, cut out and stick with adhesive spray onto foamboard and cut out.
    Kere is the partial keel which I labelled "K1". Will post pictures as I progress.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ An experiment with foam board
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง onetenor ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    A ruler might help check the plans. My 75 yrs old brain can't get it right LOL
    ๐Ÿ“ Engine question
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Just wondering if anyone can tell me what type of engine the NAXOS used - gasoline or diesel?
    I once had a link to a website that featured a diy engine sound generator for marine use including various whistle sounds.
    The sound samples were excellent. Now the website is gone. Does anyone use sound generators for their craft?

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Engine question
    7 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Zdenek ( Leading Seaman)
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    What I know about fishing boats of this type, they usually use diesel engines (approximately since WW II).
    Zdenek
    ๐Ÿ“ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    After a time away due to illness and other family issues, I am back to the build of the NAXOS. By accident, I think that I have obtained a suitable power plant for her - it is the motor out of a cordless drill which I can no longer get a battery pack for. Aparently, it runs on 6V to 60V.
    Wondering if it will require water coolong or not. If so, how does one arrange a "water scoop" for the cooling tube and where is the discharge sent to? Maybe a port in the transom.....
    As you can see, it has a pinion gear on the shaft and I don't know if I should leave it on and incorporate a prop speed reduction gear or remove it (with heat) and go "direct drive" coupling to the prop shaft.
    I have a plan for the ESC with BEC and as I love building electronic devices likely will go with "home brew". I am a boat building novice so constructive input appreciated.
    Have located a source for wood construction material, so hopefully will have something to show next time.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง onetenor ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Regarding measuring up the plans!Would a ruler help? He He He! At least You got the tiling right which is more than this 75 yrs old's brain can get right.
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    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง onetenor ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    As an afterthought visit a distant club now and then and establish a connexion. They may be able to assist fixing yourselves to start your club.๐Ÿ‘ Cheers John
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง onetenor ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Pity about the lack of clubs but I hope my waffle is useful.Also log on to model boat mayhem forum and see if anyone there can help๐Ÿ˜ out
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Thanks for the response/info, onetenor. Boat clubs in my area are scarce - like none. Myself and a few other interested "boaters" are thinking of recreating one that used to be very active here. it faded out because of age of membership and no newer and younger members.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง onetenor ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Depending on what voltage you intend using governs what gearing you should use commensurate with size and weight of model and prop size ,
    IE small boat and prop ,low voltage direct drive would do. As you go bigger then consider gearing.Bear in mind the torque produced by the drill. You could build a large boat with a fine turn of speed using that motor. The thing is there are so many possible variables you could experiment till the cows come home. The thing is how big a boat can you handle without putting your back out. LOL. if you remove the existing gear and replace it with one secured by grub screws and a "GearBox" with easily changed cogs you can achieve something suitable. You shouldn't need cooling .Remember the drill had none and your motor will have free space round it in the hull. if you decide you do want cooling annealed copper tubing can be wound round the can and one of the plastic tubes used to couple this to the scoop and the outlet. One way of making a scoop is a length of tubing with a slot cut in it and a cap soldered (or glued depending on material) on the end when in place under the hull the cutout will face forward. Preferably in the prop wash.Or buy a ready made scoop from a model shop. Much simpler as the mounting method will be incorporated in it already. Here is a page of suitable shops.--
    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=model+boat+shops&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    6 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Wingcoax ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Water scoop is normally sited just behind the prop and offset to enable the prop to push water up the scoop, the outlet is usually in the transom,although i have seen them mounted in the side.
    ๐Ÿ“ Naxos - finally, some progress
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Got the drawings out and made paper templates for the hull formers. Stuck them on 1/4โ€ ply with homemade mod-podge (3parts Elmers white glue and 1 part water) once dry, will dig out my scroll saw and get them cut out.
    Next in line is the back bone.
    Its nice to feel well enough to catch up (or try to) wiyh my personal โ€œto doโ€ list

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Naxos - finally, some progress
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hecrowell,
    Congrats on your promotion.

    Martin555.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Naxos - finally, some progress
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Welcome back Hec,๐Ÿ‘
    Looking forward to progress reports.
    Cheers, Doug ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    I am glad you are feeling better.
    I will be following this build.

    Martin555.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Naxos - finally, some progress
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Joe727 ( Commander)
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    Hello,
    Glad to see you are feeling well and back at the build, I can identify with that, great to have the energy and enthusiasm back! ๐Ÿ‘ Good recipe for homemade modpog...
    Joe
    ๐Ÿ“ Slight holdup
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    When things go wrong, things go wrong. Got my bulkhead patterns on my wood, dug our the scroll saw and with a big smile I thought โ€œHere I go,โ€
    Flipped the switch and.....nothing. Discovered that the motor has bitten the dust. Looks like the rotor windings are cooked. Now in a panic and looking for a friend that can lend me his - whenever he finds it.

    Seeeeeeeesh!

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Slight holdup
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Hi Gerd,
    Stimmt, aber-
    Ich glaube wir haben dass ganz am Anfang diese Geschichte schon geklรคrt!
    Der grรถรŸte Insel der Cycladen.
    GrรผรŸ, Doug ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Slight holdup
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dampfgerd ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    More that .....
    .....Naxos is a Greek island in the South Aegean ๐Ÿ˜‰
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Slight holdup
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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    "(it give no real Naxos)"
    Gibt schon Dampfgerd๐Ÿ˜‰
    A rather more modern version though!

    https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:211866/mmsi:240010000/
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Slight holdup
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dampfgerd ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I use over 30 year my hand machine (picture) had never a problem and have fun to make that handfull parts
    Since there are many similar fishing boats in Greece, the Naxos has plenty of room for interpretation(it give no real Naxos)

    Gerhard
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Slight holdup
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Nerys ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Bad luck, I expect a similar mishap every time I switch on my saw. It is over forty years old, a Swiss magnetal saw from Hgbbies whilst they still had a shop in London and it cost ยฃ42. I've had my money's worth.

    Cheers, Nerys
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Slight holdup
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Sorry to hear that.
    Not a good start to this project, but hopefully you will get going again soon.

    Martin555.
    ๐Ÿ“ Electronic Speed Control
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Here is an ESC with BEC That I came across some time ago. It was designed and developed by a gentleman in Germany by the name of Claus Poltermann. I have not used the ESC at this time for two reasons: i have not finished It yet and I have no boat In which to install it yet. This is an uncomplicated unit to build, and i have attached documentation and images for this unit with the developers permission. Included is the website link where you can obtain the microprocessor ask questions, and if you are not into fabricating pc boards, Obtain the pc board itself.
    Keep in mind that Claus will not be available until September.


    Speed controller with reverse
    This is a guide to building an electronic cruise control with polarity reversal for ship models. Only readily available standard components are used and the complete documents for the construction and the firmware for the microcontroller are available for free download.
    A speed controller is one of the standard applications in model electronics. The speed controller presented here (actually: "speed controller") for conventional brush motors is up to max. 8 A loadable. It is therefore suitable for ship models that should move at a prototypical speed and is sufficient for most function models. The controller is less suitable for racing boats.
    The following requirements must be fulfilled for a successful replica:
    * Possibility of etching circuit boards. The circuit board is single-layered and therefore easy to manufacture.
    * Availability of a programming device for PIC microcontrollers
    * some experience in soldering
    This speed controller is available in the cp-electronics shop as a kit or as a ready-made module and has the following enhancements compared to the free firmware:
    * PWM frequency selectable (2.5 kHz or 9 kHz)
    * either linear or exponential control characteristics
    All other properties are the same in both versions:
    * Polarity reversal of the motor via relay
    * Supply of the relay via the drive battery
    * simple construction with standard components
    * Operation with 6 V or 12 V driving battery
    * Current carrying capacity max. approx. 8 A
    * sensitive control through 250 speed levels per direction of travel
    * Fail Safe: the engine is switched off in the event of reception errors
    * Motor start protection when connecting the battery
    * galvanic isolation of control and power section
    * Setup function for learning the neutral and maximum position
    Circuit board
    The circuit board is single-layered and easy to manufacture with hobby tools. Please reinforce the conductor tracks that carry the motor current with a soldered bare copper wire. It also makes sense to use base material with a 70 ยตm copper layer (standard is 35 ยตm). If necessary, the conductor tracks can also be tinned thick with solder.
    No tiny SMD components are used, so assembly is also possible without a microscope. Every experienced model maker should therefore be able to solder the controller without any problems.
    Circuit description
    The controller is very simple.
    The receiver pulse switches the internal LED of the optocoupler via a transistor, the collector of the internal transistor is placed on an input of the PIC microcontroller. The receiver is thus galvanically isolated from the load circuit, interference signals from the motor cannot get into the receiver. However, the motor should not be carefully suppressed!
    The controller is supplied with a stabilized operating voltage of 5 V from the drive battery via a voltage regulator 7805. If a 6 V battery is used, a low-drop voltage regulator should be used (see parts list).
    An output of the PIC switches the polarity reversal relay via a driver transistor. The relay is powered by the drive battery, so the coil voltage must be adjusted to the voltage of the drive battery. There are suitable relays in both a 6 V and a 12 V version.
    Another output controls the two MOSFETs with a PWM signal, which is generated by the microcontroller depending on the stick position on the transmitter, via a series resistor directly and without an additional driver circuit. The Schottky diode MBR 1645 feeds the current induced in the motor back into the motor during the switch-off phases of the MOSFETs. There are also two LEDs for signaling the setup and for displaying errors.
    Set up
    The setup of the neutral and maximum position values can be adapted to your own remote control system. For this, the jumper "SET" is inserted and the supply voltage (first receiver, then driving battery) is switched on.
    After switching on, the red LED flashes for approx. 5 s, during this time the control stick and the trim must be brought into the neutral position or held there. If the LED goes out, the corresponding value has been permanently saved in the PIC's EEPROM. The green LED then flashes, the joystick must be brought to the maximum position and held there during this time.
    After successful setup, the green LED lights up continuously.
    If, on the other hand, the red LED lights up permanently, there is an error. Possible causes are:
    * no difference between neutral and maximum position. Check whether the speed controller has been connected to the correct receiver channel.
    * the measured pulse length for the neutral position is greater than the length for the maximum position. Then you have to change the transmitter or activate a servo reverse for this channel.
    In the event of an error, the cause must be eliminated and the setup carried out again.
    If the red LED lights up permanently after it has flashed, ie the green LED does not flash during setup, no valid receiver pulses are measured. In this case, check the connection cable and the printed circuit board for errors.
    After completing the setup, the speed controller must be disconnected from the supply voltage for approx. 30 s (the capacitors must be completely discharged). The jumper is now removed and the supply voltage is switched on again. The green LED lights up for approx. 2 s, during this time the stick must not be brought out of the neutral position (tarnish protection). If the green LED goes out, the motor output is activated and the controller is ready for operation.ย 
    The setup can be carried out again if necessary.
    If the red LED lights up in operating mode (SET jumper removed), this indicates faulty receiver pulses and indicates reception interference or a transmitter that is switched off.
    Firmware
    The firmware of the microcontroller does the evaluation of the pulse length, the switching of the relay and the generation of the PWM signal for the power transistors.
    In order to prevent the motor from starting when it is switched on, the stick must be held in the neutral position for approx. 2 s when the power supply is switched on, only then will the motor output become active. The same applies after the engine has stopped due to invalid receiver pulses.

    http://cp-elektronik.de/
    ๐Ÿ“ NAXOS - build started
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Was having huge problems trying to get my mitts on a scroll saw to cut out the formers and other pieces for the NAXOS. Finally, a friend of mine told me that he had one and not only was I able to use it, he told me I could HAVE it! Oh boy! Luck me! He offered to bring it to me, and when he arrived, what was he holding in his hand? A COPING SAW! I thanked him graciously and when he left, gave it a try. Now - you must remember that I am 78, and would really like to finish the NAXOS ( which I am thinking I going to christen Her as โ€œthe SAXONโ€) Before I die. Therefore, I opted to build my scroll saw using a spare jig saw I had laying around. Some scrap wood, a few wood screws and the jig saw produced A very workable tool that will let me cut out the parts required to build the SAXON. So, finally, The official build of my little dream fishing boat from the other side of the world us Now borne. Now for a bit of sanding.......

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    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Hey - cโ€™mon, Ian. The water is fine. Jump in and do it. If you wait, it may never get done....I nearly found that out the hard way!
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    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ianed57 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Great stuff, looking forward to this build as I always liked Naxos. It's a boat I would like to build if I live long enough!๐Ÿค”

    Good luck,

    Ian
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    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ redpmg ( Commodore)
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    Great ingenuity - so as Martin says "well done" . Enjoy your building - its a great looking boat. The coping saw might well come in handy too.
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    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Good work and a great idea.
    Well done.

    Martin555.
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    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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    Great ideas come from necessity. Well done.
    Cheers Colin.
    ๐Ÿ“ Cabin Coming Along Nicely
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Today, I finally got around to rough fitting of the cabin and wheelhouse. The parts are pinned together with a spot of weldbond Glue - enough to hold things together for sanding and fairing for that slightly curved Cover. The front of the wheelhouse is in the vegetable steamer ( my wife is out for a few hours, he he he) and will try my luck at bending it to shape on the plan. Right wrong or indifferent, I have used 1/8โ€ medium hard balsa for this structure. Wanted Basswood, but none in stock at my supplier.
    How detailed will I be? No idea at this point. I guess it depends on how I feel as construction continues. I will be ordering in som port holes for starters.
    Later today, I will begin cutting the sections for the keel, and gotta order in the stuffing box - it has to be installed as the keel pieces are fit and glued in place.
    Hope to have an update in the next week.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Cabin and wheelhouse for the SAXON
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hecrowell ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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    Much easier to seek forgiveness than it is to get permission. (Hehe)
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Cabin and wheelhouse for the SAXON
    4 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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    "In the vegetable steamer" you naughty boy LOL!!!

    Martin555.
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