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๐ฌ Re: Electrical installation Part 1.
1 month ago by MouldBuilder (
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Thanks Lew for the suggestion but I must admit that task would be beyond my skill level.
I have now fitted all of the necessary equipment into the hull so will continue as I am. I am just considering the electrical connections from the cabin to the hull. My original thought is being updated as the connecting wires were too rigid. I have a plan. There will be a few connections to make prior to running this model including the water for the two cabin mounted monitors. If anybody knows of some small quick fit water connectors for this task I am all ears. Peter. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Electrical installation Part 1.
1 month ago by Len (
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Great job so far. I'm sure the rest will be just as impressive and professional. Cant wait to see further results.
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๐ฌ Re: Electrical installation Part 1.
1 month ago by LewZ (
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Need more room in your hull? The Dusseldorf fire boat RC model is based on the original build and design of the boat. In 1979 the hull was extended. So, if you modify the model by the same amount as the real boat you would gain 8 inches (200mm) in the middle. (The superstructure was not changed although there are some other major modifications.)
This is what I am doing to mine which I got in January 2022. It was given to me as the previous owner probably got in too deep (above his head) with all the channels and trying to use an 8 channel Spektrum RC system. I completely unassembled everything (fortunately he had not cemented the main deck in place) and pulled all of the wiring out. It was kind of a mess, something one would not expect with such a great model kit. I know of at least one other person that has lengthened his boat with all of the gear inside it. Lew ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Electrical installation Part 1.
3 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi Pete,
The Engine Room in your Dรผsseldorf looks very Professional! Great Job!!! Cheers, Ed- ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Electrical installation Part 1.
3 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Very nice installation Peter, very hard to get rid of a lot of wires which have to go to many different positions. Battery and motor wires (especially brushless) are hard to arrange tidily sometimes in confined spaces. Your distribution blocks are a good way round it for the accessory voltages.
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๐ฌ Re: Electrical installation Part 1.
3 months ago by Graham93 (
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Wow Peter, that's a lot of equipment and connections! I can see now why you drew up those wiring diagrams. It looks to be a very neat installation, which should help to ensure you don't get your wires crossed ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Rowing Boat
4 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Very nice job Peter, looks great.
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
4 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Good luck in Australia Alistair.
I hope you find the blog helpful. Peter.๐ ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
5 months ago by Capt-Obvious (
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Greetings Peter,
I'm very glad to have found your blog, I've just received this boat and started on it yesterday! It seems to have survived the freight from Old Blighty out to the colonies (Australia) in one piece. I'll be following your blog as I build mine, really appreciate your photos and description. Cheers, Alistair ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
5 months ago by Cashrc (
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Hi Peter. Iโve not had the need for using the S-bus setup, my most complicated setup so far uses 6 channels. One of these days I might sell a few of my โstashโ kits and tackle something like the Dรผsseldorfโฆfollowing in your footsteps, as it were. Iโve not read your whole blog yet, just bits and pieces, but from what Iโve seen you are doing a very good job. I have the sneaking suspicion that the more I read the more techniques and workarounds Iโll learn, and thatโs good ideas I can apply to my knowledge base. Thanks!
Man, I really and truly want to see this thing on the water. ๐๐ Cash ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
5 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Thanks Cash. I will look into that. I think I might be getting a similar affect using S-bus where eight channels are being run from one rx connection. You can actually run 16 using this method.
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
6 months ago by Cashrc (
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Hi Peter, Iโm glad I found your build, lost track of it for a while. Your paint and railings look really good, but I am truly impressed by your schematics. I need to keep an eye on what your doing so I can learn from you, anything to keep my boats insides from looking like a knotted up cat toy is a help. Really canโt wait to see her on the water.
As an aside, have you ever considered using the Graupner SXM switch? Itโs a latching switch that can control 4 separate banks of lights from one channel, set up on a 3 position switch. I have one on my Neptun and Paula, works great!! https://www.controlhobbies.com/Four-programmeable-switching-... Cash ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
6 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Thanks.
Yes JB. I use draftsite and draw all of the items first. I then just move or copy and place whilst adding the wires. I actually enjoy doing the drawing a lot. It took me two weeks on and off during the evenings.๐ Peter. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
6 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Hi Peter, very nice drawings, must have taken a while? Guessing you draw one item in detail and copy it? Very easy to follow.๐
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Sad to hear you got the flu glad not covid ๐๐๐๐ Wiring diagrams look amazing .
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๐ฌ Re: Wiring Diagram
6 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Peter,
I have not studied them but they look very professional. Well done. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Blue flashing light.
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Electrical gremlins at it again Peter. Good it works now.
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๐ฌ Re: Blue flashing light.
6 months ago by dave976 (
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Peter
Probably a bad connection in the trim pot - they are notorious for causing intermittent faults. Could also have been a short on the breadboard that cleared when you moved the piece. A tooth brush and IPA is good for removing flux etc from a newly soldered board. Touching each connected item whilst the led is blinking will identify any dry joints. If it was the fairies you had better keep on their right side in future. Dave ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Cabin and Railings
6 months ago by Scratchbuilder (
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Peter.
Really stunning work. Your pictures are excellent. Well done. Regards Bill. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Cabin and Railings
7 months ago by Martin555 (
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She is coming along nicely Peter.
You have definitely got the hang of making the hand railing. Good try with the beer bottles, but i am sure the upper railing need the diameter of a Whisky bottle.LOL!! Great work. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Cabin and Railings
7 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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I will add a picture later Len. I still have to place the wires.
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๐ฌ Re: Cabin and Railings
7 months ago by bombero (
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Peter,
That puts my attempt to shame! How are you going to run the mast light wiring? I carefully cut out a small channel at the back of the mast and then drilled holes to the front then filled the channel over the wires before painting. Len ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Achieving 16 channels using S-Bus.
8 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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I have also worked out how to operate all of the electric motors which require reversing. I was thinking about the two microswitch and servo method but then I remembered a couple of 20A ESC`s I bought some time ago. They have BSC but as this is not needed, I cut the red wire and all is good. The test I have done as in the picture was a great success. I have bought some more. They are only ยฃ6 each. Cheaper than a servo and microswitches. I will need four of these for Dusseldorf. The other functions are operated by servos so do not have the same issue.
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๐ฌ Re: Achieving 16 channels using S-Bus.
8 months ago by MouldBuilder (
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Hi Doug.
This boat will use most of the 16 channels if not all. The following requires functional operation. 1) The anchor raise and lower. 2) Navigation lights. 3) Blue flashing light. 4) Radar rotation. 5) Search light. 6) Motor controls. 7) Rudder control. 8) Rear crane rotation. 9) Rear crane raise and lower. 10) Cabin monitors (2off) rotation. 11) Cabin monitors raise and lower. 12) Front monitor rotation. 13) Front monitor raise and lower. 14) Water pump. 15) Anchor lights. 16) Tow hook release. They will be used. On another note, does a brushless motor need suppression? ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Achieving 16 channels using S-Bus.
8 months ago by RNinMunich (
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Yayyyy! ๐Well done ๐
Now; Wotcha gonna do with the other 7 channels Peter?๐ Cheers, Doug ๐ ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Achieving 16 channels using S-Bus.
8 months ago by Newby7 (
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My head is still spinning after watching the wonderful video Peter.
I have trouble trying to figure out three channels let alone 16. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ WOW Rick ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Achieving 16 channels using S-Bus.
8 months ago by bombero (
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Wow ,Peter well done, I still do not understand but it is nice to know it can be done, have watched your utube twice and will have to watch it many more times! your FrSky Taranis transmitter seems to be easier to set up than my Graupner MC-26. so may have to spend more time studying the electronics involved.
Have been having a rest from boats and updating/upgrading my computers and running my windows and apple systems through a single monitor,and assisting the moving and setting up the local computer recycling charity Len ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Achieving 16 channels using S-Bus.
8 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Peter,
I am glad that you finally got it working as you want it. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: More Railings and Servo Plate Modification.
8 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Peter,
I am a great believer in being able to get at everything so that it can be replaced or repaired. So good on you for making the removable component tray. Handrails are not the easiest things to do but you have done a really good job. Already looking forward to the next update. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: More Railings and Servo Plate Modification.
8 months ago by jbkiwi (
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looking good Peter, always tricky when there are lots of 'extras' to fit, especially if the hands are getting a bit stiff, ( dropped a 3mm nut 6 times last night, before getting it on the bolt๐) Like you've done, I try and make as many things removable as possible, to help with later repairs or mods.
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๐ฌ Re: Hose connecting points
11 months ago by bombero (
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Peter,
That is how I did it, so great minds think alike(except smoking glass), still playing and trying to hide and/shorten wires also seeing if I can reduce number of batteries! Len ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Hose connecting points
11 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi Peter,
I like that idea! May, I recommend Tamiya PS-31 SMOKE! It comes in a small spray can! This should help with smoking the windows! Cheers, Ed ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Hose connecting points
11 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Peter,
Great way to transfer the holes. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Hose connecting points
11 months ago by Newby7 (
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Fine detail Looking to see more.
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๐ฌ Re: Small Rowing Boat
11 months ago by figtree7nts (
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Hi Peter,
Excellent workmanship! What great looking details! Cheers, Ed ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Small Rowing Boat
11 months ago by Martin555 (
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Hi Peter,
That is a nice model for a model. I like seeing the amount of work that is involved it making some of the detail work. Keep it up. Martin555. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Small Rowing Boat
11 months ago by Cashrc (
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Nice job sheโs coming along. Really want to see this one in the water.
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by AllDayFunHobbies (
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Beautiful work. Keep it up.
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by RNinMunich (
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Much too late when I wrote it as well CDR ๐
Carry on as you go๐ ๐ ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by Cashrc (
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Thatโs okay Fleet, it was late when I read the post and I read it as Commander. ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by RNinMunich (
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Nice going Peter๐
She's looking really business like now. All ship shape and Dรผsseldorf fashion๐ Some neat techniques as well. BTW My place is ALWAYS in turmoil - an' I ain't moving nowhere! Good luck with the move ๐ค Sok sikert a kรถltรถzรฉshez. (I hope๐) S'pose it's been delayed somewhat by Corona blockades etc๐ค All the best, Cheers & รdv, Doug ๐ ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by RNinMunich (
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Oops!๐ฎ
Belay that last order Commander Cash! I'm afraid I accidentally bumped you three ranks.๐ค Sorry about that๐ I'm gonna keelhaul that Staff Captain๐ So here is your correct insignia, and as consolation prize at least your first Brass-Hat.๐ All the best in your new / old duties CDR Cash. FLEET//๐ ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by Cashrc (
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Thanks Fleet. I will strive to execute my duties faithfully and honorably.๐
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by RNinMunich (
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Congratulations Commodore Cash๐
Herewith your Pennant and new insignia. BRAVO ZULU!๐ Cheers, FLEET ๐ I guess Lt jg Errol Feline will now be demanding promotion to Lt Commander! ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by Cashrc (
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Martin has a good idea. Iโve used CA before in lieu of solder on some railings, long as they are not in a position to be stressed or under tension they hold up well, and paint or clear coat seals the joint.
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by Cashrc (
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Hi Peter. Youโre Dรผsseldorf is coming along nicely!! Iโve always wanted one, it seems a daunting task to fit that boat out with pumps, lights, etc but youโre doing a nice job. Youโre railings look spot on, and I agree with you on the Tamiya paints. The rattle cans are pricey, but they cover well, and dry quickly. Like you, I have a FrSky transmitter, a Taranis Qx7, it has a multi protocol module installed that I purchased off RCgroups a few months back, works well. Iโve never used the Sbus, might try that. However, I turn 60 this Monday, and saved up a bit for a new boat kit and radio. I picked up the Radiomaster 16s with the Hall gimbals. Iโve booted it up and played around with it, uses OpenTX as its operating system. Iโm accustomed to OpenTX, but itโs set up a little different than the Taranis, so my buddy JP is coming over to guide me thru transferring my models from the Taranis to the Radiomaster. JP knows OpenTX inside and out, so we shouldnโt have any issues. Iโll give more info once weโre done, if you like.
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by MouldBuilder (
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I have a plan. I will make a few fixtures from steel with the correct hole centres and solder all of the joints that way. Remove from fixture and fit. Possibly.๐
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by jbkiwi (
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Certainly a few tricky shapes in there Peter, but looking great so far.
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๐ฌ Re: Preparing the railings
1 year ago by Martin555 (
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You have done a fantastic job Peter.
Considering it was a job you were not looking forward to doing. They look excellent. As for your plan 'B' if you find you cannot solder the joints then maybe a drop of CA or a tiny dab of epoxy. After all when they have been painted no one will know. Martin555. ๐ Like
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