Hi, my first build blog and.... it's not going so well, I had a 17mm plywood board which I cut the rough sides out of, stuck the 2 sides together with hot glue so that I could shape them (at least any goofs would match 😊 - all good so far.
Then today, as the sun is out I decided to get the sides shape finalised, everything I tried came out wonky, squint, definitely unstraight, tried a jigsaw-sander-scroll saw, rasps and files all to no avail, at this rate I'll be left with a couple of oddly shaped dice 😊. So I'll have to buy thinner plywood and start again. So unfortunately nothing to show so far.
Bill
Hi, my first build blog and.... it's not going so well, I had a 17mm plywood board which I cut the rough sides out of, stuck the 2 sides together with hot glue so that I could shape them (at least any goofs would match 😊 - all good so far.
Then today, as the sun is out I decided to get the sides shape finalised, everything I tried came out wonky, squint, definitely unstraight, tried a jigsaw-sander-scroll saw, rasps and files all to no avail, at this rate I'll be left with a couple of oddly shaped dice 😊. So I'll have to buy thinner plywood and start again. So unfortunately nothing to show so far.
I know that this sounds so obvious but I just want to check with people who are much more experienced in this kind of thing.
I want to use 2 motors with this boat with a mixer so that I can amuse myself playing with all the cool functions and tight turning etc to take my mind off of how much I've just spent 😊.
My question is: can I use an Mtronics W tail mixer with another manufacturers esc's, this is the last items I have to buy and if I am quick I might be able to get Howes to add this to my order.
I would really appreciate any help you guys could give me.
Bill
I know that this sounds so obvious but I just want to check with people who are much more experienced in this kind of thing.
I want to use 2 motors with this boat with a mixer so that I can amuse myself playing with all the cool functions and tight turning etc to take my mind off of how much I've just spent 😊.
My question is: can I use an Mtronics W tail mixer with another manufacturers esc's, this is the last items I have to buy and if I am quick I might be able to get Howes to add this to my order.
I would really appreciate any help you guys could give me.
Bill,
I have been using the Mtroniks Esc's for years, my preferred esc! I am not sure about the rating issue but I have never had any problems with them. Easy to install, program and use.
Joe
Many thanks for your thoughts, I've had a good think about this, using all the one manufacturer makes a lot of sense, especially for a first timer, as you said ease of setup. Using a 20A esc with a Johnson 540 on 6V it will have a fairly low current draw, even on full speed (I can't find figures for stall current). I'll be putting fuses between the batteries and esc's and between the esc's and the motors. If I make the latter quick blow fuses that might give me an added layer of protection, in case I run into weeds. Money wise there's only a fiver in it (in favour of Mtronics)
Good to see you have made some progress today.
As you say "So a good day all told"
It should give you more of a boost to tackle the next bit.
Keep it up.
Martin555.
Thank you, yes it really makes a difference when you finally get to make something even is it is only a wee bit. Tea now and off to do some more 😊
Bill