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Brushless motor and ESC

“if you have a look here http://www.prestwich.ndirect.co.uk/brushless.htm there is a selection of motors esc intended for high speed models.”

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9 years ago by Haverlock

Started 9 years ago by none

What type of wire?

“Hmmm! Didn't think it was necessary to get into this as PTFE is practically the industry standard, except for special cables used in aerospace and naval ship…”

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9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 9 years ago by NickW

And now it is ESC time

“PS @ SONAR; sorry for hijacking your topic!”

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9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 9 years ago by none

Using old motors

“Many thanks Martin, Actually her current colours are what I put on for my daughter Jessica 25 years or so ago! I think you're right, I also had some fears wh…”

19 posts 8 likes

9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 10 years ago by Westquay

Li-Poly batteries

“and Good So! I think a lot of people (without the benefit of a long career in electronics) needed a 'Wake Up Call' on the dangers of and correct handling of …”

17 posts 25 likes

9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 9 years ago by AlanP

Soldering suppressors to motor

“Hi Dave, sensible answer A Footnote ? Sparks are essentially broadband but most of the energy is in the HF & VHF bands and tails off significantly above the …”

15 posts 15 likes

9 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 10 years ago by mikelin2

“Thank you.”

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9 years ago by John2

Started 9 years ago by Haverlock

Ripmax p-xtra sea sprint ESC

“Hi Dave, Well it all works! one can do so much with a bit of guidance! Thanks. Chris”

10 years ago by octman

Started 10 years ago by octman

SKYRC Proteus Water Cooled X520

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Started 10 years ago by alfabase

“Hi Sonar I suggest you try maplins http://www.maplin.co.uk/. Look under components/capacitors and you want the second page ceramic capacitors 0.1uf. If you h…”

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10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by none

“It may be a transmitter/receiver problem or it may be in your drive setup that rears its ugly head once your on the water and your motor is under load. I had…”

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10 years ago by marlina2

Started 10 years ago by acrefour

“Thanks for the link Alan, just what I was looking for, they sell some other good stuff as well Alan”

10 years ago by AlanP

Started 10 years ago by AlanP

Alternative motors

“Many thanks for the reply just the information I was looking for many thanks again”

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10 years ago by none

Started 10 years ago by none

“Thankyou very much. I will obtain a propeller as per your suggestion. Regards Keith”

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10 years ago by Keith

Started 10 years ago by Keith

burnt out sail winch

“Glad to help”

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10 years ago by onetenor

Started 10 years ago by twofloats12

Mtroniks Sound module

“Thanks for the help. Turns out my unit was missing said wiring loom!”

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10 years ago by barnet

Started 10 years ago by barnet

Simple illuminated on / off switch

“If you go to a motor spares supply shop you should be able to find an illuminated 12 volt switch. hope this helps. Alan”

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10 years ago by AlanP

Started 10 years ago by barnet

“Thanks for the help Alan , I am just about to start the sides and bulkheads. Simon.”

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10 years ago by simonricho

Started 10 years ago by simonricho

“Hi, I´m back . As I can see .. two-pole socket is designed for insertion of a crystal, ( quartz oscillator prism 35 MHz) not as a supply battery - this also …”

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10 years ago by tomarack

Started 10 years ago by onetenor

fitting LED to existing on/off switch wiring

“Glad it didn't smoke! Dave”

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by octman

“No promises BUT a quick search turned up this :- https://www.graupner.com/Programming-devicefor-BRUSHLESS-CONTROL/7230/ at £28 plus post it would probably be…”

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10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by Ygagnon

“Thanks for that. it will be good to see all those Vic Smeed plans again Boaty”

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10 years ago by boaty

Started 10 years ago by frankburgess

Plug in battery

“Thanks Dave I am using old kit anyway JOHN”

10 years ago by onetenor

Started 10 years ago by onetenor

Motor cutting out.

“Morning Dave, the rudder servo works fine so that's that one out. I do have another motor that came out of an old rc glider, the motor is a simprop Power-Spe…”

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10 years ago by stevethomas

Started 10 years ago by stevethomas

“Just ordered one on Amazon, will be here tomorrow %uD83D%uDE0A Thanks very much for the info Steve”

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10 years ago by stevethomas

Started 10 years ago by stevethomas

Which type of battery?

“Thanks to Haverlock and DaveM for your help and advice, all taken on board and made a note of. Thanks guys. Steve.”

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10 years ago by stevethomas

Started 10 years ago by stevethomas

“Hi Ashley All Wattmeters are much the same. Can be sourced on E-bay but also from OK suppliers eg Component Shop http://www.componentshop.co.uk/catalogsearch…”

10 years ago by Dave M

Started 10 years ago by sheaffy

receiver voltage output

“Hi..i am a new user here. As per my experience the output current is usually sufficient for one or two servos under load but adding the unit may overload the…”

21 posts 1 like

10 years ago by abbygelber

Started 10 years ago by octman

Volvo Penta 155 HP sound module.

“Hi Alan The sound unit is in the post "Royal Mail first class" Regards Rob”

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10 years ago by robtroi

Started 10 years ago by Ballast

Transmitter HK T6A Win 7 settings

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Started 10 years ago by tomarack

Speed Controllers

“NOW SOLD thanks to everyone for their enquires”

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10 years ago by shambles

Started 10 years ago by shambles

Speed control (brushed) 16.8v

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Started 10 years ago by Derek

The next time you have radio problems

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Started 10 years ago by Haverlock

700 to brushles direct replacement

“Thanks for that. Saved me a lot of head scratching. Another bit of on line today then.its a hard life%uD83D%uDE00%uD83D%uDE00”

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10 years ago by Derek

Started 10 years ago by Derek

fitting sound module to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer

“Using my Tx in the configuration described in my previous post I found sea trials very successful. On the right stick (ail. and elev.) I have both motors run…”

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10 years ago by cormorant

Started 10 years ago by octman

Micro servo as continuous motor

“Hi Dave Having looked at the video all is crystal clear, though I have a slight advantage with a mental age of 6. Thank you for your help. Cheers Steve”

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10 years ago by cormorant

Started 10 years ago by cormorant

46" RAF CRASH TENDER

“If you have no radio gear consider the taranis 16 channels free mixing and excellent range. Right now you will have no use for that many control functions BU…”

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10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by GYJOE

recharging NiMh batteries

“Thanks, that's what I thought.”

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10 years ago by octman

Started 10 years ago by octman

Speed controller help

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Started 10 years ago by sparkymarky77

How long should a LiPo battery last when stored?

“Hi all, Thanks for your invaluable advice/comments. The matter has now been resolved. I put it to EE that a replacement was not appropriate and I wanted a re…”

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10 years ago by cenbeth

Started 10 years ago by cenbeth