modding the taranis transmitter

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 10 years ago by Haverlock

1 0

Speed Controller

“HI Cliff, the watt meter is sound advice, I have one that does battery testing as well, the spec shows 120a continuous with a surge of 720a, as a minimum you…”

10 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by jarvo

Started 10 years ago by Mataroa

10 0

Dumas Running Hardware Kit #1252

“I don't know how much they are asking for the set BUT you can probably make up your own from various available fittings. you may consider going brushless ( w…”

4 posts 1 like

10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by wburr

4 1

Brushless motor control

“"If not I would reiterate Mark's comment, do a short circuit and check the temperature of motor, ESC and battery" That is a short run of the boat not a short…”

7 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by frankburgess

7 0

RFI problem

“Thanks Haverlock, I'm going to use tape to keep it in the position that you recommend. hopefully the tape wont get seen!”

23 posts 1 like

10 years ago by figtree7nts

Started 10 years ago by figtree7nts

23 1

Which channels to use on a 4 channel TX if I only need two?

“working on the KISS system if your used to throttle left rudder right then your original post is correct use aileron for your rudder. Since your building the…”

4 posts 0 likes

10 years ago by Haverlock

Started 10 years ago by octman

4 0

Tugboat Serenity

“Should I put some auto reset fuses in my tug? I had another tug about 30 yrs ago that broke down in the middle of central park NYC. I had to wait hrs for it …”

8 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by figtree7nts

Started 11 years ago by figtree7nts

8 0

interference suppressors on electric motoers

“Dave, this exactly what I needed. Thank you Chris”

3 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by octman

Started 11 years ago by octman

3 0

BEC Circuits.

“I think you must disconnect one of the red leads to the reciever, you cant have 2 power feeds, it will fry the reciever. Unclip 1 red lead fold back and tape…”

29 posts 3 likes

11 years ago by martinbazil

Started 11 years ago by Flack

29 3

ESC problems

“Well after loads of messing around I eventually bought all new gear. So I now have a 160 Amp ESC, brushless motor and LiPo batteries. The 48" Perkasa runs li…”

9 posts 1 like

11 years ago by SimpleSailor

Started 13 years ago by SimpleSailor

9 1

Battery

“Thanks Dave.”

7 posts 1 like

11 years ago by johnincles

Started 11 years ago by johnincles

7 1

236674

“ok here we go you will need a mixer a v tail mixer should do the job http://www.mtroniks.net/prod/RC-Accessories/VTail.htm that's waterproof! you will also n…”

11 posts 3 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by 236674

11 3

Puffy lipos

“Very interesting and informative stuff Dave and thanks again. I have been looking at some fairly cheap lipos but think I will bite the bullet and splash a bi…”

15 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by ianed57

Started 11 years ago by ianed57

15 0

apprentice

“don't forget shoe size inside leg and credit card numbers ~laughs~ Seriously have a look here http://www.mobilemarinemodels.com/motors-67-c.asp there is an a…”

4 posts 1 like

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by acrefour

4 1

Servo current draw.

“Thanks for your input gents looks like a big rethink is on the cards. Dave I think that YouTube video is a bit over the top for my little tug.withall the hea…”

8 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Stour-boy

Started 11 years ago by Stour-boy

8 0

Joysway Force2 60 catamaran

“I certainly hadn't considered the points you raise and the safety concerns. I will continue to remove the batteries for charging and explore the sticky tape …”

3 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by cormorant

Started 11 years ago by cormorant

3 0

Battery

“Thanks for the info guys .I like the sound of a smaller brain will fit motors and have a play(sail) to see how I get on before splashing(no pun intended)out …”

8 posts 1 like

11 years ago by Phil56

Started 11 years ago by Phil56

8 1

Sound Effects

“http://www.webplaces.com/html/sounds.htm http://www.wavsource.com/ http://www.audiomicro.com/free-sound-effects/ all free and royalty free to use Should give…”

3 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by Haverlock

3 0

electrics selection

“Think it will fit, it did mine. Have used this powertrain, with minor changes, on other models of about this size. if anything it overpowers them, but on the…”

4 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Rowen

Started 11 years ago by gazza131420

4 0

Turnigy switch

“Thanks Dave for your idea's and thoughts. I'll save the info for if/when I have another go at them. if it is the common negative thing, that is a problem as …”

3 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Derek

3 0

Model Slipway Tsekoa

“Thanks Dave, I have a Rother & 54" steam coaster on belt reduction 600's and theyre great. As you say different boats need different things. After talking at…”

5 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Derek

5 0

what esc with graupner 900 motors

“HI I definitely recommend the Electronize FR 30 HX. I use two of these in my 52" Vosper fast patrol boat which has two Graupner 900 motors. I run both at 24 …”

4 posts 1 like

11 years ago by kevinsharpe

Started 11 years ago by tugboatguy

4 1

Old speed controller

“HI Derek Yes I fully understand. The LiPo will certainly improve your speed. I moved to brushless and LiPos with my fast boats but LiPos work well with brush…”

6 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Dave M

Started 11 years ago by Derek

6 0

Pulsing ESC

“Fantastic to have such specific help - thanks Dave! I'm slowly understanding more about servos and current.. I must admit the sail winch is running to one st…”

11 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by EricMB

Started 11 years ago by EricMB

11 2

Motor selection

“Thank you both very much for your replies, not least for the recommendation of Dodgy Geezer's excellent website, which I have consulted extensively during th…”

5 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by coelacanth

Started 11 years ago by coelacanth

5 0

Saturn 2.4 ghz

“HI Lee. Trany all packaged up and ready to post tomorrow, sorry wont be till PM as im working in Northampton in the morning but will post as soon as I get ba…”

13 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by atlong

Started 11 years ago by Vickers1979

13 0

Buhler motor

“Guess what, today I get a reply from Buhler%u263A%u263A%u263A%u263A with some info.”

4 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Derek

4 0

Getting wiring to be neat

“HI Dave It's good to know I'm not alone with those! Edward”

46 posts 28 likes

11 years ago by cenbeth

Started 11 years ago by cenbeth

46 28

72" 6S Brushless Power

“HI Paul Glad to hear you are still pushing the limits on speed. Missed your open day last year but hope to make 2016. dave”

18 posts 6 likes

11 years ago by Dave M

Started 11 years ago by saxon5

18 6

Electrical Connector selection

“I opted for the 4mm gold banana connectors as the old multI pole's were showing age. They can be a bit of a pain to solder at times. I now have a block of wo…”

6 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Dave M

6 2

Sea commander

“I don't like to see a thread un finished, so, after a lot of help from Mark and not forgetting Dave I have decided to go down the brushless road with the sam…”

7 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by AlanP

Started 11 years ago by AlanP

7 0

brushless motor

“Thanks for ur help Bob many thanks cliff”

8 posts 2 likes

11 years ago by Mataroa

Started 11 years ago by Mataroa

8 2

Wiring Tamiya connectors

“Thanks Derek. That's put my mind at rest!”

5 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by cenbeth

Started 11 years ago by cenbeth

5 0

Wiring query

“It is possible I did a poor job of describing soooooo http://www.mhsd.org/model/howto/servo.htm have a look there it shows what I mean. ohhhh I do remember t…”

20 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by HoweGY177

20 0

Four Motors Wiring Advice

“Well that is stupid place to build it......”

23 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by martinsperring070558

Started 11 years ago by martinsperring070558

23 0

Micro Servo wires

“thanks for all the help. off to Maplins on Thursday to get supplies!!!!(other stores are available)”

16 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by jeremy

Started 11 years ago by jeremy

16 0

Tiny brushless motor

“Here is a picture of the plug and its socket”

4 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by jeremy

Started 11 years ago by jeremy

4 0

Idiot guide to running lights

“Just to add to your lighting fun you may like to look at http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/P49.pdf You can use a LED in place of the bulb ( with a res…”

17 posts 3 likes

11 years ago by Haverlock

Started 11 years ago by Pav403

17 3

Supression for a Monoperm Super 6V

“Thanks Dave & Haverlock, very helpful. Actually, I am not geographically far from Cheshire; on the isle of Man. it's quite sunny here although the wind is co…”

10 posts 0 likes

11 years ago by cenbeth

Started 11 years ago by cenbeth

10 0

2.4gig Radio and brushed motors???

“Haverlock. I've bought a stock of servo extension leads to move the RX away from other bits. The boat in question now has RX in the superstructure so its abo…”

20 posts 3 likes

11 years ago by Derek

Started 11 years ago by Oldtimer

20 3