ESC

“Hi I set up on the principle that everybody else on the pond with me is too occupied with their own boat and very often not knowing where it is going. So max…”

10 posts 31 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Started 3 years ago by NickD

10 31

Motor cuts out

“Luckely on this site and forum are only men with humour. That’s the reason why it is so popular”

14 posts 21 likes

3 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by RonBMK2

14 21

Circuit board

“I agree Doug certainly sounds like an auto cut off when a set voltage is reached. If the set voltage is programable it could be set to 3.7v per cell and put …”

9 posts 26 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by NickD

9 26

Servos not working / moving

“Servo testers hav dropped to 2 for abt $15 on AMAZON.CA”

10 posts 19 likes

3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by Jerry 001

10 19

chargers

“roycv, thank you for detailing an aspect of SLA's that I didn't even think to mention...discharge current My industrial experience when first introduced to S…”

14 posts 40 likes

3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

14 40

Buck converters

“Hi doug Shades of the "outer limits" and e=mc2. Still holdstrue and you get nowt for nowt. dave”

10 posts 32 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by NickD

10 32

P94 Dual Esc And Mixer and motor choice

“Hi all good questions! Don't worry about the tiny difference in voltage for battery power. I have a few 380's and they are quite powerful I think around 40 W…”

4 posts 12 likes

3 years ago by roycv

Started 3 years ago by neilw

4 12

Battery esc combination

“Hi just wondering if anybody knows if this esc has low volt cut off please”

6 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by evopg

Started 3 years ago by peterd

6 2

Adding A Fuse To The Electrics

“From experience, my Brave Borderer blog recounts how this was gained: The tubular glass fuses blow immediately their capacity is reached. That is fine for br…”

18 posts 36 likes

3 years ago by Rowen

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

18 36

battery testers.

“Hi Jim, you'll find those checkers are very useful. If you need any help, yell out. JB”

9 posts 29 likes

3 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 3 years ago by jimdogge

9 29

Brushed motor cleaning

“I'm glad to hear your motor survived Scott. I was going to say that I agree with RodC.”

14 posts 56 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by HappyHaggis

14 56

Submarine

“I build subs and have had more than my share of questions. I have found Bob Martin at Nautilus Drydocks.Com to be a great source of knowledge. Contact him at…”

11 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by windwardcd

Started 3 years ago by StephenP

11 4

Battery connecting

“I believe the use of the diodes is to prevent any feedback into a weaker battery when 2 are in use in parallel and thereby causing it to overheat and cause a…”

9 posts 15 likes

3 years ago by Len1

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

9 15

RC equipment for mt huntsman help!!!

“Well done to Jacko for this, but be aware that many receivers have the motor control on channel 3.”

3 posts 3 likes

3 years ago by mistyoptic

Started 3 years ago by evopg

3 3

rc equipment help!!!

“Hi, Not sure why you need the voltage reducer, the ESC will output 5v to run the receiver and servos. The motor can connect in any order to the esc wires, if…”

9 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by Brocker

Started 3 years ago by evopg

9 17

Dumas dauntless

“Hi, Dauntless is a great boat but not for the "faint hearted" .It requires a lot of sanding and getting the bow shape is challenging however,do not be deterr…”

6 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by seafarer

Started 3 years ago by evopg

6 17

Looking for flexshaft

“https://www.krickshop.de/Flexwelle-kpl-Aussenbordmotor-S85.htm?a=article&ProdNr=65372”

8 posts 9 likes

3 years ago by AllanM

Started 3 years ago by HappyHaggis

8 9

MAST OF HARRO KOEBKE

“Finishing thé Lightning of the heli pad. It can land safely now as the lights are operational”

6 posts 19 likes

3 years ago by hermank

Started 3 years ago by hermank

6 19

Water cooling advice

“I use a micro air/water pump on my subs to blow ballast tanks on model submarines. It is very small and is equally able to pump air or water. Cost about $15 …”

8 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by windwardcd

Started 3 years ago by HappyHaggis

8 14

Help With The Electrics and Transmitter on my First Boat Aeronaut's Diva

“Hello Colin, Thanks for that. I'll try and tape the aerial in as much of a vertical position as possible. Greg”

20 posts 24 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

20 24

advice on which flysky transmitter to use

“I have a couple of Frsky i6x’s but needed something a little more complex to run the 16 channels on my Dusseldorf. I upgraded to the Frsky Taranis Plus which…”

15 posts 36 likes

3 years ago by MouldBuilder

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

15 36

when it will not go back

“I believe there is a setting option on some transmitters to eliminate the double tap.”

7 posts 11 likes

3 years ago by Len1

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

7 11

Datan D132F Servo

“Greg I use two push/pull rods on my rudder control, a left and right. You can see this in the photos I posted earlier. This is particularly important for a s…”

13 posts 24 likes

3 years ago by Ronald

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

13 24

Speed controller or RC failed?

“I would suggest replacing any suspicious wiring before taking the boat to the water.”

8 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by PeterJ

Started 3 years ago by luckyduck

8 14

WCU (Water Control Unit) design, for steam engines

“Here is a safety feature if the water pump failed or the boiler has a leakage: https://youtu.be/lroJv-I1BbU”

2 posts 0 likes

3 years ago by Dainesh

Started 3 years ago by Dainesh

2 0

how too

“Hi Roy I can confirm that the one I recommend you get 100% full throttle though I ditched the differential only setup after a painfully twitchy 10min of run,…”

16 posts 45 likes

3 years ago by HappyHaggis

Started 3 years ago by PS1

16 45

Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva

“To be honest I had not thought about the size of the Bella. Perhaps I should have gone for something smaller like the Clipper. oops!”

30 posts 69 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

30 69

Fuse advice

“Thanks Len1, much appreciated!”

7 posts 10 likes

3 years ago by neilw

Started 3 years ago by neilw

7 10

Servos Required for Aeronaut's Yacht Bella

“Hello Ron, Helpful pictures. Thank you. I'm slowly learning. Greg”

13 posts 27 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

13 27

A battery question

“Hi Stephen Please will you define thin? WE really need to know the diameter of the wire and the type of plug fitted to answer your question. A photo would be…”

5 posts 11 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

5 11

Different between leds and lgbts for boat

“Doug thanks I lost su ho post now is clear at least better leds than bulbs. Bulbs utilize more power but I will need to use at least 2 of them but I will swi…”

41 posts 126 likes

3 years ago by fulmic

Started 4 years ago by fulmic

41 126

NiMH from hell

“I've been using LiPos for about 12 yrs, and so far had no problems. I always balance charge at 1.5A and still have batteries from 2011 which are fine for boa…”

20 posts 63 likes

3 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 3 years ago by HappyHaggis

20 63

Pulleys

“Propwalk, aka paddlewheel effect. When I was a powerboat instructor in the Sea Cadets I used to demonstrate how propwalk could be used to advantage when mano…”

16 posts 37 likes

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 3 years ago by HappyHaggis

16 37

Recommended Electrics Supplier

“Thank you to the two members across the pond. Very helpful information.”

6 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by firefighter

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

6 11

lead acid battery

“RodC, SLA batteries should be in the upright position during charging so that any gases created during the charge can escape. I suggest that you check the we…”

11 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by ToraDog

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

11 28

Brushed versus brushless

“if you go the lipo route make sure to have a fire extinguisher handy. But in all seriousness be carefull with lipo on both charging and discharging. I use ge…”

4 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by peterd

4 10

What Electrics Do I Need For Aeronaut's Cabin Cruiser Diva

“Hello again. I see you have had lots of good advice since posting your blog, I would especially recommend the advice to fit an inline fuse directly within on…”

6 posts 23 likes

4 years ago by ChrisG

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

6 23

Zippkits 650 kv outrunner

“Thanks, i hav looked at both mfgrs' products on amazon.ca I'm reluctant to buy highly-processed lead (?) when the ads don't give enuff info for me to figure …”

5 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Started 4 years ago by Cashrc

5 6

Buck converter

“I wud say that it wud be cheaper just to buy the higher-voltage LIPO battery”

4 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Started 4 years ago by NickD

4 7

graupner mc-26

“IT WORKS Tried the advice given and tried with the transmitter 1m away( as RodC suggested, my manual says 1/2 m,) but made no difference and was unable to se…”

6 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by bombero

Started 4 years ago by bombero

6 7