Brushless Motors

“HI Bob, It is hard to recommend a system that will work for you but I can tell you what I have and it works well with a 34" Crash Tender. My setup consists o…”

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18 years ago by fireboat

Started 18 years ago by shipmate60

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Tall Paul Motor problems

“HI Biggriff I have now had the Solent plans copied and will photocopy the original instructions that came with the kit- definitely not for the beginner! The …”

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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 18 years ago by Peter HS93

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Electrics Advice

“Hi Brian Sorry I missed your message. I've been tiling our cattery taking all our time and just the odd time tinkering in the garage. I have been lucky enoug…”

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5 years ago by david12345

Started 18 years ago by Robo

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latching switch

“ACTion make four latching switches, too (P44 Twin, P62 Quad, P69 Pico Twin and P91 10A).”

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16 years ago by ACTion

Started 18 years ago by captain pugwash

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Powering my boat with electrics by Lenny

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Started 18 years ago by lenny

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What's your power setup?

“Just experimenting with file attachments again! Fireboat.”

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18 years ago by fireboat

Started 18 years ago by pmdevlin

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Motor Running Temperature

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Started 18 years ago by Police Boat Captain

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Speed

“Hi Dave glad to see your following me, have you any boats under construction or already sailing?”

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7 years ago by mturpin013

Started 18 years ago by pthomas

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problem with my servo

“HI Andy I use Hitec gear and had a laser 4 at one time. Found it reliable and trouble free. I apologize if I am teaching you to suck eggs but here goes. Are …”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by viper15

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brushless motor speed control

“HI nasraf I think you understand the principle. Basically its an AC motor driven by sequential pulses to the coils. I use outrunner brushless in my crash ten…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by nasraf

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Aerokits 46" power

“Hello - thanks for your trouble & time to signpost this - results look pretty Impressive -tell me what do you do after the 15mins duration- change battery pa…”

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17 years ago by mikethebike

Started 17 years ago by mikethebike

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propulsion

“HI Jim, best of luck with the project, you are going into unchartered water here! Fireboat has a brushless single screw in his, its quick, but is the 3 foot …”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by jim-lake

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Main power supply.

“Right ! I thought id try something.......... I had originally set my boat up on the 1st channel on my Futaba transmitter, so decided to simply try setting up…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Wiring Issues

“Hi AlanR, You have been picked as one of the prize winners for the December Prize Quiz. If you'd like to accept, kindly let me know your postal address for t…”

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4 years ago by fireboat

Started 17 years ago by don6398

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Robbe motors versus engine sound modules

“Ive finally managed to cure the problem, and now have engine sound with my original robbe navy motors! How? you all ask, Thats my secret [ha ha]. lets just s…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Jotika Sea Queen

“HI Peter, I've just come back from a sail and tried a 40X and 45X prop. On the 40 the motor was getting barely warm after a few minutes and performance was '…”

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17 years ago by ianed57

Started 17 years ago by ianed57

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Sound Module.

“id of thought with how cheap these modules are, it would be easier to just buy a ready made one, Ive personally found the train modules more convincing then …”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by captain pugwash

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what Is this controller?

“all it was definately connected between the motor and battery, and has a wired in servo lead.. I wasnt sure if it was a "proper" speed controller or a staged…”

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17 years ago by dbninja

Started 17 years ago by dbninja

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building my own circuits

“HI Nakonde Welcome to the site. Have a look in All Things R.C. on the Menu of the web site. If you need more help please post details of what you are buildng…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by Nakonde

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Graupner 600BB with NiCad's??

“Hi Rogerdotcom, You have been picked as one of the prize winners for the December Prize Quiz. If you'd like to accept, kindly let me know your postal address…”

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4 years ago by fireboat

Started 17 years ago by Pete D

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600bb Vs. 700bb

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Started 17 years ago by dbninja

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Water cooling ?

“I wonder if you need watercooling. I use a Torpedo 850 with a 12v 3AH lead acid battery without any cooling at all on my 34" Aerokits Crash Tender. I get fiv…”

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17 years ago by Mark Kruk

Started 17 years ago by sgtbarnes

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Power for a Taycol Motor

“HI Westquay Welcome to the site. ... I have a Double Special which is similar to your motor but is reversible by means of changing one wire between two conta…”

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15 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 16 years ago by Westquay

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Brushless Motors

“Hi Marky, arrived today YAY! only had chance for a quick peek as grandson was here and I am in constant demand if the had seen it would. Have wanted to get s…”

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9 years ago by Gravedigger47

Started 16 years ago by redoctober

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Wiring for three motors

“Hello my Dear. My name is Anita, I saw your profile today at (model-boats.com). and became interested in you, I will also like to know you the more, and I wa…”

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12 years ago by anilove

Started 16 years ago by stubev

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water tight boxes

“I am building a model of an RAF Crash Tender. I want to install the servo, receiver and speed controller and wish to put each in a sealed waterproof box. I w…”

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16 years ago by sunworksco

Started 16 years ago by Nuy

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What motor & battery?

“HI David I put an outrunner brushless motor in my 36" RAF Crash Tender. I sourced the motor and speed controller from China. You can use Nimh but I purchased…”

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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 16 years ago by daviddacosta

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Servo voltages

“Good advice from Robert. The ESC you have chosen is rated at 12v and 50Amp. However this is the forward current limit the reverse current is 20 amp max. Most…”

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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 16 years ago by chrislang

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ESC Power Rating

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Started 16 years ago by Dave M

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Brush-Less Motor ESC/Data-logger

“What are your specifications for the boat, prop,battery capacity, motor KV. I think that those BL motors will be fine on direct drive if the KV is around 200…”

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16 years ago by sunworksco

Started 16 years ago by sunworksco

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Brush-Less Motors/Correct RPM/KV

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Started 16 years ago by sunworksco

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Hitec Live View Full Telemetry Package

“I just got off the Hitec Tech Support line and chatted with someone in the know. This how the HTS-NavI Telemetry System components operate and assemble : The…”

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16 years ago by sunworksco

Started 16 years ago by sunworksco

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HTS-NavI Telemetry System

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Started 16 years ago by sunworksco

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Your set up's

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Started 16 years ago by Peter HS93

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range safety launch

“ive recently made a slightly smaller one and also used a 400 motor , Ive got my motor in the forward compartment cut away most of the central bulkhead to get…”

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16 years ago by triumphjon

Started 16 years ago by chiffs

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Powerplant for Vosper RTTL

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Started 16 years ago by IanDownunder

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Aerokits fireboat

“hI Peter the reason for the half size d's is A, keeps the weight down B, because they are high amp they will give their power up slower and give me more run …”

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16 years ago by bat44

Started 16 years ago by Rookysailor

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batteries

“thanks batt44 I have tried 6volts but no good boat wont plane, the prop Im turning is three blader and I believe its 35. the set up Im using is good boat loo…”

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16 years ago by chiffs

Started 16 years ago by chiffs

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12T v 13T

“just ask if you get stuck normally something turns up . Al”

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8 years ago by RAFCRASHTENDER

Started 16 years ago by titfa

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Hong Kong ESC

“Thanks for that Peter. I'm having to learn fast! I hadn't thought much about the Prop but of course its an integral part of the power chain. The one fitted i…”

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16 years ago by chrislang

Started 16 years ago by chrislang

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