esc amp

“hi, the answer to your question is related to the size and profile of the propeller. A small 2 blade prop will have a much lower amp draw that a large "x" ty…”

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16 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 16 years ago by Rookysailor

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reply to PMDevlin(commander)

“Do you hav any more info on Peter Barrow's set up. Sounds as though it would be ideal for my 46".”

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16 years ago by ModelHover

Started 16 years ago by Rookysailor

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Radio Control

“Nuy you will need to give us a bit more information about your setup before we can help what speed control, battery, motor etc. db”

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16 years ago by dbninja

Started 16 years ago by Nuy

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Twin Motors

“HI Chris, I dont think that motor will give much in the way of performance, I have use the 700 bb turbo, 12v on direct drive, and the 8.4 and 7.2 (I think!) …”

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15 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 15 years ago by zippy

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JJC electronics

“HI geffers, I have Just got a JJC PE308 MTB Engine sound of FleaBay and I didn't know it needed a sound master to use it , So it's dead in the water to me , …”

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13 years ago by zippy

Started 15 years ago by bomberflyer

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Batteries In Sea Commander

“HI RookySailor, Thanks for the info, nearly an hour of running sounds fantastic......I feel my chequebook trying to escape!!! Will have to have a gander at t…”

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15 years ago by stanislas

Started 15 years ago by stanislas

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46 Inch Fireboat

“HI Jeremy Welcome, I'm sure you'll find the site very helpful as I did. It would be a start if you could tell us what scale or lenght your Fireboat is, and p…”

4 posts 0 likes

15 years ago by chrislang

Started 15 years ago by jeremy

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Skyleader radio repairs

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Started 15 years ago by mjackson

1 0

Taycol Motor - brush replacement

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1 post 0 likes

Started 15 years ago by DodgyGeezer

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12v 10amp/20hr lead acid battery

“I found the problem, it was a dud lead acid battery!!!!!!!!! thanks guys”

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15 years ago by hydroman

Started 15 years ago by hydroman

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imax b6 balance charger

“Don't worry, we all have to start somewhere. I only started in to model boats 18 months ago and didn't have a ** clue! yep, made a few mistakes and dropped a…”

9 posts 0 likes

15 years ago by Gregg

Started 15 years ago by hydroman

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Brushed Motors 24V

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Started 15 years ago by Toylander

1 0

linear actuator for steering

“HI and welcome. Not quite sure what you mean by linear actuator. Used to use linear servos in my plane flying days but haven't seen any on sale recently. F14…”

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15 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by twilightflyer

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PROP SPEED

“Hi Kjeld, sorry, missed your message somehow. Have you been to the big pond at Gulf Harbour? the GH r/c yacht club sails there and it's a good pond with a sm…”

6 posts 0 likes

6 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 15 years ago by piers006

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14 Volt "Torpedo 850"

“Have to agree again with Dave. Nimh's would better and be less weight for the motor to drag along. the lead/acids will be too much dead weight, Ive been ther…”

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15 years ago by Gregg

Started 15 years ago by misterbee

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newbuild

“have to agree with Dave here [yet again!] . an 800 [or 700BB turbo] is a reasonable size motor, but running a 75mm prop is going to pull the rev's down and d…”

14 posts 0 likes

15 years ago by Gregg

Started 15 years ago by 0116tbone

14 0

powered winches for pusher tug.

“Hi so if you take two 7.2 into aY hat is is that what you mean”

3 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by Stephen T

Started 15 years ago by Gregg

3 2

Mtronik Multiple ESC's

“Hi Brian, On checking it seems I sent the files to myself!!!! Ill try again here as a PM as I think some of the files are too big to email. Les”

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5 years ago by lesfac

Started 15 years ago by Dave M

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motor & speed controller advice

“that's again Dave, going to change the props with two bladed props(looks like alot more pitch on them two) move motors and battery back and give it another g…”

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14 years ago by timgarrod

Started 14 years ago by timgarrod

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Where to fuse?

“HI Colin A 25amp ESC fed via a 10amp fuse should not have blown before the fuse. Personally I fit a large fuse in my battery lead sufficient to cover all the…”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

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Which Radio Control System?

“its not just planes, its the general accepted way uk is mode 2 throttle on left, model 1 tends to be USA throttle on right, if you start having different set…”

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14 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 14 years ago by cenbeth

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2.4Ghz Radio Reliability

“Still early days but good to find that the problem has not been repeated at model boating sites and events. The relatively fewer number of model boats and ra…”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Dave M

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prop rotation

“HI I was always told that looking at the rear of the boat the left hand prop should rotate anti-clockwise, and the right hand prop should rotate clockwise wh…”

2 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by jelley_baby

Started 14 years ago by larrywhetton

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Problem with Graupner Charger

“HI Chris Not familiar with your particular charger but I have a similar Robbe offering. Looking at the Graupner web site the MultiLader 3 appears to have thr…”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by chrislang

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LiPo discharge

“HI Dave, Thanks for that. I did buy a couple of 3s 2650mah 33C batteries from my local shop just before I left for a weeks holiday- where I am now- so can't …”

6 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by ianed57

Started 14 years ago by ianed57

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dual speed controller advice

“Sorry ment cheer not cyber. Autocorrect on my phone”

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14 years ago by timgarrod

Started 14 years ago by timgarrod

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ESC's

“Thanks for your info and patience, it is the first motor I have. Now to buy a controller! Many thanks, may the force be with you!”

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14 years ago by glassicus

Started 14 years ago by glassicus

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ESC advise please.

“Many thanks Paul I will follow this lead up. Vic”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by HoweGY177

Started 14 years ago by HoweGY177

3 0

Ripmax xtra Seasprint ESC

“I am sure I have the instructions, I had a couple of these and liked them, if you still need the instructions give me an email address by pm, Ill scan them o…”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 14 years ago by jeremy

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billings sea star

“For those who have or built the sea star can anybody help find the large scale plans. I have tried cornwall models and advertised in both model boats and mar…”

4 posts 0 likes

12 years ago by tduggan

Started 14 years ago by billj

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ESC help

“I have used this size motor with 14.4v with no problem but I wouldn't exceed the voltage rating of the esc- you probably wouldn't get away with it for long. …”

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14 years ago by ianed57

Started 14 years ago by fid2b

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Esc for twin 700 motors

“HI Ian If they are 9.6v motors then I would expect they generate quite a lot of sparking on the brushes at 11.1volts. Over time this will if not properly sup…”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by ianed57

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submarine ballast tank

“Thank you for your reply and the information. Looks like I need to do some experimenting.”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Eraser5661

Started 14 years ago by Eraser5661

3 0

R/C Advice for novice

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Started 14 years ago by Horatio

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R/C setup advice

“9.6v is as high as you should go with that motor, I would also put a fuse in line to protect your ESC, if the motor pulls more than the 15a you will get the …”

2 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by AlanP

Started 14 years ago by Horatio

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Mistery Motor.

“HI Colin Glad to hear you got the motor working. 1.4 amps seems quite low. I would have expected more. if the meter has blown (fuse) then the current was pro…”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

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ESC's for brushless motors

“I assume you are talking about brushless. if so the Chinese will tell you they work both ways (forward/reverse) and this is true. Just reverse any two of the…”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by lesfac

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Motors and voltage

“HI Jim If you Google Graupner with the motor model number you should be able to find the spec for your motor, including the max volts. The Important bit is t…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by bangzoomer

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Brushless Electric Motors

“HI Folks Being a toy aeroplane flyer primarily and have a few motors laying around I am going to use a 3530 outrunner 1100 kpv motor and Esc from Giantshark …”

8 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by twinkle

Started 13 years ago by scorrier

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Confused about motors? Thats me then.

“Hi Graeme, Welcome to the forum. I am a fan of all Classic Model Power Boats and have been building them and restoring them since the mid 1960’s. I like all …”

6 posts 1 like

13 days ago by zooma

Started 13 years ago by crowie100

6 1