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    (Working Vessel) Eppleton Hall
    Still in the process of building a 32nd scale model of the paddle tug "Eppleton Hall" from scratch, for the most part. (Motor: 540 MFA 919D) (ESC: VIPER Marine 25) (10/10). All electronics have now been installed including 2 motors, 2 ESC's, a small smoke generator, a
    sound module
    and speaker, a rudder servo, a distribution panel, all running off a 12V gel cell.
    6 years ago by Ishmael
    Place
    sound module
    Hi I’m now on with hms Brinton , coastal mine hunter my last ship in RN. Does anyone have a
    sound module
    that’s is programmable so I can put on the Napier Deltic , or does anyone know how to build in the sound please. They’re too expensive on line and the Deltic one they’re selling sounds nothing like the real thing. Happy New Year all by the way. Back sailing soon as stitches healed and I can bend. Nobby
    5 years ago by Nobby-Clark
    Forum
    All hooked up, nowt happens...
    Sounds good to me Selwyn πŸ‘ That board is a sensible (essential) idea in that setup. Stops a stronger battery trying to charge the weaker one.πŸ‘ I have several Action Electronics modules as well (duplicated some 😁) They're good, well made stuff. Anyway, your brushless ESCs will 'see' 12V so setting them up as running on NiMh should do the trick. if you set them up as 'LiPo' they might think it is a 3S 11.1V battery and try to let the volts go down to 9V before cutting off!! Not good for the SLAs 😑 IF they assume it is a 4S 14.8V Lipo they will cut off at 4x3.0 i.e. 12V which will drastically shorten your run time; you'd have to keep the SLAs near fully charged (13.6V) all the time. Bon chance mon ami, let us know how it goes. All the best, Doug 😎
    5 years ago by RNinMunich
    Blog
    Revell 1/72 Flower Class Corvett
    Revell model at stern you see a small servo with micro switch for the Ram whooper
    sound module
    . Pic with upper deck on side shows speaker and electronics with 9volt battery power. Moving forward Harbor Models small 6 volt smoker, 3000 nimh 6 volt battery with 2 connectors powers smoker fan and main motor from ESC.
    6 years ago by Mikep
    Forum
    Steam whistle sound with smoke
    Just pondering how one would set up and sincrconize a simulated steam whistle. Since I’m not running on steam I could use smoke from my smoke unit and of course a steam
    sound module
    . Any ideas as how To do this? My thought was using the RAM ship whistle which works with a micro switch. One servo would control both the whistle and at the same time release squeezing off neoprene tubing would allow smoke to issue out the whistle. Anyone thoughts on this would be appreciated.
    6 years ago by Mikep
    Directory
    (Naval Ship) Battleship Missouri
    Modified Sterling model kit, scale drive 4 shafts. Twin rudders, smoke and cannon
    sound module
    . (Motor: 6 volt) (ESC: Hitech) (5/10)
    6 years ago by Mikep
    Forum
    Exciters/transducers
    Hi Neil (or Neville?), There are two issues with using four. 1) Since these 4 Ohm transducers work by bringing the surface they are mounted on to move like a speaker cone, there may be no advantage. in fact two on the same surface may create waves through the hull side that partially cancel each other and thus reduce the volume. True, they may sometimes combine as well. This effect will happen in specific frequency ranges depending on the stiffness of the hull. Put one each side on the largest open area available as we discussed for the tug. Cheaper anyway πŸ˜‰ 2) Speaker impedance and the minimum that the amplifier can handle. Check the Digisound specs Output Impedance to see if the amp can handle 4 Ohms or only 8 Ohms, which is the case for all
    sound module
    s I have seen or used. As with your tug, two x 4 Ohm transducers in series gives 8 Ohms for max volume from an 8 Ohm amp output. Four in series would give 16 Ohms which would significantly reduce the volume produced. Two x 4 Ohms in parallel though only presents 2 Ohms to the amp, which highly likely will blow the output transistors 😑 All four in parallel would be only 1 Ohm which would most definitely produce the 'magic smoke' 😭 Don't forget to put a little enclosure around the back of the transducer after it's stuck to the hull. Cheers, Doug 😎 PS What 'Oldest First' button? I don't see one. if you are using the dumbphone App I can't help you. I DON'T!
    6 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    getting a bit slow?...
    Evenin' Martin, Re: 'New Posts'; when you log on to site on the 'Home Page' the latest post are displayed. Scroll down and at the bottom you will find a 'Show earlier posts' button, in case you have missed something. Your dioramas sound marvellousπŸ‘ can you post some pics??? Could give me some inspiration for my 1/24th Mosquito. At that scale it has a wingspan of about 30 inches 😲 I intend to fit it with motors and lights and a
    sound module
    with that wonderful Merlin sound 😊 Your input could help create a great diorama πŸ‘ Cheers Doug 😎
    6 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    HMS HOOD by Trumpeter
    Yes I was that person with the transducer( amongst others). I originally had a speaker inside the lower superstructure of the tug, where there are window openings, but without any glazing, so in theory the sound should have been able to escape. The engine sounds were OK but the other sounds, on a different
    sound module
    , were only audible if the model was more or less within arms length, which I thought unsatisfactory! Aha I thought, use a transducer attached under the deck, other people seem to get satisfactory results. I didn't. I think that there is too much clutter on the deck of the Southampton,which is not that big, preventing the hull from doing what it is supposed to do. Next idea is to conceal a normal speaker on the deck disguised as a pile of pallets, with lots of lovely gaps to let the sound out. Chris
    6 years ago by octman
    Forum
    Steam sound unit (variable speed)
    What I don't like about the 'Noisy Thing' is that apparently the engine sound stops for as long as you use any other sound; e.g. fog horn, ship's bell etc, so called 'General Sounds' in the Action description, if you use it in so called 'Throttle Mode', i.e. engine sound coupled to speed. In that case you may as well use a Switch module to connect the 'General Sounds' on separate modules to an amplifier with mixer inputs. The
    sound module
    s I found here (Germany) don't have this disadvantage. They have at least two output channels enabling a minimum of two simultaneous sounds. Specific sounds can also be coupled to switched outputs; e.g. to move cranes, gun turrets, or switch lights etc whenever that corresponding sound is actuated. Specific sequences of various sounds can be pre-programmed and initiated with one command using only one sound channel. Attached are extracts from the manual of a module from Neuhaus Electronics showing how to synchronise real engine sounds to the throttle. Needs a bit of PC work but no rocket science πŸ˜‰ and the sounds are then linked to the throttle stick position. Send me a PM and I can send you details including source and operating manual. The Graupner module is very similar but I haven't experimented with it yet. Cheers Doug 😎
    6 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    Steam sound unit (variable speed)
    Hi Eric, I've looked at the Action engine
    sound module
    s again and they are not restricted to any make of ESC. They take their control signal directly from the RX ESC channel and have a socket on board to connect the ESC, whoever's it is πŸ‘πŸ˜‰ The sound is however synthesised to enable this. Dave's Action Noisy Thing is obviously the better choice than the Micro modules bur of course more elaborate and thus more expensive. Seems to be very similar to what I found here in Germany. Cheers Doug 😎
    6 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    Steam sound unit (variable speed)
    Exactly! πŸ‘ The advantage of the German
    sound module
    s I found is I believe that you can sequence the engine sounds start, run, idle, stop etc (or any others!) but I don't know yet if it is (or can be) linked to the ESC control. Had other things to think about recently πŸ˜‰ I do know that they can be linked to other functions; e.g. crane, gun turret noise, when these are activated so it should be possible! Wishing a Happy and Noisy New Year, cheers Doug 😎
    6 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    Steam sound unit (variable speed)
    Hi Eric, I have a
    sound module
    from a specialist German company who only make electronic modules for models. I'll dig out some info / links (in EnglishπŸ˜‰) and post/send to you. You could also look at the Graupner
    sound module
    . On both of these you can load your own sound files in raw WAV format. There are thousands of these of genuine ships sounds on the WWW. Can send you some samples if you like. The advantage of the digital synthesised versions however is that they can be linked directly to the motor speed! if you mess with the replay speed of the WAV files they just sound daft πŸ€” Or you have to find a way to synchronise separate start, accelerate and cruise sound files to the model speed. rather you than me Gungadin!πŸ˜‰ BTW: I'm not sure that the Action modules only work with their ESCs! As an electronics engineer I'm sceptical and will test that with other ESCs. Cheers and HNY, Doug 😎
    6 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    1:16 scale figures for a model trawler ?
    Looking for crew for your Tiger were you?? πŸ˜‰ BTW: if you're going to put a
    sound module
    in the Tiger tank and want genuine sound bites: start up, (running with squeaking tracks), and stop, idle, shut down, gun fire, heavy machine gun fire: I have a whole directory of such sounds in wav or mp3 format. Can send if you want. Cheers Doug 😎
    6 years ago by RNinMunich
    Response
    NAXOS - Fishing Boat
    I use the
    sound module
    on my ship from the Slovak manufacturer to give her a preview of what sound it has. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzqUrNaYp0g Plan for Naxos can be purchased here: http://eshop.rcrevue.cz/planky-modelar/225-naxos-014s.html?search_query=Naxos&results=3
    6 years ago by watson220
    Directory
    (Tug Boat) Billing Boats Banckert (Maasbank)
    Build in the eithies... used thin ABS material for superstructure, wheelhouse and funnel & mast. MonopermSuper 6V for main propulsion and Monoperm 6V for added bowthruster. Has working lights and soundmodule with speaker. it's recently sold to south Germany and will be sailing on the 'KoenigsSee'. (Motor: Marx MonopermSuper) (5/10)
    7 years ago by Radiosailor
    Forum
    Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
    The TGY i6 and the Mtronics
    sound module
    arrived yesterday. Some other small bits today. Transducers etc Tuesday they say. Wife wondering what is happening.........................! All the best NPJ
    7 years ago by NPJ
    Forum
    Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
    Re Technobots Sound Units- "As part of our review into the product ranges we stock, this engine sound unit is no longer available from Technobots. We have been the retail outlet for the excellent engine
    sound module
    designs of Alan Bond of Forge Electronics for many years and have proudly supplied over 1,000 of these units to modellers around the world. The good news is that Alan is going to continue production of the programmable sound unit so please visit the Forge-Electronics website for pricing and availability. Our rather popular and well respected range of single voice and combo engine sound units have had a makeover! They still have the same great sounds but are even more user friendly." https://www.technobotsonline.com/combo-engine-sound-unit-mk2.html Doug 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
    Hi again Neil, did you mean their
    sound module
    s? Something like this? http://www.mtroniks.net/prod/Sound-Systems-For-Scale-Models/digisound5mLMC.htm Don't know these anywayπŸ€” Up to now I've used simple analogue sound boards (some home made) and microswitch /or relay control. Also have a Graupner programmable sound system in my stash, destined for Ark Royal. Doug 😎 Doug 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
    Hi Neil, I know the feeling, but Gently Bentley! πŸ˜‰ What do you want your sound system to do? there are simple single sound boards e.g for motor sound; diesel, petrol, steam in various types, sirens - operated by a simple servo/micro switch/relay system or full blown programmable modules where you can load your own .WAV format sounds. There are thousands on the electronic spider web! Several years ago I built a CMOS driven relay board so I could operate four functions from one proportional channel: destroyer siren (Whoop Whoop!), smoke, lights, fog horn. Was a home made PCB about 4" square! Nowadays one mini module will do all that and much more; Plug and Play, plus you can load your own sound files from the PC, but is that so satisfying?? Another debateπŸ˜‰ Cheers Doug 😎 PS for some inspiration have a look at the Component Shop site under Action Electronics; sound! I've just bought the Asdic sound board for my destroyer; test report follows. πŸ˜‰
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    PT109 Refit
    Hi Dave, glad you found the pics useful, that's what we are all here for n'est ce pas? πŸ˜‰ may have a few more detail pics in the archive, will have a rummage later. The two 'black boxes' are 'ready ammunition' drums for the Browning 50 cal MGs. You can see them again in pic 14. They sit on an equipment box in front of the cabin, cos on this version there is an extra single 50 cal mounted on the port corner of the cabin. See pic 23!! The one after the starboard prop pic. The penultimate pic shows the MG in detail from the rear - Operator's PoV. The silencers (mufflers in American) have a simple butterfly flap valve to deflect the exhaust into the silencer box with an underwater outlet. BTW: the actuators are missingπŸ€” They were a simple rod mechanism actuated from the stern deck. Still looking for detail pics! Maybe we could figure out a way of coupling them to a motor
    sound module
    for 'Whisper Mode'?? Bit small to see when out on the pond though! Cleaning the glasses helped the eyesight a bitπŸ˜‰ straightening out the crossed eyes and retraining the brain took a little longer πŸ€” happy building and exciting but safe sailing, cheers Doug 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
    Forum
    Gadgets and Gizmos
    Hi Nick, As basic as this sounds I got a switch that you plug into a channel on the rx to control lights or just about anything remotely. I've also got a
    sound module
    with 2 speakers from eBay that you load the sound onto a microSD card which I find amusing, this also plugs into a rx channel. Animatronics is new to me, I'm learning slowly, my 1/4 scale Donald Campbell should scare a few people. I'm also dabbling with 3D printed linear actuators at the moment, I'm up to 130mm of travel from a normal servo. Ohhh the entertainment πŸ€— Cheers Wayne
    7 years ago by Midlife306
    Forum
    Mtroniks
    sound module
    Thanks for the help. Turns out my unit was missing said wiring loom!
    7 years ago by barnet
    Forum
    Mtroniks
    sound module
    Anybody installed this? Says says 'comes with with wiring loom'. - can anyone confirm what the wiring loom is, I think mine was missing from the box.
    7 years ago by barnet
    Forum
    Precedent Perkasa
    Can't find a gas turbine sound anywhere but I used the air start diesel (details below off there advert)better than nothing and quite impressive ( I think ). MTronik Digisound Large Multi Cylinder Air Start Diesel Ref: 4462 The digiSOUND5m is the new marine
    sound module
    from Mtroniks Ltd. it is the worlds first 100% waterproof, plug n play
    sound module
    designed to take the hassle out of giving your model a realistic sound! The
    sound module
    requires NO programming or set up, it comes with a realistic sound pre-installed leaving just the installation to complete before you can get under way! The unit comes complete with built in amplifier, wiring loom and even a 75.0mm diameter waterproof speaker! You simply install the unit in your model and go! There is no complicated PC interface to deal with or complicated set up, you REALLY do just have to plug it in and go!!! Add this to the legendary Mtroniks waterproof construction and you really don't need to look any further! Peter
    8 years ago by Peter501
    Forum
    Precedent Perkasa
    Hi I believe President don't do the glass hull now due to a fire at the factory who produced them so now only have the wood hulls. I also have the 49" Perkasa (grp) hull you can see a picture in my profile, I run mine on a single prop with the following set up and it runs very stable and very fast although you need a big water to open up to full throttle.......... Leopard 4074 brushless motor Tinergy 120A ESC 35 prop 2x 500 4S lipos wired in parallel....... gives about 50 mins fast sail time even longer at a more scale speed. Mtroniks digisound
    sound module
    Spectrum DX2e wheel type transmitter.
    8 years ago by Peter501
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Hi Alan The sound unit is in the post "Royal Mail first class" Regards Rob
    8 years ago by robtroi
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Hi Guys . I am building 1/12 scale GM32 Cygnus Crabber. I want to replicate the sound of a Volvo Penta Diesel 155 HP Engine does anybody know of a
    sound module
    that will come close please.
    8 years ago by Ballast
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    send your postage details to my email address: (Email Removed - PM Only) And I will post it off to you 😊
    8 years ago by robtroi
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Hi Rob. Uhm, shall I give you my email will you be able to send it that way, I'm not too clued up on the options. 😯
    8 years ago by Ballast
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Hi Alan All the parts have come together, i have put the Penta engine sound on and it's ready to send to you. Where would you like it sending? please note you are under no obligation to buy this from me. I am more interested in what you think! like does it do the job?
    8 years ago by robtroi
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Thanks Rob, I look forward to that. Hope it does work and I will be your first customer !!! Alan πŸ‘
    8 years ago by Ballast
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Hi Alan I will contact you if my idea works πŸ˜€
    8 years ago by robtroi
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    That's brilliant Rob. Will you do this online ?
    8 years ago by Ballast
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Hi Alan I am looking into developing a little unit that you can drop into any boat with any desired sound. I have ordered some parts and awaiting their arrival to see if they are suitable for what I have in mind. they should be here in a week or so. The sound units which are available to buy I find to be very expensive and one type of sound. The unit I have in mind would be less than £15 and rechargeable so no wiring involved with interchangeable sounds. If it works out as I imagine I will put the Penta engine sound on it and send it to you to evaluate. 😊
    8 years ago by robtroi
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Brilliant Rob !!! That is just the sound I am looking for. I am a rookie and
    sound module
    s are a new game to me. How would I go about capturing that sound and how is it done. The only thing different is that one has a wet exhaust and the boat I am building a replica of had a dry one but no matter, I'd go for that . Any info or advice would be very much appreciated. Do you have to ask for permission to use somebodies video ? What module is the one to buy etc. etc. etc.
    8 years ago by Ballast
    Forum
    Volvo Penta 155 HP
    sound module
    .
    Hi Alan Have a look and hear this on you tube https://youtu.be/xSrYvftvfxo Would the audio track from this video meet your needs if put into a module? Rob
    8 years ago by robtroi
    Forum
    What engine is in the actual Wyeforce tug?
    Thanks. My
    sound module
    only goes up to 8 cylinders. Bother! Oh well, such is life. Chris
    8 years ago by octman
    Directory
    (Working Vessel) CUX-13
    LED headlights Engine
    sound module
    Cabin lighting controllable fishing nets fishnet up / down, fog horn (Motor: Carson) (ESC: Carson) (5/10)
    8 years ago by robtroi
    Forum
    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 running forward and reverse and left and right rudder. On the left stick (rudder) I can control either motor separately with proportional rudder which allows the boat to turn in its own length. Quite a pleasing evening on the pond. Steve
    8 years ago by cormorant
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    My tug has 2 motors and an Action Electronics P40 mixer. I have been looking at the Technobots Combo Engine
    sound module
    but was wondering if this would cause any problems as I assume from the Technobots site that the module would normally have to fit between receiver and the ESC, but with the P40 mixer in situ would I have to connect from the mixer to the ECS instead,or from the receiver to the mixer? I was going to ask on the Technobots forum but after registering I was unable to find a way of posting a message. Probably a bit too dim for them ! The way I see it, one of 2 things will happen, if connected between receiver and mixer the
    sound module
    will behave as though there was only one motor, whereas connecting between the mixer and one of the ESCs the sound will only reflect what is happening to that particular motor. I have no problems with either of these situations, although I think option 1 is better, but what I am concerned about is that one of the options may be so wrong something fails, and all I have ended up with is a smoke generator! Chris
    8 years ago by octman
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    well .. I do not use practically the rudder, because in this configuration on my model is practically ineffective, even though is still working on can 4 - Rudder. Due to difficulties in setting internal mixer of the transmitter for 2 motors, I chose an external V-tail mixer; it struck me as easier to adjust.I had always had constant problems with the engines, it turned out at the end that it was defective ESC on one of the two engines.I had to buy two new esc, but from a different manufacturer. The system then worked ok, so I did not need to change the settings.
    8 years ago by tomarack
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    Hi Folks Thank you all for your advice. I think I may have found the solution using my Tx. Speaking to a fellow club member at the pond today I noticed that he had the same Tx and also flew model aircraft. He advised activating the V-Tail under the Wingtailmix in the Setup menu and the Rudder to Aileron in the Mix in the Adjust menu. I now have motors and rudder on one stick, so I have the basics. I will be fine tuning at the sea trials on Thursday evening so I will let you the outcome.
    8 years ago by cormorant
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    Hi Tomarack - yes I suggested that option of connecting a mixer in my first post on 28th July and I think it's a good one as a human is involved in the mixing scheme rather than some pre-determined mathematics which may not suit everyone or may not cope with unforseen conditions. But it does cost a spare channel - so it's down to individual preference
    8 years ago by alan bond
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    I have on my model Lulonga quarterwheeler control the direction by changing the speed of individual motors. I use an external V-tail mixer and mix Throttle (can 3) and ailerons (CAN 1). Without problems, one control stick. I think it's more convenient, than mix rudder and throttle.(Rx = HK6A 6 can.) > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS6F8y60BAU if I thr. stick in neutral and lean it to the left or right, the motors have a reverse operation, and the model turns nearly in one place. I use sound mixer module connecting before steam sound unit , on the water just as big a difference can not be heard. You can of course use connecting the
    sound module
    with Y cable. This is in my sailing model boat with "iron topsail". I switch it over relay, thus imitating the sound of starting. Tom
    8 years ago by tomarack
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    Cormorant - I'm not in my own back yard here, but v-tail mixers for elevons mix the elevator channel with the aileron channel. So I assume you would need to use those same (aircraft) sticks on the TX - unless like Haverlock you have a Taranis! This puts control solely on the RH stick (assuming a mode 2 TX). Marine modellers like to have the throttle on the left stick. I wouldn't be happy with the throttle elsewhere than on the LH stick from the point of view of failsafe. Aircraft have so much space and height around them that in tempoary loss of signal the safest option is to keep flying as you were so the non-throttle channels stay at their last setting until signal is re-established - so if you are using an aircraft non-throttle channel for your boat-throttle in order to take advantage of the TX's inbuilt mixing, then in the event of signal loss you may find yourself heading out of the lake and into the carpark. The (aircraft) throttle channel differs in that you can usually program it to take up a user defined position in event of signal loss.
    8 years ago by alan bond
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    your rudder needs to be fed as does your second ESC so you need a "y" lead to connect both your ESC and your rudder servo to the same output. if you want to have control on one stick you could use a elevon mix ( elevator/aileron ( see page 12 of instructions)) then you could leave your rudder on its own channel.
    8 years ago by Haverlock
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    Thanks for that, it seems a mixer is the best way forward. Couple of points:- 1.I assume I can use one stick for this operation. The rudder and elevator are on different sticks - rudder and throttle are on the same. 2. Not having used a mixer before, where does the Y lead fit in?
    8 years ago by cormorant
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    If you wish to use a Spektrum DX6i then I can only offer the idea to use the "v tail " mix and connect your 2 ESCs to receiver outputs for rudder and elevator. You can take a "y" lead connection to the rudder servo. The reason I said the taranis is that its a completely open ended TX so you can mix anything with anything and have logical switches as well.
    8 years ago by Haverlock
    Forum
    fitting
    sound module
    to a tug that has 2 motors and a mixer
    Hello Alan Permission to join this forum? Octman and I are old school friends and have been modelling on and off for 50 years. He and I have been trying, in vain so far, to use the mixer on my Spektrum DX6i. I am building an Aeronaut Pilot Boat which has twin brushed motors, which I would like to control with one stick and use the motors to assist turning at low speeds. The Spektrum instructions, which leave much to be desired and the many youtube videos, deal solely with aircraft, so I am struggling. Unless there is anyone out there that has programmed a DX6ifor this purpose, the description of your rudder mixer seems to be the ideal solution?
    8 years ago by cormorant


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