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📝 Lipo battery charger
10 days ago by drspock (
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Thanks for the tips JB.
I do believe it is genuine.
I have seen the copies available.Even the genuine ones have
variants,including different balance ports,which can catch out anyone.
The genuine ones do have a hologram.
I do believe it is genuine.
I have seen the copies available.Even the genuine ones have
variants,including different balance ports,which can catch out anyone.
The genuine ones do have a hologram.
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📝 Lipo battery charger
13 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Continuing the saga:
The charger has a battery test facility.
This shows a) total voltage 3.7V rather than the 11.1 to be expected.
This seems to explain the "no battery" message,because the charger is looking for the 11.1v to be expected from 3S.
However when the battery is metered,it shows 11.1V. This
suggests to me that the charger is not detecting two of the cells.I can only now get a new charger and hope I am correct!
Thanks for all replies.
The charger has a battery test facility.
This shows a) total voltage 3.7V rather than the 11.1 to be expected.
This seems to explain the "no battery" message,because the charger is looking for the 11.1v to be expected from 3S.
However when the battery is metered,it shows 11.1V. This
suggests to me that the charger is not detecting two of the cells.I can only now get a new charger and hope I am correct!
Thanks for all replies.
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📝 Lipo battery charger
13 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thank JB,
All settings correct.
Tried different charge modes.
Metered battery right up to banana plugs,also across each cell on balance lead. ????????! If I do not connect balance lead,it says
"connection error".Connect balance lead " no battery".Just don't
Know.charger is powered on AC lead,230V.
All settings correct.
Tried different charge modes.
Metered battery right up to banana plugs,also across each cell on balance lead. ????????! If I do not connect balance lead,it says
"connection error".Connect balance lead " no battery".Just don't
Know.charger is powered on AC lead,230V.
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📝 Lipo battery charger
13 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks Robert,will do.
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📝 Lipo battery charger
13 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Rick,
The case is that the battery is more expensive than the charger!
The case is that the battery is more expensive than the charger!
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📝 Lipo battery charger
14 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hello Chaps.
Ihave a Imax B6 V2 lipo charger.It has been used about four times over two years or so to maintain charge on a Turnigy 4S battery.
The last time I used it,it indicated a faulty battery;upon inspection,one cell was completely "puffed".
I now have an Overlander 3S battery that today I tried to charge (It is new and unused).The charger says " no battery".when starting to charge.
I have metered the main battery leads,and get 11.3V.
I have metered across each balance terminal and get 3.7V on each
cell.So,battery looks OK. How likely is it that the charger is faulty
or was damaged by the faulty Turnigy battery.I am in unknown territory here,so would really appreciate any advice.
Ihave a Imax B6 V2 lipo charger.It has been used about four times over two years or so to maintain charge on a Turnigy 4S battery.
The last time I used it,it indicated a faulty battery;upon inspection,one cell was completely "puffed".
I now have an Overlander 3S battery that today I tried to charge (It is new and unused).The charger says " no battery".when starting to charge.
I have metered the main battery leads,and get 11.3V.
I have metered across each balance terminal and get 3.7V on each
cell.So,battery looks OK. How likely is it that the charger is faulty
or was damaged by the faulty Turnigy battery.I am in unknown territory here,so would really appreciate any advice.
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📝 Flags
21 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks Rob,I had seen a reference to this chap in your build log earlier on in my build,but couldn't find it again.Will contact him.
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📝 Flags
21 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks for the comprehensive reply Sir!
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📝 Flags
23 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hello chaps,
Although not in imminent ( is that correctly spelt?).need,I would like a decent flag/flags on my crash tender.
I have bought becc flag before,and found it stiff,flimsy,and generally unrealistic.I paid too much from an Australian supplier which was also pretty poor.
Can anyone recommend a good supplier (in this case an RAF flag)
Doc.
Although not in imminent ( is that correctly spelt?).need,I would like a decent flag/flags on my crash tender.
I have bought becc flag before,and found it stiff,flimsy,and generally unrealistic.I paid too much from an Australian supplier which was also pretty poor.
Can anyone recommend a good supplier (in this case an RAF flag)
Doc.
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💬 Re: Crash Tender
24 days ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Good grief! Is it worth me continuing with mine! Perfect! I could hardly imagine this quality,never mind figure out how to achieve it.
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📝 Hobbywing 90A ESC
1 month ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Graham,
Thanks for your fantastic reply!
I will probably play with it on the bench initially,with a new insight.
Doc.
Thanks for your fantastic reply!
I will probably play with it on the bench initially,with a new insight.
Doc.
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📝 Hobbywing 90A ESC
1 month ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Graham,
Referring to your reply on the latching relay,mine has arrived from China after nearly three months!
My question is;what connectors did you use on the pins?
Thanks in anticipation.
Doc.
Referring to your reply on the latching relay,mine has arrived from China after nearly three months!
My question is;what connectors did you use on the pins?
Thanks in anticipation.
Doc.
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📝 Grain filler
1 month ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks for the reply.Am tempted to use eze-kote in addition,as will provide additional protection
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📝 Grain filler
1 month ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Robbob,been following ( and almost copying) your crash tender log.Will be trying eze-kote.
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📝 Grain filler
1 month ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks for all steers to Ezikote. Will be trying it before painting.
Sounds better than grain filler for protective purposes.
Sounds better than grain filler for protective purposes.
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📝 Grain filler
1 month ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I am building a large wooden kit from Vintage model works.
Even though the ply is very good quality,even after two coats of a thick etch primer (my little foible|). there was a deep grain showing through.I could have applied innumerable coats of paint,with rubbing down between each coat,but I thought this is not a new problem,there must be a better way.
I tried Rustins grain filler.Applied with a brush, squeegeed into surface,left overnight.Next day sanded with 400 wet and dry.Wow!
Perfect!
Just sayin!
Even though the ply is very good quality,even after two coats of a thick etch primer (my little foible|). there was a deep grain showing through.I could have applied innumerable coats of paint,with rubbing down between each coat,but I thought this is not a new problem,there must be a better way.
I tried Rustins grain filler.Applied with a brush, squeegeed into surface,left overnight.Next day sanded with 400 wet and dry.Wow!
Perfect!
Just sayin!
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📝 Lipo battery sizing
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks for that,cap.I don't want unrealistic speed,I am inclined to go with 3S.I read on another site some guy was building with two motors powered with TWO 4S batteries.
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📝 Lipo battery sizing
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hello chaps. I originally searched for this subject under RC and electrics and was surprised no one had already raised it.
I am running a Tornado thumper 4260/06 500KV in my 46" crash tender,with a 90A Seaking ESC,and 55mm 2 blade prop.
The maker suggests a 3S to 7S Lipo battery.Does 7S even exist?
Question is, taking cost into consideration,what "s" voltage is appropriate? I will be switching 12V LED lights as well.Would 4S @
14.8V damage these? Grateful for any advice!
I am running a Tornado thumper 4260/06 500KV in my 46" crash tender,with a 90A Seaking ESC,and 55mm 2 blade prop.
The maker suggests a 3S to 7S Lipo battery.Does 7S even exist?
Question is, taking cost into consideration,what "s" voltage is appropriate? I will be switching 12V LED lights as well.Would 4S @
14.8V damage these? Grateful for any advice!
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📝 Scale crane fittings
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Scale crane fittings.Found a shop I have never seen before;had what I was looking for,although they are a bit bigger than I wanted,I think they will work.Unfortunately,comes in a pack of three or five which makes for quite an expensive exercise!
See at: activescalemodels.co.uk
See at: activescalemodels.co.uk
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📝 Scale crane fittings
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Thanks for that,perfect!Out of stock at the moment like so much at the moment,but I now know where to try.
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📝 flexible Beech
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Martin, this is the best I can do at the moment,and I'm still not sure how I did it!
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📝 flexible Beech
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Sorry Martin,tried it;dragged from pictures,but no photo appeared on page.Says no files here yet.Only options I can see involve various " social media" platforms to search for photos.
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📝 posting photos on MBW
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Assistance needed.
How do I upload photos to the site?
Is it the case that I upload them to google photos then select to post? Many thanks.
How do I upload photos to the site?
Is it the case that I upload them to google photos then select to post? Many thanks.
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📝 flexible Beech
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Martin,
Only ever posted photos on ebay,but I can try!
Only ever posted photos on ebay,but I can try!
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📝 flexible Beech
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Rick,
Is what the name suggests,very flexible strip wood that needs no further treatment to bend it. Good luck.
Is what the name suggests,very flexible strip wood that needs no further treatment to bend it. Good luck.
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📝 Scale crane fittings
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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In respect of the Vintage model works 46" Crash tender,I am struggling to find 1/12 th scale crane pulleys;there are loads of small stuff about,but I cannot find anything of a realistic size.The crane (davit) hook is a big problem.Any steer would be valued.
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📝 flexible Beech
2 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I am building the Vintage Model Works 46" crash tender,and with the aid of Robbobs build log,it is going pretty well.
I successfully steamed the gunwhale and chine stringers.However,the rubbing strakes would not have it!
I have seen a passing mention on this site of flexible beech,and looked at a couple of suppliers;the price is a bit frightening compared to obeche strip, but I ordered some.
What a revelation! It is ridiculously bendable! Job done.
I am reluctant to advertise anyone who has cost me money,but have to give others the chance to avoid hours of unnecessary grief!There are two suppliers,and both are low on stock at the moment,but Cornwall model boats are very reasonable with postage,which makes the price more palatable!
I successfully steamed the gunwhale and chine stringers.However,the rubbing strakes would not have it!
I have seen a passing mention on this site of flexible beech,and looked at a couple of suppliers;the price is a bit frightening compared to obeche strip, but I ordered some.
What a revelation! It is ridiculously bendable! Job done.
I am reluctant to advertise anyone who has cost me money,but have to give others the chance to avoid hours of unnecessary grief!There are two suppliers,and both are low on stock at the moment,but Cornwall model boats are very reasonable with postage,which makes the price more palatable!
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📝 Donations
3 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Having followed the godsend that is Robbobs build log on the 46" RAF crash tender,and having such good replies to my questions,I am donating some scarce cash to the site.Thanks to all!
All those considering the same,its worth it!
Doc
All those considering the same,its worth it!
Doc
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📝 Hobbywing 90A ESC
3 months ago by drspock ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Graham,
Fantastic reply,I have seen latching relays,but did not understand the significance.I do now,and will follow this steer.Many thanks,
Doc
Fantastic reply,I have seen latching relays,but did not understand the significance.I do now,and will follow this steer.Many thanks,
Doc
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