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📝 Waterproof servos
5 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB (
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Thanks Chris, that’s helpful - I’d come to the same conclusion! Yes, it needs to be underwater (it’s for an RC shark I’m building) but I’m working on using a waterproof box instead for the servo, just in case the submerged time is longer than 30 mins.. do you know if these boxes are commercially available?
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📝 Waterproof servos
6 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks both for the reply – I checked on the listing for Traxxas servos and went into live chat – this was the response… unfortunately no good for a shark!
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📝 Waterproof servos
8 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Evening all, I need a waterproof servo for my shark, are these advertised ones on eBay actually waterproof?
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📝 Mixer connections
28 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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And here are the servos with tape on as suggested 👍
Any idea why the travel is so ‘notchy’ when operating them?
Any idea why the travel is so ‘notchy’ when operating them?
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📝 Mixer connections
28 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Roy, I did as you suggested and it works! When turning left (submerged) the right thruster seems to jump to full throttle for some reason, not sure why..
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📝 Mixer connections
29 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks both, it’s worked with mixing servos, I’m just about to try it with brushless ESCs. Do I need to follow the ‘one power lead’ rule if plugging in to the mixer instead of the RX?
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📝 Mixer connections
30 days ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks RoyCV and Chris - result! Here’s a video of the servos working as hoped, now to try the ESCs! Watch this space..
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📝 Mixer connections
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Chris, yep - got two ‘Shark’ brushless ESCs ready to connect up..
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📝 Mixer connections
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi, bought two of these for my RC shark, I need to mix two brushless motors and two servos. They don’t have wiring diagrams 😆 any suggestions as to how to wire them up please? I’ll be using a Futaba 6EX-PCM 1024 as it’ll be under water (hopefully!) thanks in advance..
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📝 Jet/stealth Swan & Multiple ESCs
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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It was from Amazon Pete, unfortunately the decoy I bought is no longer available - as you can see! I then cut a hole in the top for access and fitted the electronics..
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📝 Mixing servos using a 40mhz TX
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi all, working on my RC Shark and need to mix the two servos controlling the side fins, firstly to operate individually as marine ailerons (to roll the shark) but then to operate in tandem as elevators to control the pitch of the shark. Using a 40mhz setup (for underwater use). Question - can I use a mixer e.g. Mtroniks v tail to mix the two servos over 2 TX channels? Thanks in advance - hope the drawing helps..😂
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📝 Jet/stealth Swan & Multiple ESCs
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thank you, it worked well.. stealth mode is fab, this little lad was convinced my RC Swan was real!
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📝 Jet/stealth Swan & Multiple ESCs
8 months ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi, looking to modify ‘Jet Swan’ to ‘Stealth Swan’ with the addition of two brushless motors with props. Question:- will the two new ESCs need the red power lead removing before plugging into the receiver and if so, will they operate OK? Thanks in advance!
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📝 900mhz TX/RX
10 months ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Many thanks Toradog, that’s really helpful. I think a few of our ‘older’ members may still have 40mhz kit 😉
Would I be able to use a standalone mixer on the rudder and throttle, to power two thrusters? I’m used to a modern 2.4 GHz TX that can mix on the radio… thanks again
Would I be able to use a standalone mixer on the rudder and throttle, to power two thrusters? I’m used to a modern 2.4 GHz TX that can mix on the radio… thanks again
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📝 900mhz TX/RX
10 months ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi all, sorry if I’m duplicating a thread, but I’m trying to get some guidance on buying a 900mhz TX/RX set for my great white shark.. it’s potentially going to be-submersible and I’m told 2.4ghz won’t work under water..
Any guidance/links appreciated!
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📝 Controlling Becker Rudders
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Update, the original guy who'd posted the info on youtube has responded, will let you know what he comes back with! Thanks all for your help...
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📝 Controlling Becker Rudders
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi Ron, I asked the same question of the guy who posted it but had no response sadly..
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📝 Controlling Becker Rudders
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hi all, wondered if anyone had any advice/info on the setup I'd need for these type of dual rudders? I realise a hovercraft is a tenuous link to model boats but at least it's on water 🤣 I've just bought this hovercraft and would like to change the rudders to the becker type to give more control (especially for stopping, rather than just throttling down so it increases friction with the ground!) Any help gratefully received... here's the YouTube link:
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📝 RC Jet powered Swan
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thought you might like to see the build of my latest vessel in the fleet..
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Yep, I saw this too - looks very useful!
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks so much Dave, sorry for not responding sooner, day job getting in the way!! Hope to try this at the weekend..👍👍
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Dave, yes - they're very similar, just slightly different button setup but with the same tech inside I think! I'm using Mode 2 with throttle on the left and rudder on the right. Ideally I'd like individual proportional control of the motors without input from the rudder, but realise this may not be possible without the upgrade that BobbyN has suggested!
Look forward to hearing more 👍
Look forward to hearing more 👍
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Bobby, I'm now in touch with the seller so hoping to be able to get the upgrade sent over to the UK, I'll keep everyone posted on this as I'm guessing it may be of interest generally - I've certainly not seen anything like it over here! Please do keep me in touch with any other similar developments (i.e. Spektrum) too. Thanks again.. Eric👍
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Dave, I’m using a few TXs but mainly a flysky FS-T6 and i6.
I’ve got a W-tail mixer from Mtroniks I was going to try, but would quite like some more independent control of each outboard. Any help with mixing on the radio gratefully received!
Regards, Eric
I’ve got a W-tail mixer from Mtroniks I was going to try, but would quite like some more independent control of each outboard. Any help with mixing on the radio gratefully received!
Regards, Eric
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Scratch that, he’s just replied! Thanks for your help..
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Bobby, I found him on the Aus.com eBay- I’ve sent a message but no answer. Could you find out how much it would cost to send one to the UK do you think? He doesn’t offer international postage..
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📝 Twin props - different speeds
4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Bobby, nope, nothing coming up here. Are you in the UK? I’ve tried on eBay.co.uk as well as .com without success. If you do have the email that would be ace..
Thanks again! Eric
Thanks again! Eric
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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What a great idea! Just like the throttles on the boat itself!! I can’t open the link on eBay, could you repost it here too pls?
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Here’s a video of one of them on test in the sink..
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4 years ago by 🇬🇧 EricMB ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thanks Mark, you mean you split the output into two? I was assuming I’d do the same. My motors are brushed too (although very high speed!)
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