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Post by wolfie on Apr 1, 2008 16:06:39 GMT 1
When one builds the static model will you get the props and rudders with the kit, just for the show?
Wolfie
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Post by Mark on Apr 2, 2008 4:16:17 GMT 1
Yes, scale, but non functional props and rudders will be supplied as part of the series.
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Post by newkid on Apr 29, 2008 7:19:48 GMT 1
Do you know how much the RC gear will cost in new zealand and the options of paying?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2008 7:28:37 GMT 1
Markus is the r/c guru on the forum.
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Post by gerry on May 27, 2008 7:35:07 GMT 1
G.Day Guy's, Just had the RC offer arrive. Looks interesting so emailed the supplier as to obtaining the kit but not the Rx or the Trx. No joy they only supply the whole kit or nothing,pity as i will be using more than two channels. So its back to the drawing board and possibly removing kit from the Uboat. Gerry
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Post by Mark on May 27, 2008 9:05:19 GMT 1
Alternatively flog the RC stuff on Ebay ?
The Hachette gear is mainly Graupner, so you can probably get the same stuff from a model shop anyway.
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Post by markus on May 27, 2008 11:02:59 GMT 1
...you can probably get the same stuff from a model shop anyway. if not, just let me know - maybe i can help... markus
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Post by popeye on Jun 14, 2008 22:03:19 GMT 1
I have test fitted all my RC kit and tried it out. I modified it by getting a second Navy40R motor controller and using a v-tail mixer, the motors are separately controlled by mixing the rudder and motor signal. This means that when the rudders are straight, the motors both run at the same speed and direction depending on the position of the single motor control stick on the radio transmitter. When the rudder goes to, say, port, the starboard motor is speeded up and the port motor slowed (possibly even put in reverse depending on the motor speed setting and the angle of the rudder) so that the port and starboard propellors help to turn the boat as well as the rudders. If the motor contol stick is in the neutral position and the rudder is turned to, say, port then the starbord motor will turn on in the forward direction and the port motor will go in reverse (at the same speed) so that the boat will turn in its own length.
I am also putting medium response overcurrent trips (set at 10A) in each of the motor leads (the motors run at about 8A max and the stalling current is 12 to 15A). These will trip out in about 20 to 30 seconds if the propellor becomes jammed, but still allow the other motor to operate (assuming its propellor hasn't also become jammed from the same cause). I have 2 separate batteries, each powering its own motor controller and motor. The battery eliminator circuit (BEC) from each controller supplies power for the receiver and rudder servo (so that you don't need a separate battery for this), so that if either controller or battery circuit fails, there is still power to control and move the boat, albeit with only one propellor - but at least it can be got home. Each battery also has its own safety trip (set at 25A). The wiring circuit can also be switched so that either battery can be used to power both motors and their controllers if needs be. The (miniature) trips are fitted through the deck and have waterproof covers, as do the battery isolation switches and BEC supply switches so that everything can be switched on and off (or reset) from outside without having to remove the decks. There is also a little set of "highbright" LEDs set in the deck with reflectors so that they can be seen from shore on either side of the boat. A red LED shows that the port battery is switched on and has power available, a green LED for the starboard battery, a yellow LED for the 5.5v BEC supply to the radio control receiver and servo/controllers. There is a bi-colour LED in each of the motor supply wires from the motor controllers. One of the LEDs shows green when the motor is going ahead and red when going astern, the other LED goes from yellow to orange when the polarity is reversed on the other engine. I may use flashing red and green LEDs for the battery but they are not as bright as the fixed lights and I will have to see how well they work when I launch the boat for sea trials.
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Post by griffin247 on Jun 15, 2008 0:44:30 GMT 1
yikes !!!!
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