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Electric Boating for the absolute beginner - 12/19/2012 6:19 AM   
Benjaminayoung


 

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Status: offline 		Hello forum.

I'm designing a very inexpensive RC boat motor for use in a wide range of different floating items. I'm not looking for speed demon, but an slow cruzer. I've figured out just about everything except for how to mount the prop shaft to the motor shaft. I'm using a 9V hobby motor from radio shack, which has a 2.3mm output shaft.  Because I know nothing about electric RC boats, I'm confused as to what I can use to attach my prop to the motor shaft.  I understand the design requirements, but not which parts can go with others.

Currently I know that I'll need the following:
Propeller - nothing big, maybe 33/34mm
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/35mm_prop_3_16_drive_dog_2938_prd1.htm?pSearchQueryId=4100557

prop shaft - this is the tough part, I've come to the understanding that there many to choose from
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/propeller_w_shaft_zzr_zzr2_zzr3_1041535_prd1.htm?pSearchQueryId=4100559
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/flexshaft_mg29_1040140_prd1.htm?pSearchQueryId=4100561

stuffing tube  - same as above
http://www.funrcboats.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=AER1902

motor shaft connector -
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/collet_prop_adapter_for_2.3mm_shaft_m5_1196_prd1.htm?pSearchQueryId=4100562
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__4873__Shaft_for_EDF_OR003_00105_5B_2_3mm_.html

SO, am I even in the ball park?


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RE: Electric Boating for the absolute beginner - 12/19/2012 6:59 AM   
Benjaminayoung


 

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Status: offline 		After browsing this forum for hours, I found a pic for the linkage I'm thinking about.  Anyone know the name of this type of connector or where to buy it?

Thanks


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RE: Electric Boating for the absolute beginner - 12/19/2012 7:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		All the underlined stuff you typed can be bought at offshore. This vendor is altra fast shipper and one of the best to deal with, name is Steve V.

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RE: Electric Boating for the absolute beginner - 12/19/2012 11:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		The only problem with the solid coupler you show is that it requires perfect alignment with the motor and drive shaft. Couplers with some "wiggle room" may work better as misalignment will eat up run time and cause excess heat. As stated above, look at OSE and see what they have for you.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com



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