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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-27-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By mickvk

It looks like a 12mm hex, so searching a site...

It looks like a 12mm hex, so searching a site like amain hobbies will yield good results. If you find the traction to be poor with those stock tires, it may be that they're a hard rubber. Consider...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-23-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By mickvk

Right, tightening the slip did not change the...

Right, tightening the slip did not change the amount of slip to the rear. I suspect that if I loosened the slipper, the front would also slip...
There is no barking at all from the rear diff. ...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-21-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By mickvk

B44 slip question

Hello, I can't find an answer in my manual or online. Need to lean on your for some knowledge:

Bought an assembled Associated B44.1 buggy like new, put lots of run time in, car lost it's ability...
Forum: Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
03-23-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 27,748
Posted By mickvk

if you bought it recently and it's warped, I...

if you bought it recently and it's warped, I would contact horizon. If you've had it stored, I would work on straightening or replacing.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-24-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,976
Posted By mickvk

I stand corrected. When I first started using...

I stand corrected. When I first started using it, effectively that's what I observed... It seemed to turn stabilization on/off. Looking at the book it seems that it changes from F3A mode to 3D...
Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
06-14-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,595
Posted By mickvk

RE: Can you solve this ESC throttle position problem?

Many moons ago for me too. I think I was trying to get a swamp buggy to work at this time - basically and aero motor and esc with a surface transmitter. I still have that little bugger - just ran it...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
03-30-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,976
Posted By mickvk

RE: E-Flite Splendor 50size BNF basic pattern plane

a 15% voltage change isn't insurmountable. You could add a little prop pitch or diameter to make up for it.

All I had was 3S 5000mah packs and I'm making them work... I'm very pleased with...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
03-29-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,976
Posted By mickvk

RE: E-Flite Splendor 50size BNF basic pattern plane

Channel 5 (gear) turns stabilization on/off
Forum: User Product Reviews
11-25-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,963
Posted By mickvk

RE: Elastic head lamps - personal headlights

The energizer produces less light at 45 lumens, costs more, and has a power button that isn't great. For $7 this one rocks 300 lumens....
Forum: User Product Reviews
11-13-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,963
Posted By mickvk

RE: Elastic head lamps - personal headlights

Oh yeah, I've got a bunch of light fixtures and options. It's really a review of a couple crappy headlamps and sharing the info on a "good" one finally :)
Forum: User Product Reviews
10-04-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,963
Posted By mickvk

Elastic head lamps - personal headlights

I don't have the best lighting. Instead of re-doing my workshop Imake due with a task light, a desk light, a flash light, or a head light when necessary. I've been through three of them and I wanted...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
08-16-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,239
Posted By mickvk

Guide to make a PVC stand

Iknow building a PVC stand is pretty basic but each time I buy material I have to refigure how much Ineed of what. Since Iwrote it down I might as well share it.
This works good for a vee because...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
08-16-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,172
Posted By mickvk

RE: First Boat

I had pretty good luck with the Proboat Hypersport.  It runs light like a bobber with a somewhat high center of gravity, but it's a good starter boat.  I run in rough conditions.  After multiple blow...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
02-20-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By mickvk

Diff rebuild problem

Hello, I don't have a lot of experience with diffs but I had to replace a front diff housing on a losi 8 and it doesn't seem right... I didn't disassemble the actual spider gears in the diff, I just...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
11-08-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 67,839
Posted By mickvk

RE: Brushless motor not running - just beeping

I know I'm a little late (and you solved your problem already) but I had difficulty using an SS Silver Series ESC that I couldn't get to arm. The problem was that I didn't know there was an arming...
Forum: Speed - Electric
10-22-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,378
Posted By mickvk

RE: What causes this?

I put one of these in a zig zag racer. if you've gotten less than a few boats running well - or if you want it to run well - then I'd say it's not a good move..

But if anyone is curious about the...
Forum: Speed - Electric
10-22-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,935
Posted By mickvk

RE: Rio 51 conversion to brushless????????

Yeah, I agree with the 2028 suggestion. I've been tuning a Rio 51 with a Quickdraw 26cc motor that's supposed to be making about 6 HP. I cannot get that big hull to boogie. I'm stuck in the low 50s...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-23-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 604
Posted By mickvk

30 second charge time? Friday humor

Funny, an electric conversion system for paper airplanes!

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/rc/e9e7/?cpg=165CP&image
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-23-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By mickvk

RE: best way to charge

Sorry for chiming in late, but if you're still looking or if anybody in the future is searching, here's a little info on chargers:

Some chargers are AC and DC powered.
When evaluating your DC...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
09-23-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By mickvk

RE: Banana Hobby

I'm going to stay general - for what it's worth, I've bought quite a few inexpensive planes. And I don' t do that anymore. To me, I value better quality when I spend my time flying field. And Ireally...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-18-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,601
Posted By mickvk

RE: potting electronics?

Wow, that Space Control is a blast from the past.

For others who are getting to this information for the first time I'll add this - "conformal" in electronics just means a protective coating. It...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-08-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,601
Posted By mickvk

RE: potting electronics?

<span style="font-size: larger;">thank you for the information - I'm looking to pot a receiver myself. I was going to use</span><span style="font-size: smaller;"> </span><span style="font-size:...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-25-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,144
Posted By mickvk

RE: PVC boat stand plans - fits big gas vees nicely

The only thing I didn't finish is the handles - I just tie large braided nylon straps long ways from the front to back and it works fine. Cheers!
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-25-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,144
Posted By mickvk

RE: PVC boat stand plans - fits big gas vees nicely

Hello Neil, here's a couple shots of the stand. I hope it helps you out. -Mick

There's a little one in the back ground too, but they're not as useful... The large boats really need it.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-23-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,144
Posted By mickvk

PVC boat stand plans - fits big gas vees nicely

I know it's not that complex to build a PVC stand... But I've been through a few revisions over the years and I've got this one down pat with a shopping list and some lessons learned so I figured I'd...
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