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Old 06-19-2009 | 11:50 AM
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Default RE: Help a newbie!

ORIGINAL: Jabbran
I see thanks. I'm wondering how do the batteries go in there to charge? All I see is a rectangular box, sorry for being such a newb. Also the products from that website, do they come in UK plug or no? How long does the speed battery last? Also how easy or difficult is it to put those parts in the boat, as I have no experience in this kind of stuff? Thanks.
I read about the 25" boat similar to this from the same supplier and they have had some problems. I sure hope this does not happen to me because I would not be able to afford or fix such things.
Hi Jabbran,

The link shows one single Lipo cell: http://www.swanghobby.com/flyermate-...1-pr-1593.html
Look at the dimensions, it's a flat cell.
Stacking more cells on top of eachother makes for a 2S, 3S, 4S, 5S, 6S etc...

So it's not a box with cylindrical batteries stashed inside, it's a completly other technology and shape.

A lipo gets charged by the two main leads and has a balancer connector to allow the charger to keep every cell at exactly the same level.

There's no such thing as a 'UK' plug, other than the one that fits in the outlet on your wall.
If you buy a charger and power supply, the power supply will most likely have a connector to your AC outlet on the wall.

The ESC and Lipo come without connectors, you'll have to get either Deans or 4mm goldplated connectors and solder them on.
On my boats, I prefer 4mm goldplated bullet style connectors, but that's personal.

As I've mentioned before: There's no such thing as RTR, just factory assembled.
Making the boat ready for the water is something you'll have to do yourself, or have it done for you by an experienced boater.
I'm preparing a number of "RTR" as we speak for some novice boaters, who lack the experience, confidence or skills.
(gives me the chance to learn new boats without having to buy them myself...)

In my experience, the Chinese boats are decently made and run well with some attention prior to the first outing of the new owner, don't worry.
Should you hit a snag, there's alway the forum!

I forgot to mention you'll need eight (rechargeable) penlight for the transmitter, the one I ordered arrived today and naturally I had no penlights available.

The transmitter is decently made and doesn't look particulary cheap to me, main point is, will it function properly?

Regards, Jan.