Electronics Package for Nirvana II Pro
01-25-2007 | 12:48 AM
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Electronics Package for Nirvana II Pro
I am in the process of purchasing a Nirvana II Pro (no electronics). This is my first RC purchase. I am looking for an electronics package, something robust, but easy to install in the existing electronics compartment. Any Suggestions?
01-31-2007 | 08:24 AM
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RE: Electronics Package for Nirvana II Pro
Ahoy Jim:
I used Hitec servos because they fit into the pre-cut slots of the Nirvana II with no modification to provided screw holes and all. For the rudder the HS-311 standard servo is more than adequate and for the sail serve a Hitec HS-645MG has served me flawlessly.
If you buy the standard Hitec on-off switch it also fits the "II" with no modification whatsoever. That's the good news.
I used Hitec's HP2RNB AM 2 channel reciever and this does not fit where the smaller (and much cheaper made) Megatech reciever goes. The original Megatech reciever fits on the plastic shelf that supports the rudder servo and the Hitec is just too wide to go there and still fit the battery compartment.
What you must do is trim/cut/grind (I carefully used a dremel tool and small grinding wheel) this excess plastic away on the port (left side looking from the stern) side of the electronics compartment down close to the wall. Don't worry...you will still have enough plastic left over to support the rudder servo. You'll see when you size it up.
Next step is to cut out some of the plastic in the battery compartment slot so that the battery holder moves more to center starboard of the boat. The reciever will then fit lengthwise on the port wall of the compartment. Again...you can size this and see how much of the plastic you will need to grind off to fit.
Also I did not like running the antannae of the battery through the rubber grommet through which the rudder steering linkage alsoo fits as Megatech does. The steering rod tends to pull on the antennae and I can't believe this is a good thing over time. I drilled a 1/32 inch hole in the aft part of the battery compartment below the lip where the hatch fits and ran the antennae out that hole and up the backstay.
I wish I could post a photo but I am on MSNTV which is not exactly a "real" computer and it is not possible.
I can send you a photo via regular e-mail if you wish to send me..say..a hotmail e-mail addy via this websites mailbox if you are comfortable doing that.
I do have a photo of the E.C. after modification that will give you the picture...so to speak.
You will love the Nirvana II with these components and I believe you won't find a less expensibe entry level boat that runs this great right out of the box.
Okay eveyone...I know...V-32...but I said "less expensive."
~TC
I used Hitec servos because they fit into the pre-cut slots of the Nirvana II with no modification to provided screw holes and all. For the rudder the HS-311 standard servo is more than adequate and for the sail serve a Hitec HS-645MG has served me flawlessly.
If you buy the standard Hitec on-off switch it also fits the "II" with no modification whatsoever. That's the good news.
I used Hitec's HP2RNB AM 2 channel reciever and this does not fit where the smaller (and much cheaper made) Megatech reciever goes. The original Megatech reciever fits on the plastic shelf that supports the rudder servo and the Hitec is just too wide to go there and still fit the battery compartment.
What you must do is trim/cut/grind (I carefully used a dremel tool and small grinding wheel) this excess plastic away on the port (left side looking from the stern) side of the electronics compartment down close to the wall. Don't worry...you will still have enough plastic left over to support the rudder servo. You'll see when you size it up.
Next step is to cut out some of the plastic in the battery compartment slot so that the battery holder moves more to center starboard of the boat. The reciever will then fit lengthwise on the port wall of the compartment. Again...you can size this and see how much of the plastic you will need to grind off to fit.
Also I did not like running the antannae of the battery through the rubber grommet through which the rudder steering linkage alsoo fits as Megatech does. The steering rod tends to pull on the antennae and I can't believe this is a good thing over time. I drilled a 1/32 inch hole in the aft part of the battery compartment below the lip where the hatch fits and ran the antennae out that hole and up the backstay.
I wish I could post a photo but I am on MSNTV which is not exactly a "real" computer and it is not possible.
I can send you a photo via regular e-mail if you wish to send me..say..a hotmail e-mail addy via this websites mailbox if you are comfortable doing that.
I do have a photo of the E.C. after modification that will give you the picture...so to speak.
You will love the Nirvana II with these components and I believe you won't find a less expensibe entry level boat that runs this great right out of the box.
Okay eveyone...I know...V-32...but I said "less expensive."
~TC
