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Forum: Speed - Electric
08-22-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By gregjones

Is it the EPC or the motor?

Hi Guys,

I havent been on for a while as i have been having technical troubles and have been messed around big time by Hobby King waiting for parts to be shipped to UK.

My boat packed up and I...
Forum: Speed - Electric
05-28-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By gregjones

Whats the best motor?

The bearings on my Leopard motor have just failed so now is a good time to choose a replacement. The boat spec I am running is as follows.

Can someone suggest a new motor that will be an...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-27-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By gregjones

RE: Solder type

Thanks for that. Just wait till the hull either gets hit or some other drama.
What about an X648 prop?
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-27-2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By gregjones

RE: Solder type

Hi Diesel,

I have found some stuff that is not lead free and it works better. Comments on set up are also welcomed:

Hobbyking Vanquish hull
1500KV-4082
5.5mm gold bullets
180 turnigy BSC...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-25-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By gregjones

Solder type

Hi,
I am running 1.1 metre boat with 1500 KV Leopard and 180amp ESC and 2 x 6S 5000 Mah in Parellel. Athough the motor, esc etc dont seem to get to hot I keep melting the solder in one of the cables...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-27-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By gregjones

RE: What power supply with charger?

I think if may need a seperate power adapter to plug it in to the wall at home althought there doesnt seem to be anywhere to plug it in to the charger?
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-27-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By gregjones

What power supply with charger?

Hi,

I have just bought a Turnigy Accucell 8150 fro Hobbyking.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7523__Turnigy_Accucel_8_150W_7A_Balancer_Charger.html

It looks great the problem is...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-25-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By gregjones

RE: Interference I think?

Nothing fancy. Dash sabre tx 40.8 15mhz am81
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-25-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By gregjones

Interference I think?

I am helping a friend with his small f/e boat.

The problem is that sometimes when you turn the joystick to control the rudder the throttle starts for no particular reason. Apart from being...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-25-2012, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By gregjones

RE: Stinger, trims and turn fins

Thanks.
Thought it would be more complicated than that!
Greg
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-24-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By gregjones

RE: Stinger, trims and turn fins

Thanks Ryan. Thats an excellent website.

Another question?

People keep talking about not letting the temperature get too high ie not above 60C.

How do you measure this?
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-23-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By gregjones

Stinger, trims and turn fins

Hi,

Can someone explain what differences adjustments to following makes:

Stinger

Trim Tabs

Turn Fins
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-05-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By gregjones

RE: Series or parallel. Is worth $300?

Yes that's the one. I have got 46 mph out of it according to my gps although this has dropped to 39 at the moment. I would like to get to 50 mph as my neighbours Nitro is doing late 40s. Any ideas?
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-05-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By gregjones

Series or parallel. Is worth $300?

I am running a 1.1m Hobbyking vantage. It has Leopard 4082-1500KV, 180A Turngy esc (http://www.rcuniverse.com/buynow/keywordclick.cfm?bid_id=5300) and Octura 447.

I have received advice saying...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-02-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,678
Posted By gregjones

RE: Two or three blade props. Which is best?

The flex shaft is 4mm. Sorry but I don't follow your measurement sizes.<div>Greg</div>
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-02-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,678
Posted By gregjones

RE: Two or three blade props. Which is best?

thanks for all the info. I swapped my octura prop x447 for an x 648.  Result was a snapped flex shaft within about 10 seconds!<div>Presumably the prop gives too much torque for the flex shaft. Any...
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-31-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,678
Posted By gregjones

RE: Two or three blade props. Which is best?

Thank you. I will play about bit
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Forum: Speed - Electric
12-31-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,678
Posted By gregjones

RE: Two or three blade props. Which is best?

Thank you for your reply.
As I am running two of these batteries in series does that mean everything is doubled? So am I risking blowimNg my esc as surely I must be 5000 x 30c = 150 amps x two = 300...
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-31-2011, 03:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,678
Posted By gregjones

Two or three blade props. Which is best?

Hi Folks,

I am running a 1.1 meter Hobby King Vantage with leopard 4082-1500KV, 180A Turnigy ESC and 2 x 5000mah 3S 30-40C batteries in series.

The prop I have is an Octura X447.

A mate has...
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-21-2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,451
Posted By gregjones

RE: Lipo batteries expanding

Thanks Ryan,
Would two of these in parellel be a good set up for the boat?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14616__Turnigy_nano_tech_5000mah_6S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack.html


Thanks
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-20-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,451
Posted By gregjones

RE: Lipo batteries expanding

Thanks Ryan.

Do you think the stinger is too high?

What Mah and C rating do you suggest?

What prop for that size hull?

Regards
Greg
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-20-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,451
Posted By gregjones

RE: Lipo batteries expanding

But would'nt the extra weight have a negative effect?
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-20-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,451
Posted By gregjones

RE: Lipo batteries expanding

I have screamers on the batteriesso dont run them below 3v per cell. However, they dont last very long andtake about 85 minutes to recharge at 4.0a

I am looking at the pros and cons of the 2 x 3S...
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-19-2011, 01:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,451
Posted By gregjones

RE: Lipo batteries expanding

What is OP? Packs do get quite hot after about three minutes.
Forum: Speed - Electric
12-17-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,451
Posted By gregjones

RE: Lipo batteries expanding

Thanks Diesel. I shall look into that. What sort of speed do you get from your Osphrey on the 6s in parrellel?
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