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[Model Mick]

I have a speed x cyclone as a bit of a fun boat for me and the kids. Problem is its all or nothing and no reverse/brakes. this is it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130541817051&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1351wt_905

Can someone please tell what it will take to ad a speed controller and "proper" receiver. It has two motors and steers by slowing one, if you know what I mean.
If it had 1 motor and a rudder I think I could manage, but 2 motors and no rudder is out of my depth. do i need 2 esc's? do i need something to control each motor for turning??

Cheers
Mick

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Mick

Yes you are going to need a better control system. It's certainly a nice large boat but, at £55 you will probably spend more on upgrading it to twin Speed controls and reverse features.  then there is the radio receiver to consider.

I notice the advert says  'reverse'  but the demo film did not show her going in this direction !!  Can you post a picture of the innards please.

Ken

[Model Mick]

Nope no reverse, also didn't say it would arrive with decals fitted by a blind man 

I know it will cost more, I intend on eventually going brushless etc...

This pic ok?? That's not the original battery
 

Hi Mick

Yes you are going to need a better control system. It's certainly a nice large boat but, at £55 you will probably spend more on upgrading it to twin Speed controls and reverse features.  then there is the radio receiver to consider.

I notice the advert says  'reverse'  but the demo film did not show her going in this direction !!  Can you post a picture of the innards please.

Ken

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Thank you for the picture.  You seem to have some room for upgrades, so best of luck.

Ken

[Model Mick]

Thank you for the picture.  You seem to have some room for upgrades, so best of luck.

Ken

awwww you not gonna tell me how to do it?? lol

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

If you like  -----------------

First of all, rip out the radio (if there is No reverse system) and the speed controllers. Then get yourself a P94 dual controller from ACTion Electronics and a receiver of your choice. Not forgetting to fuse the system. This will enable you to drive the boat without rudders, forwards, backwards, in a tight circle in either direction. If you look on his site you will find drawings of how it's done.

If you're on a budget then two cheap ESC's should do it with a reversing radio and receiver but if you're thinking of going brushless then it's another mass purchase of matching equipment.

It does look an expensive conversion but at least you have a nice boat to do it with.


ken

[Model Mick]

Cheers fella
Its just a little project to keep me busy away from the waters edge

[Model Mick]

Just out of curiousity, would it be cheaper and easier to convert to a single brushless motor/prop and ad a servo and rudder?? possible??

[MikeA]

no its not cheaper youl need a new radio aswell servos. get the 2.4ghz rc we was talking about then, get a servo and rudder off ebay. or make a rudder. do an amp test on if you can and run both motors off one speed controller. 

[Model Mick]

no its not cheaper youl need a new radio aswell servos. get the 2.4ghz rc we was talking about then, get a servo and rudder off ebay. or make a rudder. do an amp test on if you can and run both motors off one speed controller. 

Will a rudder work with 2 motors, or will i need dual rudders?

[scalloway41]

hello, dont mean to hyjack your thread but i have a very similar boat but with a ic motor in it and was looking for advice on what would be the best motor/esc/ battery set up to replace the ic to electric. mine has only one shaft and would like to achieve similar speed/performance and a decent run time if possible. cheers

[MikeA]

mick you just need one rudder in the centre. you need a rudder like this:


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