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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: mattyb2105 on June 15, 2008, 05:23:19 pm

Title: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: mattyb2105 on June 15, 2008, 05:23:19 pm

 I have to ask a question which may sound a bit sill, Can anyone tell me, can yu use futaba plugs into an Acoms RX?

I just bought the caldercraft riverman and it has acoms gear, and i want a new electric speed control, but i am stuggling as I am new to the hobbie.
I have a monoperm motor  which has 6V max 3A written on it 2 ch acoms rx / tx and a rechargeable FIAMM GS lead acid 6V 4.5Ah written on it.

Any help would be very much appreciated.


Matt

Title: Re: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: Stavros on June 15, 2008, 05:34:56 pm

Yes you can But you must file down the futaba plug just to get rid of the futaba lead in


Stavros

Title: Re: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: mattyb2105 on June 15, 2008, 05:45:24 pm

Thanks stavros, now al i need do is figure out what speed control I need to replace the old one i have. :-\

Title: Re: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: Martin (Admin) on June 15, 2008, 06:44:25 pm

Found this: Servo Chart. - http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/servos.html

(http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/images/futabaconnector.gif)(http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/images/hitecconnector.gif)
(http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/images/jrconnector.gif)(http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/images/airtronicsconnector.gif)

A simple speed controller will do:
P79 CONDOR 10/2 AUTOSET - £ 27.00 (P79S £ 30.00 - http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/speed.php
Mtronics Viper 10 or 15 - http://www.mtroniks.co.uk/

.... was this the Riverman that was on ebay last week?
         I had a bid on that!

Title: Re: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: Arrow5 on June 15, 2008, 07:55:47 pm

For Airtronics(USA) read SANWA. That might be an older chart Martin I believe Sanwa may have changed or are about to change to a more normal +/- layout.

Title: Re: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: mattyb2105 on June 15, 2008, 08:02:50 pm

Martin,
Yes it was on ebay, I like the kit it needs a bit of work to be honest, And i have a rented flat and no tools so not sure what to do right now,
I want a tug to do towing with, I have a big maritime heritage, my father does work for Lloyds of London and is a pilot, so I want to start towing and need a good tug, Not sure this is the right one!

Title: Re: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: BlazingPenguin on June 15, 2008, 08:19:12 pm

I have two tugs that are surplus to requirements, and will be sold to finance radio and ESC's for new builds.
One is a smaller single screw with kort nozzle, bow thruster and working winch.
Other is a Smit Rotterdam thats just had her motors and rudders replaced.

Will post in 'Sales' section if required Martin?
(Move & edit too if you like)

Title: Re: Riverman Caldercraft Tug
Post by: Stavros on June 15, 2008, 09:10:53 pm

Give FLJ a pm he will give you proper honest advice as his company is ACTION O0



Stavros