Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: baztoo on November 05, 2009, 11:24:39 am

Title: Help needed please
Post by: baztoo on November 05, 2009, 11:24:39 am

Hi everyone, my name is Barry and i am new to this forum, I was hoping someone may be able to help. I have a Badger Dynacraft bait boat which has recently had new electrics fitted, when testing it on a local lake it starts off great runs for about 20-30 metres and then the motor stops working, the steering and bait dump mechanism still operate so I am pretty certain it is not a range thing, I am thinking perhaps it is a dodgy ESC. Is there anyway to test them other than buying another one ? Power is from a 12v sla battery. There is no makers name on esc but it is for a brushed motor and runs at 50a forward 20a reverse with5v/1a bec. ( I did think of buying a sub and torpedoing it when it gets stuck out on the lake) Heres hoping someone can help  .
Thanks
Baz.

Title: Re: Help needed please
Post by: Big Ada on November 05, 2009, 11:55:54 am

Hi Baztoo,
Make sure your battery is fully charged as a low battery will give all of your symptoms.

Len.

Title: Re: Help needed please
Post by: baztoo on November 05, 2009, 11:59:42 am

Thanks for quick response, will check and charge battery. 

Title: Re: Help needed please
Post by: baztoo on November 05, 2009, 05:40:13 pm

Would it be worth buying a seperate power pack for the RX ?
Thanks
Baz