Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Radio Equipment => Topic started by: Captain Flack on April 01, 2019, 12:20:24 pm
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I have a Steam Tug which currently operates on throttle (left stick 0 to 100%) and the ahead and astern control is on a 3 position switch with neutral being center position. ie two servos, one for each operation. As this is completely alien to every other boat I have, it makes operating it a bit of a nightmare, so I am looking to put both controls on to the left stick (center neutral for both operations) .I think that a V throttle mix will take care of the steam valve, but am unsure if I can mix the gear servo so that as soon as I move the left stick either forward or ahead the servo will operate in the right direction to engage either forward or reverse gearing.In effect i want to make it like it's fitted with an electronic ESC with a proportional throttle, but in the right gear for the direction of the stick.I hope that makes sense.The radio is a Spektrum DX6
Any ideas greatly received. :-))
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This gizmo should be of interest to you. https://www.componentshop.co.uk/p105-single-stick-steam-engine-waterjet-reverser.html (https://www.componentshop.co.uk/p105-single-stick-steam-engine-waterjet-reverser.html)
DM
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Captain....... ;) ....it would assist if you confirmed the actual steam engine ......a number of Action electronic devices are available however these depend on the inbuilt engine control system/function etc
Even the Royal Yacht Britannia did not have independent proportional throttle control :-X
Derek
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It is a:
Cheddar Proteus steam plant comprising twin cylinder slide valve engine with tumbler-type reversing and water pump coupled to the gas-fired horizontal boiler.
Hope this helps. Thanks to those who replied.
I think the P105 is like "hen's teeth"