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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: Glyn Roberts on June 20, 2017, 02:46:51 pm

Title: setting up water monitors
Post by: Glyn Roberts on June 20, 2017, 02:46:51 pm

I have built the 46 inch crash tender, and  want to fit 2 Robbe water monitors.  I have got the monitors and the pump and now need info how to pro-cede ie how to turn it on /off   what battery to use etc.   What parts do I need to purchase.

Thanks and regards Glyn   

Title: Re: setting up water monitors
Post by: Big Ada on June 20, 2017, 05:47:57 pm

You could use a Micro switch operated by a servo plugged in to your RX, and wire your Pump through the Micro switch to a suitable battery. Other ways are available.

Len.

Title: Re: setting up water monitors
Post by: Vts99 on June 20, 2017, 06:39:09 pm

I have the graupner weser fire boat with working monitors . Fitted a water scoop to keel then used a servo with an extended arm on it to activate a Micro switch as mentioned above . Only addition I did was to program the throw of the servo from my transmitter so it only had to move a few millimetres to activate the pump

Title: Re: setting up water monitors
Post by: Glyn Roberts on June 20, 2017, 08:10:43 pm

Thanks  Big Ada and Vts99,  Micro switch it is then.

Regards Glyn