Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Hmshood on July 11, 2017, 06:20:54 pm
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Hi ,
I am trying to find a simple way using a single (50amp) MTronics tio marine speed controller for my model, anyone have any simple ideas
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A tasty Fuse in the speed control output line, then an Amp meter set at 30 amps, and connect to motors in parallel, one at a time. Observe the meter when you increase the throttle with each new additional motor.
Well, you did ask for the simple way. :}
ken
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More or less what Tug-Kenny said, but feed each motor through its own fuse. You do need to know the current draw of each motor to pick the right fuse value, but, since they are (probably) in parallel, the total value of the fuses should be not more than 40 for a 50 Amp ESC.
After that, its just a matter of fastening wires together in the right order.
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Guys,
That was very helpful however the real question was has anyone any knowledge of a suitable concentrator that the 4 motors could be connected to that has one connection to the speed controller as it has only one set of power outputs
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The easiest way is to buy a 4 way fuse holders like the link below but there is lots of choice if you just search for 4 way fuse box
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Way-Circuit-Automotive-Middle-sized-Blade-Standard-Fuse-Box-Block-Holder-DG-/112293147024?hash=item1a25317190:g:uVIAAOSwcLxYIY6e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Way-Circuit-Automotive-Middle-sized-Blade-Standard-Fuse-Box-Block-Holder-DG-/112293147024?hash=item1a25317190:g:uVIAAOSwcLxYIY6e)
You connect the terminals on one side in series and to the controller and the terminals on the other side to each motor
What is the current draw of your motors or what size fuses (amps) will you be fitting as you need to make sure that your fuse box is rated for the load?
If you want extra terminals for other functions - light sound etc - then this is your moment as you could look for a connector with more fuses
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Why not use a 5 pin wago connector? One wire in from the ESC and then 4 out to each motor. You would only need two of them on for the live and one for neutral. Just make sure that you put a fuse in the circuit.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WAGO-222-series-Spring-Lever-Push-Fit-Reuseable-Cable-Clamp-2-3-5-wire-connector-/112134817326
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Joining several wires together - https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/29/category/6
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The simple answer is a length of "Chocky Block". link 4 terminals for positive, and 4 for negative and put the ESC leads to the other side. If you are working with 385 motors and 6 or 7.2 volts don't even bother with fuses the loading will be well in .
Cheers Jim
(OK so I am only a sumpie, but fuses are hassle!)
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Fuse's are a lot cheaper than new speed controllers
Please use fuse's :-))
Jason
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They also form a handy disconnection point to test individual motor circuits. I normally wouldn't bother with a fuse between ESC and motor, but motors is a different ball game.
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They also form a handy disconnection point to test individual motor circuits. I normally wouldn't bother with a fuse between ESC and motor, but motors is a different ball game.
Agreed. Plus a fuse immediately after the battery.
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Thanks to all for the input will consider the best option with fuses of course.
Cheers Vic
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Agreed. Plus a fuse immediately after the battery.
Hi Guys ? and Gals? I am trying to find out a bit about ( Suppressing) motors in the boat the bow thruster came with a little ( Capacitor?) and the two big motors I have I need some advice on (doing those) trying to find a link I can use ??? Any Help Please? PS; MFA 800 Brushed
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See: :-)
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18750.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,28761.msg283482.html#msg283482
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7836.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4522.msg44495.html#msg44495
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36328.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7752.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2669.msg26379.html#msg26379
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,8735.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7836.0.html
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At the top right hand corner of the forum home page is a handy box marked "search" Typing "motor suppression" into it gave 50 hits of threads where the subject is mentioned. I am fairly sure that some of them will carry pertinent information.
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See: :-)
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18750.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,28761.msg283482.html#msg283482
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7836.0.html
Thanks Guys For all the links will be sorted
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4522.msg44495.html#msg44495
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36328.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7752.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2669.msg26379.html#msg26379
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,8735.0.html
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7836.0.html
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At the top right hand corner of the forum home page is a handy box marked "search" Typing "motor suppression" into it gave 50 hits of threads where the subject is mentioned. I am fairly sure that some of them will carry pertinent information.
Thanks all for the links and It will be sorted now
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Hi Guys ? and Gals? I am trying to find out a bit about ( Suppressing) motors in the boat the bow thruster came with a little ( Capacitor?) and the two big motors I have I need some advice on (doing those) trying to find a link I can use ??? Any Help Please? PS; MFA 800 Brushed
Thanks for all info on that job done got it sorted (another question? anyone know on the yorkshireman Tug 1/48 scale what is the MAXIMUM
weight Ballast before its too Much?? I may have to alter (what I have??) any replys welcome.