Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: Trucker on July 25, 2018, 07:51:54 pm

Title: Tyne Class Life Boat
Post by: Trucker on July 25, 2018, 07:51:54 pm

hi, all
i want to start planning the electrics for my life boat, so need some guidance on where to start and what to buy, i currently have two brushed motors, 12v, i want the boat to have the lights working, both motors to go forward and revers. im hoping to find and follow a detailed diagrame, so, any help please...

Title: Re: Tyne Class Life Boat
Post by: Klunk on July 25, 2018, 10:23:13 pm

cant go wrong tlooking at these
http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/wd.html
will give you some idea, these can be bought from here
https://www.componentshop.co.uk/action-electronics.html

Title: Re: Tyne Class Life Boat
Post by: Trucker on July 29, 2018, 06:57:26 pm

So, after reading the suggested product site and checking out the price list,  <:(  , how do i go about choosing whats required, i have the idea of looking for a diagram that might suit my lifeboat then order away, {:-{  is that the way to approach the install.

Title: Re: Tyne Class Life Boat
Post by: flack on July 30, 2018, 09:03:36 am

Action Electronics provide a variety of wiring diagrams for model boat electronics and whilst there isn't one for the Tyne Class lifeboat this link for a Severn class would be a good starting point. The Severn was fitted with a bow thruster but the electronics for that part can easily be omitted.


http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/Speedline%20Severn%20-%20Terry%20Small.pdf


The lighting side would depend entirely on how you would want control for these to work, direct operation from the transmitter is easily achieved using Action Electronics switcher units.


http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/P62.pdf


Regards Shaun