Topic: Can anyone help in setting this speed controller up??? (Read 9652 times)

Voyager · « **on:** November 04, 2008, 12:58:48 pm »

Hi all,

Just purchased this of a Mayhem member, but I don't know how to set up the speed controller and I haven't had a reply from the guy i bought this from? Can any of you chaps help me out to set it up? At the moment I'm not getting any revs???

Regards: Voyager

Weeds · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2008, 04:15:20 pm »

i have no idea how to set it up but i would just connect everything press the setup button and move the trigger up and down and press the setup button again.. if that doesn't work try the above but with one of the motor leads disconnected.. i hope someone else can help..

Sub driver · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2008, 04:23:13 pm »

Hi,
I think I still have the instructions for these controllers ...somewhere , if so I will scan it in and post for your info....they are brilliant by the way

!,
I have two of them and they handle serious amps.
20 am continuous, 60 amp short term and 300 amp peak + an internal thermal cut out.
Regards sub.

andrewh · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2008, 04:26:41 pm »

Me too , neither

A little googling determined that Modelcontrollers.com seemed to be known for submarine control devices, but their web address has lapsed and is available.

It seems to be a brushed ESC, so as weeds suggests plug it up (me, I would use my servo tester to drive it) and press the button on neutral, full ahead and full astern and see what happens.

Maybe an approach to one of the expert sub makers would produce someone who knows the device?
sorry I can't help more
andrew

Sub driver · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2008, 04:47:25 pm »

Voyager.

Here you go 4 pages of instructions for you inc the reset instructions...

if need be I will PM you with them just in case this doesn't work out.

Regards Sub Driver

johno 52-11 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2008, 04:57:57 pm »

Try this its an archive of the website

http://web.archive.org/web/20040124203241/http://www.modelcontrollers.com/

Weeds · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2008, 12:17:40 am »

Martin, I have been reading rc forums for three years and have never seen anything like what the gentlemen above just accomplished. You must have just about the most helpful, fired up bunch of rc guys on your forum! Great job!

Voyager · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2008, 12:25:17 am »

Thank you all so..so..much for the quick informative replies, I'll look at the instructions above and will follow and let you all know how i get on later in the day today (wed)

Thanks again chaps, you lot are great!!!!

tugmad · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2008, 07:39:54 am »

THIS SPEED CONTROLLER MUST BE ONE OF THE BEST ON THE SCENE I HAVE USED THEM FOR YEARS IN MY TUGS OFTEN DRIVING A 5" PROP DIRECT. I USED TO GET THEM FROM A CHAP IN PAISLEY SCOTLAND BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT SEEMS HE HAS LEFT THE SCENE AND I CANT GET THEM ANYMORE ,WHICH IS A GREAT SHAME AS THEY WERE VERY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY AND ALMOST INDESTRUCTIBLE, SO BEST OF LUCK WITH IT THEY ARE LIKE GOLD DUST.

Voyager · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2008, 12:55:11 pm »

Thanks all, I followed the instructions and the speed controller works a treat

By the sounds of things it's a top notch speed controller, can't wait to test it out now!!!

Thanks for all the advice given, your a great bunch of lads

Regards: Voyager

poll · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2008, 06:52:44 pm »

Quote from: tugmad on November 05, 2008, 07:39:54 am

THIS SPEED CONTROLLER MUST BE ONE OF THE BEST ON THE SCENE I HAVE USED THEM FOR YEARS IN MY TUGS OFTEN DRIVING A 5" PROP DIRECT. I USED TO GET THEM FROM A CHAP IN PAISLEY SCOTLAND BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT SEEMS HE HAS LEFT THE SCENE AND I CANT GET THEM ANYMORE ,WHICH IS A GREAT SHAME AS THEY WERE VERY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY AND ALMOST INDESTRUCTIBLE, SO BEST OF LUCK WITH IT THEY ARE LIKE GOLD DUST.

Hi George, Mick Stothers is back on the scene, Speedos are again for sale.
Cheers

John.

Sub driver · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2008, 09:02:25 pm »

Voyager.

Glad I was of some assistance...enjoy.

Poll..
any contact details ?

Regards Sub.

Voyager · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2008, 09:20:43 pm »

Here you go some contact details: Mick Stothers http://www.microgyros.co.uk
Regards: Voyager

moderated. please dont give out personal phone numbers, I have been asked by Mike to remove it

poll · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2008, 09:41:59 pm »

Hi Sub diver, Just been told by shipmate 60 that he is a forum member.

John.

Voyager · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2008, 11:01:39 pm »

Sorry if I stepped out of line, didn't mean to offend anyone...I just wasn't thinking and I should have sent it in a pm

It won't happen again!!!

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2008, 07:54:31 am »

Good intentions are always welcome on Model Boat Mayhem.

HMS Invisible · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2008, 12:18:33 pm »

Well I'm not offended other being called Mick which made me choke on my dinner.

You've got my website,email,location and possibly Goggle got my phone number.
I don't think there is anything left?

For that unit the setup is through the solid-state logo on the web archive.

Sub, I found that a laser printer doubles as a steam iron and makes the instructions appear as new.
Never tried the trouser press yet!
mike

Sub driver · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2008, 03:59:34 pm »

Microgyros.

Mike.

Glad you are back, those speedo's were / are great !!

reagards Sub

Subculture · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:14:56 pm »

Blimey, blast from the past, Mike.

I heard you had turned up at the Brighton model world and were enquiring after me at the AMS stand. I was there, but on another day.

Are you making stuff again, or just enjoying the hobby from a distance?

HMS Invisible · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2008, 06:45:28 pm »

Quote from: Subculture on November 06, 2008, 05:14:56 pm

Blimey, blast from the past, Mike.

I heard you had turned up at the Brighton model world and were enquiring after me at the AMS stand. I was there, but on another day.

Are you making stuff again, or just enjoying the hobby from a distance?

Brighton Modelworld?
Was planning to go when pneumonia polaxed me.
Got a message that "Andrew was looking for me"
Phoned Andrew #1 and it was him,not you.

I've just started clearing the decks and registered the website 10 days ago.
All coming back to me now but I don't know if I'm coming or going.No time for newspapers,telly or footy matches.
mike

ministeve · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2008, 07:26:30 pm »

Mike makes the best speed cont's ever (in my opinion) seriously they are. if you get a chance to use them then do you wont be disappointed. i have used them in every boat i have ever used and unless you get them wet they just don't fail any one that knows me and the way i sail will testify to the fact i give them a dam good thrashing

Steve

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