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[jason1111]

hi  I am new to this so I am in need of some help
I have a bait boat that I want to convert to 2.4ghz I have purchased a Saturn x4 tx and 6 ch rx
the problem I am having is I want to control the boat left  right reverse and forward by using one transmitter knob
my boat has 2 marine 15a msronic4 speed controlers and is fitted with 2 motors
 
any help would be much appreciated

[john44]

Hi Jason,You can do that quite easily by using up and down stick for
forwards & reverse and left & right on the same stick for
 a mixer, to control the motors for turning the boat.
you just have to decide which stick as usually only1 is spring return.

john

[jason1111]

yes but the motors seem to be working individual when I connect the 2 speed controlers to the rx
if I push forward on left stick one motor will work and if I push forward on the right stick the other motor will work
if you get what I mean , like  I say I am new to this so I apologise if this sounds a bit novice to the more experienced

[Netleyned]

This is 'Tank Steering' Jason.
You can steer the boat by speeding up one motor and slowing down the other.
Does the boat have a rudder or rudders?
If you have a rudder on the left/right of the stick  then you will need a Y lead to
enable you to connect both esc's to the channel for the up/down on the same stick.
If you are not using a separate receiver battery, you will need to disconnect one of the
receiver plug red leads.


Ned

[jason1111]

oh right just been on goole and I see what you mean I have to buy a mixer
will a V-Tail Mixer do the job

[jason1111]

hi ned
 the boat has two motors that are prop driven

[Netleyned]

Does the boat have a rudder or is it designed to use the motors for steering?


Ned

[inertia]

The article "Do they both go round, mister?" will explain mixers. http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/art.php
DM

[jason1111]

yes  uses the motors for steering
that's a interesting read  thanks inertia

[Stavros]

What bait boat is it could you please post a pic


Dave

[jason1111]

bsa lakestar boat