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Author Topic: 2.4ghz 4 channel tx off a Helo  (Read 8508 times)

malcolmfrary

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Re: 2.4ghz 4 channel tx off a Helo
« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2015, 10:55:30 am »

If its the 1:72 Carol Moran, remember that it is only 18" long.  Prop size will depend on the space available under the stern, probably max out at 30mm, and, for torque, 3 or 4 blades.  The larger size I mentioned was for the larger (30" long) boat. 
Similarly, there is a size limit on the motor to actually fit into the hull and allow room for the prop shaft and coupler and leave room for the battery.  Typically, the motor diameter should be more than the prop diameter, but gearing can make this up by allowing a small, high revving motor to swing a relatively large prop.  It can also make for a more compact installation, especially if the motor is mounted to the prop shaft.  A RE280/1 should do the job. 
Having decided on your boat, it would be a good idea to google it for any build logs - it always pays to look at one that is known to work.
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Re: 2.4ghz 4 channel tx off a Helo
« Reply #26 on: July 27, 2015, 11:47:53 pm »

Ok so I bought all new radio equipment


Hitec servo
Fly sky 6 channel radio and receiver
Hobbyzone 1060 esc
3000 mh NIMH battery
And a 540 electric motor(I think)
 Hooked everything up and was doing a tub test everything went fine and then no response from the engine.......I noticed that when i centered the stick there wouldn't be an immediate response from the engine in all ahead or astern you'd have to wait a minute. Now I'm not getting any response, thoughts?




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Re: 2.4ghz 4 channel tx off a Helo
« Reply #27 on: July 28, 2015, 03:13:42 am »

Actually I think the battery might be dead, the blinking light on the esc eventually stopped so I'm assuming the esc and receiver didn't fail simultaneously. Though someone could still confirm so I can keep my sanity........ %%


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Re: 2.4ghz 4 channel tx off a Helo
« Reply #28 on: July 28, 2015, 08:26:45 am »

Use your trusty meter to check the battery.
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Re: 2.4ghz 4 channel tx off a Helo
« Reply #29 on: July 28, 2015, 08:39:53 am »

The new battery will only have had a minimum amount of charge. You should charge it up at 300mA for about twenty hours initially, and thereafter at the same rate for 10-14 hours. NiMH cells don't like being fast-charged for the first few cycles.
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Re: 2.4ghz 4 channel tx off a Helo
« Reply #30 on: July 28, 2015, 02:16:29 pm »

I'll give it a shot!


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