Topic: Any suggestions ? (Read 7527 times)

Murph · « **on:** October 04, 2015, 10:27:52 am »

As many of you will have seen my Model Slipway Maggie M is due for delivery this week , just wondering about a suitable radio control transmitter / receiver combo that would be suitable , i'll probably be installing a working radar and navigation lights and ideally would like these to be controlled from the Transmitter , is this possible ?
It comes with a 12v motor , will I need a speed controller aswell ?
Any suggestions welcome and thanks in advance
Murph

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2015, 11:03:32 am »

The planet/tamco 6ch should have all the features you need for not too much money.

radiojoe · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2015, 12:07:37 pm »

The Saturn 6 has 4 axis channels and 2 switch channels so would suit your needs and is reasonably priced.

Klunk · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2015, 02:33:14 pm »

My advice to all people buying new radio gear. Set a limit fir price, ask lots of questions and have a go on the different sets and most importantly try to future proof by buying a known reputable brand. If you want tx mixing or switches fir lights etc. Do the research first, and try to think about what you could do in the future with the tx. Ie more models so a model memory on the tx. Lipo conversion for tx batteries. Etc etc

Netleyned · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2015, 03:12:21 pm »

Why on earth put lipos in a transmitter.?
The battery drain on modern gear is very
little so nimh packs are so much easier to
use.

Ned

nivapilot · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2015, 03:54:52 pm »

FlySky FS-I6 is a very good setup, only works out about £38, and is capable of mixing channels as well.
6 channels
1500mtr + range
small unit
what more could one ask......oh yes and rx units are pretty cheap as well at £8.34 (Hobbyking)

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2015, 05:45:16 pm »

Quote from: Netleyned on October 04, 2015, 03:12:21 pm

Why on earth put lipos in a transmitter.?
The battery drain on modern gear is very
little so nimh packs are so much easier to
use.

Ned

If you have Lipos in the Boat why not have a Lipo in the TX? one less charger required Also the lipo packs for my laser 6 & Terratop TXs were in fact cheaper and had a higher capacity than the NIMh equivalent.
There is much less voltage drop over time with Lipos as well so the need less charging

Netleyned · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2015, 05:54:52 pm »

Don't think Maggie M is a candidate for lipos

Ned

knoby · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2015, 06:02:43 pm »

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Don't think Maggie M is a candidate for lipos

Ned

Why not ?

Klunk · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2015, 06:04:11 pm »

And how long will nimh be around now. Nicd are now banned. Nimh should be around for a few years but manufacturers are the ones now pushing lipo in tx. Smaller lightweight and higher amps means less charging.

Netleyned · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2015, 06:07:16 pm »

Why use lipos and lots of ballast when lead acids
Will do both cost less and can be charged in situ
safely.

Ned

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2015, 06:27:33 pm »

Quote from: Netleyned on October 04, 2015, 06:07:16 pm

Why use lipos and lots of ballast when lead acids
Will do both cost less and can be charged in situ
safely.

Ned

The cost element is getting debatable now with the ever falling costs of LiPos. However I do agree with you on the weight side of things.
Although in theory you could just ballast up with Lipos and have run times in Days lol

Buccaneer · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2015, 08:36:08 pm »

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"NiCd are now banned".

Can somebody expand on this please. Can I expect the Battery Police to accost me at the Lakeside and confiscate my transmitter?

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2015, 08:45:48 pm »

Quote from: Klunk on October 04, 2015, 06:04:11 pm

And how long will nimh be around now. Nicd are now banned. Nimh should be around for a few years but manufacturers are the ones now pushing lipo in tx. Smaller lightweight and higher amps means less charging.

When did that happen?!

knoby · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2015, 08:47:15 pm »

An EU directive in 2006 restricted the sale of Nicad batteries to some industrial & medical uses only. The disposal of Cadmium is also regulated. So whilst it is not illegal to own them, you can no longer buy them or dispose of them easily.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2015, 09:20:31 pm »

OK, found these ...

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/batteries/pdf/faq.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_Directive

david48 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2015, 12:20:49 am »

Did you read it through Martin , it's heavy going that legal way thy do it , I lost the will to carry on . That explains why I could not get a Nicad for some old 2way radios .
David

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2015, 10:15:40 am »

Quote from: Murph on October 04, 2015, 10:27:52 am

As many of you will have seen my Model Slipway Maggie M is due for delivery this week , just wondering about a suitable radio control transmitter / receiver combo that would be suitable , i'll probably be installing a working radar and navigation lights and ideally would like these to be controlled from the Transmitter , is this possible ?
It comes with a 12v motor , will I need a speed controller aswell ?
Any suggestions welcome and thanks in advance
Murph

At the risk of returning to the original question.........

With the right radio having enough channels and the right boxes to plug into the receiver, all that you want is possible. Just a question of buying the correct parts and connecting them in the right places. And maybe programming the transmitter.
Whatever motor gets fitted, a speed control (ESC) will be needed.

Murph · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2015, 01:16:31 pm »

Thanks for the info lads , taken on board , still lookin'

andyram · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:13:16 pm »

Just a note which may interest some. All my scale boats that ran on 12v lead acid now run happily on 11.1 3s lipo's. I enjoy good running time with my Maggie M.

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