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funtimefrankie

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Twin ASD/Schottels
« on: September 08, 2007, 08:14:16 am »

Whats the best radio set up for the above, one channel for each function?
Is there anything to be gained having independent steering on each?
Does a mixer help?
Thanks
Frank
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Re: Twin ASD/Schottels
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2007, 08:23:25 am »

...Hi Frank...

I have my "SCOTCH PRIDE" shoalbuster tug on Seperate Channells & Speed Controllers for each Function...I find it much easier to manouvre in tight spaces this way...

Its a case of what you prefer, But having worked on the real tugs I think it has its advantages in seperates especially in windy conditions, Both in model & real tugs...

Both motors through one speed controller is OK but i would recommend a stronger than usual Bow Thruster when operating in this way...

...All The Best...Norry...

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Umi_Ryuzuki

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Re: Twin ASD/Schottels
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2007, 06:51:40 pm »

Why you might consider two throttle and two steering on ASD schottel drives...

If you can get 180 degree steering on the drives, you can use Fwd/Rev to achive the thrust vectors in the image below, originally posted by Boatfox... Crabbing is the tricky one... ;)
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Re: Twin ASD/Schottels
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2007, 11:37:34 pm »

I think it depends on the size of the model.
I have had a Tito Neri, and there both units had their own speed controller and steering servo.
But at a model of a Damen ASD 3011 in scale 1:50 ( model length 60cm) both units were steered by one servo but each motors had its own speed controller 
A model of this size becomes very nervous with a same arrangement like a Tito Neri.
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bigford

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Re: Twin ASD/Schottels
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2007, 01:00:20 pm »

i need to know will the drives go back to forwards when you let off the sticks
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Re: Twin ASD/Schottels
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2007, 08:17:30 pm »

I'm using a MMM Nangee hull. The drives will return to center when stick(s) are let go, like a rudder.
I think to start with a channel for each function.

It's had a quck sit in the test tank, just to see what current the motors draw, not bought ESC yet.
I've fitted a bow thruster, by the way.
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Umi_Ryuzuki

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Re: Twin ASD/Schottels
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2007, 10:16:09 pm »

i need to know will the drives go back to forwards when you let off the sticks


That has more to do with setting the springs on your transmitter doesn't it?  ;)
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Re: Twin ASD/Schottels
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2007, 11:01:31 pm »

oh umi  :D :D :angel:
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