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28 January 2012 at 21:53 #33206
simon edge
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hi folks. first timer, been lookin for a hobby, looked around, decided on boats. picked a AERO NAUT DIVA, CABIN CRUISER, seemed like a good beginner project? oringinately going static to start with now wondering about RC, any tips on either appreciated. thanx
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28 January 2012 at 21:53 #2094
simon edge
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29 January 2012 at 09:08 #33208
Dave Milbourn
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If you only need it to steer it and control the speed and direction of the motor then a 2-channel radio will do. You won’t go far wrong with a Futaba set. You will only require one servo plus an electronic speed controller. I’d suggest fitting a standard MFA 540/1 motor running on a 7.2v NiMH pack. Here is a link to a suitable wiring diagram (the top one of the two). http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/Slipway%20Shamrock.pdf

Good luck, and keep us posted on progress on this forum, eh?

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