Distance?

[mike luciusParticipant @mikelucius33619]

new to forum and i know little as a newbie can anyone tell me how far u can get a rc boat to go from the handset and how to achieve this.I know its not the norm but i have my reasons. thanks

[TelstarParticipant @telstar]

Hi Mike

Operating range particularly with model boats can be very variable, I have sailed models for many years, and in most cases ‘if I can see it I can controle it’.  I sail on a lake some 250m long, and don’t have range problems 

The position and length of reciever aerial is a important factor (it should not be added to or cut short) and should be positioned well away from electric motors or electronic speed controllers which can give interferance.  Ideally the aerial would be mounted outside the structure of the model, as high as possible above the water.

Now we come to the transmitter,  the transmitter aerial should not be pointed at the model (radio waves don’t squirt out of the end of the aerial like Harry Potter’s wand)  normally hold the transmitter with the aerial up slightly off vertical.   Anything between transmitter and reciever (bushes, trees, Island, water, people) will help reduce the signal.

Finally make sure your batteries are good, and fully charged.

Cheers Tom

[mike luciusParticipant @mikelucius33619]

so is about 250meters about a crafts limits just new to rc and use a kinda boat for other hobbies also manufacturer states thier boat will inly do 200 yrds oh and thanks for reply

[TelstarParticipant @telstar]

At 250 meters I can just about see my larger models, some of the smaller (12in long and 5in above the waterline)  I have difficulty seeing at 10 meters.  You should do a range check, get someone to stand by your boat (on the bank) and walk away with the transmitter see how far you can go before the control fails

cheer Tom

[Steve ClappertonParticipant @steveclapperton32734]

hi mike are you using a bait boat sounds like it dont be shy mate i have many questions about my refurbishing of said boats with  loads of help from the guys in these forums ime using futaba 2.4g 6ex  transmitter which is the new thing out for me anyway and does away with the problem of interference which can be a big problem with some boats  transmitters send signals to the boats receivers and control  speed etc so a good strong signal is a must also these models dont  have a ariel showing on boat so cant break em off .as far as i know baitboat manufacturers are not using this technology yet just charging a fortune for inferior systems although they obviously work quite well we shall see if they adopt these in boats soon probably push prices up to much though eh

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi all

Try to avoid using 27meg systems as that waveband is full of traffic that will interfere with your control signals.

I quote from bitter and very expensive experience.

Paul

[Steve ClappertonParticipant @steveclapperton32734]

yes i know hence the wish to use a more stable system of radio control ive been quoted £170.00 to convert a well known baitboat to 40 mz transmitter and receiver the boat cost me less than that so ime very tempted to get into the boat myself and put futaba 6ex 2.4gig receiver in i figure that it cant be that difficult as they do service for £30.00 plus parts postage is just as dear as service might be a little busines here guys any  takers  

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Steve

Do it yourself as it is a fairly straight forward job that would take most of our members about 30min to 1 hour to complete. This way you also get to know your boat better foe when running repairs need doing.

Paul

[Steve ClappertonParticipant @steveclapperton32734]

 hi again i know enough about the receiver and servos to do my own work its just getting inside the b…..thing dont want to crack the case although it can be repaired easily enough if not cracked too badly i might just have to have a go is it worth trying a bit of very thin glue remover ive got from a very good site that sells loads of fantastic glues of all sorts any ideas

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Steve

Fortune favours the brave

and

Nothing ventured nothing gained

are two really smart a.se sayings that are designed to get right up anyone’s nose but they do make a valid point.

If you get stuck during the project just post a photo and description of the problem and I am sure that the combined 4 brain cells  of the membership will be able to help.

Good luck

Paul

[Steve ClappertonParticipant @steveclapperton32734]

thanks paul ime gonna give it a go i think the benefits totally outweigh the debits it is a angling technics baitboat which sell quite well i paid good price so if i can upgrade it will sell ,or to be honest i can keep it for future use i quite fancy the challenge and it will be different i will let forum know how it goes many thanks to all pics to follow when i get going or when i shoot myself no offence only joking!!!!

                                          steve

                                                

[Steve ClappertonParticipant @steveclapperton32734]

hi again one question guys what is a microprocessor as the people from angling technics who make baitboats say they have to change to put 40mz in boat that works with 27mz that also has a microprocessor  what do they do and will i need one if i put futaba 6ex 2.4 gig receiver in or even put my own 40mz transmitter/receiver in

                                                                     thanks in advance steve

                         

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