RE: I Will Ask Again..........Any GOOD Large Scale Electrics Out There???
do yourself a favor....google Fine Design and do some reading first...
Posted on: 7/4/2012 8:59 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: SV27 wont stay in the water!
Is it the "R" version or the older version? Older version has the batteries mounted in the rear, R has them more centerally mounted....Mines the older version and I place my Lipos in a V formation in front of the motor..that with some proper strut and tab adjustments will sort things out, but only so much....I've had 3 SV's over the years, still fun boats, but they earned their nickname "superflip" for a reason.
Posted on: 6/13/2012 5:22 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Finding used FE
offshore electrics...
Posted on: 5/6/2012 5:14 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Any Experience?
Links to any info would be helpful.
Posted on: 3/4/2012 11:28 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: ★★★ Pro Boat MISS GEICO LIMITED EDITION (Final) ★★★
Don't think the new pics clear up anything??
Posted on: 2/23/2012 3:41 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: ★★★ Pro Boat MISS GEICO LIMITED EDITION (Final) ★★★
Just to be clear....this boat includes: 1) the boat 2) the original electronics with the stock motor taken apart 3) the stock speed controller 4) a dremel with some accessories 5) lipos 6) a leopard motor 7) a turnigy controller 8) a measuring caliper 9) some props 10) a weight scale 11) some octura hardware 12) extra hatches 13) prop balancers Did I miss anything?
Posted on: 2/22/2012 4:00 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: boat supplies
Are you talking about fastelectric boats, or scale boats?
Posted on: 1/17/2012 7:53 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Runaway boat
Next time it happens, let the boat sit for a few seconds and try the arming procedure for the speed controller, if you can hear the beeps, and then the boat functions again for a short time, then it sounds like a problem that happened on the 1st generation controllers, the capacitors went bad. Adding a new capactior will fix the problem. Theres a thread on OSE about it somewhere....
Posted on: 1/8/2012 11:19 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: RC Boat Fatalities - News stories. PLEASE BE SAFE (updated 2-8-2011
The people who think the pics are fake are the one's we will be reading about in the future...[8|]
Posted on: 1/1/2012 10:21 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: supervee 27 ecu blowing up!
Simple, you screwed up....[:)] The controller is a 4S ,14.8V Lipo controller, you plugged in qty 2, 3S packs and hit it with 22.2V....surpised it lasted as long as it did,
Posted on: 12/25/2011 2:52 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Lipo batteries expanding
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dan S swollen or ''puffed'' LiPo packs, I get asked this question a lot. LiPo cells can and will swell a very little bit, especially if they are getting pretty warm during use. This is nothing to get too alarmed over. It is actually somewhat normal (again based on how hard you run the packs and how much they heat up) and as long as it is very-very minor swelling & goes away after the pack cools down you have nothing to worry about. As packs age, the swelling can get a little worse (again because the internal resistance gets higher and they start running hotter). As a LiPo pack is nearing the end of it's useful life it can show some very minor swelling that won't go away, even after the pack cools, at that stage She may still have some good none aggressive runs left but she is pretty much ready for Lipo graveyard. So yes some swelling is normal, less than 5% of their thickness for excellent packs and up to 15% in others. Keep an eye on them, how hot are they getting? What percentage is left in the packs when you are done (NO less than 20% is the ideal goal) ? what is the voltage per cell after a run? What brand are you using? Also, a higher C rating may be more suitable for your setup. Dan. [/quote] Swelling of LiPos is not normal....its a sign that they have been over-discharged and/or stressed beyond their C-Ratings..they won't last long being used in this set-up.
Posted on: 12/17/2011 7:54 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: How to change motor rotation?
Careful, if you are swaping the motor wires to change the direction the motor spins...if you are using a flex cable, it can basically unwind itself. you will need a different flex cable as well...better to just get the proper prop.
Posted on: 12/5/2011 7:17 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Good parts site?
[quote]ORIGINAL: captncrunch1234 Lets not forget <a href=''http://kintecracing.com/''>http://kintecracing.com/  Not only do they sell parts they design them. I would hate to see that go away. [/quote] Good Point!
Posted on: 11/24/2011 12:08 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Anyone know what this boat is!?
Wow, three threads going on the same boat.
Posted on: 11/16/2011 12:16 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10815083

RE: Good parts site?
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/
Posted on: 11/13/2011 4:15 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Want to try FE!
I've got a Lehner 3080 12t (about 430KV) that I run in a 51" mono and with 10S2P, (37V, 10,000mAh total capacity), I get about 4.5 minutes before I bring it in. (tops out at around 55 Mph) To get the run time you are looking for, you'd have to run 3P or 4P setups but that adds lots of weight and its doubtfull you would ever get to 70Mph. Not trying to be a smartass, but despite your apparent gas background, electrics are a whole different ballgame, and something this elaborate might not be the best thing to start with.
Posted on: 11/10/2011 12:17 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Want to try FE!
Why are you looking at 7.4 V LiPos? Whats you budget? What speeds do you want? What run times do you want? A 3080 5 turn is a very hot motor on 10S, let alone 12S.
Posted on: 11/9/2011 9:06 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Trim tabs on a cat
Did you try moving your batteries forward first?
Posted on: 11/3/2011 7:13 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Fine Design charged my credit card $865.00 without my authorization on 10/13/11 True Story
[quote]ORIGINAL: srt10 [quote]ORIGINAL: Got RPM [quote]When in doubt, check with the Better Business Bureau. An ''F'' rating for Fine Design: [link]http://www.bbb.org/NYC/business-reviews/hobby-and-model-construction-supplies-retail/fine-design-rc-in-middletown-ny-90581/[/link][/quote] Did anyone even bother to [i]read[/i] the BBB review? [i]Four complaints in three years[/i] is hardly a condemnation, but haters will always bend the facts. Here are facts: [i] ''Factors that lowered the rating for Fine Design RC include: Failure to respond to 1 complaint filed against business BBB does not have sufficient background information on this business''[/i] [u]Tower Hobbies has [b]17 complaints[/b] at the BBB over the same period, yet for some reason no one seems to hate Tower as much as they do Fine.[/u] I am not a fan of Fine Design, but neither can I support those who discount the positive experiences of others by inferring they are fools. [color=#00FFFF].[/color] [/quote] are you kidding me!! towers sells thousands more than Chris ever will!! the ratio is so much higher and we know of several people who have gotten ripped off by this guy who never sent a complaint to the BBB[:-] I think in that 4 years of sales they don't add upto Towers monthly sales[;)] and if everyone who got ripped off by him sent a complaint it would blow past Towers issues [/quote] Exactly; But some people can never accept the fact that their opinions are not considered the be all and end all.
Posted on: 11/2/2011 7:06 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: How Do I Water Proof My CATAMARAN
white electrical tape![8|]
Posted on: 10/31/2011 6:19 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: 41 IN. CATAMARAN TWIN BRUSHLESS CASTLE
I've got the same Cat. single motor though, LMT 3080, 435 Kv on 10S....big, heavy, fast, fun...maybe we'll race someday!
Posted on: 10/31/2011 7:11 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: TFL NTN600 Kiton Twin Setup?
[quote]ORIGINAL: madphil 2 motors / esc's That would be adding too much weight in a hull of that size i would go for a 4s setup and a 2610KV typhoon motor on a 42mm carbon prop . if you want it to fly [;)] [/quote] If you want it to blow up, thats a great set up[8|]
Posted on: 10/26/2011 3:46 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10784018

RE: Fine Design charged my credit card $865.00 without my authorization on 10/13/11 True Story
[quote]ORIGINAL: asupervee72 is got rpm, fluid over on ose? Or is there another Jay in TX? [/quote] If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck....then its a duck.
Posted on: 10/25/2011 7:16 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10781650

RE: Rio 51 conversion to brushless????????
12S and 1100Kv = Boom Also, how is a 33V controller going to take 12S[8|]
Posted on: 10/23/2011 3:25 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10779031

RE: Fine Design charged my credit card $865.00 without my authorization on 10/13/11 True Story
Careful, or you will end up on Jays (got rpm) "ignor list"...basically, its anyone who doesn't agree with him ends up on the list[8|] I share your views on FD's.....better to shop elsewhere.
Posted on: 10/23/2011 2:00 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Fine Design charged my credit card $865.00 without my authorization on 10/13/11 True Story
Very Mature Jay.[8|]
Posted on: 10/22/2011 1:45 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10777728

RE: Rio 51 conversion to brushless????????
[quote]ORIGINAL: BACKEMF Can be done, has been done, can be exoensive and the cornering isn't the greatest once you get there. There are far better hulls in this size range. [/quote] Now how would you know that[X(]
Posted on: 10/18/2011 8:01 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Fine Design charged my credit card $865.00 without my authorization on 10/13/ TRUE STORY
If you do a web search, you will find lots of similar stories about FineDesign.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 7:59 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10772322

RE: My aquacraft 1800kv toasted
Trolls are fun.[:D]
Posted on: 10/18/2011 9:28 AM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: My aquacraft 1800kv toasted
[quote]ORIGINAL: thomasjohn I dont really know dude and either do you , ran that same set up previously no exsessive over heating problem , but there is a good posibility its the 3s skylipo 3300 and a off brand 3200 2s in series that caused it to heat up that day. [/quote] And now its the LiPos fault....[8|] Running different brand and capacity LiPos is not a good idea either.
Posted on: 10/17/2011 7:16 PM by Author "doby" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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