Battery Help!

[Buddy Benedict]

If you are concerned, you can always convert a BEC type ESC into a non-BEC type by removing the center pin (which is the positive pin) from the ESC connector and then use a separate receiver battery and switch.

I like this option. This will be the way I'll set my boat up since I am still old school using a 75mhz radio.

Thank you for your reply.

Buddy

 

[MarkScott]

Well guys, Thanks for all the input. I am going to get the Hyperion eos 0720i charger and Turnigy 5000mah 60C batteries for my boat.

Cant wait for next year so I can kick Marks (ah you know what).

Buddy

I'll be waiting to get my amps kicked!

Hobbywing 180amp esc is what I'm using. It has a on/off switch. Tested this out, while the throttle is full on, turning the tx off also shuts off the motor. ESC powers the rx. Tactic TSX57 for steering. Hangar 9 pull-pull wheel with Dubro wire. No issues so far..

Mark, just a word of caution: Don't use throttle and then shutoff the controller. This is very hard on the controller and will damage it eventually. It's not as bad when you are just using a switch, but you should never do this and unplug the battery. It will result in blown switches and caps.

Tyler,

Thanks for the wise words. I did this once, as a test for the results.

 

[Buddy Benedict]

Now for a motor, One of the races I'll be going to only allows the Aquacraft UL-1 motor, SV-27 Motor or the Proboat Blackjack motor. The boats that were at our last race all had the UL-1 motor on them. Is there and advantage using the UL-1 motor over the other two?

Buddy

 

[MarkScott]

The UL-1 is the motor that came with the package I bought last year. Believe, lower the KV, a larger prop can be turned. I'm thinking of going slightly higher KV when Open Electric is offered.

UL-1 2030kv

Proboat Blackjack 2000kv

SV-27 1800kv

 

[darryl whitman]

I run a 1800kv it will help you turn a higher cup prop. I gained 3 mph going from 2030kv to a 1800kv motor

 

[Buddy Benedict]

The next question is props. i have several for a 21 nitro boat so would they work on this electric boat?

Also I am ordering the 36-56-1800 Aquacraft motor and it comes with 4mm connectors, should I go bigger like 5.5mm?

 

[SayMikey]

Well guys, Thanks for all the input. I am going to get the Hyperion eos 0720i charger and Turnigy 5000mah 60C batteries for my boat.

Cant wait for next year so I can kick Marks (ah you know what).

Buddy

I'll be waiting to get my amps kicked!

Hobbywing 180amp esc is what I'm using. It has a on/off switch. Tested this out, while the throttle is full on, turning the tx off also shuts off the motor. ESC powers the rx. Tactic TSX57 for steering. Hangar 9 pull-pull wheel with Dubro wire. No issues so far..

Mark Scott im coming after you as well. Thats what happens when you wont let me ride bitch

 

[Mike Starrett]

I have one on my to do list. Working on an FE Kneeler right now.

 

[MarkScott]

Well guys, Thanks for all the input. I am going to get the Hyperion eos 0720i charger and Turnigy 5000mah 60C batteries for my boat.

Cant wait for next year so I can kick Marks (ah you know what).

Buddy

I'll be waiting to get my amps kicked!

Hobbywing 180amp esc is what I'm using. It has a on/off switch. Tested this out, while the throttle is full on, turning the tx off also shuts off the motor. ESC powers the rx. Tactic TSX57 for steering. Hangar 9 pull-pull wheel with Dubro wire. No issues so far..

Mark Scott im coming after you as well. Thats what happens when you wont let me ride bitch

Ain't no way bitch... I'm taking the bitch pad off!

And just to remind you and Buddy

 

[SayMikey]

Well guys, Thanks for all the input. I am going to get the Hyperion eos 0720i charger and Turnigy 5000mah 60C batteries for my boat.

Cant wait for next year so I can kick Marks (ah you know what).

Buddy

I'll be waiting to get my amps kicked! [emoji14]

Hobbywing 180amp esc is what I'm using. It has a on/off switch. Tested this out, while the throttle is full on, turning the tx off also shuts off the motor. ESC powers the rx. Tactic TSX57 for steering. Hangar 9 pull-pull wheel with Dubro wire. No issues so far..

Mark Scott im coming after you as well. Thats what happens when you wont let me ride bitch

Ain't no way bitch... I'm taking the bitch pad off!
And just to remind you and Buddy

[emoji14]

[emoji38]

Take a good look Mark your going to be following it a long time
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[MarkScott]

Looking, but looks like I'm in the lead..

 

[Buddy Benedict]

Do I need to change the 4mm connectors that came on the Aquacraft motor to 5.5mm? The wire looks to be 12 gauge and it seams too small to handle 50 amps at least in the AC world of electricity.

 

[MarkScott]

I left the stock connectors on the motor. Change if you so desire.

 

[Buddy Benedict]

Batteries and charger are on order but the rest of it is DONE. I'm coming to get ya Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!Going to kick your "AMPS"

Thanks for letting me pick you brain and everybody else I have PMed with questions.

Got me fired up to build another one.

Buddy

 

[MarkScott]

Looking good Buddy!! Have you decided on a prop yet? Might go another route next year. It'll be fun!

 

[Buddy Benedict]

Not sure what prop to use but I have a box full of small props from a 437 to 445 2 & 3 blades with different cuts and pitches. I am just going to have to go to the lake and test,test and test some more..

 

[Mike Starrett]

Does anyone offer an adapter for an OS lower other than Hyperformance?

TIA Mike

 

[Buddy Benedict]

Mike, I searched the web before I bought one and Hyperformance was the only one I found

 

[Mike Starrett]

Mike, I searched the web before I bought one and Hyperformance was the only one I found

Thanks Buddy. I did the same thing and bought the Hyperformance too.

 

[MarkScott]

Thinking P-LTD tunnel will be a fun class next year! Going to have to make it to more races.