Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hello Mark,
Thank you. The pictures are great. I can see clearly what you have done.
Having almost completed the Diva and wanting a yacht to build next I decided to buy Aeronaut's Bella mainly because I like the old or retro style of boats from the 1950s and 60s.
I do have some model building skills because I have built and continue to build period static display ships but my venture into RC boats is new so I am also a novice.
Thanks again.
Greg 👍
Thank you. The pictures are great. I can see clearly what you have done.
Having almost completed the Diva and wanting a yacht to build next I decided to buy Aeronaut's Bella mainly because I like the old or retro style of boats from the 1950s and 60s.
I do have some model building skills because I have built and continue to build period static display ships but my venture into RC boats is new so I am also a novice.
Thanks again.
Greg 👍
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hi Greg,
I couldn't remember how I secured it so had to go and look!
I've taken a couple of pics to show you (lots of other ways to do it) but basically an L shape block.
Also, another one of the internals (I really must get rid of that fuse holder and do it properly!).
There is a battery monitor coming out of the Rx (for telemetry) but you can ignore that.
I've reduced the file size of the photos (is there a file size limitation on the site?) but if you want the higher resolution ones i can PM them to you.
The next boat I built was a Swordsman from SLEC which i thought would be very similar to build but isn't really - lots of challenges (for me being a novice) but well worth it.
Cheers,
Mark
I couldn't remember how I secured it so had to go and look!
I've taken a couple of pics to show you (lots of other ways to do it) but basically an L shape block.
Also, another one of the internals (I really must get rid of that fuse holder and do it properly!).
There is a battery monitor coming out of the Rx (for telemetry) but you can ignore that.
I've reduced the file size of the photos (is there a file size limitation on the site?) but if you want the higher resolution ones i can PM them to you.
The next boat I built was a Swordsman from SLEC which i thought would be very similar to build but isn't really - lots of challenges (for me being a novice) but well worth it.
Cheers,
Mark
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Greg, servos are little motors and must be secured, but not glued or with velcro.
A servo has four semi-holed mounting areas. A servo comes with rubber insulators and metal inserts. Small screws are used to secure the servo to wooden blocks, or cut-out.
Others will share with photos of their installations to help you see what must be done to secure the servo. It must be able to be removable.
A servo has four semi-holed mounting areas. A servo comes with rubber insulators and metal inserts. Small screws are used to secure the servo to wooden blocks, or cut-out.
Others will share with photos of their installations to help you see what must be done to secure the servo. It must be able to be removable.
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hello Mark,
The picture of your electrics layout is going to be very helpful. Thank you.
When you fitted the servo did you use Velcro or is it glued in position?
I was hoping to fit some, if not all of the electrics today but the yacht varnish I applied yesterday is not hard enough yet. I don't want to damage the finish by moving it around doing the electrics so I'll wait a couple more days.
What boat did you move onto after the Diva?
Thanks again.
Greg 👍
The picture of your electrics layout is going to be very helpful. Thank you.
When you fitted the servo did you use Velcro or is it glued in position?
I was hoping to fit some, if not all of the electrics today but the yacht varnish I applied yesterday is not hard enough yet. I don't want to damage the finish by moving it around doing the electrics so I'll wait a couple more days.
What boat did you move onto after the Diva?
Thanks again.
Greg 👍
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hi Greg,
Here's a pic I took whilst building with my proposed layout. It's not exactly like this now and if you want I can take any pictures you want of it as it is now.
I attached the esc and rx with velcro straps.
I added a fuse (car type) but wouldn't use the holder as shown here as it's bulky and the pre-connected wires don't flex very well.
Any other info just ask.
Cheers,
Mark
Here's a pic I took whilst building with my proposed layout. It's not exactly like this now and if you want I can take any pictures you want of it as it is now.
I attached the esc and rx with velcro straps.
I added a fuse (car type) but wouldn't use the holder as shown here as it's bulky and the pre-connected wires don't flex very well.
Any other info just ask.
Cheers,
Mark
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hello Peter,
Thanks for the information. I do use Cornwall Model Boats as my supplier. I find Glenn very helpful.
Budapest. I have visited there. Its a beautiful city
Greg 👍
Thanks for the information. I do use Cornwall Model Boats as my supplier. I find Glenn very helpful.
Budapest. I have visited there. Its a beautiful city
Greg 👍
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
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Hi Greg.
18 months ago I would have been very happy to help you directly as my house is in Paignton. I now live near to Budapest so the bus fare is much more.
My only suggestion, due to the circumstances, is to contact Cornwall Model Boats as I have heard that they can offer a very good information service from people that have actually made a boat.
Good luck with the build.
Peter.😊
18 months ago I would have been very happy to help you directly as my house is in Paignton. I now live near to Budapest so the bus fare is much more.
My only suggestion, due to the circumstances, is to contact Cornwall Model Boats as I have heard that they can offer a very good information service from people that have actually made a boat.
Good luck with the build.
Peter.😊
I cannot promise to finish one project before starting another. I know, I tried.
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hello Martin,
I agree with what you have said about adding photographs. I will add them from now on. I will try and add some to this discussion but I have a lot going on at the moment so it might be a couple of days before I can.
Greg 👍
I agree with what you have said about adding photographs. I will add them from now on. I will try and add some to this discussion but I have a lot going on at the moment so it might be a couple of days before I can.
Greg 👍
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hi Greg,
As you get your bits and pieces of RC equipment and the questions start to arise regarding installation, please post photos of what you are talking about as a photo will really help us to give you the answers you require.
Martin.
As you get your bits and pieces of RC equipment and the questions start to arise regarding installation, please post photos of what you are talking about as a photo will really help us to give you the answers you require.
Martin.
If it looks right it probably is.
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If you insist upon installing a fuse I highly recommend that you purchase automotive blade fuses. They are readily available...on Amazon & even in dept store automotive depths (such as Walmart). Use an inline householder for simplicity,installing it in the +battery lead,in a spot where you can readily pull it above deck for ease in changing. Those fuses are available in abt 5 styles/physical sizes, I chose to use the same ones as in my car (so that a box of assorted covers 2 items in the household. The blade-style automobile fuse is easy to handle, you can see whether it's blown or intact thru the side window of the fuse body, they are relatively inexpensive, readily bought, & easy to get in/out of the holder. Also the fuse element extends upward thru its case so during operation you can put a DVM on the contacts, a fuse is actually a known resistor, there are charts on the internet so you can determine fuse current just by measuring the mV across the fuse element. They are readily available for 16 values, 1Amp thru 80Amp.
VA3ROD
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Hello Ron. Thank you for mentioning the Exeter club. I did try to make contact with them a couple of weeks ago. I recently had a similar post from Graham about contacting a club and below is my reply to him.
"Concerning the local club. I had a problem with contacting them a couple of weeks back. I found their site online and emailed their point of contact using the email address provided. About a week later I got a reply from someone who did not give a name saying that the point of contact on the site had passed away on new years day and that they could not help me and made no offer to get someone else to contact me. So my trying to make contact with a local club came to an abrupt end before it got started."
Concerning the electrics. After more research I am well on my way to understanding what I have to do. Thanks again.
Greg 👍
"Concerning the local club. I had a problem with contacting them a couple of weeks back. I found their site online and emailed their point of contact using the email address provided. About a week later I got a reply from someone who did not give a name saying that the point of contact on the site had passed away on new years day and that they could not help me and made no offer to get someone else to contact me. So my trying to make contact with a local club came to an abrupt end before it got started."
Concerning the electrics. After more research I am well on my way to understanding what I have to do. Thanks again.
Greg 👍
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
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Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Regarding the Exeter Club;
We have a new sailing venue at Canonteign Falls Christow as of 17th of March 2023.
We have a new sailing venue at Canonteign Falls Christow as of 17th of March 2023.
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
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Firefighter, altho I hav been sailing powerboats for decades they were always RTRs or ready hulls with very good instructions showing exact placements of the various components. I'm just now building my first wood kit,a box full of lasercut ply bits (ZIPP tug). So...I hav many of the same questions that you have. I've been very fortunate to be welcomed into METRO MARINE MODELLERS a Toronto-based sail/scale display/power club & i was instantly befriended by 2 avid power boaters who hav been wonderfully helpful,generous with their time,advice,friendship,bits n pieces. We sailed together weekly until the ice arrived. My point is,persist in your search for a local club, your hobbyshop where you bought your kit shud be able to help you find something in your area,they hav a vested interest in growing the hobbies they sell...trains,planes,automobiles...&boats⛵🚤
VA3ROD
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hello Graham,
Concerning the local club. I had a problem with contacting them a couple of weeks back. I found their site online and emailed their point of contact using the email address provided. About a week later I got a reply from someone who did not give a name saying that the point of contact on the site had passed away on new years day and that they could not help me and made no offer to get someone else to contact me. So my trying to make contact with a local club came to an abrupt end before it got started.
Thanks for your points concerning the fitting of the items. I will need to get some Velcro. You mention and on/off switch. The Viper ESC has one built in. Is that what you mean?
Greg 👍
Concerning the local club. I had a problem with contacting them a couple of weeks back. I found their site online and emailed their point of contact using the email address provided. About a week later I got a reply from someone who did not give a name saying that the point of contact on the site had passed away on new years day and that they could not help me and made no offer to get someone else to contact me. So my trying to make contact with a local club came to an abrupt end before it got started.
Thanks for your points concerning the fitting of the items. I will need to get some Velcro. You mention and on/off switch. The Viper ESC has one built in. Is that what you mean?
Greg 👍
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hi Greg,
Ron raises some valid questions. If there is a local club, it would be a good idea to visit them. They should be able to show you how the radio gear is installed in their models.
Some general advice on fitting items into your model:
1. Install the mountings for servos etc as early as possible in the build.
2. Make sure you will have access to the items when the build is complete - you may need to replace them!
3. The receiver can be fitted anywhere convenient. Velcro is good for holding it in position.
4. The battery, being heavy, is probably best restrained by building a wooden box/tray to hold it.
5. Think about where to place an on/off switch.
There is a Wiki on the site shat shows how to connect everything: https://model-boats.com/wiki/38751
Graham93
Ron raises some valid questions. If there is a local club, it would be a good idea to visit them. They should be able to show you how the radio gear is installed in their models.
Some general advice on fitting items into your model:
1. Install the mountings for servos etc as early as possible in the build.
2. Make sure you will have access to the items when the build is complete - you may need to replace them!
3. The receiver can be fitted anywhere convenient. Velcro is good for holding it in position.
4. The battery, being heavy, is probably best restrained by building a wooden box/tray to hold it.
5. Think about where to place an on/off switch.
There is a Wiki on the site shat shows how to connect everything: https://model-boats.com/wiki/38751
Graham93
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Hello Ron,
Unfortunately there is no one in my area to help. The servo I am told by the shop is suitable for the Diva. What I going to do is contact the shop and just run through what they have sent me. I've just found a diagram showing where the different wires from the Viper go to each item such as the receiver, servo, battery etc. So I think I am beginning to understand what to do. Looking at the motor. It has wires but no plugs on the end so I think I need something to connect the wires from the Viper ESC for the motor which have what looks like sockets on the ends.
I hope that makes sense.
I think I am giving myself a headache! 😁
Greg
Unfortunately there is no one in my area to help. The servo I am told by the shop is suitable for the Diva. What I going to do is contact the shop and just run through what they have sent me. I've just found a diagram showing where the different wires from the Viper go to each item such as the receiver, servo, battery etc. So I think I am beginning to understand what to do. Looking at the motor. It has wires but no plugs on the end so I think I need something to connect the wires from the Viper ESC for the motor which have what looks like sockets on the ends.
I hope that makes sense.
I think I am giving myself a headache! 😁
Greg
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Is there anyone living close by that could help you ?
There are some other considerations such as the type of connectors used by the battery?
The connectors on the motor leads that connect to the speed control?
Also, is the servo the hobby store sold strong enough for his size of boat, & the pressure of the water thrust against it from the prop wash?
There are some other considerations such as the type of connectors used by the battery?
The connectors on the motor leads that connect to the speed control?
Also, is the servo the hobby store sold strong enough for his size of boat, & the pressure of the water thrust against it from the prop wash?
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Hello Ron,
Don't know if I am doing anything wrong but I can't find you PM in my list of messages.
Greg
Don't know if I am doing anything wrong but I can't find you PM in my list of messages.
Greg
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
Although I build static display ships I am new to RC model boats and have a not a clue on how to fit the electrics in my new model cabin cruiser Aeronaut's Diva.
I have received a package of electrical parts that I am told by the model shop that supplied the boat kit are what I need to install for RC. Unfortunately, I have not a clue what bit fits to fit to what. The instructions that came with the kit only shows you how to fit in position the rudder servo. There are no instructions on at what stage in the build the electrics should be fitted. The positioning of the electrical parts. Or how hold them in position and how to connect them together.
As I would like to get these items fitted before I move on with the building of the kit I would be most grateful if someone could send me an idiot's guide on what to do.
Below is a list of the electrical items I have.
FlySky FS-R6B 6ch receiver that came with the transmitter I purchased.
Viper Marine 15 15amp speed controller
Graupner Mini Servo 3.5kg
Radient Superpa X 2000mah 6 cell 7.2 volts battery
Two loose additional leads. (No idea what for?)
And a battery charger
The motor for the boat was purchased at the time I purchased the kit and is already fitted.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Greg 👍
I have received a package of electrical parts that I am told by the model shop that supplied the boat kit are what I need to install for RC. Unfortunately, I have not a clue what bit fits to fit to what. The instructions that came with the kit only shows you how to fit in position the rudder servo. There are no instructions on at what stage in the build the electrics should be fitted. The positioning of the electrical parts. Or how hold them in position and how to connect them together.
As I would like to get these items fitted before I move on with the building of the kit I would be most grateful if someone could send me an idiot's guide on what to do.
Below is a list of the electrical items I have.
FlySky FS-R6B 6ch receiver that came with the transmitter I purchased.
Viper Marine 15 15amp speed controller
Graupner Mini Servo 3.5kg
Radient Superpa X 2000mah 6 cell 7.2 volts battery
Two loose additional leads. (No idea what for?)
And a battery charger
The motor for the boat was purchased at the time I purchased the kit and is already fitted.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Greg 👍
Best regards,
Greg
Greg
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