Velocity series by MiniCatRacing

[sailr]

Actually I did answer your PM . Not sure why you didn't get it. I said if the servo locked up it could have overloaded the BEC and in turn the ESC. Tell me more about what the servo did, etc.

i sent u a pm the other day and u havent returned it yet.

[Diegoboy]

What I noticed is when the RX gets wet, the signal to the servo is corrupt and the servo spins beyond the normal signal range. This causes the servo arm to lock up in the reverse position. It is a direct result from water in the RX. I don't know what issue you're experiencing, but just thought I'd throw that out.

[sailr]

That sounds reasonable. If the receiver got wet it could also mess with the esc I would think.
All it takes is one tiny drop of water in the right place.

[Diegoboy]

Yes, I've seen it make an ESC go full throttle, then die.
That's why I conformal coat all my RX's now!

[Rumdog]

I lost a minicat micro hydro that way! wet esc, wide open throttle across a very big lake and into some rough water. Never found the boat.. Saddest day of mt FE hobbying. A wet servo will also lock up. Happened on my old UL-1. It was fine when it dried though.

[Opedopy]

well it didnt lock up it just seemed to fail alltogether when i tried to run the servo again it was relly slow then failed again, esc was workin fine then later after i let it all dry i put in a fresh batt and when i plugged it in the esc beeped then started to smoke so i immediatly pulled the batt off and havent plugged it in since.

ohh and after everyrun there was just a little bit of water and i let it dry between runs

[sailr]

Sent you a PM

[Opedopy]

hey u think it might have been the spektrum system that messed it up? running a dx3r with a 3000 reciever.

wat radio systems do u guys use?

got the new esc and servo today gonna install them later. should i do some more waterproofing to them or wat else should i do?

[sailr]

Not sure about the Spektrum but I know a lot of people have had trouble with the Spektrum in boats. I now use the TACTIC system from Aquacraft. Only $80 for a transmitter and receiver. Simple, but works great and has NO receiver antenna. They have been flawless for me. I also have used the Airtronics 2.4ghz system and the Futaba 2.4ghz system. Both are good.

Not sure exactly what made the esc go on you. It happens. It even happens to $700 German esc's. Thankfully, yours is only about the 2nd one we have had fail out of several hundred sold.

I try to mount my ESC up off the bottom of the boat by building a small platform or, if possible, using velcro to mount it up under the deck.

Good luck!

Jim

[sailr]

THE VELOCITY "self righting" MONO is back in stock! Now also in red with improvements to placement of water line and antenna mount enabling easier taping of the hatch. Also new are totally redesigned stainless steel turn fins.

HURRY!

[Opedopy]

lol of course a new better one comes out lol

i can buy those turn fins right and they will work on my boat?

i think i might try that tactic system if its cheap like u say

[sailr]

We are constantly striving to improve our products and meet requests from our customers. Not many companies will do that.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the original edition but these include some changes customers asked for.

No, you can't buy these turn fins. We don't have them separately at this time. There is nothing wrong with the fins on your boat. On our next order, we will order some of the new style fins.

[iratner]

MiniCat Racing gets it RIGHT!

MiniCat Racing has just made a GREAT boat PERFECT! By moving the antenna and water cooling tube holes off to the side, this boat will now be super easy to tape up. Also, those new turn fins look awesome!

I just ordered a new Velocity Vee in red! Ira

[sailr]

Thanks Ira,

We will get your new red boat out ASAP!

Jim

[iratner]

Jim:

I just got it and it looks perfect! Great red color and the turn fins are even nicer than their picture. I will run it first time right out of the box without any adjustments and let you know.

Thanks, Ira