Does anybody have any views on the Turnigy Accucel-6 charger?
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I have the Accucel-8 charger with 150w at 7a model 8150,
This puts out some good power and works very good. http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oG7...5FCharger.html
I also have a BC6 and two other one,
But not sure what they are at the moment.
The BC6 work pretty good to for what it is.
And I run that 8150 on this PS.
Last edited by lenny; 07-31-2013, 05:23 PM.Comment
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With these chargers can I just plug them into the wall. Just looking around and I'm a bit confused as I get the impression reading other forums that I need a special power pack connected to the charger to reach the charging capacity of the battery.Comment
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Hi all. I'm new to this forum and RC boats. Like others I have recently purchased a Miss Geico 24 and would like to upgrade to brushless. I have found some good information in this thread, but still have a few questions. I have already purchased the motor http://www.advantagehobby.com/215909/DYNM3835/ and esc http://www.advantagehobby.com/215903/DYNM3810/?pcat=361. The problem I am having is that the shaft on the new motor is thicker so I need a new collet nut. I cant seem to find any specs on what size I would need. Can someone provide me with this info? Also can someone recommend a 3s battery to run with this setup. Is there anything else that needs to be changed, anything I should look out for? Thanks.Comment
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Hi MagnumTA did you have any joy with the collet nut? Don't really have an answer but looking on this site http://www.funrcboats.com/ProductInf...uctid=DYNM3835 it says that motor fits the Geico 29 so maybe you need a collet nut to fit that model.Comment
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That is a lot of motor for that hull,
The shaft on that 1500kv motor is 5mm.
You need to find out what size the flex shaft is in you stock boat.http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...ProdID=PRB0507
Or up grade the shaft and hardware to some thing better for easy maintenance,
And all around better setup than stock stuff.
This looks like a nice mod on the 17" hull that could be done to the 24" hull done the line.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-17-quot-build
Originally posted by MagnumTA View PostComment
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What Od is your stock flex shaft in the boat ?Comment
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I'm not sure what the od of the stock shaft is. This collet should work http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...ProdID=PRB3308 as its listed to be used with that motor on the MG29. What is confusing me is that it is also listed as being used in the MG24. I have emailed horizon to confirm that it will work. I'll measure the stock one tomorrow when I take it back out.Comment
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The stock flex shaft on the MG29 is .150 and the coupler is .150 to 5mm motor shaft.Comment
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Great choice of motor, I got the PB version for my Rio EP, still suffered from torque roll, no where near as bad as the 1800Kv from the IM31, but she would still roll over at top end. I have to disagree with Lenny about that choice, if a SW26 can handle it, than there's no reason a MG24 can't, especially considering that the MG24 is much wider be-cuz it's a cat.
DL the BJ26 manual, you'll find instructions in it for adjusting the outdrive. Between that and battery placement you should be able to get a good balance.
I put the Tacon 2700Kv motor back in my Rio and ran it on 8.4v humps with a PB ESC from MG-v1, set timing at 0° and she hauled the mail, using the stock plastic prop no less - 1st time I've used the stock plastic prop with the BL setup, normally run Kintec CNC'ed alum props.
Also replaced the mickey mouse aluminum coil coolers I've used in the past with this one... http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...ssing%20Data** -- no leaks, good water flow and the motor stayed cool to the touch.
Only issue was the PB ESC kicking LVC in when there was still plenty of battery left. I've already replaced it with a Seaking 90-amp unit so turn off that stupid LVC and play with the timing some more. Last time I was on this board there were several threads on the subject of motor timing. Got me to experimenting, all I can say is; more is not always better, so far less has been better for me.
I'm puttin the PB 1500Kv motor in my SW26 with a Seaking 90-amp speedo when I get the time.
About the coupler issue... I used this coupler... http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ct-ocfhe5mm13S -- to connect the PB 1500 to the Rio's flexshaft. Got it and 3x of these... http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ct-ocfhe5mm15S - from Steve when we got a breif break from the oppressive heatwave that's been kickin butt on the western USA this summer.
Used it once and now I don't have a use for it. The 5mm-> .150's are for my SW26 (with PB 1500) & IM31 + 1 spare.
You guys gotta take Lenny's advice and determine the diameter of the stock MG24 flexshaft. Between all of you guys, somebodies got to have friend with a dial / digi caliper so you can measure, only way your going to know for sure. Once you guys have determined what the diameter is, then you'll know which of the Octura couplers you need - be sure to get a short one - they have the letter "S" at the end of the part number. I've got plenty of pix of that boat, almost got one, so I know what it looks like under the hood / boot (or is it bonnet??) for you Brits.
That's my biggest complaint about Horizon, for some reason they don't like to provide specs... for any of they're stuff, and it's not just boats either, I've got 4-Blade heli's, try finding the deminsions for ANY of the Spektrum air Rx or Tx's
About the battery question... http://rcjuice.com/Basher-Series/Jui...-45C-Lipo.html - I''ve got 7x 2S's + 2x 3S all 5000's, goofy name, great product. But the 3S 5000's are a bit on the heavy side (13ozs actual measured), that's why I'm suggesting the 3500's - those just came out recently.
Originally posted by MagnumTA View PostComment
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Hi JW, thanks for the response. I actually made the swap of everything a couple of weeks ago. Lenny's advice of the coupler being 5mm>.150 was correct. I have only ran it a couple of times on NiMH 7.2v and 8.4v packs. Everything was good and a definate pick up in speed. Can't wait to see what it will do with a lipo in it.
However, I tried running it this past weekend after it had set up for a week and it would not come on. If someone could help me with this issue. The batteries were fully charged, but nothing happened when I flipped the switch on the ESC. I popped the batteries in my traxxas stampede and everything worked fine so I know they were good. Next, I wired the stock ESC back up to the receiver and still nothing. So... I'm thinking maybe the receiver has gone out??? Anything else I should check? How do I test the ESC to make sure it is on? ThanksComment
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Hi All
Finally got my hands on a digital calliper and measured the flex shaft on the 24" and it read 0.147" / 3.78mm.
I decided to fiddle about with the stock motor and wanted to take it out but I could not remove the coupler from the motor shaft. I loosened the tiny black screw but it didn't come out. I didn't want to pull the coupler from the shaft too hard incase I damaged the motor. Can anybody give me some advice.Comment
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Take the set screw all the way out and it should come right off easy.Comment
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If on a budget, the set up from a revolt would run wellComment
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