NEW Pro Boat "ZELOS 36" Twin Cat

[paulfromtulsa]

Is that stock receiver waterproof

[Rafael_Lopez]

Hey Rafael,

What batteries are you using in the pic above?

Team Orion sends me 90C soft pack LiPos. They don't sell soft packs.

Can I program the stock Dynamite ESC's using the Seaking LED Program Box?

Some say it works, I've never tried it. If the firmware isn't compatible it can corrupt the ESC.

Is that stock receiver waterproof

It is conformal coated, not potted. If you wet it, open the case and dry it, or discontinue use and leave it in the sun to try. If you get corrosion around the pins, clean it off with an old tooth brush. But in all reality, if you tape your hatch you will never get a drop of water in the boat.

[JPriami]

Keagan-Z06, thank you. In those pictures except for the last picture. I was using a Nikon D5500 & the 55-300mm lens.

[JPriami]

Jpraimi, please post in my mod thread when you swap props. Or even sharpen yours.

Ok. I already balanced and lightly sharpened them. I did that Saturday(3.19.16) night. Then maiden her the following Monday(3.21.16). I'll be going out again Saturday 3.26.16 if weather permits. I have a pair of props I'm gonna try then. I am currently gps poor tho. I need to get another one soon. I just ordered my 2nd pair of the 11.1v 6000Mah 65c graphine packs so more go juice had priority.

[Keagan-Z06]

Ok. I already balanced and lightly sharpened them. I did that Saturday(3.19.16) night. Then maiden her the following Monday(3.21.16). I'll be going out again Saturday 3.26.16 if weather permits. I have a pair of props I'm gonna try then. I am currently gps poor tho. I need to get another one soon. I just ordered my 2nd pair of the 11.1v 6000Mah 65c graphine packs so more go juice had priority.

Can that battery work with ec5 plugs? I just ordered my second set of 11.1v 5000Mah 50c dynamite lipos in preparation for the Zelos

[JPriami]

I put my own ec5 plugs on it. As I always put my own plugs on everything I get. Memory is a little rusty but i think ec5 is rated for 120 amps. Esc is a 120 amp also. I have been known to use larger bullets. But this time I was just trying to keep it simple & match what the boat has. Also I can use my packs for my rc truck that I have ec5 on it. Well not the graphene packs but my other 7.4v 95c 7.500mah ones

[JPriami]

I got a DX4C DSMR 4-Channel AVC Transmitter with SRS4210 reciver to use on the Zelos. I wanted a water proof reciver for it. I figured I'd ask. Should I run it with the AVC on or turn it off?

Edit:*The AVC system is not recommended for use in RC boats. So I'll leave that feature off.

[gfmarlin88]

I can't help but wonder why the zelos 48 never had near as much popularity as the 36 twin.....

[Keagan-Z06]

Keagan-Z06, thank you. In those pictures except for the last picture. I was using a Nikon D5500 & the 55-300mm lens.

Thanks man! I am dying here waiting on my Zelos, I believe I won't get it until next week after the Easter Holidays. I went to my usual spot the other day to just get a run in, not pushing it, just cruising and took the Phantom 3 out with me, took my dad and my girl and both chicken out when it was time to pilot the drone or boat. So I couldn't get any footage. Will try again soon.

[Keagan-Z06]

I put my own ec5 plugs on it. As I always put my own plugs on everything I get. Memory is a little rusty but i think ec5 is rated for 120 amps. Esc is a 120 amp also. I have been known to use larger bullets. But this time I was just trying to keep it simple & match what the boat has. Also I can use my packs for my rc truck that I have ec5 on it. Well not the graphene packs but my other 7.4v 95c 7.500mah ones

Sorry for the dumb ? here but how do you "put on your own EC5 plugs" I don't have the boat in front of me right now, so I can't really picture it, do you make them? Buy adapters? How is it done? I would want to give other packs a try but I always see them with Deans plugs, EC3 or some other type of connectors. Thanks!

[Keagan-Z06]

I can't help but wonder why the zelos 48 never had near as much popularity as the 36 twin.....

I'm thinking most people want fast and Electric boats seem to outrun the gas? Have no idea, just throwing that lame assumption out there!

[Keagan-Z06]

Plz delete

[Rafael_Lopez]

I can't help but wonder why the zelos 48 never had near as much popularity as the 36 twin.....

Unfortunately the Zelos 48 was released during winter, or the beginning of, which is not the ideal time to release a boat. I think that, along with the fact that to get top speed it has to be run on 8s, has put some people off. The 36 seems to be more of what people have been asking Pro Boat to make for some time know, along with being 6s compatible for top speed hits a tighter audience. Now that the twin has been released, I am going to start putting more time back in to the project and getting some more tuning in to, and speed out of the boat.

Sorry for the dumb ? here but how do you "put on your own EC5 plugs" I don't have the boat in front of me right now, so I can't really picture it, do you make them? Buy adapters? How is it done? I would want to give other packs a try but I always see them with Deans plugs, EC3 or some other type of connectors. Thanks!

You simple solder them on like you would any other connector. Here is a video to illustrate how to solder on EC connectors to a battery; EC3 or EC5, the method is the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYpJI1zJXOo

[Keagan-Z06]

Unfortunately the Zelos 48 was released during winter, or the beginning of, which is not the ideal time to release a boat. I think that, along with the fact that to get top speed it has to be run on 8s, has put some people off. The 36 seems to be more of what people have been asking Pro Boat to make for some time know, along with being 6s compatible for top speed hits a tighter audience. Now that the twin has been released, I am going to start putting more time back in to the project and getting some more tuning in to, and speed out of the boat.

You simple solder them on like you would any other connector. Here is a video to illustrate how to solder on EC connectors to a battery; EC3 or EC5, the method is the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYpJI1zJXOo

Was just looking up videos, thanks as always Rafael. Im getting impatient waiting for the Zelos and this damn windy weather here is not helping the Voracity.

[Rafael_Lopez]

Was just looking up videos, thanks as always Rafael. Im getting impatient waiting for the Zelos and this damn windy weather here is not helping the Voracity.

I don't know, Apexpredator is having some good runs with his Voracity in wind that he says is gusting to 30mph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRCjZUwu7c4&feature=youtu.be