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How To Add Schottky Diode To RC Boat

by rcboatc on October 26, 2011

If you have your own RC boat and have been able to play with it for quite a while then you likely understand that playing with it is one great way of spending your time outdoors. Most radio-controlled boat is available in many different forms such as submarine, for racing and for show. Little did you know that you can actually improve its performance if you connect a schottky diode over its existing ESC (electronic speed controls) because of the unique properties that the diode possess as compared with an ordinary generic diode.

So, prepare the schottky diode first by stripping a little expose wire on both the red and black wires, in case that it has a wire cables. Once ready, you will just have to solder the red cable to the positive terminal of the motor of the RC boat and if the diode got no wires and only metal leads then you will have to solder the lead with a silver strife to the positive side of the motor. Before you proceed to the next step, kindly review the connections you have created and verify that it is as exactly as what has been described.

At this point, all you need to do is to solder the remaining wire cable or lead to the negative side of the motor of RC boat and make sure that you test the boat on the water once more to ensure that everything went smoothly and perfectly fine because you will have to recheck what you have done in case something has gone wrong.

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Drive Shaft Sealing Process For RC Boat

by rcboatc on October 26, 2011

Most of the miniature RC boat that you can observe on most of the lakes nowadays take the plunge on the water the very same as the full-sized boat do. Actually, there’s not much difference once they were in the water and for this reason, it is also important that you take care of the boat’s drive shaft in order that it will not develop any leaks since in case it do then that will greatly diminish the life and performance of the tiny boat. Leakage sealing is not that difficult as long as you have the necessary tools and technical know-how on how to exactly do it.

To start with, you will have to set the RC boat somewhere stable like a workbench and the like and make sure that you take a look at the surface of the shaft. Carefully examine the surface and look for any cracks. In case you discover one, you can then use a screwdriver to remove the screws that secures the drive shaft to the main body of the boat. As soon as you get hold of the drive shaft, it is important that you take the time in cleaning it and make sure that it is dry before you try to place it back once again.

Of course, once you are done, return the drive shaft to the RC boat and if possible, use a waterproof silicone to coat the stuffing box and let it dry for around 24 hours in order that it will resist water for as much as possible.

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Simple Steps In Making RC Boat Faster

September 15, 2011

Playing with RC boat allows hobbyist to exhilarate with the fun it gives. You can play it in relaxing mood or with invigorating rush. You dictate how you want to play it. With just a simple construction it can reach more than 100mph in speed since it can function effectively with just two channels as [...]

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Troubleshooting Guide For RC Boat

September 15, 2011

It can’t really be denied that for those who enjoy playing with RC boat that they truly enjoy many hours of fun and thrill. By just using a simple transmitter from afar, they can easily control a boat that is in the water and make perform some tricks and do awesome moves. It is one [...]

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Top Pointers In Maintaining The Engine Of RC Boat

August 9, 2011

If you are using a nitro type RC boat for your RC hobby, it is important that you properly seal its vital parts in the right way to prevent impurities from entering the system. Most nitro boats has its own water cooler inside and just in case the tubing for the cooler was damage or [...]

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Guide On Preparing RC Boat For Water

August 9, 2011

There are some things you have to take care of before you decide to put your RC boat on the water for the first time in order to ensure a smooth operation. First to do is to lube the propeller shaft of RC boat with good oil like marine grease in order to keep the [...]

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Basic Safety Precaution In The Use Of RC Boat

July 7, 2011

If you think about it, playing on the water with your beloved RC boat is truly an amazing and fun experience because of the thrill in controlling how your boat behaves and how awesome it looks. But, in order to keep having such fun, it is important to take note that you have to prepare [...]

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Effect Of Tuning The Propeller Of An RC Boat

July 7, 2011

If you have an RC car or any other radio-controlled device, you mostly understand that a lot of these devices are ordinarily customizable in such a way that it is such a fun reason of keeping them and believe it or not, as simple as the RC boat can be, you can also tune it [...]

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How To Determine The Right Size Of RC Boat

February 23, 2011

Of all other things as equal, one of the most important factor that must be consider in getting RC boat is its size. A lot of you would truly be surprise with the size of most boats out there once it was brought to the land, as they usually appear smaller while on the water [...]

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Great Things To Know About Fuel-Powered RC Boat

February 23, 2011

RC boats are available in two most common variations in power sources, by electricity or by burning of fuel. Advanced users typically prefer fuel-powered boats, as they usually desire a lot more fun and more twist. It can’t really be denied that it has its own unique benefits and drawbacks compared with electrical type and [...]

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