EKOS on 3s2p- on board vid

[FighterCat57]

The EKOS:
Twin HK 36-56 2700Kv Watercooled Inrunners
Twin 3s 30c 5k Packs with crossover harness
Twin Octura 5mm - 130 Hex Couplers
Twin Wohlt's RC Boats prop shaft cables
Boca Bearing Ultra Seal Ceramic Stinger Bearings (superior corrosion resistance for running in salt water)
OSE, ETTI Cooling Inlet Outlets installed on Stock Motor Mounts
Stock 36mm CR Plastic Props
Stock 60a ESC's
Stingers: 1 degree of lift

Approximate Run Time: 15-18 Min
Top Speed Recorded: 40.2 MPH
Average Temps: ESC: 90, Motor: 105, Cell: 100


Next Step: CR 442's
...and maybe some driving lessons...

Vid Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7sBffnKdj8
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[Doby]

Nice clear vid...what camera did you use?

[tiqueman]

HAHA... I got to you huh Ben??? I know what you did last night. Nice! I shot another this am.. go check it out!

And thats a SLOW ZONE for Manatees buddy. Your lucky Im not FWC!!! :lol:

[FighterCat57]

I used this camera taped to a home made L bracket: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10093

It's odd though, haven't figured out how to set the date/time and it automatically creates a new file every 140mb or so. Didn't come with a manual or instructions.

It skips around pretty bad with vibration when I put it on my cars, so was surprised it came out so well on the boat!

T- after seeing that POV vid you posted up, I just had to make one! I don't have an actual video camera to record a shoreline view, but might be able to find someone with one to get some footage. I think it sits in the water nicely and get's up on plane well. Very smooth and level.

If ya notice, there are dolphins coming up for air in the vid. Hopefully I'll not have any issue with Manatees. I'm a little concerned now that you mention it. I'll have to make a habit of taking it slow for a few to look out for them. Would be nice to have a break away rudder system on this. I guess the cheap stamped steel bracket bends easy enough though.
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[tiqueman]

:rofl: I was actually told one time by a marine patrol that I had to stop running one of my gassers one day because I was in a "no wake, manatee zone". I laughed at him... he didnt find it amusing. :hide: And Ive run everytime since at that same location. :tape:

[FighterCat57]

:rofl: I was actually told one time by a marine patrol that I had to stop running one of my gassers one day because I was in a "no wake, manatee zone". I laughed at him... he didnt find it amusing. :hide: And Ive run everytime since at that same location. :tape:

LMAO, marine patrol, just like any other patrol, just depends on who you get and what kind of day they are having. So selective...

I am a little concerned with the manatee zone thing though... This could hit them and cause a bit of damage to the rudder/prop and even the T. Hate seeing prop scars on their backs!
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[tiqueman]

LMAO, marine patrol, just like any other patrol, just depends on who you get and what kind of day they are having. So selective...

I am a little concerned with the manatee zone thing though... This could hit them and cause a bit of damage to the rudder/prop and even the T. Hate seeing prop scars on their backs!

Ahh youll be fine. I run my gassers now up river and theres Manatees there all the time. Ive yet to hit one. Just keep an eye out. :w00t:

[forescott]

The EKOS:
Twin HK 36-56 2700Kv Watercooled Inrunners
Twin 3s 30c 5k Packs with crossover harness
Twin Octura 5mm - 130 Hex Couplers
Twin Wohlt's RC Boats prop shaft cables
Boca Bearing Ultra Seal Ceramic Stinger Bearings (superior corrosion resistance for running in salt water)
OSE, ETTI Cooling Inlet Outlets installed on Stock Motor Mounts
Stock 36mm CR Plastic Props
Stock 60a ESC's
Stingers: 1 degree of lift

Approximate Run Time: 15-18 Min
Top Speed Recorded: 40.2 MPH
Average Temps: ESC: 90, Motor: 105, Cell: 100


Next Step: CR 442's
...and maybe some driving lessons...

Vid Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7sBffnKdj8

Hey fightercat, also give the cf-40's a try. I got 46mph with them and my 2612kv 380xl's on 3s. :thumbup1:

[FighterCat57]

Certainly worth a try!
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[FighterCat57]

Another on board vid, doing some testing with 4s and 32mm props on the 540 motors. Sounds neat at high RPM.
Will get some more data tomorrow. Top speed was 46MPH. Temps were all under 100 at the end of the test runs. Might hook up the amp meter if I can find room for it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQattj8fNR0
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[FighterCat57]

Here we are on twin 4s 30c packs, 2700kv 540 motors with 32/3 plastic props. Didn't get any full runs in, mostly testing temps and messing around. Nothing over 115F, ranging from 1-10 minutes of test time. There is much more cavitation with the smaller props, but once on plane it sounds pretty neat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA1ebCGAaJY

I can already tell the stinger bearings aren't happy with the RPM. Planning to run it a couple more times on 4s w/32mm props, then back to 3s w/40mm props when they arrive. Top speed today was 49.7mph. :tongue_smilie: Almost 50... almost!
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[FighterCat57]

Vid #2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJPWGZga59s
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[Jeff Wohlt]

Those bearings are just almost two small for high rpm like that. Maybe going to ceramic will take care of it. Order them from Boca. Glad to see the new cables and couplers are holding up well.

[ED66677]

$25 for nice vids! I'm going to get one for sure!

[Jeff Wohlt]

Where did you see that at $25?

edit...doh..never mind! :)

[FighterCat57]

$25 for nice vids! I'm going to get one for sure!

PSA- It's NOT water proof. OK, so I dunked it for about 5 min at 6 in deep with the power on when I flipped the boat... I'll try it again tomorrow, perhaps take it apart and dry it out.. But, it's cheap, so may just get another and toss it. Might order some batteries.

PS- 4s 30c did great today, except it really is too high of RPM, the boat cavitates with the small props and takes a bit to come up on plane.

I did a few more runs just to get it out of my system and with the exception of the stamped steel stress cracking on the rudder mount had some good runs!

No more video though... not until I get a new camera. :o

PSS- Jeff, I picked up the ceramic ultraseal bearings and plan on installing them with the wire drives. They are too small for that kind of RPM.
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[ED66677]

Where did you see that at $25?
here (http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10093) Jeff! yeah it's cheap isn't it?

[Jeff Wohlt]

Yep, I would vac bag it or find a small water bag for a camera that has the lens cover built in and then wrap it up. It would keep it dry.

Not suppose to flip when you are running on the boat! :)

[FighterCat57]

Yep, I would vac bag it or find a small water bag for a camera that has the lens cover built in and then wrap it up. It would keep it dry.

Not suppose to flip when you are running on the boat! :)

Skip my PSA... after 5 minutes in the water, I dried it out powered it on and works like new. Still same clarity. :confused2:

So... I'll get some more footage the next time I go out!
:thumbup:
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