DF Sniper build

[Punisher 67]

I started my DF Sniper build at last , Here are some shots of the inside so far , will post as I move on from here . next install will be stainless steel cooling tubes and mounts connected up from the rear to the motor/ ESC

motor = 2230/1Y
ESC = Schulze 40/160
Radio = Futaba Fasst 2.4
Steering servo = FUT9157 425 in/oz Digital
UBEC = Turnigy 8 - 42 volt 5.0amp
Cells will be 2 x 6s5000's front and 2 x 4s5000's sides rear or a total of 10s10,000mah

[Jimmy Sterling]

:cool2: Is that all of your own work ?

Looks freagin' mad

[Punisher 67]

:cool2: Is that all of your own work ?

Looks freagin' mad

Yes it is Jimmy...........................:popcorn2: thank you....................:tiphat:

[ED66677]

Really nice set fo brackets! That's perfect engineering! Awesome!
I wish I had a milling machine... only have a small lathe but...

[DISAR]

You can handle aluminium like I don't know... Perfect!

[Doug Smock]

Awesome Peter, as usual!! :cool:

[lomdel]

That is truly awesome, Peter. I really wish I could CNC aluminium like that myself, I have to use a guy here with a waterjet machine...

[ksm2001]

Very nice clean setup the build looks awesome with the aluminum:buttrock: Can't wait till spring to see her rip:beerchug:

Ken
:canada:

[Flying Scotsman]

Peter as usual, superb workmanship. That is going to be a rocket. What props are you thinking of trying?

Douggie

[calcagno45]

Beautiful! And thats one hell of a servo! as well as weverything else.

[Meniscus]

Great looking build Peter :thumbup1:


...I wish I had a milling machine...


...I really wish I could CNC aluminium like that myself...

To these comments, I say:

;) http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?t=6530 ;)

[Bill-SOCAL]

Beautiful! And thats one hell of a servo! as well as weverything else.

As Crocadile Dundee would say it...

That's not a servo....

THIS is a servo:

Weighs 10 oz and has 1800 oz-in of torque at 12 volts.

The 9157 is a beast in its own right:

http://www.gpdealera.com/cgi-bin/wgainf100p.pgm?I=FUTM0217

[Flying Scotsman]

:cool2: Is that all of your own work ?

Looks freagin' mad

Jimmy, look at some of Peter's threads and posts this guy is an artist and does not doom people :tape:

Douggie

[Jeff Wohlt]

Excellent work. How does that ESC get cooled from tubes on the edges? Or are they mounted on plates and those are sandwiched?

[Jimmy Sterling]

this guy is an artist and does not doom people

I see, I see

Wish I had the facility's to engineer gear like that :bowdown:

[Punisher 67]

I just want to thank everyone for there support and nice comments

Jeff the cooling tubes will be mounted tomorrow

Douggie I will start off small as usual , probably a x455 or equivalent

[Punisher 67]

I see, I see

Wish I had the facility's to engineer gear like that :bowdown:

Jimmy twelve months ago I bought a CNC taig mill of off ebay for under $2000 with not a clue as to how to run it , joined the mach3 forum and within 3 months got a fairly clear understanding on how to write my own G-code in notepad and make some really cool things , anyone with the time and enthusiasm can with time get real proficient with what ever they design . being the dumbass that I am I surprise myself every day

What I am trying to say is that anyone can do this in fact I could teach a grade 3'r G-code in 15 minutes

[lomdel]

How does a drawing file like DXF or DWG translate or get converted into G-code? Can you point me in the direction of a G-code support forum(mach3)?

[Punisher 67]

Lombard I havent quit gotten that far as to convert DFX or DWG , but I am getting fairly good at writing my own 2D projects , for 3D I will need to learn a Cad program..............near future . mach3 is the program you will use to control your CNC mill , great program and very easy to learn , you can download the demo which is still full featured up to 500 lines of code and play with it on you computor or laptop . I messed with it for months before the mill arrived just to get a good feel of what I was doing , you can also download the 150 page instruction booklet in PDF format , I got my son inlaw to print it out which is handier than reading it on the screen

Mach3 forum.............http://www.machsupport.com/forum/

Mach3 download..........http://www.machsupport.com/downloads/Mach3Version3.042.022.exe

[txboatpilot]

Very nice build,,, love the motor choice! I am waiting on my 2230/1Y to arrive, should have it in a couple days.. I am going to test it in my Cat's first,, but really intend on building a Mono.. I like the DF Sniper alot, but also like the looks of the Herzog Hurricane..

I would love to see some video of this beast in action!:tiphat:

[Eyekandyboats]

so where do i send my paypal?
or would you prefer a money wire transfer over my offshore bank account ?

[Steven Vaccaro]

Peter as normal for you, its outstanding work. I have one question, with the cooling tubes mounted in the motor mount, is there any change a slight twist in the rails will damage the esc? I guess I'm asking is if the tubes are in there tight or floating?

[Punisher 67]

Steven there is absolutely no twist , the unit is solid as a rock ( like a chevy ) it has frame connectors each side that joins the front mount to the rear , the ESC floats on the silicon tubing but is in there tight

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9718&d=1233452672

[Steven Vaccaro]

I forgot that the mount was attached, front to back. My worry was that the esc cooling tubes are attached to the sandwiched plate and that the twist may cause a separation, but you got that covered.

[Steven Vaccaro]

Steven there is absolutely no twist , the unit is solid as a rock ( like a chevy )

I hope like a new Chevy! :smile: My 7 year old Chevy Avalanche will shake the teeth from your mouth. :cursing:

[Punisher 67]

Actually Steven I'm a Dodge man , I have a Dodge ram 3500 one ton dually....my glorified car.............:olleyes:

Cooling tubes mounted and connected.................:banana: and a rear shot

[ksm2001]

Looks great Peter with the stainless steel cooling tubes:thumbup1:. WOW I see you took it for a rip outside....turned that pond to snow.:beerchug::beerchug:

Ken :canada:

[Bill-SOCAL]

I'd recommend building a floor for the center line packs so they sit flat. Easier to tie them down that way. 6S packs have a lot of mass and you don't want them flying around inside the boat. The side packs are held in place nicely and cannot fly around easily.

[Punisher 67]

That is also on the menu bill , probably will be a lexan subfloor with a wingnut clamp system and velcro

Ken thanks , yeah a big rip in the snow.....:laugh:

Richard for sure there will be a video

Bill Is there a chance you can post a picture on how you keep the front of the hatch down.....:help:

[Bill-SOCAL]

That is also on the menu bill , probably will be a lexan subfloor with a wingnut clamp system and velcro

Richard for sure there will be a video

Bill Is there a chance you can post a picture on how you keep the front of the hatch down.....:help:

Sure. Just send me one of those really nifty cooling jackets and the servo/RX mount and I'll snap all the pictures you want!! :banana:

In the mean time, I use a simple carbon fiber plate that goes into a groove cut in the lip of the hull at the front of the hatch opening. I use two small wood screws into a palte in each rear corner for added security. Then I tape it up for water proofing. So far it has held up pretty well.

[lomdel]

Looking at the latest pics quickly, it almost looks like a V8 engine bay! :buttrock:

Nice work :thumbup1:

[Punisher 67]

I got the new decals on Friday and decal-ed up the Sniper , It looks good I think but over the weekend I watched a movie that inspired me to re-decal the boat giving it a more ominous and sinister demeanor......:spy: . The magenta with a white back drop I thought would look sharp but the new decals (hopefully done tomorrow) will look more balanced with the black windscreen have a black border with a white backdrop instead

When its re-decal-ed back up I think you guys will be agreeably impressed

[Doby]

I'm impressed,, except for that white crap under the hull.

[calcagno45]

...except for that white crap under the hull.

Ah, you beat me to it. :just-kidding:

Yep! It sure looks good! I do think the black decals will look even better,although I like the coloration now. Good job tho!!

Now lets see it run!!

[Flying Scotsman]

Peter looks gorgeous, are those turn fins your own design?

Douggie

[Punisher 67]

Thanks Guys................:tiphat: she will look a lot nastier in a day or so

Douggie the turn fins were bought from Paul Pachmire

[Punisher 67]

New graphics........................:banana:

, next on the list is hatch locks and battery trays

[Doby]

I guess it looks OK..............................Alright,,,it looks great, but you still need to do something about that white crap under the hull.

[ED66677]

Lol!

[Flying Scotsman]

Do not worry Peter, John is just jealous, as he lives in an area known as the creation of North American culture.:ohmy::smile:

Douggie

[Doug Smock]

New graphics........................:banana:

, next on the list is hatch locks and battery trays

It looks great Peter, I love it!!

Doug:tiphat::popcorn2:

[Rumdog]

That is one bad ass Delta Force!

[ksm2001]

NOW THAT LOOKS JUST MEAN!!!!! Great job Peter, I'll definitely get some video of you ripping up the pond for the guys here on OSE , and to think we are supposed to get some more snow tonight :ThumbsDown01: I can't remember the last time we had this much at this time of year..... And to all of you down South :tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2:

Ken
:canada:

[H2OCamel]

Peter absoluty Stunning craftsmanship!!

[Punisher 67]

Thank you H2OCamel

The boat is pretty much done , first run tomorrow just on 2P6C5000 for now

[ksm2001]

Looks great Peter:thumbup1:, see you tomorrow. Winter was wayyyy to long, looking forward to run for the first time this year, and can't wait to see the Sniper go:rockon2:

Ken:canada:

[tth]

Sweet work Peter. Make sure to bring someone to catch the maiden "Blast Off."

[sailr]

That internal hardware is off the charts! Williams motor mount? Where did you get the battery mount? Servo mount! Coupler! DAYUM! Beautiful. Did you make most of this stuff yourself?

Wish I could afford a Schulze!!

[Punisher 67]

Thanks for the kudos Jim , I have a CNC mill and made all of the stuff myself including the motor mount

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSDUaDG_Gfo&feature=channel_page

[Rumdog]

nice lil' mill peter! were you peck dilling aluminum?

[H2OCamel]

:bowdown:Peter!!!!!!!:beerchug::thumbup::tiphat::c ool2:
Now can you build me one?

[bustitup]

Dude you sure set the perfection level wayyyyyyy high

[Punisher 67]

nice lil' mill peter! were you peck dilling aluminum?


I was building the motor mount for my latest build Ryan

Christopher and Nick.............:rockon2:

Here is some video of our day at the pond , don't expect to much on the Sniper for its first run , it was only running on 6 cells and a very mild prop . that is customary for me on every first run just to get a feel for the boats characteristics . please enjoy the video as it has a variety of pictures and runs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJOF1WkiMLQ

[sailr]

What is the fuel tank next to te receiver?

[Punisher 67]

Jim......It is a pre-oiler for the stuffing tube , the 250weight oil is slowly drawn in as the boat runs

[sailr]

Wow. too cool!


Jim......It is a pre-oiler for the stuffing tube , the 250weight oil is slowly drawn in as the boat runs

[Flying Scotsman]

Peter, Once more you have set the bar way too high. STUNNING!!!!

I will now creep back to my cave and sing Albertan mantras.

Douggie

[Punisher 67]

Thank you Douggie your words are to kind

The second run of the Sniper was at the full 10C2P . the packs are just 20/30c so they took a severe beating , each bank of 10cells was spiked to over 116.5 amps or 233 amps total draw . Edmonton has the Namba 16 nitro boat club that had there seafair cup races at our pond , sorry correction there pond . These guys have never seen an electric boat do 30mph let alone 65mph+ . there was a little disbelief looking at the sniper ( Nitro Killer ) until the boat ran at the end of there contest , A few mouths dropped and a new respect for electrics developed I,m sure . Will have some video next time . Also got my scull from the movie for the front of the boat and the Eagretree hardware installed , temp probe is right on the motor windings

[rcboatfan]

looks aaaaaaawwwwwwwwsssssssoooooommmmmmmeeeeeeee!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

[tth]

Looks very nice Peter, you should be proud!

[ksm2001]

Your Sniper KICKS :moon:!! it definitely got the nitro guys attention like you said, they never realized what electric can do :tt2: until You saw their faces when it ran, good stuff . here's a pic of the garmin I got after the run, excellent Peter.

Ken:canada:

[dreamland s4]

wow!

[Punisher 67]

Here is a good run video , also a little invite to our all so anal namba nitro club in Edmonton , sorry for using the same theme song for both . On the second video there was a little guy that was close to the water I wasn't concentrating on him to much running the boat but everyone was asked after to stay well clear of the waters edge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UJ-fZfbtKQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvdJ_e8gKWg

[chummer]

Here is a good run video , also a little invite to our all so anal namba nitro club in Edmonton , sorry for using the same theme song for both

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UJ-fZfbtKQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvdJ_e8gKWg

That is a sweet boat Peter!!! You have got that thing dialed in for sure!:thumbup1::thumbup1: