DF Sniper build

[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

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...n3.042.022.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!

[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/...8&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! My 7 year old Chevy Avalanche will shake the teeth from your mouth.

[Punisher 67]

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

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

[ksm2001]

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

Ken

[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.....

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.....

[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.....

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!!

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.