Will definitely report back with my experience and some vids of the Apache 24 vs the Shockwave. Lets see how many props I can break this weekend!
New ShockWave 26 Brushless
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Guys a question on ESC's.
With the problems this ESC is having in the shockwave with prop changes etc.. I am thinking about upgrading.
Does anyone think the 45a ESC that is in the blackjack and Fastech would be a good option? Reason I ask is because I am getting a Fastech in the next couple weeks for my B-day and thought I could swap that ESC into the shockwave to safely run 2s or later 3s lipo with my props, and then upgrade the Fastech ESC to a Hobbywing Seeking 90a ESC so I can safely run up to 5s or 6s lipos in the Fastech. (probably 5s would be most I am gonna go)
Can the Fastech ESC be easily made to use just one Lipo in the shockwave, instead of 2 like it uses in that boat?
Any thoughts or opinions on this?The Speeders*PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
The Cruiser*CBM Marlin Cruiser
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The 45-A FasTECH ESC has a lower input voltage limit of 10V... Too low to operate properly on 2S... it's made 3S to 4S.Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
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Hmm.. Okay I guess that won't work then. Bummer.
Thanks Darin!The Speeders*PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
The Cruiser*CBM Marlin Cruiser
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On these factory Y-harnesses, you can convert them to a single pack by making a jumper to jump together one of the contacts, completing the circuit to the other. Which one you jump is critical. You have to do the contact with the two red wires, completing the positive side of the ESC circuit.
This works fine for sport running...Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
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Ya, I bet the boat would be great on 3s! Still would want the option to run 2s and even NiMh however, since I already have those packs and depending on where I am running higher speed can become an issue.
The 45a ESC's I am guessing are fairly desirable, so maybe I could pull it and sell it, same with my shockwave one (prob less desirable..although it does offer reverse which is a nice feature) and purchase a 60a seaking for the shockwave and a 90a for the fastech... think that would be a wise choice? or should I go bigger?The Speeders*PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
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The Pool Toys*Proboat Mini-C (x2)
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Got my new Shockwave today!! Have to say this is a great boat for the price. Tested it at the pond on my street with my nimh pack and it was real quick. This weekend I will be testing it with my lipo as there is more room at the lake to open it up. Will be shooting some vids and will post them when I get back in a week or two.
On a side note, about 2 months ago I bought a Rio Ep out of curiosity because I am obsessed with boats and it just looked like fun on a small scale. Now 2 months later I have 4 rc boats and sickness. I love speed and the water so it seemed like a perfect match. Youtube and my passion for boats got me into this hobby somehow, so if you want check it out where it all started click the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zjwaBIeMEw
Happy Fourth everyone!
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Hi was thinking of buying one of these boats anyone what size props fit the boat? 4mm , 3/16 or 1/8th?
I ran my super V27 like only 3 times and kind of hate the fact you always have to use 2 batteries I converted my apache 24 with a brushless 3300kv set up on 3S and i just have more fun with it.
Hopping this boat will be the same.....wonder if aqua craft will start making some boats like the shockwave 26 brushless that use one battery pack?
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It uses a 1/8th inch shaft.
Probably could change that though with tubing, etc..
Guys have fried the stock ESC on to much prop, however I have been having very good success with the octura x435 2 blade prop. It's about the only one nobody has had problems with.
It is a great boat, especially since it can run on one battery, which is what made me purchase it. Can run twice as long as a boat with 2 packs..and she will do around 30mph on a 2s Lipo with the x435 prop.
Fun boat!The Speeders*PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
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You can probably use 3s lipo and run a much smaller prop and you should gain even more speed.
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You volunteering to be the first to try and report backThe Speeders*PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
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I may try it.
spec on the speedo says it'll take 12.5v
although I just heard of a widow maker locally that burned up,
seems like a lot of problems with that speedo.
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Will have to use a very small prop...these things can't handle 2s with a prop that creates too much load...as you can see by this thread where it has been said a few times that ESC's have been fried.
Good luck and let us know what happens!The Speeders*PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
The Cruiser*CBM Marlin Cruiser
The Pool Toys*Proboat Mini-C (x2)
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Yea, I've had good luck with the prop I have though.
has not really gotten warm or hot yet, just got to running it on 2s and the universal came loose on the second run.
must've forgotten the lock-tight
battery will be in next week and I hope to start using my eagle tree system soon
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