Mini X

[Jesse J]

Second run here, still waiting for the big pond to open up. She is lookin real good though. Added some trim tabs and moved batteries a bit forward. Man this thing hooks - bet it has to do with extreme deep vee. She also is not a big fan of going straight, another deep vee drawback. Need some chop to make her smile big.

Here is vid

[damfurst]

Looks really good and alot smoother Jesse

[bigpapa]

great video as usual jesse

[bigpapa]

what was the speed

[Jesse J]

She speed was 31 on the GPS. Very happy. Now I need to learn how to drive another type of boat. She handles very different. Very hooky. I wonder if it is too much weight forward?

So I have the three variables:
weight COG
trim tabs
and strut angle.

My thinking for next run is weight farther back, strut up more and trim tabs a tad more down. I know I should do one thing at a time.... but do we always do what we should?

I recon I can make the rudder angle give me more bow up on the turns? this would make a fourth variable.

[MarkF]

The quickest way to burn up a controller is to run your boat at part throttle like that. Wait for the bigger lake. Also the 6 series props have a lot of lift. Never liked the way they make my monos handle. Try a Octura M445 prop. Also too forward cg will make the boat hook, so will a high lift prop.

Mark

[LiPo Power]

What is the power plant you are using on this boat Jessie? ( Pro Boat motor by any chance? )
BDW Looks good!!!
Robert

[Rumdog]

I think he's running a 12L on 4s with a himodel 125. That esc should handle part throttle on that seup. (hopefully)

[westbeach]

It's a sexy looking boat for sure! Run's real nice too. Gonna paint her up Jesse?

[Jesse J]

The quickest way to burn up a controller is to run your boat at part throttle like that. Wait for the bigger lake.

Mark

Where's the data? I have never seen any data to support this claim. If there is data I'd like to know. This is an aircraft controller and I don't know of any airplanes that go full throttle the whole time. Besides, I never punch it straight from a slow run.

thanks for the input and don't mean to sound snappy - hope you understand.

[Xcesive8]

Id like to see evidence aswell

[tth]

Glad to see her on the wet stuff Brother J.....keep up the good work.

I have my DF33 back on the drawing board and now I also have a motor for the Liftmaster rigger (Neu 1521/.5y) also Dave also hooked me up with a Neu 2215 2y(10s2p) for my DF41. I hopefully will be able to get the wife to take some footage this weekend, stay tuned...........

[MarkF]

This is pretty common kwowledgs guys. Besides, airplanes dont load up the controller like boats do. I am an airplane guy and I can tell you I have burned up pleanty of controllers in my planes. Anyways, dont take my word for it, ask Castle, Schulze, Jeti, etc and all the cheap Asian controllers manufacturers if I am right. I'm sure Castle spells it out on there website somewere.

Mark

[tth]

Mark is right Jesse, the controller will heat up considerably more while partial throttle,or also on/off throttle driving. It makes the controller work overtime.

[Jesse J]

Thanks Tracy, will be looking forward to your update and vids

Common knowledge or commonly stated? I just asked for data, I have heard it lots but have not seen anything that states why. I measured temps after the run and it was 76F on the controller after 15 minutes of mid, low and full throttle.

Andy Kuntz ....... where are you? or anybody that can explain why or can point to a place where it is explained with data.

Cheers,
J