Brand New Mini Mono ESC Questions. 2013

[Garrett]

I just got this boat in the water the other day, and it ran fine. I was running it today and she crapped out after 30 seconds of being in the water. I pulled her out and everything looked fine, re connected the battery and went thru the pre boating check list. lol. make sure everything works! steering and throttle. everything worked, and about 30 seconds after that the motor wouldnt spin at all even at full throttle. I've read the Forums on the topic and I'm curious if the Hobby Wing SeaKing 60 http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ker-seaking-60 would be too much. I've got a SeaKing 180 in my Proboat Mystic and its been a dream to run, totally flawless, Plus I've got the programming card. I was looking for a 40a esc, but I like the way the 60 is constructed, with the water cooler built in, and compatible with my programming card..

does anyone have any experience with an upgraded esc in a Mini Mono?

[tlandauer]

Even though I don't have a Mini Mono, I can tell you that the Seaking 60 amp ESC would be very good for the out runner you have, I had a similar out runner in another boat that I am using this ESC, bullet proof. Also, I have a Hydro that uses this: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ker-seaking-35 in place of its original ESC, the motor is just like this one as well.. This little ESC has also proved to be extremely reliable. Here is a vid. with that ESC and motor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiT_t...ature=youtu.be

[Garrett]

looking to put a Velineon VXL - 3m Brushless Power System:1/16 by Traxxas into this little hull. I stopped by the local hobby shop, and bought a 40A ESC. It looked the same as the Stock AquaCraft 20A ESC. And unfortunately it didnt fix my problem. it'll run for about 5 minutes, then stops. Its like the motor wont spin, or has a spot where it wont turn. (hard to describe). Guess I should get an inrunner for it and quit messin with the outrunner motor.

[Doby]

Have you checked the LVC on the new controller.....what battery are you using?

[Garrett]

LVC? what is that? Im using a G-Force 1000mAh 30c 11.1v 3 cell

[Rocstar]

Low Voltage Cutoff. What 40A esc are you using? There should be instructions. There are few parameters that need to be set.

[czegard]

I have a Seaking 60A in my MM. Some minor mods, and it fits nicely.
If you are running stock, just put a Seaking 30A, really good.
I just change to a 60A ESC because I am running another motor.
Here is a pinture, let me know if you have any question.
Cheers.
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[tlandauer]

Looks good!

[lenny]

Hey nice mod,
You new you could get it in there.
The open spot is for your cell right ?
With that little extra weight it should ride a little better,
And also handle some chop to.

[czegard]

Hey nice mod,
You new you could get it in there.
The open spot is for your cell right ?
With that little extra weight it should ride a little better,
And also handle some chop to.

Yes, the open spot with velcro is for the cell.
The extra weight doesn't make any diffrence at all. I have a 3600kv motor, and at top speed it bounces from side to side....maybe it was to much juice for this little hull :)
I am playing with some stuffs and trying to eliminate the bounce.

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[Garrett]

I installed a Traxxas 380 Velineon VXL3m into my mini mono. And it loses it's stability at 1/2 throttle. But it's a fun little boat. Wish I could find an aluminum rudder.

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[czegard]

I installed a Traxxas 380 Velineon VXL3m into my mini mono. And it loses it's stability at 1/2 throttle. But it's a fun little boat. Wish I could find an aluminum rudder.

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Are you with the stock trim tabs?
What pop are you running?
Any small aluminun rudder works.
Post a picture of the electonics and outside.

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[Garrett]

Yes, I'm still using the stock trim tabs, I cut the turn fins off, less drag on the water. I'm running the 432 Octura copper propeller with a prop tail nut. I also installed an autobailer. I upgraded the prop shaft, Teflon lined, a new coupler, and a flex cable. I noticed if you cut a small hole in the cowling when it flips, it will take on water, then self right itself. Pictures on the way.

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[Garrett]

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[Garrett]

The trailer is custom from Trailcom. SSDUnlimited.com


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[czegard]

I have almost the same configuration, but the tream tabs are wider but not larger (from the aquacraft Rio).....not good solition. I am building news one, so to eliminate the torque bounce.
If you get a better solution, share it :)
Also running 430 prop, 432 was too much torque.
Here is a pinture and I will post a video later
By the way, nice MM and trailer.
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[lenny]

I would like to see some video of how it is running with the side to side torque.
The prop is a little big for that hull, And you should make some longer trim tabs for it.
Try a 30mm prop and adding about 1/2" longer to the stock size trim tabs and 1/2"wider.
You will need to nip the starboard side one to miss the rudder bracket,
But I think it may help a lot with it.
There are a couple other mods you could do to the hull setup,
To make it handle better, But not sure on how far you want to go in modding things.

[Garrett]

This is my mystic that I modded. So I'm up to the challenge of tinkering.

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[Garrett]

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[lenny]

Yes I just looked at your album,
Looks like a nice truck with the mystic.
Also can you take a picture right now of your mystic inside setup ?
I need to check something on it.

[Garrett]

Inside of the mystic as requested.

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[lenny]

Where ?

[Garrett]

Where did you find that rudder? I just broke my plastic one today while shooting video.

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[Garrett]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwbr...e_gdata_player

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[czegard]

Where did you find that rudder? I just broke my plastic one today while shooting video.

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1 1/2 Inch Micro Rudder w/ water pickup
http://kintecracing.com/Hardware.html

Can you explain how you do the self-rising modification in the cowling? Does it work every time?
If you have picture….it would be great.

Thanks.

[Garrett]

I just cut a hole in the cowling and when its upside down it fills with water and slowly rolls to the side because the weight in the bottom, and then I add some throttle.

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[Garrett]

I fabricated some new trim tabs from some old aluminum I had in the shop. What do you think?

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[czegard]

I fabricated some new trim tabs from some old aluminum I had in the shop. What do you think?

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What are the dimensions?
They will definitely do the job….seems to me a little longer ¿?
I will build mines on the weekend, but I will not cut the turn fins.
Thanks for the sharing pictures.

[Garrett]

They're 1 1/2 inches wide at the rear, and one inch at the front.
The tab from the hull to the end is 1 1/2". And overall is 1 3/4" inches.
the material I used is thinner than the stock tabs, so I might need to install mine on top of the new ones for support.
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