I'm new to RC boats, but Iv'e been around RC for a few years. I have a 1/10 brushless stadium truck and two electric Helicopters (CX2 and CP pro). I just got a Mini Rio with plans to go brushless. The past few weeks i've been doing research both at LHs's and on the internet. I have read through most of the Mini Rio stuff here at Offshoreelectrics.com. I wan't to build a fast, good quality, reliable boat but I'm trying to keep it relatively cheap. I am willing to spend $ on quality products though. I just have to save up and buy one thing at a time. I'm sure you guys know how that is. Maybee you guys could help me with a few dillemmas I have.
What kind of speed controls are you guys running?
I figured I could run an Ammo 28-35-2700 with the Great planes SS-35 ESC. It's the Elecrifly recomended ESC for that motor. It's only like $60 but it won't work with a surface radio because its for aircraft. Am I correct? I did find the "Rc Hydros PiStix Adapter" which would allow me to run an aircraft type ESC with a pistol type radio but this adapter has been discontinued. Anyone know where to get one or how to make one. Any ideas on other speed controll options?
What kind of radios are you guys running? What kind of Receivers fit in the hull?
Iv'e been thinking about getting a Spektrum DX2.0 pistol for my Stadium truck. It comes with a receiver and 2 servos for $170. The transmitter has a 2 model memory, so if I ran a Spektrum micro receiver ($100 I'm pretty sure it will fit in the Rio) I could use the pistol for both the truck and the boat. I wish i could get that PiStix adapter. any thoughts, suggestions?
What about Lipo recomendations?
I think 3s would be sufficient but not sure on how many mah. I guess whatever I can get that fits in the hull. The packs I have for my Helis might work. The Blade CP runs a 3S 800mah pack. Pretty sure I could fit 2 of them in the hull in paralell 11.1v that gives me 29,970RPM. Or maybee try 2 Blade CX2 Packs, they are 2S 800mah packs. They would give me 14.8v in series which means 39,960RPM. It would be nice if I could use the heli packs because I wouldn't have to buy new cells right away and I already have a charger/balancer. Any thoughts, suggestions?
Not sure what the RPMs translate to exactly as I am not familiar with boats. Does this sound right for this size hull? I guess I'll have to experiment with props too.
I know this is alot, but I'm sure there are plenty of other people with the same questions, and maybee some people who will share their answers. these are all my Ideas on the Mini Rio. Any Info, Advice or suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks alot, James
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