2012-08-02 18:47
Calculating amps and watts without a data logger
It is often handy to calculate the amps or watts for a heli. You can use this info to help size components or you can use it to brag to your friends. Whatever the reason, here is the how.
Of course the...
2012-08-01 22:04
How-To: Serial Charging
Warning: Attempt at own risk. A lack of knowledge or improper equipment can result in both the loss of equipment and a fire. Only attempt if you fully understand how to properly construct and use multiple battery charging setups and accept the risks of doing so....
2012-08-01 09:45
Walbro carbs aren't too difficult to tune up if you know what you're doing. First of all, you need to know how the carb works and how the settings interact with each other. About 95% of all the gas airplanes I've seen at the field are somewhat out of tune. How can I tell this? Simple,...
2012-07-29 10:25
Outrigger Set-Up board and AoA charts
(AoA = Angle of Attack)
Here's an easy winter project for anyone that wants to be able to check their outrigger set-up without the need to buy any expensive digital AoA device. You can measure the sponsons & strut AoA quite easy when...
2012-07-25 22:21
How-To: Parallel Charging
Warning:...
2012-07-25 21:06
2 Packs serial
2 Packs parallel
LiPO 1P
LiPO 2P
2012-07-22 22:21
The prop
The prop is responsible for transforming the movement of the motor’s power. It accomplishes this task by displacing a mass of water when turning. One of the first laws of physic states that with each action there is an opposite and equal reaction of the same...
2012-07-22 20:53
RC Boat Problem Prevention
This page summarizes tips, information and tests to prevent the occurrence of problems in R/C Model Boats or to correct them when inevitable.
Engine
Engine stalls or doesn't...
2012-07-22 19:55
Propeller coding
1.Graupner K-Series Pitch=Diam. x 1,4
(2318.45 has a diam.of 45mm and a theoretical pitch of 63mm)
2.Octura X4-series,14xx-series Pitch=Diam. x 1,4
(X470...
2012-07-22 13:58
Tuned pipes, Mixture settings and propellers
Many people are always looking at optimizing the Tunepipe, propeller and mixture settings to get their boat to perform at its best. Well hopefully this article will enable the new comer in this sport to get there much quicker and...
