A better question on batteries I suppose is what voltage is the best overall, for I found a few 11.1 13.2 12.? 9.6 6.6 4.8 7.2 and 3.3 volt batteries so I'm confused on what most receivers, servos, esc, and motors run on
Almost everyone runs 6V for their systems. Standard receivers use 4.8v. If you run an ESC, most will have a BEC (battery elimination circuit) that will power the receiver at the appropriate voltage without the need for the smaller receiver battery. They're expensive because they are quality, still using some packs from 2008-2009 that still take a good charge and discharge flat and smooth. You can change the wire or order the packs without it too I was just showing examples
Can a ship be ran on more volts than 6? I found some batteries that have caught my attention http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11937__Turnigy_nano_tech_5000mah_6S_25_50C_Lipo_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17254__Turnigy_nano_tech_5000mah_4S_35_70C_Lipo_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14614__Turnigy_nano_tech_4000mah_10S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20585__Turnigy_nano_tech_6600mah_2S2P_65_130C_Hardcase_Lipo_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18209__Turnigy_nano_tech_8000mAh_5S_25_50C_Lipo_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21944__Turnigy_nano_tech_12800mah_2S_40_80C_Lipo_Pack_TRA2875_Summit_E_Revo_E_Maxx_compatible_.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21387__ZIPPY_Compact_5800mAh_10S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10311__Turnigy_4500mAh_6S2P_30C_LiFePo4_Pack.html http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14074__ZIPPY_Flightmax_8400mAh_4S2P_30C_LiFePo4_Pack.html
Absolutely. Many ships run 7.2 volts, 9.6, or even 12. This is not a big issue as long as you use a separate reciever battery or a BEC to lower the voltage to your reciever. Now bear in mind I am not well in the head, but I use 3 different voltages from three different batteries in my westfalen, 4 x 5ah 7.2v bricks for propulsion and pump, a 4.8v 600mah receiver battery, and a 9v duracel copper top to trip my 12v clippard soleonoids. Ship fights awesome and no issues, just gotta be careful how you wire her! John
I run on higher voltages a lot, and as Josh says, I use an ESC on my drive motor that has a circuit that makes 6V for the receiver to get power. It's great because I never get a dead receiver battery. As long as you have main power, your receiver is powered. If you do this, you need to make sure that you have plenty of main power available (i.e. plenty of amp-hour), so that a motor starting up doesn't drop the voltage too low, and cause a dip in voltage to the receiver. I typically go overkill on power so it's not an issue in any case.
Give it a go! When cutting on my jigsaw, I have to turn down the speed because at higher speed, the blade gets hot and melts the plastic, which re-seals behind the blade! Interesting concept, though. I wonder if the thin stuff will flex enough to plank the hard area?
Is poly lighter than plezxi? also where can I get either for a half way affordable price, I have found plex for $36 for a 1/8x24x48 sheet, $67 for a 1/4x24x48, lexan is 40 for a 1/8x24x48 and $75 for 1/4x24x48
I started out building Bayern's uppers in poly. In the end it was much more expensive and too flexible for what I needed. I think it can work but there really isn't a good reason to use it as wood is easy enough to waterproof.
Use a marine epoxy, it's what they use on 1:1 scale boats. Personally I love west system as it is relatively cheap, available at most marine shops, and is easy to mix (1 pump resin, 1 pump hardener). There are other brands though, they are all pretty much the same. Just make sure it is a marine grade or formula.
