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| Author: | Nathan Wilson [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:52:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Wet Racing |
Regards to waterproofing, what do peopel do with there servos and motors, i have boxed and sealed ESC and Rx. Motor is a Thunderpower and has several holes in the can. I will use lazy goo to cover the terminals a, b ,c etc and the sensor connector. Do i need to cover the holes in the can? and with the servo i was just going to seal the outside with lazy goo, what about water getting in through the gears/servo saver as this has to obviously move. Any tips on set up, ive read, soften everything up i.e no roll bars, soft springs/oil, lower roll centres etc Thanks Nathan |
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| Author: | Skiddins [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 14:51:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
On the motor, the main holes and power connections aren't the problem, it's the sensor cable and board. You need to remove the sensor board and cover it in a 'conformal coating' which will waterproof it. I use silicone on the outside to protect the sensor cable where it plugs into the motor. For the servo, I take the case apart and put silicone grease around the O-ring on the splined shaft. Then some silicone sealant around any gaps in the case as well as both sides of the rubber grommet where the cable comes out. Skiddins |
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| Author: | Hagberg [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 17:26:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
Run sensorless if possible! As Skiddins said, use some blue tack or silicone coating around the sensor board and cable! |
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| Author: | Nathan Wilson [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 21:23:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | Skiddins [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 23:52:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | msamaro [ Fri May 10, 2013 10:15:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
I am planning to race outdoors in UK for the first time but I have no experience with water proofing a car. My question is, can you remove the waterproofing after the race or is it stuck for ever? Also what happens if you race with a waterproofed car in a hot and dry day? Does it overheat? |
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| Author: | Hagberg [ Sat May 11, 2013 14:56:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | DaleBurr [ Mon May 13, 2013 16:04:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | Skiddins [ Mon May 13, 2013 17:46:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | DaleBurr [ Tue May 14, 2013 16:24:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | msamaro [ Wed May 15, 2013 11:17:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | DaleBurr [ Wed May 15, 2013 13:43:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
| Author: | msamaro [ Wed May 15, 2013 17:03:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
Thanks for the advice Dale! Since I am not planning to buy a second car at this stage, I will probably buy just a second motor for dry conditions and leave servo, receiver and ESC waterproofed all the time. |
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| Author: | msamaro [ Tue May 28, 2013 18:21:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
Hi, A couple of questions. a) Does anyone know what is the control BRCA tyre for wet conditions? b) Could you suggest any specific type or brand of conformal coating? Thanks Michail |
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| Author: | Skiddins [ Tue May 28, 2013 18:42:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wet Racing |
BRCA wet tyre is XG-RAIN (they're the best out there anyway!); This is what I use, but there are others out there; I spray it into a container then 'paint' it on. |
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