Sailboat RC Models Parts and Spares

★ Hints and Tips ★

  Learn the secrets of how to avoid Radio interference and Servo Twitch on your Sailboat Model.
  Our simple guide explains "run in" and what to look for as you tune the Nitro Engine, or help you choose the right Electric Motor for your Sailboat Model.
  Find out how to reduce friction and improve the performance of your Sailboat Models Bearings with a few common sense hints and tips.
  Discover the differences between Ni-Cad, Ni-Mh and Li-Po Batteries and the safest way to charge them for your Sailboat Model.

★ Radio Controlled Model Boat/Ship Accessories: ★

Radio Equipment	Receivers	Servos	Drive Shafts	Fenders	Plans	Propellers	Rudders	Smoke Generators
Brushless Motors	ESC	Batteries + Chargers	Battery Chargers	Battery Connectors	Fireproof Bags	Bearings	Starter Batteries	Nitro Engines

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Hints and Tips

Radio Gear

How to avoid Interference.

1/  The first consideration when installing your Receiver into your Electrically Powered Model is to make sure it is well away from the Negative Battery terminal, and the Motor. The Magnetic field can cause stuttering type interference at times of high current draw (i.e., Fast Acceleration)

2/  Make sure the Ariel tube is long enough for the Ariel wire. The tip of this wire is highly sensitive and should be as high, and as far away from the Motor as possible (yup, its that magnetic field prob again)

3/  If all else fails, a simple tip that often works for all RC Model enthusiasts is to wrap the receiver in Aluminium Foil, to shield against any magnetic and external radio interference.

4/  As a last resort, to protect against servo twitch, try ferrite beads. (available at Radio Shack or Maplins) These are threaded over the red, white (or yellow) and black wires of each servo.

5/  If you are using a FET Servo, the installation of a choke (a small electrical component) in the positive feed wire will smooth out any current spikes and reduce the possibility of "servo twitch".

6/  Another thing you might try is a "glitch buster" or "stutter stopper". Basically, this is a capacitor that simply plugs into your Radio Receiver and attempts to keep a level voltage supply to the Radio system.

For More Setup Information check out my Hints and Tips page.

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