Stingray Build

[RCnut]

Regarding the rollers. How about some brass rollers perhaps with a light knurl on them, sleeved with silicone tubing. The knurl will allow the the tubing to grip the rollers, but you can peel off the tubing easily if you need to replace it due to wear and tear. Silicone tubing is made to very tight tolerance, so the rollers should run straight and true.

Yep, Thats the way to go, The nice thing is that with the modular backplate, all sorts of methods can be tested and designed to fit. Now, where did I put that tubing:biggrin:

[Subculture]

Regarding the rollers. How about some brass rollers perhaps with a light knurl on them, sleeved with silicone tubing. The knurl will allow the the tubing to grip the rollers, but you can peel off the tubing easily if you need to replace it due to wear and tear. Silicone tubing is made to very tight tolerance, so the rollers should run straight and true.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Just watched his mix-master .... er ... I mean RateMaster video. Wow!

Mark: I think what Mamas means is that the RateMaster, in surface trim, will work as a traditional paddle-wheel, thrusting in a lateral direction, yawing the boat like a thruster. Underwater the rotation should not contribute too much lateral (yawing) force -- other than a mild 'walking propeller' effect. But, the RateMaster will be turning at a much slower RPM than this. So, me thinks that other than the spectacle of it all, it will have little if any ship control result.

As Mamas has arranged the auxiliary drive shaft (for the RateMaster), I see no problem designing a motor bulkhead to accommodate both that output shaft and the PJ shaft. I see a smaller brushed motor working through a stacked planetary gear doing the work through an ESC Y-connected to the main ESC.

And I also watched the first in-water run of the SKY-DIVER hull. That thing scoots already, Mamas. It indeed will step up if you crank in the rated voltage. Wow! Fair off that blunt bow with a SKY and you're off to the races!

David

[RCnut]

I would think that it will cause it to spin in the opposite direction as the ratemaster....................I think.

What I mean is that I need a motor that will do less RPM but with more strength so it spins more positively at a slower speed or a higher ratio Gearbox. The Ratemaster is in effect acting as a paddle steamer ie pulling it over whatever way the thing is spinning.

[greenman407]

I would think that it will cause it to spin in the opposite direction as the ratemaster....................I think.

[RCnut]

I need to find a higher wind motor with more torque, that should sort it. Yes the Ratemaster will have no effect on the speed however im pretty sure it will affect directional control at a high speed.

[greenman407]

You mentioned in your video here that its too fast and that youll need to slow it down somehow. If the rate master is for appearances only then just variable speed it to however fast that you want it to turn. The real speed of the sub is determined by the jet drive, right?

[RCnut]

As promised

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCdzsWfQGdc&feature=youtu.be

I'm Happy with that.

[RCnut]

Good news!!!! I tested the ratemaster with a new Gearbox and it works brilliantly. Hopefully Video tonight.

[RCnut]

Thanks David, I'm most certain you will.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Kit is on way David, expect in about 5 days, you will love it.

Thank you so much! We'll do you proud. What a joy to once again be working with real talent.

David

[Captain Scifi]

Kit is on way David, expect in about 5 days, you will love it.

[greenman407]

Nowthatswhatimtalkinbout.

[RCnut]

Cool, I cant really do much now till you do the bizz with your Subdiver so I've turned my attention to the Skydiver and the Shadomobile. Bernie will be sending it to you anyday now. Cant wait lol.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Oh!

Will do.

Thanks.

David