Are brushless motors waterproof by now?
10-26-2009, 09:53 AM
#16
Tech Adept
It's not hard to waterproof a lipo. If you have a hard case, just take the case apart and use silicon all over and in between the case before you glue it back together. Make sure you also use silicon or shoe goo where the wires exit the hard case.
If you have a soft case I believe you can just dip it in some plastic dip a few times and let the dip try on the lipo. For extra protection after the dip, take a ballon and put it around the lipo. Use a zip-tie to pull the end of the ballon tight over the cords. Bam, waterproof lipo without spending an insane amount of dollars on a MaxAmp$ battery.
It is nice that some things come waterproof out of the box, but a little ingenuity and $2 in supplies goes a long way. if you are looking for a ROAR legal battery, then get ready to open your wallet.
If you have a soft case I believe you can just dip it in some plastic dip a few times and let the dip try on the lipo. For extra protection after the dip, take a ballon and put it around the lipo. Use a zip-tie to pull the end of the ballon tight over the cords. Bam, waterproof lipo without spending an insane amount of dollars on a MaxAmp$ battery.
It is nice that some things come waterproof out of the box, but a little ingenuity and $2 in supplies goes a long way. if you are looking for a ROAR legal battery, then get ready to open your wallet.
10-26-2009, 09:59 AM
#17
hey, great info! i don't need ROAR legal batteries, the cheap ones will do...
i was searching youtube for some answers and i came across this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIbdzX-3vNU
i laughed so hard!!! listen to what the guys says about the batteries!!! HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i was searching youtube for some answers and i came across this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIbdzX-3vNU
i laughed so hard!!! listen to what the guys says about the batteries!!! HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10-26-2009, 10:02 AM
#18
one more thing:
why is a brushed motor waterproof and a brushless isn't?
why is a brushed motor waterproof and a brushless isn't?
10-26-2009, 11:37 AM
#19
Tech Addict
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do a google search
conformal coating
flexible silicone coating designed for PC boards and like, uv reactive for easy QA
you could pretty much make anything waterproof.
tekin said they coat all their esc PC boards with it. i'm pretty sure that what max amp uses too.
conformal coating
flexible silicone coating designed for PC boards and like, uv reactive for easy QA
you could pretty much make anything waterproof.
tekin said they coat all their esc PC boards with it. i'm pretty sure that what max amp uses too.
10-26-2009, 12:08 PM
#20
thanks,
G
10-26-2009, 05:07 PM
#22
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speed passion = rebadged hobbywing. and hobbywing is splash proof
if not rebaged then made by same manufacturer.
only concern for motor waterproofing is the bearings. you'll probably need to replace bearings with something heavyduty rubber contact seal type.
if not rebaged then made by same manufacturer.
only concern for motor waterproofing is the bearings. you'll probably need to replace bearings with something heavyduty rubber contact seal type.
10-26-2009, 05:51 PM
#23
thanks for the info guys...
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