RC ADVENTURES - How to Waterproof an ESC - TEKIN FXR Model
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Hello my friends! So many people have asked me to do another waterproofing video - that I have updated my older one from 3 years ago.. to reflect how I am still doing the same technics. This method is tried, tested, and true from what I have been doing for years. SO! Hopefully you enjoy this video, and if you have any more questions - please post them below and I will do my best to answer them for you! A simple Do it yourself style of video.. to save ya a couple of bucks!
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Your tundra is the best we will never forget it. You rock medic.
Important tip about Plasti-dip. The contents will dry up if you dont find a way to seal that lid (like my can, it dried up after couple months)....so I think it's good idea to use tape to seal the lid edges.
Man you're videos are amazing. I come to watch because I have questions. Then while I watch I get more questions and you always, ALWAYS, answer them all. Keep rockin it man!
Thanks, It did get thicker after I stirred it up and used it. I water-proofed my esc on a dynam Catalina - I had some bad "landings" and it got totally wet, but no problems. Thanks for the video and the reply.
Good call on the RX medic. I was looking at my Rx thinking "how am I gonna water proof this?" with this video on in the background... then the RX came up shortly after thinking that.. LOL.
djmedic i love your vids your the one that inspired me into electric and nitro cars..i drove my first nitro car at 10 years old i started watchin your vids from then im now 12
hadnt thought of using extensions on the reciever. thats a pretty good idea. hope things go well with the car accident.
always very good and clear understanding discription :)
funny scens of humor you lighten my day lol
I used the aerosol version for my servos worked like a charm
Just boughtmy dual motor plate from ebay. should be here next week. always great videos Medic..
Just amazing men! Great idea!!!
Thanks for sharing!
I am glad that manufacturers give you so many things , but I have to buy mine lol
Evans RC - that is highly not recommended as there is a heat issue caused by the close proximity
@prodirtbiker65 esc means electronic speed controller and with brushless motors it even does the timing for the motor
Plastic dip is also available at most ace hardware stores.
Yes, it is very runny when it's brand new. It will get thicker if you leave it open but you don't want that. If you leave it open too much, it will get too thick to dip with and whatever you have left in the can will be trash.
plasti dip is also found in the us just go around to harware stores and places like harbor freight to try and find it
Have to try this just had my esc melt an catch fire.
Just killed my esc this AM. 2 days after some water running. Time for me to pay attention!
Medic have you tried using heat shrink tubing over the posts on the FXR vs electrical tape? I am not sure if that would work better than tape but you would not have to deal with tape residue, and you might be able to expose more of the posts to help with heat dissopation.
@djmedic2008 that is sweet you have the best job in the world.
If we remember the Tundra!?!?! My favourite vehicle!
Just so everyone knows you can find Plasti Dip at most hardware stores...I know Lowes, Home Depot and Ace all carry it, Ace even has all the different colors available!
Home Hardware ( not home depo) has plasti-dip but Canadian tire has liquid electrical tape which is basically the same thing
the clear version of plasti-dip when i used it. when it dryed it turned a milky white color. just my 2 cents. ohh like your vid Medic awsome as always :)
This has inspired me to make a top kick. Thanks so much.👍
I really am not sure why you dont use CORROSION X Medic, alot easier to use, faster, lets heat dissipate, and if you need to do future work on it, you dont have to be peeling rubber off of your electronics all day! MSG me if you want more details!
what about an ESC Receiver Combo board how do we deal with those
@fernando3482 they also have it in a spray .... works good except its thinner
my way has allways been to use a very thin waterproof epoxy and dismantle the esc or rx and fill the casing carefully the top up and vacum it to remove any bubbles in the epoxy
well medic , i just went and bought some plasti dip , and i just finished putting my esc throu it ... lets hope i did a good enought job for it to work .... WML ...
well i used rustoleum brand not plastidip.... It flaked off in heat on a old project, so I'm doing more tests with it to be sure...
Mine was like that too shake the can up first I think it settles sitting in a store so long and the top part is all runny.
Try opening up the esc and then dip and dip the outside so it 100% waterproof. You should check out are team called teamslayerracing
Awesome I hope it works on my tundra
you make great videos to get and help beginners out but i want to know where you get the rx8 none of my hobby shop people sell the rx8
how would you waterproof a speedcontrol with a active fan attached to it?
How do you get the clear silicone so smooth and uniform when you do it? Mine works but looks terrible.
turnigy lipos are water proof too they are also quite a bite cheaper
Who do you do the esc’s that have the cooling things in lines not circles
i have a question about the waterproofing on this fxr esc, after i solder the capacitor to the esc should i plasti-dip the capacitor?
There is also a product called liquid tape.Wallmart auto stores etc
Hiya medic, do you have tips on waterproofing the 3Racing winchs?
How do you guys get on with the winchs not being waterproof when doing water/mud adventures?
BTW, if anyone is watching this from New Zealand, you can get the plastic dip from Bunnings ($35) . Just got some yesterday - great tips vid!
how do you waterproof esc, if there is cooling fan or heatsink plate?
If i do the waterproof with the ar-2 way then when where the leads connect to the servo wires would get wet. Would this cause them to stop working?
what about that plastic spray they have does that work great
Do you think plasti-dipping a hard-case lipo is a good idea?
You can also get at Lowes as dip or spray in the paint department by all the spray paint for under $8.00 its the same as liquid tape except one ingredient what vids prefer is the apoxy that traxxas uses but I can't find it anywhere if any1 knows where you can get it please let me know thanks Jacob
hey djmedic just wondering wat if u connect the wires to the fins? dont u have to cover up the wires and the fins? and if u needed to cover something wat would it be?
How would you go about "waterproofing" a lipo?
Does the different Battery connectors matter?
Thanks for the video. I have an tekn fx-r pro esc I want to waterproof. But for the wires were you sadder them and the capacitor, do you plasti dip those too
You are my hero dude!
Great tutorial...
My Tekin has a capacitor welded on the outside, have to cap it with electrical tape?
Thanks, and sorry for my poor english!
Wat do i do if my resever has holes that lead to buttons inside the resever plz help !
Medic i have the new esc from axial with all the heat post should i plasti dip those or put tape on the top of them and just plasti dip the lower part of it or will it still over heat it.
would'nt the plastic push in on the buttons keeping them pressed in?, simmiliar has happent to me,
thumps up like always
Thanks for responding so quick and I was also wondering how could I run 2 tekin fxr esc off one receiver like you did in the dually build. Thanks
By using a Y harness to connect the two leads into 1 :) To run 4 esc's - I did 3 Y connectors in total
once something is plasti dipped can the stuff be pealed off? or removed?
Hey,I live in winnipeg and this plasti dip I can't find any where will liquid tape work just as good or where can I get plasti dip
stupid question do you have to cover the motor ?
Power HP has a metal gear swap for the traxxas servo 2075
medic, what about the Capacitor on the fxr do you even need it
I just bought a can of plasti dip at Home Depot. My can is super runny and thin compared to yours. Is yours thicker now from being exposed to air, or did I get a bad batch?
Nice job dude!!
But, what about the engine, the back of the engine don't like water at all, it makes short cuts and stops the engine. It also short cut the esc breaking it definitly.
Can I use Plastidip on the back of the engine?
Note: I use "liquid neoprene", this is also elastic, and don't peel of after some months like Plastidip do.
You can find it in your local boat store. They use it for waterproofing boat electronics for year. Normaly it is used to fix Zodiac boats.
:-)
Have fun!
hey djmedic can u show me how to plastic dip d rc4wd dual esc?thanks
I have one last question. Would I plug one battery into each esc so I would be running two battery's. Thanks for your time and sorry to bug you.
You can run a splitter to the battery if you like.. Best option is 2 batts - but if you have a high discharge lipo - you can use one. It is a shorter run time though :~) Hope that helps you my friend!
Tekin Crawler Combo FXR Regler + 45T Motor is dat good for crawling?
Ya I want to know about the cooling fan. Does anyone have any ideas.
Thanks.
That was pretty informative thanks
Hey djmedic. have you ever tryed to waterproof a esc with epoxy?
how about spray foile? is it not strong or good
Hi there, Its very difficult to source that version of pasti dip here in Australia. Will liquid electrical tape do the same job?
Thanks
I believe it works the same.
Djmedic does plastic dip spray work just as well also have you made a video on proline racing honcho floor pans? Would love to hear your thoughts on it ty so much
Hello i was wondering, why do you u use 2 esc's on a rig?
Does this work with castle escs
thx do u know if the wraith rock racer is waterproof already?
Medic I need help I have plasta dip but its spray would it work
did u water waterproof your axial wraith
how do you clean up the plasti dip?
at the start it looks like a custom painted dx3s on the shelf of radios
could u do this on a axail wraith ecs
i did the same thing with my honcho
has anyone had success with the aerosol version of this?
yes
can i get a axial 2 channel radio foor my xr10 but very nice vid
As I was watching your dually build videos I noticed you were using two tekin fxr speed controls and I was wondering if I used the same two motors you did could I get away with only using one speed control. Thanks please respond.
I would not run two motors off of one speed control, unless it was an RX8 - or else you will over amp it, and fry the esc
When do you remove the tape from the display ?
That True good point
How can you waterproof a moter or do you have to bye a brushed mother ?
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medic did scx 10 build like the one you showed in earlier vids. water proofed with the silicone like you showed. me and my son went out over the weekend and played in mud and water. now esc dosent make chime all lights work doesnt seem to get power to motor any ideas? cant afford new fxr right now saving for property tax lol how many toys does our gov. need. can you take apart one and fix them or are you screwed?
So can the plasti-dip be peeled off if something goes wrong?? :D
You can also get plasti dip at home depot
+TNTblow522 yes that is where I got mine
Hey medic old video but I'm finally in the position were I have to do this. So I tried this one but the plasti dip pressed my inc button down and I had to remove it. What can I do to prevent this
IT'S SALSA TIME! Nice salsa bowl LOL.
still using plasti-dip on servos? or has that changed?
You should do a video about esc's. Are the stock ones good or do you need to upgrade? I have a Helion rock rider and this will be the 3rd esc it's went through. It's the stock one but it's under warranty so they keep replacing it. Should I just upgrade? And if so what are some good ones!
Rc media no onless you want to go brushless
hey is there a way to water proff and esc that has a cooling fan ?
Hi medic! I just want to ask where u get these crawlers?
This + a waterproof box = 99.9% waterproof