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98sierra · 02-10-2011, 02:24 PM

Today i was out wheeling in the snow and i was climbing some rocks and well flipped in some water and it stopped working so took off all electronics and put on the header to dry them. How waterproof is all the stock electronics and do yall think i possibly need new esc,servo and what is a good setup for waterproof and good electronics.

rcmonkey · 02-10-2011, 02:44 PM

Can't comment on if they are waterproof, must not be if they stopped working. But place them in a ziplock bag full of dry rice, the rice will draw the moisture out of the electronics and they may be salvageable.

98sierra · 02-10-2011, 02:55 PM

Okay thanks but what is a good esc setup. I saw rc4wd had a 4 channel radio for 90 bucks comes with receiver box then all i need to fine is a good esc and sterring servo

cagedcbr · 02-10-2011, 03:05 PM

Rice works amazing, my daughter accidently knocked our video camera into the lake off of our friends dock at their cottage and after leaving it in a bowl of rice for the rest of the weekend it was good as new. Just had to tell my experience LOL.

98sierra · 02-10-2011, 03:16 PM

Yeah im going to try it. Im asking what if no go on rice whats the cheapest and best way to upgrade my electronics i liked the rc4wd receiver for 90 bucks then all ill need is esc and sterring servo and i think my motor is good

crawlhog · 02-10-2011, 03:41 PM

not water proof at all

bpd964 · 02-10-2011, 03:46 PM

Holmes Hobby esc's are said to be waterproof...

98sierra · 02-10-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpd964

Holmes Hobby esc's are said to be waterproof...

Okay ill check into those

Well after three hours of siitin on vent they still work and just like new

PhantomRS10 · 02-10-2011, 08:18 PM

ballons make it water proof until you go top deep in water

wurster · 02-10-2011, 08:27 PM

Not to bag on a vender on here but ive had bad luck with the rc4wd remotes well the rxs im on my third one .But as far as water profing get a radio shack box and make it water prof as you can.

Aggie01 · 02-10-2011, 08:56 PM

Read the sticky in electronics section about waterproofing electronics.

Duuuuuuuude · 02-10-2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpd964

Holmes Hobby esc's are said to be waterproof...

IF you order them that way.

TedBull · 02-10-2011, 10:38 PM

I waterproofed my stock Axial electronics by taking them apart and spraying the electronic boards with Plastidip untill they are completely coated. That works for RX and ESC. Just leave the heat sink uncovered. On the RX you will need to use silicone on the plugs and crystal after the plastdip. Take apart the servo and pack the gearcase half full of grease, Reassemble and spray the case seams with plastidip over and over untill it has a nice coating. If you do this you can submerge your crawler in water for as long as you want. A can of plastidip costs under $10 at lowes or home depot. Also pack your tranny and axles FULL of grease. Poke holes in your tires tread surface. Waterproof the battery also.

As far as better electronics, well anything is better than the stock axial gear. Traxxas has a waterproof ESC, you can put a nice reciever in a box and seal it. The plastidip method works for quality servos as well just use good grease and lots of coatings and try to leave some heat sink exposed.

2500hdon37s · 02-11-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TEDBULL

Poke holes in your tires tread surface. Waterproof the battery also.

wrong, its best to keep the tires sealed. so you do not get soggy foams that will load up with dirt and grit and then they break down much much faster and become uselss and if you have memory foams they will become standard foams if kept wet long enough and dirty. and batterys do not need water proofing

Natedog · 02-11-2011, 04:31 PM

I've had good luck with the MG Chemicals spray on Acrylic Laquer Conformal Coating...here's MG Chemicals coatings. First at top of list # 4198 is what I used:

http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/protcoat.html

Bought it at Fry's, but any good electronics store should have it in stock.

TedBull · 02-11-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

wrong, its best to keep the tires sealed. so you do not get soggy foams that will load up with dirt and grit and then they break down much much faster and become uselss and if you have memory foams they will become standard foams if kept wet long enough and dirty. and batterys do not need water proofing

No method is wrong. If you do not vent your tires or wheels then you will not get the best possible traction as your tires will just bounce off stuff instead of conforming around it. And standard foam is cheap and takes a while to break down, and if you squish the water out of the tire afterwards then it really is not a problem. Also batteries do need to be waterproofed if they do not come that way from the factory. The six cell stick packs have cells soldered together. most have an opening at the top and water will get in and the moister will corode the cell connections.

Rupert · 02-22-2011, 01:08 PM

I coated my electroncis with spray duck tape. Its worked good so far. Been running underwater for about five packs.

02-10-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
98sierra Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabaster Posts: 172	IS it waterproof Today i was out wheeling in the snow and i was climbing some rocks and well flipped in some water and it stopped working so took off all electronics and put on the header to dry them. How waterproof is all the stock electronics and do yall think i possibly need new esc,servo and what is a good setup for waterproof and good electronics.

02-10-2011, 02:44 PM	#2
rcmonkey Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: J-Town, NJ Posts: 42	Can't comment on if they are waterproof, must not be if they stopped working. But place them in a ziplock bag full of dry rice, the rice will draw the moisture out of the electronics and they may be salvageable.

02-10-2011, 02:55 PM	#3
98sierra Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabaster Posts: 172	Okay thanks but what is a good esc setup. I saw rc4wd had a 4 channel radio for 90 bucks comes with receiver box then all i need to fine is a good esc and sterring servo

02-10-2011, 03:05 PM	#4
cagedcbr Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 445	Rice works amazing, my daughter accidently knocked our video camera into the lake off of our friends dock at their cottage and after leaving it in a bowl of rice for the rest of the weekend it was good as new. Just had to tell my experience LOL.

02-10-2011, 03:16 PM	#5
98sierra Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabaster Posts: 172	Yeah im going to try it. Im asking what if no go on rice whats the cheapest and best way to upgrade my electronics i liked the rc4wd receiver for 90 bucks then all ill need is esc and sterring servo and i think my motor is good

02-10-2011, 03:41 PM	#6
crawlhog RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: a house Posts: 1,986	not water proof at all

02-10-2011, 03:46 PM	#7
bpd964 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bridgeport, CT Posts: 280	Holmes Hobby esc's are said to be waterproof...

02-10-2011, 08:18 PM	#9
PhantomRS10 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: So. Charleston. Wv Posts: 1,221	ballons make it water proof until you go top deep in water

02-10-2011, 08:27 PM	#10
wurster Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sweethome Posts: 452	Not to bag on a vender on here but ive had bad luck with the rc4wd remotes well the rxs im on my third one .But as far as water profing get a radio shack box and make it water prof as you can.

02-10-2011, 08:56 PM	#11
Aggie01 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NTXRCC Posts: 488	Read the sticky in electronics section about waterproofing electronics.

02-10-2011, 10:38 PM	#13
TedBull Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NW Washington Posts: 550	I waterproofed my stock Axial electronics by taking them apart and spraying the electronic boards with Plastidip untill they are completely coated. That works for RX and ESC. Just leave the heat sink uncovered. On the RX you will need to use silicone on the plugs and crystal after the plastdip. Take apart the servo and pack the gearcase half full of grease, Reassemble and spray the case seams with plastidip over and over untill it has a nice coating. If you do this you can submerge your crawler in water for as long as you want. A can of plastidip costs under $10 at lowes or home depot. Also pack your tranny and axles FULL of grease. Poke holes in your tires tread surface. Waterproof the battery also. As far as better electronics, well anything is better than the stock axial gear. Traxxas has a waterproof ESC, you can put a nice reciever in a box and seal it. The plastidip method works for quality servos as well just use good grease and lots of coatings and try to leave some heat sink exposed.

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02-11-2011, 04:31 PM	#15
Natedog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia Posts: 12,107	I've had good luck with the MG Chemicals spray on Acrylic Laquer Conformal Coating...here's MG Chemicals coatings. First at top of list # 4198 is what I used: http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/protcoat.html Bought it at Fry's, but any good electronics store should have it in stock.

02-22-2011, 01:08 PM	#17
Rupert Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Deltona Posts: 31	I coated my electroncis with spray duck tape. Its worked good so far. Been running underwater for about five packs.

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