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CHEEZBURGER · 08-20-2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by was up24

do they make waterproof esc

Have you read any of this thread?

ecoli · 10-18-2007, 12:58 PM

To add to this thread, I see that Traxxas has released a waterproof receiver box for their new e-maxx. Says it's compatible with most aftermarket receivers too.

Boatman · 10-29-2007, 09:49 PM

Also the esc in the new emaxx is the marine water proof one

Here is a good water proof esc with no reverse delay

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PRB2314

iwantoffroad · 10-31-2007, 03:35 PM

My Competition Rig “Hayward” now water proofed with pictures and new updates

my rig fully waterproof
full buildup and how to guide

rcjunky3 · 11-17-2007, 06:32 PM

just curious on motors i do not know a whole lot about brushless motors and with the recent surge in availability and use are these ok in water just as the brushed motors are.

hitman46mod · 11-20-2007, 06:30 AM

Just do this works 100% of the time.

http://www.putfile.com/hitman38mod/images/157374

Josh the 2nd · 12-16-2007, 08:31 PM

I waterproofed everything, servo, ESC, Reciever and battery, but I didn't waterproof my motor. I ran it for a good 15 minutes, then my motor smokes. I take it apart, and it looks like the brushes must have been bouncing, because the comm has premature wear on it and the copper in some places is completly gone... Help?

Josh

caddyshack · 01-01-2008, 04:36 PM

vary helpful

JBHardwear · 01-11-2008, 12:10 PM

Lrp And Mtronics Make An Inexpensive Line Of Waterproof Esc's And They Are Really Affordable.

OptikCrawlR2134 · 01-12-2008, 01:12 AM

Just curious, but how is WD40 bad for a motor?

It stands for "Water Displacement" and I, among a lot of other people probably have used it when you get water in your distributor cap, spark plugs. When you hydro-lock, or soak, drown your distributor. So it actually is okay for your motor, and electrics.

And its not like PB blast at all. It does not have as many Penetrating Catalysts as panther piss, PB Blast.

Also even PB Blast is safe to use on Electronics. Read the Label, if your not a believer.

Dielectric Grease is by far the best way to go.

I just use Blue RTV on all small, or big openings, and used a E-maxx receiver box to protect my ESC.

Servo I just dabbed a little bit of Waterproof grease at the cog, and opened and sealed the box with RTV. Using very little, so it wouldn't come off on the other side, and get tangled in the gears.

Mnster · 01-12-2008, 02:23 AM

Balloons have always worked the best for me. I made fancy boxes and stuff in the past but they were always a pest when it came to checking something. Boxes always had some tiny little corner that would let water it.

Servo's? I run tower pro's no need for that. They seem water proof to me I've had them submerged a few times zero issues.

WD40? oil on electrical contacts isn't good. Not so much that it harms them but oil collects slimy crud, crud clogs brushes.

Balloons are idiot proof and don't void warranties.

JDRockin · 01-13-2008, 08:02 PM

I found this today while searching for some other stuff. Lots of good information so I thought I would share it. Lots of ways to waterproof servos/electronics.
http://www.societyofrobots.com/actua...of_servo.shtml

zeroskater9111 · 01-16-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m2000speedster

y is wd 40 bad on motors?

thanks

Another reason why wd40 is bad is becasue it is made to seperate components like water and if sprayed into your motor it will eat away the grease that is already in there. when the water is takin out of the grease it doesn't do its job any more

NEK5 · 01-21-2008, 07:52 AM

Research pays off, hahah

Now I`m wondering about this. According to this, you cover EVERYTHING inside the rx, including all the plug holes for the servo/esc/crystal, am I understanding that right? It`s fine having that grease in the plugs, correct?

TIA!

rockdog1 · 01-27-2008, 12:16 PM

anyone know if these srevos are waterproof, or if they are any good for a rock crawler like the ax10????

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBXA8&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXH305&P=7

grapegoat · 01-31-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockdog1

anyone know if these srevos are waterproof, or if they are any good for a rock crawler like the ax10????

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBXA8&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXH305&P=7

No they are not waterproof. They have small rubber seals that help with water and dust intrusion. So basically, they are water RESISTANT. Not submergable. Plus they don't have enough torque to be used on a crawler. If they are water tight, they will say WATER PROOF. Get a hitec 5645.

evilbluebunny · 02-01-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmnss

Both of these are 100% - per LRP - waterproof. Cheap too.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKYX5&P=ML
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKYX6&P=ML

im new and was wondering if these could be used for a 55t motor,
i read the description and didn't understand what it meant

Thanks

shigs87 · 02-03-2008, 09:26 PM

any sugestion on waterproofing traxxas evx 2 esc? i wanted to put it in a box but i need to push the button to turn it on.

BlueMonster · 02-03-2008, 09:33 PM

Still the best way to waterproof anything, pack the case full of dielectric grease. You will get zero water inside, it hurts nothing, and you still have access to buttons, plugs, etc.

rockwood330 · 02-03-2008, 09:42 PM

x2 grease works great

10-31-2007, 03:35 PM	#24
iwantoffroad Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Orange County Posts: 589	my rig fully waterproof My Competition Rig “Hayward” now water proofed with pictures and new updates my rig fully waterproof full buildup and how to guide

11-20-2007, 06:30 AM	#26
hitman46mod RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,508	Just do this works 100% of the time. http://www.putfile.com/hitman38mod/images/157374 Last edited by hitman46mod; 11-20-2007 at 06:33 AM.

01-11-2008, 12:10 PM	#29
JBHardwear Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 879	I Am A Newbie To Crawlin But A Vetran Racer Lrp And Mtronics Make An Inexpensive Line Of Waterproof Esc's And They Are Really Affordable.

01-21-2008, 07:52 AM	#34
NEK5 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA Posts: 36	Research pays off, hahah Now I`m wondering about this. According to this, you cover EVERYTHING inside the rx, including all the plug holes for the servo/esc/crystal, am I understanding that right? It`s fine having that grease in the plugs, correct? TIA! Last edited by NEK5; 01-21-2008 at 08:16 AM.

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10-18-2007, 12:58 PM	#22
ecoli I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada, eh. Posts: 2,919	To add to this thread, I see that Traxxas has released a waterproof receiver box for their new e-maxx. Says it's compatible with most aftermarket receivers too.

10-29-2007, 09:49 PM	#23
Boatman Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woods of missouri Posts: 5	Also the esc in the new emaxx is the marine water proof one Here is a good water proof esc with no reverse delay http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PRB2314

11-17-2007, 06:32 PM	#25
rcjunky3 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: barstow Posts: 1,303	just curious on motors i do not know a whole lot about brushless motors and with the recent surge in availability and use are these ok in water just as the brushed motors are.

12-16-2007, 08:31 PM	#27
Josh the 2nd Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 43	I waterproofed everything, servo, ESC, Reciever and battery, but I didn't waterproof my motor. I ran it for a good 15 minutes, then my motor smokes. I take it apart, and it looks like the brushes must have been bouncing, because the comm has premature wear on it and the copper in some places is completly gone... Help? Josh

01-01-2008, 04:36 PM	#28
caddyshack Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 60	vary helpful

01-12-2008, 01:12 AM	#30
OptikCrawlR2134 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portkompton Posts: 21	Just curious, but how is WD40 bad for a motor? It stands for "Water Displacement" and I, among a lot of other people probably have used it when you get water in your distributor cap, spark plugs. When you hydro-lock, or soak, drown your distributor. So it actually is okay for your motor, and electrics. And its not like PB blast at all. It does not have as many Penetrating Catalysts as panther piss, PB Blast. Also even PB Blast is safe to use on Electronics. Read the Label, if your not a believer. Dielectric Grease is by far the best way to go. I just use Blue RTV on all small, or big openings, and used a E-maxx receiver box to protect my ESC. Servo I just dabbed a little bit of Waterproof grease at the cog, and opened and sealed the box with RTV. Using very little, so it wouldn't come off on the other side, and get tangled in the gears.

01-12-2008, 02:23 AM	#31
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Balloons have always worked the best for me. I made fancy boxes and stuff in the past but they were always a pest when it came to checking something. Boxes always had some tiny little corner that would let water it. Servo's? I run tower pro's no need for that. They seem water proof to me I've had them submerged a few times zero issues. WD40? oil on electrical contacts isn't good. Not so much that it harms them but oil collects slimy crud, crud clogs brushes. Balloons are idiot proof and don't void warranties.

01-13-2008, 08:02 PM	#32
JDRockin Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10	I found this today while searching for some other stuff. Lots of good information so I thought I would share it. Lots of ways to waterproof servos/electronics. http://www.societyofrobots.com/actua...of_servo.shtml

01-27-2008, 12:16 PM	#35
rockdog1 I joined the Band! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: i cant remember Posts: 45	anyone know if these srevos are waterproof, or if they are any good for a rock crawler like the ax10???? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBXA8&P=7 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXH305&P=7

02-03-2008, 09:26 PM	#38
shigs87 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hilo Posts: 11	any sugestion on waterproofing traxxas evx 2 esc? i wanted to put it in a box but i need to push the button to turn it on.

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02-03-2008, 09:33 PM	#39
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	Still the best way to waterproof anything, pack the case full of dielectric grease. You will get zero water inside, it hurts nothing, and you still have access to buttons, plugs, etc.

02-03-2008, 09:42 PM	#40
rockwood330 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: akrowdy Posts: 304	x2 grease works great

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