01-07-2014, 09:51 AM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: cleveland
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| receiver leads/plugs
First off, I am a newbie. My axial trail honcho is my first 'real' rc. one quick question, I am getting ready to waterproof/resist my axial receiver. I would like to add some extra leads/plugs/pigtails to it before I waterproof it so I don't have to ruin the waterproofing if I want to add extra items like lights, etc. what would be some good leads to add? deans, Tamiya, etc? (I got the idea from rcsparks/djmedic2008 and his waterproofing/resisting method) I tried searching but could not find the answer I was looking for. -tom Last edited by twb4525; 01-07-2014 at 09:58 AM. |
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01-07-2014, 11:10 AM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Beavercreek, Oregon, USA
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| Re: receiver leads/plugs
I would use servo extension cables to provide the extra leads. Items like lights usually have a controller that will need to be waterproofed too so adding extra leads to the waterproof box might not be as helpful as you want. You can see some examples of lighting and other controllers here: HeyOK Performance |
01-07-2014, 11:28 AM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: England
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I do the same, or if I have a dead servo lying around I cut the lead off and put a female servo connector on. I have used plastidip, but dont like it for waterproofing. It still seems to let some moisture through, so I It's better to use a conformal coating.
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01-07-2014, 11:30 AM | #4 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: cleveland
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| Re: receiver leads/plugs
thanks for the input guys!
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01-07-2014, 04:02 PM | #5 |
In the band for now. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: roselle
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(I got the idea from rcsparks/djmedic2008 and his waterproofing/resisting method) . -tom[/QUOTE] keep following his POS advice and you trucks will be as crappy as his, he's still stuck in the 80.s. unless your a little teenie his methods are useless, stick to the pros on this forum Last edited by lemonhead; 01-08-2014 at 10:47 AM. |
01-07-2014, 04:19 PM | #6 |
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I usually get a bunch of 3" servo extensions.....pop the rx out of whatever plastic box/housing its in....put the extension on all the plugs and platidip it...been doin it for years now and I've never had a problem....something I also learned from medic.....if it works it works........just take a look at it after its dried to make sure any air bubbles didn't pop open that's why people have a problem with it they dip it one time ..dont check it and get mad when water still gets in.....common sense is key Sent from a big fat phone Last edited by stevetate12; 01-07-2014 at 04:30 PM. |
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