water proof electronics?

[phase10]

I'm going to Portland on vacation ( city of rain ) and am wondering if anyone can fill me in on successful ways of doing it? i would of searched more to find out how but I'm in a rush packing =P thanks guys!

[Sasquatchbagger]

Get some balloons/zip tie...easiest way for the servo and receiver...I've also read people pack their servo full with dielectric grease...as for esc, for temporary run in snow and rain I just took some clear plastic shell from packaging etc and covered it...

[phase10]

Originally Posted by Sasquatchbagger

Get some balloons/zip tie...easiest way for the servo and receiver...I've also read people pack their servo full with dielectric grease...as for esc, for temporary run in snow and rain I just took some clear plastic shell from packaging etc and covered it...

i dont get how you would but a ballon around the servo? like the arm and link dosent make sense to me. and can i just put a balloon around the esc also? thanks for the quick respond, i gotta go to the airport in 20 min =P

[solomon7]

Poke a tiny hole in the balloon, take off the arm and stretch hole over the output shaft. Or just pack it with dielectric on the circuits and gear grease in the gears, thenjam a greased o-ring over the output and install horn. Your choice!
Shield the ESC with lexan or something, or if ya might swim (safety first), balloon it, ziptie (2-3) and grease in the neck, just watch your temps. Don't forget the reciever and liquid electrical tape on all exposed connections for good measure
Hope that helps!

[solomon7]

Hey if you're in town on Sunday there will be some crawling at Spring Park around 11AM on. ORCRC for more... check the crawling spots forum for directions. Cheers

[phase10]

Originally Posted by solomon7

Hey if you're in town on Sunday there will be some crawling at Spring Park around 11AM on. ORCRC for more... check the crawling spots forum for directions. Cheers

really? thats tight your in portland lol. post the link for directions / info if you can. im a forum scrub =P thnx for the help brotha

[solomon7]

Done


http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&h...,10.283203&z=7

[phase10]

Originally Posted by solomon7

Done


http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&h...,10.283203&z=7

went there today solomon (saterday) that spot is sick. ill be there tomorrow more then likley.

[solomon7]

Nice isn't it? There's stuff for scalers, bashers and crawlers! See ya there