Homebuilt ROVs Forum

I need to find a some Brushed ESC w/ reverse to drive my Rule 360/500 thrusters. Boat ESC would probable work best, the problem is that older style brushed ESC aren't designed to run on 3S LiPo's at 12V. I need a combination of new and old with reverse. HobbyKing has a couple options but I'm not sure it has reverse??? Any suggestions?

Hi there, post up a few links to the ones you are considering or unsure of. I researched this topic alot so maybe I can help.

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/waterproof_e ... 1_prd1.htm i got these

Hi, I use these on my bilge pumps using lead acid batteries, but the specs say they work with lipos.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251040048629 ... 4013wt_922

Thanks for the info, seems either of those will do.

Next Question? I have to find a way to get an AUX Ch to repeat the throttle channel, and then do a Program Mix so that Rudder affects each in the opposite manner. My goal would then be as I move the throttle forward I get
both ESC driving the ROV, as I add rudder the inboard motor will fade out so I get single side thrust turning. I have FUTABA 10C controller but I'm not sure I can get an AUX CH to repeat a stick movement???

Channel mixing like you mentioned is the way to go. Program the radio with master and slave so one stick movement will drive multiple channels. I used my throtle stick for camera tilt, dive and submerge controls.

The right stick for all my forward and reverse functions. When moving forward if I feather the control to the right the left thruster continues on strong and the right thruster fades out. If I feather to the left the right thruster stays on strong and the left thruster fades. It works exactly the same in reverse. I will have to go into the progamming menu to give you specifics as what channels I used and how to set them up.