Figure 6—Rear access hatch: Futaba RCU 2-channel
receiver, speed controller and internal component for
the ON/OFF switch to the motor
Figure 7—Front access hatch: the battery compartment
includes keyed connectors
4.2
Access Hatches
There are two access hatches on each pontoon:
A.
REAR Access Hatch—Speed Controller Compartment: (See Figure 6)
Speed controller—should always be in the ON position (see Figure 6)
Futaba 2-channel receiver: (see Figure 6)
COM2=RIGHT / COM3=LEFT
Receives signals from the Futaba remote control unit (RCU)
Relays the signal along to the speed controller for operation
Tells the boat to give MORE SPEED, SLOW, or STOP
We have pre-programmed other settings, such as voltage cut-off,
FORWARD, REVERSE
B.
FRONT Access Hatch—Battery Compartment: (See Figure 7)
The standard boat includes 2x 16-volt, 16 Ah batteries with keyed connectors for
positive and negative connection
5.
Preparing the boat for transport
When transporting the assembled HyDrone, protect the thrusters by keeping them off the ground
and the bed of the vehicle and surround the thrusters with protective material such as foam rubber.
Futaba RCU
The RCU takes four AA batteries; we recommend to keep a supply of extra AA batteries.
Instructions for the RCU are discussed in Section 7.
Transporting the boat
When transporting the assembled Hydrone protect the thrusters by keeping them
off the ground and the bed of the transport vehicle and surrounding them with a
protective material such as foam rubber.
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