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Note that the linkages should be connected to the VSPs symmetrically, i.e. the
lateral servo pushrods on the underside, the rear servo pushrods on top, or vice
versa. If you neglect to do this, you may encounter problems with some
manoeuvres (e.g. accurate straight running or traversing may be impossible).
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It must be possible to disconnect the
motors from each other for the
purpose of setting up the VSPs
correctly.
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This is accomplished by unsoldering
the wires from the motors.
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Solder the G2 couplers to the
terminal tags on the motors, and
solder the G2 plugs to the wires.
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Shorten the wires to a length of
about 12 cm, and solder the positive
and negative wires from the motors
to a G2 plug.
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Solder the G2 couplers to the speed controller, and insulate these joints by fitting
the plastic housings over them. Insulate the speed controller / motor connections
with heat-shrink sleeves. Once you have set up the VSPs accurately, a heat-shrink
sleeve can be shrunk over the connection. You will only need access to this
connection if the speed controller ever needs to be replaced or repaired.
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Attach the speed controller to the servo plate using Velcro (hook-and-loop) tape.
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Fix the receiver to the servo plate using Velcro (hook-and-loop) tape.
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Deploy the servo cables neatly, keeping them well clear of the drive system gears
and the VSP belts.
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Channel assignment at the receiver:
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Channel 1: left VSA forward, stop, reverse
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Channel 2: left VSA left, stop, right
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Channel 3: right VSA forward, stop, reverse
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Channel 4: right VSA left, stop, right
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Channel 5: speed controller for setting the speed of the VSP
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Channel 5: for fixed rotational speed a switch is preferable; for variable speed use
a slider. The rotational speed of both VSPs is increased and reduced in parallel.
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Solder a connecting lead, Order No. 94308, to the terminal tags of the batteries.
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Insulate the soldered joints with insulating tape or heat-shrink sleeves.
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Charge up the two drive batteries.
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Mark the location of the drive batteries in the model.
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To prevent the batteries shifting, stick pieces of Velcro tape (hook side) to the hull
floor at the battery position. Apply the mating Velcro tape (loop side) to the
underside of the batteries themselves.
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Fit the two batteries between the servo plate and the deck, pushing them aft on
each side of the keel rail.
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