Devil Inc
Rock Crawler
I ended up putting liquid tape back over it, as it didn't seem to affect anything prior.
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Water Proofing Electronics
- Thread starter BrockGrimes
- Start date
Benjamin.Klapperich
Newbie
liquid tape is the way to go. I've put it on all my solder joints along with my servos and have had zero rust problems.
DBoger82
Newbie
After reading this whole thread (yes, I read the whole thing) I think I am just going to go with the traxxas waterproof receiver box, and use a radio shack project box to mount my esc in. It's not like I am going to submerge the truck where I can't see the body, just to the bottom of the wheel wells.
Tgreer
RCC Addict
Ok, I have a brushless with vent holes in the can! Am I screwed on waterproofing this thing? I have some corrosion X coming in the mail, so I plan on dipping the electronic plates in the motor in the corrosion x, should I silicone the holes shut? I realize that is for heat, so will I screw myself by doing that? Can anyone chime in on waterproofing a brushless that has vent holes in the can?
The Traxxas box works pretty well for sure. One of the best things about my MERV has been flogging the electronics in deep water and not having to worry about them. If I can do as well waterproofing my crawler projects as they do, I'll be quite happy.
Red04Cobra
Newbie
Just got finished waterproofing my new Hitec 7955. This is a fantastic reference thread for someone just starting out.
That_One_Guy
Newbie
Like Yardracer said the box is a good idea. Warranty still in tac and its waterproof.
mjderstine
SuperShafty.com
so, conformal coating. should i get acrylic, silicone, urethane? aerosol?
I prefer silicon because it cushions and the part can be reworked easily . Acrylic and Urethanes makes it a huge pain in the ass to resolder anything, and don't scrape off easily.
dip, paint, aerosol, it doesn't really matter. I prefer brush-on for 99% of work because there is little waste, less fumes, and easier thickness control. When doing 20 or more items, dip or air delivery is fast enough to offset the waste.
dip, paint, aerosol, it doesn't really matter. I prefer brush-on for 99% of work because there is little waste, less fumes, and easier thickness control. When doing 20 or more items, dip or air delivery is fast enough to offset the waste.
Zeks05
Pebble Pounder
Still trying to find the best way to waterproof a servo? Just corrosionX the hole board or hole case?
Calderwood
I wanna be Dave
I use conformal coating on the board, bottom of the motor and bottom of the pot. Then I fill the servo with dielectric grease. 100% water proof and it isn't ugly.
Zeks05
Pebble Pounder
Umm.. places to buy this?
Is there certain brands to use and stay away from?
Is there certain brands to use and stay away from?
loc0gring0
Newbie
couldnt you plasti dip some of the out sides to seal it up? that way you could take it off during the summer or when your not playing in the mud
idaho
Quarry Creeper
Where does a guy get conformal coating? I know I can get dielectric grease at an autoparts store.
mjderstine
SuperShafty.com
Amazon or eBay.
i get mine from here:
HMC Electronics - (800) 482-4440
i use this stuff, it sprays on thin, so i lay it on thick and shoot multiple coats.
Tech Spray 2108-12S: TechSpray Turbo-Coat Acrylic Conformal Coating, 12-oz
idaho
Quarry Creeper
Well shit that was easy, much appreciated sir.
idaho
Quarry Creeper
I was actually wanting to use a silicone type as per Mr. John Rob Holmes' post above.
