Of all the videos I've watched about this boat this is the only one that actually shows it going slow. I've been hesitant to buy this boat because I did not know if you could actually use it slowly. But you have now finally answered my question. Thank you
From an electronics point of view all esc will have at least 1 capacitor. If your lucky it might be rated for the amps the 4s can put out. If the esc doesnt get too warm you prob can run a 4s pack. Problem is with chinese products they use what they have and might put in a lower amp cap in some than others so yes its a gamble. Wltoys did this with their cars. Same model but some youtubers cud run 3s other trued and it blew the capacitor as soon as they turned it on😂.
This is a do it at your own risk scenario for sure. However…I’m assuming you watched the video and saw our results. It worked fine and the ESC wasn’t even warm. But…you also will have to manage the throttle and not do non stop full throttle running. Good luck!
This boat is a great bargain “starter boat”. It has a brushless motor and comes with a lipo so it has decent performance out of the box. Which Traxxas boat are you looking at? When you say 2.4 are you referring to the radio system? Because that is the standard (2.4 ghz) in all RC now.
It does pretty good. I like it for a “cheap” boat. It’s crossing into the hobby grade category barely haha. I wouldn’t pay more than $150-175 for it. So look around. Sometimes it’s up around $200-250. But by that point you can get a Pro Boat Recoil for like $100 extra which will destroy this Arrow in all aspects. But the arrow is great at around $150-175. As far as wave handling…it did great on 3s but once we put a 4s into it the extra torque it made would flip the boat mid air once it launched off of my wake. It was definitely faster but harder to control in the chop due to the extra torque. As far as spare parts go? Not really sure I haven’t looked yet. But a lot of people just upgrade the boat as needed with other parts soooo 🤷♂️😂. Good luck it’s a fun little starter boat/beater boat hahah.
Ok I’ll give you that haha. I had a small 4s in there to keep it the same weight as the bigger 3s. While I admit I didn’t try to flip it I’m really am confident that it would. I think the key is to use a smaller battery. I was using a 1200mah 4s from one of my freestyle quadcopters.
@@UngluedModeler It will run perfectly fine from the start and after a few passes it just goes dead. Then it will start again and I just bring it back in.🤷🏾♂️
Are you using a hobby grade LiPo balance charger that monitors voltages per cell? Reason I ask is because the charger that comes with this boat (and most other RTR boats) is not good. It is possible that the charger isn’t charging and balancing your battery correctly. The other possibility is the battery is damaged from being discharged to far or not being stored correctly at storage voltage. The symptoms you describe sound like battery issues.
Awesome! Yeah I almost guarantee the charger is your problem. My battery cells were so out of balance that only a true balance charger will fix it. Here’s a link to a dual channel one that will work for you. Dual channel you can do two batteries at the same time. You can have one charging and one discharging, or two balance charging at the same time. Very convenient. amzn.to/3V2T1qX If you only need a single channel (one battery at a time) this one will work. amzn.to/3e3CW3r Lipo battery maintenance is kind of a pain but it’s essential to keep your batteries operating correctly and safely. If you need help with setting up those chargers let me know! I can walk you through the settings and what voltages to charge at and how to safely storage charge the battery!
If electronics are stock you shouldn’t be putting 4s you can fry things 🤦♂️ 😂 not many have succeeded with 4s and if so it was a one off thing I wouldn’t recommend it
Of all the videos I've watched about this boat this is the only one that actually shows it going slow. I've been hesitant to buy this boat because I did not know if you could actually use it slowly. But you have now finally answered my question. Thank you
Just ordered one can't wait to get it great video 💯🤘
Thanks! It’s a fun little boat!
Love my Arrow
Which one would you recommend between UDI005 and UDI022?
And which color looks good for UDI005 red color or white?
From an electronics point of view all esc will have at least 1 capacitor. If your lucky it might be rated for the amps the 4s can put out. If the esc doesnt get too warm you prob can run a 4s pack. Problem is with chinese products they use what they have and might put in a lower amp cap in some than others so yes its a gamble. Wltoys did this with their cars. Same model but some youtubers cud run 3s other trued and it blew the capacitor as soon as they turned it on😂.
I just got one for 140.00 plus tax .can hardly wait to get it and play.
Chạy trên 4s có bị cháy esc không bạn.
Telephone cove always looks nice
Have well over 40 4s pack through mine
No probs!
Nice!!! That’s awesome. Good to know!! 🤘
What 4s battery you used
Will running with lipo 4s lead to overheating and cause the esc to burn?
This is a do it at your own risk scenario for sure. However…I’m assuming you watched the video and saw our results. It worked fine and the ESC wasn’t even warm. But…you also will have to manage the throttle and not do non stop full throttle running. Good luck!
About get 1 those or traxxas 2.4 with one is better ?
This boat is a great bargain “starter boat”. It has a brushless motor and comes with a lipo so it has decent performance out of the box. Which Traxxas boat are you looking at? When you say 2.4 are you referring to the radio system? Because that is the standard (2.4 ghz) in all RC now.
How does this do with waves? Really love sending boats on some rough water
And are replacement parts available
It does pretty good. I like it for a “cheap” boat. It’s crossing into the hobby grade category barely haha. I wouldn’t pay more than $150-175 for it. So look around. Sometimes it’s up around $200-250. But by that point you can get a Pro Boat Recoil for like $100 extra which will destroy this Arrow in all aspects. But the arrow is great at around $150-175. As far as wave handling…it did great on 3s but once we put a 4s into it the extra torque it made would flip the boat mid air once it launched off of my wake. It was definitely faster but harder to control in the chop due to the extra torque. As far as spare parts go? Not really sure I haven’t looked yet. But a lot of people just upgrade the boat as needed with other parts soooo 🤷♂️😂. Good luck it’s a fun little starter boat/beater boat hahah.
What battery is that
Will it self right with a 4s? You flipped it by hand. Bad bad bad. Attention to detail is a must on UA-cam
Seriously man lol. If it can flip on 3s it can flip on 4s. Bad bad bad that you don’t understand the effect of torque…
@@UngluedModeler nope I've seen several videos where it wouldn't flip on 4s because of the weight of some of the 4s batteries....
Ok I’ll give you that haha. I had a small 4s in there to keep it the same weight as the bigger 3s. While I admit I didn’t try to flip it I’m really am confident that it would. I think the key is to use a smaller battery. I was using a 1200mah 4s from one of my freestyle quadcopters.
14.8 volts at 4000 Milly amps.speed increase and stability..
shaft is 3/16 on that boat ??
No its 3mm which is just under 1/8”. I just measured it.
Had this boat for almost a year now and every time I run it it goes dead in the water.🤷🏾♂️
How long does it run for? Or does it not run at all?
@@UngluedModeler It will run perfectly fine from the start and after a few passes it just goes dead. Then it will start again and I just bring it back in.🤷🏾♂️
Are you using a hobby grade LiPo balance charger that monitors voltages per cell? Reason I ask is because the charger that comes with this boat (and most other RTR boats) is not good. It is possible that the charger isn’t charging and balancing your battery correctly. The other possibility is the battery is damaged from being discharged to far or not being stored correctly at storage voltage. The symptoms you describe sound like battery issues.
@@UngluedModeler No, just the one that came with it. I will definitely order one and see. 👍🏾 Any suggestions on the best option?
Awesome! Yeah I almost guarantee the charger is your problem. My battery cells were so out of balance that only a true balance charger will fix it. Here’s a link to a dual channel one that will work for you. Dual channel you can do two batteries at the same time. You can have one charging and one discharging, or two balance charging at the same time. Very convenient. amzn.to/3V2T1qX
If you only need a single channel (one battery at a time) this one will work. amzn.to/3e3CW3r
Lipo battery maintenance is kind of a pain but it’s essential to keep your batteries operating correctly and safely. If you need help with setting up those chargers let me know! I can walk you through the settings and what voltages to charge at and how to safely storage charge the battery!
Plz send me price
If electronics are stock you shouldn’t be putting 4s you can fry things 🤦♂️ 😂 not many have succeeded with 4s and if so it was a one off thing
I wouldn’t recommend it