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searchwing-waterproofing [2019/01/14 15:52]
kingbbq [Waterproof the Servos]
searchwing-waterproofing [2019/03/30 15:28]
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 ====== Making the plane waterproof for landing in the water ====== ====== Making the plane waterproof for landing in the water ======
  
-===== Finding the right glue ===== 
  
-I tried 3 different glues. +[[searchwing-waterproof-glue|searchwing-waterproof-glue]]
-The model we use (mini talon) is made with "​EPU"​ expandend ​[[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Polyurethane|PU]]+
  
-I tried:+===== Overview =====
  
-* UHU POR - special glue for Styropor and similar foams. +{{::​waterproof_overview.jpg?400|}}
-* UHU Plus - 5 min two component epoxy  +
-* Hot Glue (Patex)+
  
-The results:+These are the sections to close on the fuselage.
  
-====== UHU Plus ======+===== Bulkhead to separate the motor =====
  
-Is not compatible with PU. Its neither waterproof, nor does it keep the parts together.+{{::​waterproof_bulkhead.jpg?400|}}
  
-{{::uhu_plus_water.jpg?400|}}+{{::waterproof_bulkhead_2.jpg?400|}}
  
-====== UHU Por ====== 
  
-works well. good fixture and waterproof: 
  
-{{:​glue_uhu_por_vs_uhu_plus.jpg?​400|}} 
  
-But - the glue has to be applied in the right way! It has to be thin and completely dry before putting the parts together: 
  
-{{:​right_glue_technique_2.jpg?​400|}}+===== Closing holes =====
  
-Bust is to spread it equally with a (gloved) finger: 
  
-{{:​right_glue_technique.jpg?400|}}+The so glued model had some holes to fill / close. 
 +I used thin plexi-glas. Best way to glue them was hot glue, as it can also fill little holes or irregularities in thickness.
  
 +{{:​waterproof_camera.jpg?​400|}}
  
-====== Hot Glue ======+I used the same technique also on other parts.
  
-Hot glue also showed very good results, both for fixure and for waterproofing. 
  
-{{:​hotglue.jpg?​400|}}+====== Sealing connections and small holes ======
  
-====== Closing ​holes ======+Using a good tape can close all kind of connections and other small or thin holes. I used "3m Blenderm"​ - a waterproof and flexible tape:
  
 +{{::​waterproof_tape.jpg?​400|}}
 + 
 +One other option is hot glue - as in this example:
  
-The so glued model had some holes to fill / close. +{{::​waterproof_hot_glue_single_holes.jpg?400|}}
-I used thin plexi-glas. Best way to glue them was hot glue, as it can also fill little holes or irregularities in thickness.+
  
-{{:​waterproof_camera.jpg?​400|}} 
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-I used the same technique also on other parts. 
  
  
-===== Waterproof the Servos ​=====+======== Waterproofing the servos ​====
  
  
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 1. Make the housing waterproof 1. Make the housing waterproof
  
-I used "​Curil",​ a standard sealing compound.  +I used "​Curil",​ a standard sealing compound.  
-Open the servo and put the sealant an all touching surfaces +Open the servo and put the sealant an all touching surfaces 
-also put sealant to the cable, where it leads through the housing+also put sealant to the cable, where it leads through the housing
  
 {{:​servo_sealant.jpg?​400|}} {{:​servo_sealant.jpg?​400|}}
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 2. Insert a O-Ring under the horn  2. Insert a O-Ring under the horn 
  
-remove the horn +remove the horn 
-add a 1mm thick o-ring  +add a 1mm thick o-ring  
-add some lubrication. I used "CRC Multilube"​ - attention - lubrication has to be compatible with the rubber of the sealant. Don't use silicon rings with silicon lubricant. +add some lubrication. I used "CRC Multilube"​ - attention - lubrication has to be compatible with the rubber of the sealant. Don't use silicon rings with silicon lubricant. 
-screw the horn back on+screw the horn back on
  
 {{:​servo_oring.jpg?​400|}} {{:​servo_oring.jpg?​400|}}
  
-====== Test it... ======+===== Test it... =====
  
 - submerge in water while it moves - submerge in water while it moves