AquaCraft Revolt 30 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION AND
DESCRIPTION CHANGES:

Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Revolt. We at AquaCraft
want the time you spend with your boat to be safe, fun and
successful. If for any reason you feel this R/C model is not for
you return it to your place of purchase immediately. Your hobby
dealer cannot accept returns on any model after fi nal assembly
or after your boat has been operated.

AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.

All pictures, descriptions, and specifi cations found in this instruction
manual are subject to change without notice. AquaCraft maintains
no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOAT:

Revolt FE Mono
Tactic™ TTX240 2.4GHz Transmitter (Performance 2.4GHz Version Only)
ABS Molded Boat Stand

PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED
TO COMPLETE AND WORK
ON YOUR MODEL:

Radio system of your choice (Receiver Ready) Rx-R™ Version
4 – AA Batteries (FUGP7300 Fuji AA batteries)
LiPo Battery pack/s (See Option Parts below)
LiPo battery Charger (See Option Parts below)

Tools and supplies available from
your local Hobby Dealer:

1.5mm Hex Driver (DTXR0288 Duratrax® 1.5mm Hex Driver)

2.5mm Hex Driver (DTXR0290 Duratrax 2.5mm Hex Driver)
3mm Hex Driver (DTXR0291 Duratrax 3mm Hex Driver)

5.5mm Nut Driver (DTXR0212 Duratrax 5.5mm Nut Driver)
7mm nut driver (DTXR0216 Duratrax 7mm Nut Driver)
4mm Phillips Screwdriver (DTXR0282 Duratrax 4mm Phillips

Screw Driver)
Bearing oil (MMRC3506 Muchmore™ Bearing Lube)
GrimRacer™ Speed Grease (AQUB9500 GrimRacer Speed

Grease)

Hook and Loop (GPMQ4480 Great Planes® Hook and Loop)

Tools and supplies available from your
local hardware or home store.

10mm open end wrench
12mm open end wrench
Water displacer (WD-40®, CRC 6-56® or Corrosion X®)
Paper Towel

OPTION PARTS:

AQUB9768 L45x68 2-Bladed Prop (This prop has great

acceleration as well as top speed.)
AQUB9514 GrimRacer Pro Radio Box Tape
AQUB6322 GrimRacer Decal Set (Let ‘em know you’re ready to

race!)
GPMP0751 SafeCharge LiPo bag

Batteries and Chargers:

For your convenience we have listed below a few different battery
and charger options. It is also important to note that chargers
come in both DC and AC/DC versions. DC chargers require a 12V
power supply like a 12V car battery or bench top power supply
to power up the charger. AC/DC chargers allow you to plug the
charger into a 120V house outlet or DC power supply, therefore
making them more convenient for most charging situations.
Option 1: This is the easiest option.

Two (2) AQUB9825 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 7.4V 4200mAh 30C

OR

Two (2) AQUB9834 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 7.4V 5000mAh 40C
and
One (1) DTXP4245 Onyx™ 245 AC/DC Dual Charger W/Balancer

Option 2: More advanced but allows slightly better boat
handling

One (1) AQUB9830 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 14.8V 4200mAh 30C

OR

One (1) AQUB9840 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 14.8V 5000mAh 40C

and

One (1) GPMM3155 Great Planes ElectriFly® Triton™ EQ AC/DC
Battery Charger

NOTE: When using a single 4S pack, you must reconfi gure
the current connector system. We will show you how in the
ASSEMBLY section of this manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE:

AquaCraft will warrant your Revolt for 90 days after the purchase
from defects in materials or workmanship of original manufacture.
AquaCraft, at their option, will repair or replace at no charge,
the incorrectly made part. This warranty does not cover damage
caused by crash, abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. To return
your boat for service you need to provide proof of purchase. Your
store receipt or product invoice will suffi ce. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE PURCHASER BE ENTITLED TO ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN
THE PRODUCT. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Outside USA and Canada, contact local importer for warranty
information.

Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Attn: Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail: [e-mail]

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SAFETY PRECUATIONS:

Never, ever attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat. DO NOT
get in the water for any reason to retrieve your boat. Your
Revolt has fl otation added to the interior of the hull and the
cowl. They will not sink. To aid you in retrieving a stalled RC
boat you can use a fi shing reel with a tennis ball tied to the
end of the line. Or better yet, get yourself a small Jon boat so
you can row out and pick up your boat. Remember to use a
PFD any time you enter your retrieval craft.

Do not touch the propeller anytime the motor is running. Pay
equally close attention to items such as loose clothing,
shirtsleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or anything that may
become entangled in the spinning prop. If your fi ngers,
hands, etc. come in contact with the spinning propeller, you
may be severely injured.

The speed and mass of this boat can infl ict property damage
and severe personal injury if a collision occurs. Never run
this boat in the presence of swimmers or where the possibility
of collision with people or property exists.

This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are susceptible
to possible interference from RF sources. It is a good idea to
pre-check the system to make sure it’s operating properly
before you launch your boat.

If your boat should happen to stall, water currents will slowly
carry it to shore. The bad news is the boat could be carried
to the opposite shore. When surveying areas to run your
model, keep variables in mind such as wind direction, size of
the lake, etc. It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any free­fl owing bodies of water such as creeks or rivers.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS:

Diameter: 36mm
Length: 56mm
Shaft Length: 15mm
Overall Length: 71mm
Shaft Size: 5mm
Connectors: 4mm Bullet
Weight: 212g

MOTOR CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 100mm
Width: 38mm
Height: 17mm
Weight: 3.8oz (109grams)
Wire Gauge: 14g
Battery Connectors: Male Deans® Ultra Plugs® (2)
Motor Connectors: 4mm gold plated bullet connectors (3)
Input Voltage: 12-14 NiMH

4 cells LiPo
8-20V input w/o BEC)

Output Current: 60A continuous maximum

72A surge maximum
Max Output Power: 720 watts
On-resistance: 0.003 ohms
Operating frequency: 8kHz
BEC: 5.2V/2A
Stutter Bump Voltage: 12V
Low Voltage Cutoff: 11.6V
Thermal Cutoff: 110C
Timing Angle: 10°

Input Voltage: 7-18.5v
Max. Constant Current: 50A
Max. Surge Current: 80A/5 sec.
No Load Current: 5.0A
kV Rating: 1800 rpm/V
Watts: 925Max

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

REVOLT FEATURES:

Hand laid fi berglass hull and canopy
Roomy interior
Tactic 2.4GHz radio system (Performance 2.4GHz Version Only)
AquaCraft 1800 KV 6 pole motor
AquaCraft 60amp Motor Controller
Aluminum water jackets on both the motor and controller
New high-performance 25-35 GrimRacer boat hardware
Battery tray accepts many battery mounting confi gurations
Hook and loop battery mounting

Other outstanding features include:

High gloss painted fi nish
Pre-applied graphics
Brass stuffi ng tube
Low friction cable guide
.150” fl ex drive cable
Industry standard 3/16” (.187”) prop shaft
GrimRacer 42x55 Metal Propeller

BASIC HULL SPECIFICATIONS:

Hull Length: 30” (762mm)
Overall Length: 33.5” (850.9mm)
Width: 9.125” (235mm)
Height less hardware: 5” (127mm)
Empty Weight: 3 lbs. 7oz

PLEASE READ:

Notes about using LiPo batteries in your boat: The Revolt uses
the AquaCraft 60amp motor controller. This controller has a built
in stutter bump system that cycles the power to the motor when
the battery voltage reaches 12V. This is designed to warn you of
impending low battery voltage and subsequent shut down. It also
has a 10.8V battery cut off safety system that shuts the power
down to the motor to avoid damaging the batteries.

Having said this, as a rule of thumb we have found it best in very
high current draw application like an RC boat, to not to use more
than 70% of the rated capacity of the battery pack, per run. We
have also found that when in doubt and using the recommended
propellers you can expect to use about 1000mAh (give or take)
per minute of operation. Using this you can better judge your
runs knowing you’re taking the very best care of your battery
pack investment.

GrimRacer says: It’s best to test this by making a timed
2 min run. Then charge the batteries back up and note the
amount of mAh the pack allowed back in. Do this each and
every time you make a prop change or any other signifi cant
change to your setup. Then adjust your driving time so you don’t
go over the 70% usage mark.

Also keep in mind that RC car packs (hard case) could be used.
But if you get them wet, they can store water, causing the internal
metal parts of the pack to corrode, and in turn causing short pack
life. We highly recommend using dedicated marine LiPo packs
like those in the GrimRacer Line.

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RECEIVER READY (Rx-R) ASSEMBLY:

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Here are a few great radios to choose from for your receiver
ready (Rx-R) Revolt.

Tactic TX240 (TACJ0245): The TX240 radio system is reliable
and easy to operate. It’s basic but has all the necessary features
to operate your Revolt.

Futaba 3PMS (FUTK2021): This radio system is very reliable
and offers more operator options. We really like the timer option
this radio system offers as well as the multi-model memory.

Futaba 4PL (FUTK1400): Along with great reliability, this radio
system offers the most user options. It’s also a great system if
you want to add to your AquaCraft boat collection. This system
offers 40 model memory and 10 character naming; great features
to grow your boat lineup.

NOTE: This step will require working on the boat with the radio
turned on and power to the motor. To prevent any possible injury,
temporarily remove the propeller from the boat.

1. Mount your receiver in your boat by installing hook and loop

to the bottom of your receiver. Install the receiver in the position
shown in the picture.

2. Plug the steering servo into channel 1 and the motor

controller into channel 2.

TURN ON YOUR TRANSMITTER.

Set the Throttle Trim to negative (clockwise if you have a dial)
25%.

If your radio has end point adjustments, check to see that your
(EPA) is set to 100% both forward and reverse throttle trigger.

Then plug the batteries into the motor controller. At this time you
will hear one beep letting you know battery power is working to
the controller. To arm the system, squeeze the throttle trigger
fully and hold until you hear one more beep. Release the throttle
trigger and you will hear three more beeps. Your boat is now
ready to operate.

Note: You will have to go through this simple arming procedure
each time to run your boat.

If your boat does not beep after plugging in the batteries, adjust
your throttle trim lower “a lesser percentage” until you hear the
boat beep. Then continue the arming process.

2
%

Squeeze the throttle trigger and hold

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)

%

7

Your boat is now ready to operate!

Plug in the packs

Release the trigger

«Beep»

« Beep»

« Beep- Beep -Beep»

NOTE:
consecutive beeps, your throttle trim will likely need to be reversed.

Before or after the above, IF your boat’s power system emits

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