Coraille asked if I could make a paper boat that is either radio controlled or solar powered. Looks good on the pond.
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Build video /watch/oNq7TFI0aLJ07
Main components
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Paper
PVA glue
Scrap plywood
Paperclip
Plastic cliplock box
Here are the eBay listings I have used. I am not endorsing these products I am just answering the questions people have asked.
The radio control transmitter and receiver listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190888163364
Last time I bought servos I got 10 on this listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261521757538
10A ESC Brushed Reverse Speed Controller 2KHz 5V 1A PPM Boat Without Brake http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131196233452
Hubsan H107 Series KH107C-002 Supper Fly Charger Battery Sets 3.7V 240mAh http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131268572012
4pcs of set motor Motors for Hubsan X4 H107L Clockwise QuadCopter H107-A03 7*20 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251682087025
10 Pcs Brushless Motor 75mm x 1mm CW 2 Blades DIY RC Model Red Propeller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380987413360
10 Pairs 150mm 2-Pin JST Connector Adapter plug RC lipo battery balance charger http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331528965003
1080P SJ4000 Waterproof HD Helmet Sport Action Video Camera Cam DV Black http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191626489698
Efine 720P 5.0MP Sunglasses Camcorder http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GUDOAMK
Main Tools
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Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
Soldering iron
Filmed using
HTC One Mini mobile phone
Sunglasses Camcorder
Edited using
Serif MoviePlus Starter Edition
Radio Control playlist /playlist/PLA5a2xPRSrB13Xcquw4Ff09MQzTPjeVkI
Toy Boats /playlist/PLA5a2xPRSrB24vUS9E8zkSgjZysEL00zr
Fan Cars and Boats /playlist/PLA5a2xPRSrB2BNUWVU5G6qQld3G1W604W
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Generally my projects are for my grandchildren to enjoy. OK, I enjoy them too. If anybody else likes them, that is a bonus. I like to keep my work as simple and basic as possible so that it can be copied easily and improved by anybody who wants to try themselves. I recycle or repurpose items rather than buy new and when I do buy I like to keep it cheap.
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