Got a new 'lectric motor, charger and two batteries...yes, I did!

[Steve Helmick]

That's a shocker, I know. Got it all assembled and ready to go flying today, but the weather is too good for that.    Here's the link to the stuff I bought. Cool thing is, it'll work with all sorts and sizes of props, AND it came with a 1/2" chuck! The only problem I see is that it'll only work with right hand rotation props. <grin>  Steve            

http://www.afineredgemfg.com/
  
http://www.cpooutlets.com/makita-xfd01-lxt-18v-3-0-ah-cordless-lithium-ion-1-2-in--driver-drill-kit/mktnxfd01,default,pd.html&antisku=antiskuB&cgid=drills&start=68

[JoeJust]

I thought at first you were going to tell us you bought some new stuff for the Bass boat.
Joe

[Tim Wescott]

No reverse switch?

[Gerald Arana]

Steve,

Switch any two motor wires and it'll go the utter direction  But I think you knew that already.

Good luck, Jerry

[Steve Helmick]

Yeah, switch the wires...sure...ain't happening. Mike Potter brought this up...adding a DPST switch, but alas, no room for that. His solution is to have two starters, one RH and one LH. It would be possible to add a spacer in there, just for that DPST switch, but Mike already has extra starters and Makita batteries, so his solution works for him. And best of all, I don't have to worry about it, because all my IC's only run the proper direction. FWIW, we both had to make some mods to get the assembly done. I sent an email to FinerEdgeMfg, detailing our problems and suggested fixes. This is a damned fine concept, plus I didn't have a cordless drill, so it made sense for me to buy the whole Makita kit. Don't tell the wife!    Steve

[Steve Helmick]

FYI, got a reply from Kevin Madsen, the owner at "A Finer Edge Mfg.".  He said that the reason I had problems was because my Sullivan starter is an antique version. Also, I should have removed the blade contacts to solder them. Um, that wasn't in the instructions....Kevin sent me a link to a set of photos that would have helped a lot with assembly. He also said he likes the Hobbico starter's switch design a lot better, and it seems to be more reliable. If you order one of these adapters, make sure you get the assembly pictures!  Steve