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Newbie Guide
There are many people who are new to model boats, may have had a boat for a while and wan't to make it electric/remote controlled but do not know where to start. Hopefully I shall explain some basics here.
I will start off with a two channel controller. You can get these from hobby shops or other RC shops, you can also buy them (usually a little cheaper) at boat fairs. It may be much better to buy a new one at first so that you get most of the RC parts in the same box as a complete set.
Most transmitter/receiver sets such as Hitec or Futaba include the transmitter, receiver, the batteries to go with them and servo's. The style of transmitter is seen here showing the control layout.
The channels match up on the receiver and the corrosponding equipment should be plugged into it.
 The wiring can be fairly easy to setup by just following the diagram shown below, providing the speed control has B.E.C. (Battery Elimination Circuit) you will not need the seperate battery for the receiver.
It is probably advisable that you incorporate a switch and a fuse in either wire coming off the battery. This may reduce the risk of future smoking electrics :)
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