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Fiatpunto
Posts: 60
Post #1 18 Apr 2021 11:37
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Hi guys
I have been given a viper icon that if I can get working then I can just keep it,so I'm hoping it's a cheap fix.
So the handset/remote burnt out, my friend who us into his radio control cars etc is trying to fix. Is there any 4 channel transmitter etc that any one else has used to replace or upgrade?
Also if any one has any info on the electric side to these boats that will be a.massive help
Thanks
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #2 18 Apr 2021 11:44
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In reply to Post #1
Don't know much about bait boats, but I'm sure I've seen on the tinternet a company who repairs them, perhaps someone can provide more details?
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #3 18 Apr 2021 11:52
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In reply to Post #1
Look on SP tackle website they sell new 2.4ghz AFHDS handset and receiver
Fiatpunto
Posts: 60
Post #4 18 Apr 2021 13:55
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In reply to Post #3
OK will have a look on website. Does any one know if there is any electrical plans for the icons
Hitman Hitman
Posts: 9,171
Post #5 18 Apr 2021 14:26
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Ref : the boat work backwards , put a battery in and turn it on if there's no joy then first I would check the fuse in the boat if you can't decide if the fuse has gone just simply put a piece of tin foil
Over the fuse terminals and put the fuse back in and then see if the boat fires up.
If it does then it's only the fuse 👍

KenTownley KenTownley
Posts: 30,593
Post #6 18 Apr 2021 14:37
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1) https://www.facebook.com/baitboathireessex/

Baitboat Solutions...guy called Joe...knows his stuff and did some good work on my Icon and Legacy boats. Not sure if he is still in business as his Facebook page has been idle for a while but he would be the first guy I'd turn to.

2) Phil Shepherd, former chief engineer at Viper.

Telephone: 07530735843 and 07528670027

email: pls.baitboats@gmail.com

The HiTech Optic 5 2.4 is widely used with Viper boats that he been upgraded to 2.4G. See then on the bay from time to time.

This is PDF of the Manual: https://hitecrcd.com/images/products/pdf/22_OPTIC_5_MANUAL_P.pdf

Fiatpunto
Posts: 60
Post #7 18 Apr 2021 15:48
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In reply to Post #6
He has got the motors running but As he doesn't have a 4 channel remote he wasn't sure if each motor needs it's own signal etc.
The boat was working before some one split it in half to see if there was any parts to fix his own icon but in end never removed anything only thing that happened was the remote burnt out
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