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DIY: RC Boat from scavenged parts

I made something like this when I was about 10 years old. My version wasn't as complicated, and it sank in a matter of minutes. I really like the use of a nail and coil to make a simple solenoid for switching the moors on and off. Overall it's a pretty good use of recycled materials.

DIY: RC Boat from scavenged parts

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Posted by: selfsilent on April 24, 2008 at 4:52 AM

Speeling

Why wouldn't you check your spelling before publishing a video?

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Posted by: John Kiniston on April 24, 2008 at 10:29 AM

It may have been machine translation or a person who is not a native English speaker.

Still, Quite interesting.

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Posted by: ap1.myopenid.com on April 24, 2008 at 10:35 AM

It strikes me as the kind of thing that would get you arrested in Boston. Pity.

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Posted by: Marc de Vinck on April 24, 2008 at 10:41 AM

@ap1

...and any Airport terminal.

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Posted by: Marc de Vinck on April 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM

@selfsilent & jkiniston

I found out a little more about the maker....

30 Years Old & from Japan

So I give him a lot of credit for speaking/writing more than 1 language. My Japanese is a lot worse than his English!

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Posted by: Jeeyum on February 27, 2009 at 8:46 PM

This looks like it was a fun little project. DIY plus reuse...most people would probably throw that stuff in the trash! haha

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Posted by: RC Boat on September 25, 2009 at 11:10 AM

Wow, that's really impressive. I've been meaning to try something similar when I get more time on my hands. Great vid, love the music. :)

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