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Re: Victor running underwater!

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Originally Posted by McGurky View Post
You could probably rig up some kind of heat sink mechanism if overheating turns out to be a big issue. It looks good, I also second the "mineral oil" strategy, although I have never tried it, I have heard good things about it and waterproofing electronics. Last time i checked, you could get It by the gallon at mcmaster.

Good Luck and keep us posted as far as any other tests you work on with the waterproofing!!
We have had experience with mineral oil. Some electronic components degrade over time in oil and stop functioning. You would have to test this with victors. It is not as neat and clean as the glass filled epoxy resin.
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