Hi Nicholas Good to have you on board. Some of the replies to your original question seem to have wandered off on to that old favourite, "what is the best tank"? However you actually asked about control systems, and as I've just had to consider that for T057 (which is currently undergoing rebirth) I shall try to answer it.
There are 3 elements in tank elecronics: 1. The radio. This gets a signal from the transmitter in your hand to the receiver in the tank. 2. The motors. These comprise a 12V, 18V or 24V battery and motors. 3. The control system. This goes between 1 & 2 and switches the power to the wheels on and off. It may be a simple on and off, or it may be proportional ie you can drive at anything from a crawl to full speed. 4. OK I know I said there were 3 things but there is also the trigger, elevate, and traverse mechanisms. They are contrilled in exactly the same way as the tracks- the traverse is a motor which has to be switched on or off, the trigger is either a servo or a solenoid which fires the marker, and the elevate is a servo which goes up and down. So really it is 3 parts. You've probably looked at the "how-to's" on the website (if you haven't, do so). The advice on controkl systems is I think a bit out of date, certainly as regards what we are doing here in the UK. When I first built T057 its control system was a MAG type "H bridge" which means that you operate microswitches by pressing them with servos, ooperated by radio control. An alternative is the TriPact System which is the same thing but using relays instead of servos and switches.These aer on/off, not proportional. What we are using here in the UK is 25A Sabertooth speed controllers. These cost about £84 and can overheat, but otherwise are pretty reliable. What happens here is that the wires from the radio receiver goes into the speed controller. This gives you proportional control ie the tank will move at anything from a crawl to full speed. Whilst it is true that in a battle you generally use full speed if you are gong from A to B, you do want to be able to "creep" to adjust your aim,and it means that you can test the thing in your garage without running into your car or over the cat. T057 will have servos for trigger and elevate control, the former operating a car central-locking motor wich fires the marker. I don't need traverse, cos T057 is a Hetzer with no turret. And also the best tank. Obviously. Next up is the radio. Your choice here is 6-channel radio control, as for model aircraft (make sure you use a waveband permitted for your country), or a Playstation 2 controller linked to a C6C controller (google Cheap Control Systems- it's built by Frank Pittelli on this site). I've just ordered a C6C. It has the advantage that it's designed for tanks, unlke anything else you'll buy which is aimed at RC planes or cars. The last question you asked was about scale. The rules of RC tank combat require 1/6th scale or 3 feet long. That is ideal as it provides just enough room to get everything in. I hope that helps. I would add that when I started this hobby 2 or 3 years ago I was a complete beginner and knew nothing about electronics or woodwork. I'm just getting to the stage when I can plan things and they actually work without too much complete rebuilding or blood. The above is a beginner's view which is what I think you wanted. There are many people with a much better technical skill than I and if I've got soemthing wrong do correct it, guys. Final question: where do you live, Nicholas? There's nothing like seeing these things in action, and having someone to criticise your work;tank bulders need a laugh too! Phil Palmer (In England. It's sunny at the moment). On May 24, 6:44 pm, Nicolas <nicolasgu...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, I'm starting in the hobby, and I would like some help. The > mechanics I understood. But with the electronics I have some problems, > which control system I use?, As for controls, there is someone who > manufactures?. > > Since already thank you. > > Ps: What is the best scale for beginners? > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
