[TANKS] Re: New to the Hobby myself
I don't know I thought about chasseing my horse around the pasture with it, I checked with the Hobby shops and no one has heard of any tank battles around here. On Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 8:46 PM, wrote: > In a message dated 4/18/2009 11:45:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > tinsmi...@gmail.com writes: > > So is there anyone around here to play with or do I just shoot at > passing cars. > > > George > > depends, is there a law forbidding it? > > Chris, > Odyssey Slipways <http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html> > > -- > Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the > Radio > Toolbar<http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0003> > ! > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Recon video
Pictures Pictures? On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Guy Gregoire wrote: > > HI Tom, yes the six wheels are powered, one motor for the 3 wheels on the > right and one > motor for the 3 wheels on the left, it drive just like a tank, and as you > seen in the video > it can spin on himself thanks to that "tank" drive. To image it, suppose > the tank track is > just a chain, that bring the power to 3 wheels. that chain in this case is > inside the tank > and the drive is a bit more complicated because I builded an independant > suspension for > all the six wheels. > > Greg. > > > -- > From: t...@mac.com > To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Recon video > Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:25:09 -0400 > > > While I can't give you a ruling, it's looks like a great little machine. > How do you steer it and are all the wheels powered? Tom > > On Mar 21, 2009, at 4:00 PM, Guy Gregoire wrote: > > HI > >I recorded short videos of my Recon running in the backyard. The video > are of very > poor quality, I apologize, but I only have my cellphone to record video, so > the resolution > is small, and as I was holding the cellphone in my left hand and driving > the Recon with > my right hand, it get easily out of frame. With these 24v 300amp motors > the vehicule > have more than enough power. If only summer was coming faster. > >I have one PanzerIII T050, to battle if ever some battler spawn in my > area, so was > originally thinking to build a KingTiger, but turn the lower hull as a 6 > wheeled Recon, just > for the fun of running it around. Cant wait for some forest ride in > summer. I use the > same electronics than the PanzerIII, gotta use it at the price it come, and > it work > to good to wait an ennemy tank. I plan to buy a new car soon, it will be > choosed to > accomodate a tank in the back to increase my battling range. > >I was wondering, as I fine tune this Recon. As its a 1/6 scale hull of > KingTiger, but > on wheels, would it be possible that I battle with it if I install a > rotating turret with > paintball gun on top of it? I build this vehicule with in mind the idea to > replace the > turret for anything else ( ex: robot arm ) as a multipurpose RC mobile > base. Simply said, > can we take liberty with our tank design? If not np, I can still use it as > Recon and supply > vehicule. > > Greg. > > > -- > Messenger has tons of new features that make chatting more fun. Click here > to learn more. <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650730> > > > > > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: CO2 tank and line questions
Hi, If your going to use High Pressure air your going to have to use a Schrader valve. Not the kind used on cars, the type used on 3000psi systems. If your using Air and not Co2 to fire your gun then you need a high pressure compresser, like they use on diver tanks. George On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 10:51 AM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > > I have TONS of space in the Sturmtiger so space limitations are not an > issue. Can I use a braided steel line with a quick disconnect say > from an air compressor? I have some of those laying around in the > garage. > > Derek > > On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Frank Pittelli > wrote: > > > > Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > >> I was also looking at the coiled CO2 lines with integrated on/off > >> valves and quick disconnects. They have them in the thinner lines > >> and the thicker lines. Is there any reason to go with one or the > >> other or avoid the coiled lines completely? Other recommendations? > > > > There are basically 4 kinds of C02 lines and connectors you could use > > and here is my advice based on over 15 years of using CO2 systems in > > combat systems on land and sea: > > > > Micro-Line With Quick Connectors - smallest and lightest solution, but > > lots of leaks where the line pushes into the connector. Also, with C02 > > in hot weather, the pressure can be high enough that it blows a > > micro-line that has a crease in it from wear and abuse. I've thrown all > > my micro-lines away. > > > > Heavy-Duty Plastic Line with Quick Connectors - bigger and stronger, but > > still suffers from the same connector problem. The plastic line is > > conformed by the connector and then shrinks a little over time forcing > > you to cut off the end and re-seat it. After too many "hissy-fits" I've > > thrown all my plastic line away. > > > > Rubberized Coiled Lines with Crimped Connectors - Very robust and the > > largest solution. I use such a "remote line" for my paintball marker > > that I use in full scale scenario games. Works great, especially when > > fitted with a quick-connect and sliding on/off value on the marker end. > >Never had a problem, but this solution is overkill for connecting > > your bottle to your marker inside a turret. > > > > Metal Braided Line with Crimped Connectors - Very robust and compact. > > The line will never fail and when properly tightened the connectors will > > never leak. The only drawback is that it doesn't like to bend, but most > > turrets are large enough to fit it properly anyway. I have a simple > > three-way ball value with one side venting to the air that I use to > > "blow the line" before disconnecting the marker and an on-off valve > > connecting to the marker. No quick disconnect is needed. Now you can > > get an on-off valve that vents the line as well in the "off" position, > > which would eliminate the extra valve. This solution has been in the > > Tiger for the last three years and I haven't had a single issue with it. > > > >Frank "Leaks Are No Fun" Pittelli > > > > > > > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Transmission
I like the looks of the tranny but I have dought that it will move my 80+ pound Panzer. On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 5:39 AM, Michael Clark wrote: > http://www.monstergt.com/exploded.php > > How is this? > > I will say, the transmission is pretty stout. I beat the hell out of the > truck and haven't had any problems with it. > > > On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 1:11 AM, Paul Hilton wrote: > >> Point taken. Still, I wonder if such a transmission could handle a 40+ >> pound vehicle. Or, as an alternative, serve as a basis for a sturdier >> copy. There is one on EBay fairly cheap. Though, if someone had one >> already it would be nice to see pics of how they are constructed. might >> save a few bucks. >> >> Paul H. >> >> - Original Message - >> *From:* Michael Clark >> *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com >> *Sent:* Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:10 PM >> *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: Transmission >> >> My Monster GT weighs close to 15 pounds. >> >> Which is about 5 pounds less then what the batteries and motors weigh in >> my Sherman. >> >> On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Thomas Lum wrote: >> >>> As long as your tank weighs 3 pounds... >>> >>> On Mar 12, 2009, at 11:54 AM, Paul Hilton wrote: >>> >>> I wonder if one of these: >>> >>> http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTZH8&P=7 >>> >>> would work for a single, non-reversing motor. I still have that >>> Kollmorgen! >>> >>> Paul H. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: VEX compatible Rx
OK I'll open up one and see whats inside. On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 1:08 PM, Clark Ward Jr wrote: > > Alas, Paul, the one that plugs into the transmitter has proprietary > connections (Pins are 150% wider than standard). Maybe if someone > with extra sets opened one up to see what's inside, layout-wise... ;) > > On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 12:31 PM, Paul Hilton wrote: > > George, one thing you might could do with your extra "A" kits, you could > > replace the crystals with ones for frequencies that you don't have. > > > > > -- > ___ > / |O| \ Clark in Georgia > ###===### USMC M60A1 > ###===### KI4GYT > ###### > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Is this a good deal?
Do you want one of them? I have 4 On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 9:04 AM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > > I looked on the website folks were getting the VEX's and I think they > are sold out. The part number posted no longer shows up and a search > on VEX yielded nothing. > > Derek > > On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 10:56 AM, George MacGillis > wrote: > > Or how about the Vex, So here is the break down of cost (Vex Radio $10.) > > (Crystal kit A $2.81) (Signal Splitter $23.91) > > > > Total $36.72 not counting shipping, and you still have money left over > for > > servos. > > > > > > > > George MacGillis USCG ret. > > Portland, OR > > tinsmi...@gmail.com > > PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 > > 08' Harley Ultra Classic > > > > > > > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Is this a good deal?
Or how about the Vex, So here is the break down of cost (Vex Radio $10.) (Crystal kit A $2.81) (Signal Splitter $23.91) Total $36.72 not counting shipping, and you still have money left over for servos. George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: VEX compatible Rx
You can also buy Crystal sets for the VEX on Ebay. I have no idea what I'm going to do with 6 kit A crystal sets, but I also have 2 splitters. I got the crystals for $8. delivered. Now that I have the radio, all I need is to figure out how to build a tank. And then after I do, who will I battle with? I live in Portland, OR. George On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 11:07 PM, Paul Hilton wrote: > Also, through searching for cheap VEX things that may be useful, I've > found that there is a 2.4GHz add on for the transmitter planned. I've found > nothing on prices, though. > > Paul H. > > - Original Message - > *From:* Paul Hilton > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 10, 2009 1:20 AM > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: VEX compatible Rx > > Now that's a good call, George. Not being familiar with VEX, I had no idea > such a thing existed. I have a VEX receiver, so I would just need the > signal splitter and a few extra crystal sets. Here is a linky for everyone > else: > > http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex-robotics-signal-splitter.shtml > > Paul H. > > - Original Message - > *From:* George MacGillis > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Monday, March 09, 2009 5:36 PM > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: VEX compatible Rx > > Why no just use the Vex receiver, $30. from them and then everything works > right. I bought the Signal Splitter from the also and everything will be > going in a Panther I'm building. > > > > > On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Ron wrote: > >> >> I have successfully used this receiver in a robot with a VEX >> transmitter. The VEX crystals do not fit this receiver, so you will have >> to but receiver crystals from the same location. Here is the URL: >> http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-GWR6NII75F.html >> >> Ron >> >> Paul Hilton wrote: >> > So, does anyone have a source for 75MHz receivers that are compatible >> > with those VEX transmitters everyone seems to have bought? Seems like >> > all the available R127DF Futabas have been snatched up, the 75MHz ones >> > anyway. >> > >> > Paul H. >> > >> > > >> >> PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 >> 08' Harley Ultra Classic >> >> >> -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: VEX compatible Rx
Why no just use the Vex receiver, $30. from them and then everything works right. I bought the Signal Splitter from the also and everything will be going in a Panther I'm building. On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Ron wrote: > > I have successfully used this receiver in a robot with a VEX > transmitter. The VEX crystals do not fit this receiver, so you will have > to but receiver crystals from the same location. Here is the URL: > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-GWR6NII75F.html > > Ron > > Paul Hilton wrote: > > So, does anyone have a source for 75MHz receivers that are compatible > > with those VEX transmitters everyone seems to have bought? Seems like > > all the available R127DF Futabas have been snatched up, the 75MHz ones > > anyway. > > > > Paul H. > > > > > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: PANTHER BUILD PROGRESS
David I would be interested in some of those parts myself, I want to build a Panther also. How about letting me know what the body parts would cost? George On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 5:42 PM, David Cansler wrote: > > I didn't think that it was. The metal looked a little too thick, they > use 20 ga. > > I've found a place that will CNC laser cut for me for $200 an hour. > > The prices on metal has gone back down some, so I can get it done at a > good price and in an hour I estimate that I can get 3 to 5 burned. > They said that I have to buy at least a full hour, because if the set up > time and labor of loading and unloading the machine. > The metal shop said that they will help me nest what I could and > rearrange the drawings to get the most bang for my bucks. > Now I have to finish the plans and find a new place to live. > If my wife catches me dropping that much at once, on yet another hobby, > she is going to kill me. > I can't speak for anyone else, but I would really miss me if I was dead. > > David > > > Kelly G wrote: > > Hi David, > > No it is not Battle Ready Armor. I am using plans from one that a > > friend built for most of it. > > > > > > *From:* David Cansler > > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > > *Sent:* Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:05:24 PM > > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: PANTHER BUILD PROGRESS > > > > > > Kelly G wrote: > > > Hey Guys, > > > I've been working on the drive sprockets lately. They are made out of > > > 1/8" steel. They are held together with eight 1-1/2" x 10-24 sainless > > > steel bolts and using brass tubing for spacers and 1-1/2" PVC to cover > > > the bolts & spacers in the middle. Here are some progress pictures. > > > > > Hey Kelly > > > > Is that a Battle Ready Armor (BRA) tank? > > Either way it is shaping up real nice. > > > > David > > Tampa FL > > > > > > > > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Team discounts
Hi Daniel Well here is what the shipping will be, let me know if this is ok and I'll send it out to you. It will be $45. US total Priority Mail® International 6 - 10 Days $34.44 -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 4:16 AM, Daniel Saul wrote: > > I'd like to be included in the list. > I might never actually buy anything, but in case I ever want to :D > > Thanks, > Daniel > > -Original Message- > From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] > On Behalf Of funkyne...@ntlworld.com > Sent: 24 February 2009 11:45 > To: R/C Tank Combat > Subject: [TANKS] Team discounts > > > All the UK chaps will be familiar with Technobots ,They provide > almost all my tech stuff. They have just started a `discounts for > clubs` arrangement. I don't know the discount offered yet but its > better than nothing .technobots owners are asking for a website and a > club name , > > So , My first question is to Frank , may I display your website to > promote the KOR please ? > > If yes then who out of the KOR ( or anyone anywhere ) wishes to be > included on the team list and receive a discount? > > http://www.technobots.co.uk/acatalog/Club_Discounts.html > > Thank you > > Neil R > > > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Surplus Vex Radio and Surplus Linear Actuator
I would like to know what you find out, I just got mine today also. George On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Clark Ward Jr wrote: > > WOW! The three Vex radios arrived! Only a couple of days after > ordering! I'll try to post a test of my various 75MHz receivers soon. > > > -- > ___ > / |O| \ Clark in Georgia > ###===### IDF Ti-67 > ###===### KI4GYT > ### ### > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: New Panther Build
Did you Laser cut the parts, or is it all done by hand? George On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Kelly G wrote: > Here is another picture. I guess I can only send 1 picture at a time > > -- > *From:* Kelly G > *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:40:19 AM > > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: New Panther Build > > Hey guys, > The lower hull is going to have more structural reinforcement built into it > once I determine the suspension details. Basically I am planning on using > 1/4" angle iron for an interior type frame for both the suspension and for > the motor and drive mounting. Eventually, I was thinking that I might try to > use a spring & swing arm type suspension system, but I might just go without > any suspension initially (Just use a straight axle). > Mean while, here are more photo updates... > > > > -- > *From:* NavyShooter > *To:* R/C Tank Combat > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 17, 2009 3:56:35 PM > *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: New Panther Build > > > I would hope that there will be some support added into thatit > looks nice, and it's a good start, but without some meat in there, > wellI guess we'll wait for more updates! > > > > > On Behalf Of Kelly G > > > Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:19 PM > > > To: RC TANK COMBAT GROUP > > > Subject: [TANKS] New Panther Build > > > > > Hey Guys, > > > > > I am finally starting to build my Panther. So far, I have the lower > hull > > > constructed. It is made out of 20 guage sheet metal. I am still trying > to > > > work out the suspention system. Any sugestions?- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Casting treads question
http://www.shapelock.com/index.html This stuff look like it would work just fin. On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Andy Schwartz wrote: > > I am asking about resin not metal material. > > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Retired Rider" > To: "R/C Tank Combat" > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:19 PM > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Casting treads question > > > > I would also like to know about the mold your going to use for the > treads, I cast items using Lead Free Pewter. And I mix in pure tin to > make it a bit harder. Only problem I have is not being able to make > the mold, maainly because I don't know how! The Tin will be harder > then the zinc and will hold up better. > > George > > On Feb 17, 1:49 pm, "Paul Hilton" wrote: > > I'm going to try tin alloy. Perhaps later I'll give zinc a try. > > > > Paul H. > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: AES > > To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:37 PM > > Subject: [TANKS] Casting treads question > > > > What is the recomended material to cast treads from? > > > > Thanks > > > > Andy--- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Surplus Vex Radio and Surplus Linear Actuator
a 5V regulator for > power > > > > > and a fairly minor tweak to the Anvilus controller's firmware) and > > > > > Voila! Complete tank control system. (It will also work well with a > > > > > Gumstix Robostix controller, which has lotsa I/O for R/C servos.) > > > > > Since I'll be doing most of this anyway for myself, I would be > > > > > entirely willing to provide the necessary tech data, and probably > the > > > > > microcontroller code, to accomplish this feat. Of course, once the > > > > > supply of surplus TX/RX units goes, the design will be an orphan > (or > > > > > maybe not; I happen to know that the 3-pin power connector on > > > > > Airtronics VG series receivers outputs the same kind of multiplexed > > > > > pulse stream as the Vex receiver, and other radios may do > similarly.) > > > > > > > Now for the other item: I notice on the back page of the MPJA > catalog > > > > > item #17265-MD; this is a lead screw assembly with a DC motor and > > > > > incremental feedback encoder, much like one I cobbled together for > > > > > Sancho Panzer's main gun elevate mechanism. At $30, it's not way > > > > > cheap, but it's still well worth considering as an elevate > mechanism. > > > > > > > Regards, Steve > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Leaf Springs
I'm the kind of guy that never throws away anything, so I stripped off the rubber on the wipers and stacked them up. The tank that I'm planning on will be around 100 lbs. so 8 wipers stacked isn't going to make it. just can't hold the weight. So I'm going to look into Spring steel and build a leaf spring. George On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Pureteenlard wrote: > > Oh you're probably right . . . ;-) > > On Feb 16, 9:30 pm, Thomas Lum wrote: > > Pardon me... > > Tom > > On Feb 16, 2009, at 4:25 PM, Pureteenlard wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > For the last time, USE THEM IN STACKS > > > > > I can see I'm just going to have to make some to prove a damn > > > point . . . > > > > > On Feb 16, 8:00 pm, Thomas Lum wrote: > > >> How much do you expect the "wiper blade" tank to weigh because every > > >> set I have ever installed were very flimsy and would probably double > > >> over with anymore than 4 lbs. of pressure exerted in the middle. > > >> Maybe you have different wipers in mind however. > > >> Tom > > > > >> On Feb 16, 2009, at 1:21 PM, Pureteenlard wrote: > > > > >>> I tested hacksaw blades. They spring back nicely under torsion but > > >>> merely bend when used as leaf springs. > > > > >>> I like the wipers because they come ready bowed, can be picked up > > >>> for > > >>> free from my local Kwik Fit centrewhen they change someone's wipers > > >>> during a service and they are designed as springs rather than > > >>> happening to e springy. > > > > >>> Anyway, it's all speculation until I finish the valentine . . . > > > > >>> On Feb 16, 1:44 pm, Steve Tyng wrote: > > >>>> I just put a set of those on the wife's car. They seemed pretty > > >>>> floppy to me. Have you thought of a stack of hack saw blades? > > > > >>>> Steve > > > > >>>> On Feb 14, 2:43 pm, Pureteenlard wrote: > > > > >>>>> Anyone else think that modern 'flat' wipers could be made into RC > > >>>>> tank > > >>>>> leaf springs? > > > > >>>>> > http://www.carstyleplus.co.uk/Windscreen_wipers/windscreen_wipers.html > > > > >>>>> Basically all they are is a 6-10mm wide, rubber coated leaf > > >>>>> spring.- Hide quoted text - > > > > >>>> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > > > >> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: Surplus Vex Radio and Surplus Linear Actuator
And now there are 2 less then before. George On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Andy Schwartz wrote: > > These are basically a Futaba radio. They work with Futaba receivers. > > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "SteveH" > To: "R/C Tank Combat" > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:49 PM > Subject: [TANKS] Surplus Vex Radio and Surplus Linear Actuator > > > > > > Yo, tankers! > > I've just received one of the remarkably cheap Vex radios that are > > going for $9.99 on the surplus market (this one's from Marlin P. Jones > > (www.mpja.com, item number 17044 MI). You did NOT misread that. > > > > NOTE: The receivers for these units DO NOT demultiplex the individual > > PWM channel signals, you must do this externally with a > > microcontroller or a simple logic circuit. Otherwise, it's a "normal" > > R/C unit. > > > > Since I do microcontrollers for fun, this is not a barrier to me. > > > > I am blown away by the excellent build quality and functionality of > > this radio system, folks. The 6-channel transmitter has plug-in TX and > > RX crystals, programmable servo mixing, exponential throws, 6 storable > > control configurations, battery voltage display, a "tether" output > > that bypasses the receiver to test the circuitry the receiver > > controls; all the sorts of things you'd want in a mid-range R/C > > transmitter. It is VERY solidly made, and has 4 actuator buttons on > > the back that are suitable for fire or traverse functions. Vex did a > > VERY nice job on these units; it suggests that their other products > > are also well made. > > > > At $10, this is an incredible bargain. MPJA have 31 in stock as of > > this writing, down from 61 last week. > > > > Downsides: 1) No charger jack for the tranny, gotta use AA NiCd or > > NiMH cells and charge'em separately. 2) Radio range is unknown as yet, > > but given the obvious high quality of the unit, I'd be amazed if the > > range is anything less than the 1/4 mile common to R/C units. 3) Ya > > gotta do your own demux. > > > > It occurs to me that, if there were sufficient interest, this > > transmitter/receiver would combine excellently well with Anvilus' Mini > > Relay Controller or SSR controller (requiring a 5V regulator for power > > and a fairly minor tweak to the Anvilus controller's firmware) and > > Voila! Complete tank control system. (It will also work well with a > > Gumstix Robostix controller, which has lotsa I/O for R/C servos.) > > Since I'll be doing most of this anyway for myself, I would be > > entirely willing to provide the necessary tech data, and probably the > > microcontroller code, to accomplish this feat. Of course, once the > > supply of surplus TX/RX units goes, the design will be an orphan (or > > maybe not; I happen to know that the 3-pin power connector on > > Airtronics VG series receivers outputs the same kind of multiplexed > > pulse stream as the Vex receiver, and other radios may do similarly.) > > > > > > Now for the other item: I notice on the back page of the MPJA catalog > > item #17265-MD; this is a lead screw assembly with a DC motor and > > incremental feedback encoder, much like one I cobbled together for > > Sancho Panzer's main gun elevate mechanism. At $30, it's not way > > cheap, but it's still well worth considering as an elevate mechanism. > > > > Regards, Steve > > > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[TANKS] Re: New Panther Build
HI, Are you doing a 1/6 scale? And do you have building plans for it? George On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Kelly G wrote: > Hey Guys, > I am finally starting to build my Panther. So far, I have the lower hull > constructed. It is made out of 20 guage sheet metal. I am still trying to > work out the suspention system. Any sugestions? > > > > > -- George MacGillis USCG ret. Portland, OR tinsmi...@gmail.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS #106442 08' Harley Ultra Classic --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
