Re: [TANKS] Down Time or Fun Time?

Unfortunately moving from MN to TX didn't put me any closer to the battlefield. I do have all the pieces printed for a 1/6th scale KV-1 that was printed on my Bambu X1C and scaled up from some 1/10th scale STL files. Most of it is put together, just have to work out the drivetrain, electronics,

Re: [TANKS] Digest for rctankcombat@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

https://www.facebook.com/groups/809524229962511 Derek On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 9:37 PM 'odysseyslipw...@aol.com' via R/C Tank Combat wrote: > Do you have a link to the page he made? > > Chris > > Sent from AOL on Android > >

Re: [TANKS] Help needed

Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near PA anymore or I would be interested. On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 4:13 PM 'ROBERT AMEND' via R/C Tank Combat < rctankcombat@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hello all, > I’m in the process of reaching out to several sources in a attempt to find > a battle site here

Re: [TANKS] Any life left in this group?

Still around. I ran my 1/6th KV-2 last summer at a 1/16 tank club/RC airplane meet and folks loved it. On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:55 PM Steve Tyng wrote: > I dusted the old Cromwell off to give my gkids wagon rides around the > yard. Got me thinking of the old group. > > > Steve T. > > -- > --

Re: [TANKS] hello

I completely rewired the KV-2 and beefed up the motor mounts. I even slapped a coat of paint on it. It's been running well. On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 9:25 PM J-MaxRC wrote: > Hello! I'm also still in the ''business'' of building 1/6 scale tanks! Got > big plans to modernise my SU-76, rebuilt the

Re: [TANKS] hello

I'm still around. A few months back I went to a local 1/16 tank battle day and brought my 1/6th KV-2. Everyone was impressed with it even though it is a battle tank and wasn't built as a rivet counter. Still into tanks, but most of my tanker time is now in 1/16th scale. Currently building an

Re: [TANKS] Re: T093 Rebuild

Yes, looks very functional. Good job. Derek On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 3:46 PM J-MaxRC wrote: > Thanks! Good to know! > > > > > > On Sat., May 23, 2020, 4:35 p.m. Caleb Smith <3219ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thanks, Jean. Suspension was definitely a good improvement. >> >> The leaf spring stock

Re: [TANKS] Re: T093 Rebuild

Throwing tracks could be a bunch of issues. Could be the overall alignment, could be the tension, could be the suspension is too loose, the guide horns could be too small, etc. Is it throwing them from the drive sprocket or the idler end? If it's on the sprocket end you could do a channel down

Re: [TANKS] Re: T093 Rebuild

Nice. Looks pretty strong at 12V. On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 1:47 PM Caleb Smith <3219ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > Took the Locust for a test drive today. Ran at 12v just to test > everything. It's a little slow but now that things look good it'll be wired > for 24v. > https://youtu.be/GBa2bsUUT6c > >

Re: [TANKS] Re: T093 Rebuild

Just make sure the motors are really secure. I broke my wood motor mounts in my M113 using those motors. They have tons of torque. I had to reinforce the slides around the motors in the KV-1 also. Didn't realize they were moving around so much until I watched them one day as I moved the tank

Re: [TANKS] Re: Exploration into use of FDM 3D printing to facilitate ease of entry into the hobby of 1/6th scale RC tank combat.

A 3D printed tank body could be reinforced from the inside where it can be as ugly as you want it to be. I still like building from PVC sheets. Cuts with my woodworking tools, easily glued with PVC glue, can be screwed together, and smooth surface unlike wood. On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Re: [TANKS] Re: Exploration into use of FDM 3D printing to facilitate ease of entry into the hobby of 1/6th scale RC tank combat.

There is a guy 3D printing a 1/6th scale Hetzer in the R/C forums. He is doing it slices that fit on his printer. On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 5:55 PM Loren wrote: > A lot of what you're looking at is available in better forms for decent > cost, as Doug says. The big parts that give the trouble are

Re: [TANKS] Re: where is everyone?

I got laid off from GM in Feb, but found a better paying job. It did take 3 months though. Luckily I got a severance to tide me over. On Tue, Oct 22, 2019, 8:32 PM odysseyslipways via R/C Tank Combat < rctankcombat@googlegroups.com> wrote: > i hear ya, i have been looking for work for a few

Re: [TANKS] Re: where is everyone?

My tanks are in the garage gathering dust. I worked on my KV-2 a while back, but since there is no hope of ever battling here in TX I have been working on my 1/16 scale R/C IR tanks. The Sturmtiger is in a non-running state right now. Derek On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 1:56 PM A Martin wrote: >

Re: [TANKS] A bit quiet recently...!

I was recently playing with adding an Open Panzer TCB controller to my KV-2 so it could have sound and other features, but it didn't play will with my Vantec RDFR36 ESC. Other than that my time has been trying to find a new job after my layoff from GM a month ago. Been more focused on my 1/16

[TANKS] T038 being sold?

Looks like Marty is thinning the herd... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scratch-built-model-tank-1-6-Scale-paintball-shooting/273356286397?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/tanks/T038/ Derek -- -- You are currently subscribed to

Re: [TANKS] Where is everyone?

I'm showing it not resolving also... On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 3:46 PM, J-MaxRC <jmaxh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Is it only us or the RC tank warfare website is down?? > > J-MaxRC > > On Jan 1, 2018 1:24 PM, "Derek Engelhaupt" <tan...@gmail.com> wrote: > >&g

Re: [TANKS] Where is everyone?

I've been playing more in the world of 1/16 scale since its more common here in Texas. As far as an R/C interface goes I've been playing with an open source board from Open Panzer called the TCB. It interfaces with external ESCs and can use SBUS or PWM inputs. I recently bought a Taranis Q X7

Re: [TANKS] Re: Pin Drop...

They user's vehicles are missing from all the categories and not just the tanks On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Stu wrote: > I haven't seen any mail in a while, and now the individual tanks are >> missing from: >> http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/tanks/

Re: [TANKS] Pin Drop...

>> just say the heck with it and go solid axels if it wasn't so big. My new >> garage is in and my workbench almost completed; I hope to make some major >> progress over the next month. >> >> Pat >> >> On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 4:07 PM, Derek Engelhaupt <

Re: [TANKS] Pin Drop...

Busy working and my company is in the middle of selling off all its European factories so I'm quite busy with that. No one in Austin to paintball tank with so my tanks just sit 3/4 finished. Contemplating selling them off or parting them out to be honest... On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 2:57 PM,

Re: [TANKS] motor choice

Yes, will work great. Same or very similar to the motors Joe used to sell as the M-01 model. On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM, wrote: > Would this be an appropriate motor? > > http://m.ebay.com/itm/24-Volt-350-Watt-Motor-Gear-Reduction- >

Re: [TANKS] Multiple receivers for one 2.4 GHz transmitter

As far as I know...yes. You can bind multiple receivers to one transmitter. On Aug 19, 2016 10:43 AM, "Mike Lyons" wrote: > I believe T040 and > the new SCC field gun > have two independent R/C receivers > operated from

RE: [TANKS] Rookie primer

The "v" shapes (chevrons) are used to designate which platoon the tank belongs to on US vehicles. May be used for the same function in the Israeli Army. The brits have used the chevrons when they are in joint ops with US forces. Friend or foe is usually accomplished by CIP (slatted combat

Re: [TANKS] Upcoming Battle

Don't think I've even touched my vehicles in 2 years. No one to play with here in Austin, Texas... On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 9:14 AM, Frank Pittelli wrote: > "using the time to perfect their weapon platforms" ??? > > I'm just hoping that the Semovente can still drive

Re: [TANKS] These funny little flying things

Actually I believe that even though the FAA ruling has passed, they have put the implementation on hold pending further review. Derek On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 8:53 AM, neroc1 < funkyneroc%ntlworld@gtempaccount.com> wrote: > > Tod thanks for the advice, I thought there would be problems but I

Re: [TANKS] Re: C.T.D. CANADIAN TANK DIVISION aka NORTHEN BARBARIANS ON FACEBOOK

If you leave it open you will get tons of spammers... On Dec 3, 2015 9:18 PM, "Robert Currie" wrote: > Hi its a open group on facebook > just search on facebook ---> C.T.D. CANADIAN TANK DIVISION > aka. "NORTHERN BARBARIANS" > Cick Join > > > On Thu, Dec

Re: [TANKS] Re: New Track System

I am using 40 Pitch table top chain on the M113. It's been pretty reliable using a single chain down the center, but between all the time I spent in Afghanistan and now working a lot I haven't run the M113 in years. The chain has a lot of help since it runs between all of the road wheels on the

Re: [TANKS] Re: New Track System

gn is reliable or not. > > Battlefield-tested isn't a marketing slogan. > > On 10/29/2015 12:26 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: > >> I believe I said the tracks might have issues staying on since they are >> similar to my design that I abandoned because they didn't stay

RE: [TANKS] Re: Successor of Talon

I'm assuming they won't work because a brushless ESC won't work with the brushed motors you are using in the tanks. On Oct 9, 2015 11:20 AM, "Loic" wrote: > Steve, so I cannot use these ESC as is? Why would “Brushless be bad for > our application? > > I’ve ordered a

RE: [TANKS] (Kind of) New Here

My KV-2 is using 450W motors but mine weighs a ton with the steel tracks. The KV-2 in 1/6 scale is huge. You could easily build it to the 36" rule and have plenty of room in it. Derek On Oct 8, 2015 6:03 PM, "Ben Holko" wrote: > Motor size would depend on the weight of your

RE: [TANKS] Successor of Talon

Yeah I have 2 Victor 883s in my Sturmtiger. My KV-2 has a Vantec RDFR36. I have another set of 883s in the M113. I will admit though I bought most of my ESCs used which you can't do if you are selling them to someone else. Derek On Oct 8, 2015 6:27 PM, "Ben Holko" wrote: >

Re: [TANKS] Re: AMX13

For smooth shafts with no keyways I use Fenner Trantorque keyless bushings... They are quite expensive unless you find them on Ebay like I did. The come in metric and standard sizes. They clamp down on the smooth shaft while applying torque outward on the inner bore of the sprocket. They clamp

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

It is true that too much grip is a bad thing. There is a balance in the middle somewhere. Since the tracks you are making are based off of the idea I actually built and used on one of my tanks I can lend some insight into them. The pics in the article are of my Sturmtiger. My original thoughts

Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

There are multiple types of speed controllers...single and dual channel are most common in the hobby used for propulsion. A Talon/Victor would be a single and something like a Vantec RDFR would be a dual. Most duals have mixing built in (ie: 1 stick for driving). A single setup would need two

Re: [TANKS] Re: Lipo's

, 2015 at 7:11 PM, 'Will Montgomery' via R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com wrote: That's better than the one I got. Mine had no display. Will -Original Message- From: Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, Jan 8, 2015 7

Re: [TANKS] Re: Lipo's

Will, Something like this? http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__34120__HobbyKing_8482_Cell_Checker_with_Low_Voltage_Alarm_2S_8S_US_Warehouse_.html Derek On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 6:28 PM, 'wsmontg5' via R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com wrote: I have the circuit that beeps

Re: [TANKS] Re: Treads

I used a double chain setup at one point. It worked...OK. On occasion it would come off. The problem was that the tracks didn't always track straight due to the friction with the ground. With the attachment chain, the chain is so stiff that there is no deflection which is why it works so well

Re: [TANKS] Treads

How wide do your tracks need to be? I'm using a Rexnord stainless conveyor table top chains similar to these:

Re: [TANKS] Re: QF 25 Pounder Build

It was underneath attached to the gun... Derek On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 9:04 PM, 'jvragu47' via R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com wrote: Looks nice. Where is the CO2 bottle going to sit? On Friday, August 15, 2014 8:16:58 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: Sounds good, John! Just

Re: [TANKS] FIRST RUN M4A1 GRIZZLY

Nice...looks like it runs well. Is that the max speed? Derek On Jun 29, 2014 7:45 PM, Robert Currie rcrobertcur...@gmail.com wrote: Hi first run on the basement floor and a mould started to start upper hull Cheers all Rob Currie

Re: [TANKS] Cheap Control Systems better warm up their lawyers ....

I actually think Andy Mark is member of this list...He was the one that was making the CNC gears out of ABS for turrets and R2D2 replicas. Derek On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 2:20 PM, Michael Butts buttsakau...@gmail.com wrote: Says right on the page it is a rebranded Fly Sky radio. No harm no

Re: [TANKS] Cheap Control Systems better warm up their lawyers ....

Whoops...my bad...lol Derek On Jun 27, 2014 2:29 PM, 'AES' via R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com wrote: Nope that's Andy Schwartz making the gears. Andy *From:* Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Friday, June 27, 2014 2:26 PM

Re: [TANKS] Spring rates

Franks's formula pretty much works out about right for the KV-2 I have. 12 axles at about 120-140lbs completed weight, and I'm using 30lb. springs. Mine would be on the stiff side of his calculations. I'm also using die springs which don't seem to compress that much in a static state, but seem

Re: [TANKS] Man Down

Me... Derek On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 9:34 AM, Chris. b barthelso...@hotmail.com wrote: At least one Australian! Chris. b On Tuesday, 27 May 2014 23:32:47 UTC+9:30, Frank Pittelli wrote: OK ... complete honesty ... how many of you laughed at the end of the video? On 5/26/2014 2:07 PM,

Re: [TANKS] update on Talons

Wouldn't you need quite a few of them to power our tanks? Derek On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 7:56 PM, 'Will Montgomery' via R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com wrote: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16786__ZIPPY_Flightmax_5000mAh_3S1P_20C_USA_Warehouse_.html

Re: [TANKS] Re: explanation of r/c system mixing

Using the 350W geared Unite gear motors, I have blown a 30A fuse, but only once. My Sturmtiger blew the fuse (about 110lbs.) when I stalled the motor trying to climb a tree stump. I have a 70A main breaker from the batteries to the distribution point. Never tripped the 70A breaker. I did just

Re: [TANKS] Arnold's tank

Think the tank is an M46 Patton... On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 7:08 PM, Will Montgomery wsmon...@aim.com wrote: He crushes a SU100 at the 1:39 mark. Your going to get it Arnold. Will -Original Message- From: Ben Holko b...@holnet.net To: rctankcombat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

Re: [TANKS] linier drive for steering?

There is a website that describes using a servos electronics to make a wiper motor act like a giant servo. Can't find it at the moment though. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2014, at 6:54 AM, isaac goldman panthergol...@gmail.com wrote: It wont, or at least not open loop. Youll need some

Re: [TANKS] linier drive for steering?

Sounds complicated...lol Derek On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 12:43 PM, isaac goldman panthergol...@gmail.comwrote: 1) because in the specific case of a stepper motor you can operate open loop. So long as you know where you started and how many intervals youve gone you know where you are... 2)

Re: [TANKS] Re: need some help over here

What you are looking for is a momentary normally off switchtwo wire... Derek On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 12:00 AM, ~D damienmcca...@hotmail.com wrote: well i know a little bit about switches,a momentary means it is only on(or off) when pressed,a non-momentary is like a toggle,press it on

Re: [TANKS] Re: need some help over here

Naw...he's just seen many people with different ideas come and go over the years. Most of them never fielded an asset. It's nothing personal...at least I don't think so. :) Derek On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 1:57 PM, ~D damienmcca...@hotmail.com wrote: i think MR. tying doesnt like me :/ --

Re: [TANKS] need some help over here

They make electric motors in much larger wattages than what we typically use and higher voltages: www.tncscooters.com under motors. They have 12V - 60V and up to 1000W. Or www.robotmarketplace.com On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 3:58 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: as for a motor size, from

Re: [TANKS] need some help over here

Go big or go home... :) On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 4:04 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: They make electric motors in much larger wattages than what we typically use and higher voltages: www.tncscooters.com under motors. They have 12V - 60V and up to 1000W

Re: [TANKS] Re: need some help over here

You want a NO (normally off switch). Radio shack has them. Two wire. On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 9:32 PM, ~D damienmcca...@hotmail.com wrote: hahaha that helps alot thanks X) i saw that thing,how fast does it go (mph)? On Monday, March 10, 2014 9:42:10 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: As someone

Re: [TANKS] Re: need some help over here

Also it has to be a momentary switch...forgot that part. On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 9:35 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: You want a NO (normally off switch). Radio shack has them. Two wire. On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 9:32 PM, ~D damienmcca...@hotmail.com wrote: hahaha that helps

Re: [TANKS] new asset for next battle

I want one :) Not sure the flailing would do much for IEDs and mines. I don't think the vehicle could flail with enough force. Still cool though. Derek On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 2:18 PM, Joe Sommer anvil...@comcast.net wrote: Kent Massey works for HDT Robotics and has attended several

Re: [TANKS] FOA Pz.Kpw.IV Ausf.H Simple Motorization

Looks like it has pretty good mobility...keep it up. :) Derek On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 4:28 PM, Loic atFOA foaadd...@gmail.com wrote: Fellow RC Tankers, Since we are waiting for the RC Combat Tiger I to be cut, and waiting for our 3D Designer to give us the RC Combat Panther G, we were

Re: [TANKS] Minor upgrade to T-79

Don't think we want to get into this about the function of a particular gun - as in whether or not it was used against vehicles or personnel or bunkers. If that were the case, my Sturmtiger would be considered arty. Even assault guns can be fired as direct fire weapons. An HE round fired at a

Re: [TANKS] Minor upgrade to T-79

I looked them up. Surplus Center did have one kind, but not the kind I remember. For anyone interested they are officially called transfer rollers as far as I can tell if you are interested in putting this kind of tech in your tank... :) Derek On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 7:23 PM, jvragu47

Re: [TANKS] Re: Motor Amplifier

I will second Joe's recomendation. I use two of the IMX-1's on two different tanks and they work great. Derek On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 2:58 PM, Joe Sommer anvil...@comcast.net wrote: On Monday, February 3, 2014 12:58:40 PM UTC-5, Fred Thomson wrote: On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:43:25 PM

Re: [TANKS] Re: KV-2 feed tray issues

Thanks for the advice on soldering. I've soldered quite a bit of copper pipe so I do know how to do it cleanly. The key is always flux. Without flux it doesn't work well. I've checked out my work and no solder actually reached the inside of the pipe. Once the pipe is hot enough, it only take a

Re: [TANKS] Re: KV-2 feed tray issues

Steve, Never thought of that, but I had envisioned the funnel concept. Just never considered a stretch fabric like that. It is a great idea. I think I would use a grommet for the hole in the fabric though if I were to use the idea. A pair of laddies nylons would work for this too. I tried to

Re: [TANKS] KV-2 feed tray issues

distance between the gun and the turret top as the feed line. Paul On Dec 24, 2013, at 2:59 PM, Derek Engelhaupt wrote: OK, I am about to scrap the entire KV-2 turret and convert this thing to something else. I'm on my 4th iteration of a paintball tray and none feed reliably. The problem

[TANKS] KV-2 feed tray issues

OK, I am about to scrap the entire KV-2 turret and convert this thing to something else. I'm on my 4th iteration of a paintball tray and none feed reliably. The problem lies in the height of the gun in the turret, but to lower it would require a complete rebuild of the turret. It would be easier

Re: [TANKS] Hetzer Revelation!

LOL Steve's poking the RCTC gorilla again... Derek On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 12:46 PM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote: Just noticed this. The cast armor gun mounting of the Hetzer sits in a cutout in the 60mm thick front plate. The flanged section that holds this assembly in place

Re: [TANKS] Re: About time to implement discussed rules update

The only other thing I can think of is that if people are concerned about tank/people accidents is have the battlefield marked off. The operators would have to keep outside the battle zone ala 1/16 scale tank type battling. It would make aiming much harder, engagement distances short, safe for

Re: [TANKS] Re: About time to implement discussed rules update

Yeah, but most of those were really old Russian tanks. Mostly Iraqi built T-72s and maybe a few Chinese Type-69s. Derek On Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM, Frank Pittelli frank.pitte...@gmail.comwrote: If I'm not mistaken, didn't U.S. tanks already participate in a tank biathlon against

Re: [TANKS] Re: About time to implement discussed rules update

rate of fire that limits one ball every 1 sec 4. keep the 36 or 1/6th rule Derek On Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 5:47 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, but most of those were really old Russian tanks. Mostly Iraqi built T-72s and maybe a few Chinese Type-69s. Derek On Wed, Dec

Re: [TANKS] Re: About time to implement discussed rules update

-- *From: *Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com *To: *rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Sent: *Wednesday, December 18, 2013 7:19:28 PM *Subject: *Re: [TANKS] Re: About time to implement discussed rules update There are inherent challenges with small vehicles less than

Re: [TANKS] Re: About time to implement discussed rules update

I guess the speed limit rule to me would cause me concern. To me, if I can get my 150lb. KV-2 doing 6-7 miles per hour so be it. If you can't get out of the way of a runaway tank doing 6mph on the battlefield, maybe you shouldn't be on the battlefield... :) That's why there are external kill

Re: [TANKS] Re: The E-100

I will build a Maus one day in 1/6th scale just because I want to (maybe to pull tree stumps, lol), but finances and marital situation have stalled most of my forward tank progress. I'm away from my tools all week and on the weekends there always seems to be some teenage daughter activities or

Re: [TANKS] Re: The E-100

Ferdi's were production vehicles... On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 10:44 AM, isaac goldman panthergol...@gmail.comwrote: ^^ I wouldnt say that. 1) He may not plan on entering his E100 in the battles, at which point you dont have jurisdiction. My t34-85 is being made to conform to your rules,

Re: [TANKS] Re: Tyng Labs Open Invitation

Well, if we could get another person with a lathe on the west coast we would have tanker lathe services across the country... :) Derek On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 7:17 PM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote: Is this the show your lathe thread? Nope, this is not the show you lathe thread. It's

Re: [TANKS] Re: Tyng Labs Open Invitation

stability to the base of the tool post so I'm up and cutting metal again! I still have a few broken parts that need to be replaced, but I can get those ordered next week. Derek On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: Well, if we could get another person

Re: [TANKS] Chains vs Gears for Gear Reduction

Chains and sprockets are simpler and cheaper. JMHO. Derek Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Michael michaelcharlesgr...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for sharing your experience. On Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:11:54 PM UTC-5, odyssey...@aol.com wrote: as for gears vs

Re: [TANKS] Machined Aluminum Track

Which is why I bought my steel tracks... :) Derek On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 10:45 AM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote: And people say the TTS is time consuming! Very nice work BTW. Steve On Friday, November 8, 2013 8:18:43 AM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: Welcome back. Nice work. Is

Re: [TANKS] Gearbox chains?

Yup. 25 pitch is plenty strong for our purposes. Derek Sent from my iPhone On Oct 17, 2013, at 8:15 AM, morrdubay morrdu...@yahoo.ca wrote: Hi me and a few friend are just starting out and was wondering about gearboxes. The motors we want to use have a #25 chain sprockets on them but

Re: [TANKS] Tyng Labs Open Invitation

Keep an eye on Craigslist for the metal lathe. Got my 9x20 on there for a decent price. Derek On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 8:35 AM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote: To anybody within an easy drive of Rockville MD. The Tyng Lab facilities are available for weekend afternoons this winter

Re: [TANKS] Re: Marker trigger techniques

I just use a mini-servo that actuates a micro switch. Derek On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM, dwconn...@comcast.net wrote: Described here: https://home.comcast.net/~dwconn404/RCTank/M1045/M1045Electronic.htm -- *From: *Mike Lyons mxly...@cox.net *To:

Re: [TANKS] Re: Battery find

the past couple years. Hope this helped more than it confused. :) Mike *From:* Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Friday, September 20, 2013 3:20 PM *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] Re: Battery find From what I'm reading, the LIFEPO4 bats can't go

Re: [TANKS] Re: Battery find

Under normal conditions the motors don't pull 30 amps, but I have blown a 30 amp fuse on the Sturmtiger using the same motors. 18AH batteries are sufficient using SLAs for most tanks. I'm just really not sure about what size LIFEPO4 battery pack I should use. I was demonstrating the KV-2 to

Re: [TANKS] Soldier and tank combat

Wow...is that actually Amir? I guess that's his once every couple of months post... :) Derek T065 SV016 On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 1:25 PM, Amir Tahvildaran amird...@gmail.comwrote: Here's what I got from that: i would love 5 men :-) -Amir On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 2:19 PM, Doug Smith

Re: [TANKS] Re: Battery find

is to have all three assets operational by the 2014 Spring Battle. :) Mike M *From:* Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com *To:* rctankcombat@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Friday, September 20, 2013 9:12 AM *Subject:* Re: [TANKS] Re: Battery find Under normal conditions the motors don't pull 30

Re: [TANKS] Re: Battery find

From what I'm reading, the LIFEPO4 bats can't go below 2.4V or you risk damage to the individual cells. Since the BMS controls the balancing of the cells while charging and has the low voltage cutoff function, wouldn't you be better off just using a BMS since the PCB doesn't have a low voltage

[TANKS] Battery find

What do you guys think of this one? Kind of a nice setup with a voltmeter, on/off switch, quick disconnects, charging port, and a charger. All in a nice neat package. I'm looking at it for the KV-2 so it will fit in that tank. It's about 7x3x10 from my quick calculations.

Re: [TANKS] Installing a Trigger Push Button into an R/C Transmitter

Did this on my DX6i On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote: I was recently asked how to install a trigger push button into an R/C transmitter (Tx). I've been asked this several times over the years and since I have a new Tx I need to do this to, I thought

Re: [TANKS] Re: suspension in and ready for testing

If you look closelyhe made it. The steel plates are welded to ordinary 2060 chain. Or at least it looks like 2060 pitch. Derek On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 11:19 PM, Jacob jacobweber2...@hotmail.com wrote: Where did you get the C2060H A1 chain? I am desperately looking for some in the USA.

Re: [TANKS] Re: suspension in and ready for testing

I found some Rexnord 1864K4.5 chain for my KV-2 that runs on 60 pitch sprockets. Got it for about $100 for 20ft. of it on Ebay. I made the guy an offer for half of what he was asking for it and he sold it to me. Looks like this only this one is 3.25 wide:

Re: [TANKS] Quartermaster Provision Requisition

I have the time off to attend, but given my current situation (divorcing the wife of 17 years) I won't be able to attend. This is a fairly recent change in status so it's not in the cards this year. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 6:04 AM, TyngTech steve...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know about any

Re: [TANKS] Re: New tank; need advice on motors

in place and those carbon steel tracks are heavy as hell (like 20lbs each). Derek On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 9:25 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: Isaac, When I had a set of EV Warrior motors, I bought some Fenner Trantorque keyless bushings to mount my drive sprockets to the 8mm shaft

Re: [TANKS] Re: New tank; need advice on motors

wire gauge should I be using in the run from the batteries to the speed controller to the motors? On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 12:39 AM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: Of course that's if your tracks didn't slip at all your motors would stall. My tracks are steel so they would slip

Re: [TANKS] Re: New tank; need advice on motors

I have seen people use standard clips, but Robot Market Place looks like they still have the connectors in stock: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-EVCABLE.html Most people were using (2) 12V 18AH batteries to power them. The fuses you would need on them would really depend on the

Re: [TANKS] Re: New tank; need advice on motors

Of course that's if your tracks didn't slip at all your motors would stall. My tracks are steel so they would slip some. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 11:37 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: I have seen people use standard clips, but Robot Market Place looks like they still have

Re: [TANKS] Re: New Business

Looks like a runnereverything seems to work well. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM, l...@fieldofarmortanks.com l...@fieldofarmortanks.com wrote: Latest update from Field of Armor Tanks: We mounted our latest generation Suspension system to the ABS Static and detailed Tiger I. This is our

Re: [TANKS] Re: Hey guys!

unless its on the ammo rack. Engel got any tier tens? On 2013-07-19 2:05 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: The IS is a great tank for it's tier, but only once it's fully upgraded. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Buck Cronk buckcr...@gmail.com wrote: My highest tier is 7. I

Re: [TANKS] Re: Hey guys!

I have like 20 tanks in my stable. I'm heading up the Soviet medium tree now. Only one tier 9 in my stable and that's the IS-8. I have enough experience to get the AMX tier 9, but not the cash. I've taken a break now that my premium account has expired. Running the Centurion I and the

Re: [TANKS] Re: Hey guys!

already played a ton) but way worse. I'm really looking forward to the T-54 and T-62a! I don't know much about that T-44, but I'm really glad to hear that it has the potential to be a favorite. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.comwrote: I have like 20 tanks in my

Re: [TANKS] New tank; need advice on motors

I use the 450W version of what Doug is talking about and there is no shortage of power. There is a shortage of batteries at my place right now to run it... http://tncscooters.com/index.php?route=product/productpath=52_55product_id=57 On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 8:32 PM, dwconn...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [TANKS] Re: New Business

RE: Item f. This one worries me since I use similar motors and my mounts are 1/2 PVC sheets, but I have an inlet and an outlet (2 on each motor so 4 total) muffin fan to air moving around the motors. Sounds like your making good progress though. Derek On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM,

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