RE: [TANKS] I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff.
You can either use a separate 6v battery pack, or you can get/make an electronic voltage regulator kit to convert 18v to 6v. I think the experienced tankers all recommend a separate battery pack to remove the chance of interference from the motors through the control electrical system. Ben -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Weston Sent: Sunday, 27 June 2010 2:12 PM To: R/C Tank Combat Subject: [TANKS] I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff. I've finally decided on a tank to build. I am going to build a Panzer 2 Ausf J. I am choosing the Ausf. J because It has 80mm of Armor in the front, giving me the the 4 defensive rating, while still being a smaller tank. For treads I have decided to go with the door hinge type, to allow for the sagging of the treads like the actual tank. For speed controls I am going with the tri-pact for drive, and an ESC for turret rotation and gun elevation. RC interface will be a Cheap Six Channel (C6C) Servo Controller and a Wireless PS2 controller Drive Motors will be a DeWalt 18V motor, and will use the original gearbox with additional gearing. Not as good as the 24v i was gonna go with, but the 18v allows me to use 3 6v batteries for a total of 18v, but i can hook the C6C up in parallel to just one for its 6v input power. That would work right??? If I am wrong, then I have no other ideas on how to get the 6v for the C6C, and still have the 18v for the motors. -- 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 -- 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
Re: [TANKS] I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff.
You can buy a small AA battery holder from Radio Shack or Frys or someplace similar. If you buy one that holds 4 batteries, that is 1.5V in series which gets you to that magic 6V number (1.5V x 4 = 6V). Derek On Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Ben Holko b...@holnet.net wrote: You can either use a separate 6v battery pack, or you can get/make an electronic voltage regulator kit to convert 18v to 6v. I think the experienced tankers all recommend a separate battery pack to remove the chance of interference from the motors through the control electrical system. Ben -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Weston Sent: Sunday, 27 June 2010 2:12 PM To: R/C Tank Combat Subject: [TANKS] I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff. I've finally decided on a tank to build. I am going to build a Panzer 2 Ausf J. I am choosing the Ausf. J because It has 80mm of Armor in the front, giving me the the 4 defensive rating, while still being a smaller tank. For treads I have decided to go with the door hinge type, to allow for the sagging of the treads like the actual tank. For speed controls I am going with the tri-pact for drive, and an ESC for turret rotation and gun elevation. RC interface will be a Cheap Six Channel (C6C) Servo Controller and a Wireless PS2 controller Drive Motors will be a DeWalt 18V motor, and will use the original gearbox with additional gearing. Not as good as the 24v i was gonna go with, but the 18v allows me to use 3 6v batteries for a total of 18v, but i can hook the C6C up in parallel to just one for its 6v input power. That would work right??? If I am wrong, then I have no other ideas on how to get the 6v for the C6C, and still have the 18v for the motors. -- 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 -- 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 -- 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
Re: [TANKS] RE: Making steel wheels
WOW! [Vader's voice] Most Impressive! [/ Vader's voice] how much do you think it cost you per complete wheel? Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) -- 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
Re: [TANKS] RE: Making steel wheels
and how much do one of them completed wheels weigh? Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) -- 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
Re: [TANKS] RE: Making steel wheels
In a message dated 6/27/2010 5:11:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mcrunbe...@bigpond.com writes: That is some very fine work there. Something for us to try to emulate Pete i think he's going to find them rusting pretty fast from everyone drooling over them :) Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) -- 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: tri-paact diagram
Visio is good aswell On 26 June, 05:26, Gregory Kampjes sockles...@gmail.com wrote: I personally find that MS Publisher is a good program for creating diagrams. Because it's easy to add and remove sections. -Gregory On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 1:21 AM, Clark Ward Jr ki4...@gmail.com wrote: It's good that you're getting into the technology to learn it, but there is already a really good diagram on the website that you can use. -- Clark in Georgia -- 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
[TANKS] google group problems?
Is there a problem with google groups, because hardly any emails have shown up in my inbox. Ryan P. _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 -- 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: I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff.
I did not know that you could get those, that would probably be the best way for me to go. However I don't know how much the C6C uses for power, so I will probably go with D batteries. Even if AA batteries are sufficient, D batteries would just last longer. Also for wheels I was thinking of wood with a steel ring on the outside. That way i can make them look like the actual wheels and still be able to use the hinge track. On Jun 27, 3:33 am, Derek Engelhaupt tan...@gmail.com wrote: You can buy a small AA battery holder from Radio Shack or Frys or someplace similar. If you buy one that holds 4 batteries, that is 1.5V in series which gets you to that magic 6V number (1.5V x 4 = 6V). Derek On Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Ben Holko b...@holnet.net wrote: You can either use a separate 6v battery pack, or you can get/make an electronic voltage regulator kit to convert 18v to 6v. I think the experienced tankers all recommend a separate battery pack to remove the chance of interference from the motors through the control electrical system. Ben -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Weston Sent: Sunday, 27 June 2010 2:12 PM To: R/C Tank Combat Subject: [TANKS] I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff. I've finally decided on a tank to build. I am going to build a Panzer 2 Ausf J. I am choosing the Ausf. J because It has 80mm of Armor in the front, giving me the the 4 defensive rating, while still being a smaller tank. For treads I have decided to go with the door hinge type, to allow for the sagging of the treads like the actual tank. For speed controls I am going with the tri-pact for drive, and an ESC for turret rotation and gun elevation. RC interface will be a Cheap Six Channel (C6C) Servo Controller and a Wireless PS2 controller Drive Motors will be a DeWalt 18V motor, and will use the original gearbox with additional gearing. Not as good as the 24v i was gonna go with, but the 18v allows me to use 3 6v batteries for a total of 18v, but i can hook the C6C up in parallel to just one for its 6v input power. That would work right??? If I am wrong, then I have no other ideas on how to get the 6v for the C6C, and still have the 18v for the motors. -- 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 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
[TANKS] Panzer II Ausf J
Interesting choice. Any luck finding plans? Rumor has it that there are 2 already in production. Good luck. Are you building it 1/6 or to the 3 foot rule? Side bar. Tried to reply via the thread, but it was stuck in an endless loop once I clicked the send button. Anyone have some insight on this problem? John P. -- 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: I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff.
Interesting choice - although I think you'll need some very neat engineering to get a paintball gun into a turret that small! On Jun 27, 5:12 am, Weston gamewes...@gmail.com wrote: I've finally decided on a tank to build. I am going to build a Panzer 2 Ausf J. I am choosing the Ausf. J because It has 80mm of Armor in the front, giving me the the 4 defensive rating, while still being a smaller tank. For treads I have decided to go with the door hinge type, to allow for the sagging of the treads like the actual tank. For speed controls I am going with the tri-pact for drive, and an ESC for turret rotation and gun elevation. RC interface will be a Cheap Six Channel (C6C) Servo Controller and a Wireless PS2 controller Drive Motors will be a DeWalt 18V motor, and will use the original gearbox with additional gearing. Not as good as the 24v i was gonna go with, but the 18v allows me to use 3 6v batteries for a total of 18v, but i can hook the C6C up in parallel to just one for its 6v input power. That would work right??? If I am wrong, then I have no other ideas on how to get the 6v for the C6C, and still have the 18v for the motors. -- 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
RE: [TANKS] Panzer II Ausf J
Rumor has it that there are 2 already in production. Yes, but I hear the builders are a pair of crazy brothers who should not be followed into battle under any circumstances ! - Doug -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcom...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Pittelli Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:49 PM To: tank club Subject: [TANKS] Panzer II Ausf J Interesting choice. Any luck finding plans? Rumor has it that there are 2 already in production. Good luck. Are you building it 1/6 or to the 3 foot rule? Side bar. Tried to reply via the thread, but it was stuck in an endless loop once I clicked the send button. Anyone have some insight on this problem? John P. -- 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 -- 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: I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff.
I was thinking about using a paintball pistol. I found one that uses a 20 round and a 10 round magazine and a 12-gram CO2 cartridge. It also has barrel threads, for an extended barrel. The 20 round magazine goes out to the end of the extended barrel, so i am not for certain i am going with that gun. On Jun 27, 7:52 pm, Pete Arundel pureteenl...@hotmail.com wrote: Interesting choice - although I think you'll need some very neat engineering to get a paintball gun into a turret that small! On Jun 27, 5:12 am, Weston gamewes...@gmail.com wrote: I've finally decided on a tank to build. I am going to build a Panzer 2 Ausf J. I am choosing the Ausf. J because It has 80mm of Armor in the front, giving me the the 4 defensive rating, while still being a smaller tank. For treads I have decided to go with the door hinge type, to allow for the sagging of the treads like the actual tank. For speed controls I am going with the tri-pact for drive, and an ESC for turret rotation and gun elevation. RC interface will be a Cheap Six Channel (C6C) Servo Controller and a Wireless PS2 controller Drive Motors will be a DeWalt 18V motor, and will use the original gearbox with additional gearing. Not as good as the 24v i was gonna go with, but the 18v allows me to use 3 6v batteries for a total of 18v, but i can hook the C6C up in parallel to just one for its 6v input power. That would work right??? If I am wrong, then I have no other ideas on how to get the 6v for the C6C, and still have the 18v for the motors. -- 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: I've Decided On A Tank, And Other Important Stuff.
O and that paintball pistol also has a hopper adapter and an option for a remote line for a separate tank On Jun 27, 11:01 pm, Weston gamewes...@gmail.com wrote: I was thinking about using a paintball pistol. I found one that uses a 20 round and a 10 round magazine and a 12-gram CO2 cartridge. It also has barrel threads, for an extended barrel. The 20 round magazine goes out to the end of the extended barrel, so i am not for certain i am going with that gun. On Jun 27, 7:52 pm, Pete Arundel pureteenl...@hotmail.com wrote: Interesting choice - although I think you'll need some very neat engineering to get a paintball gun into a turret that small! On Jun 27, 5:12 am, Weston gamewes...@gmail.com wrote: I've finally decided on a tank to build. I am going to build a Panzer 2 Ausf J. I am choosing the Ausf. J because It has 80mm of Armor in the front, giving me the the 4 defensive rating, while still being a smaller tank. For treads I have decided to go with the door hinge type, to allow for the sagging of the treads like the actual tank. For speed controls I am going with the tri-pact for drive, and an ESC for turret rotation and gun elevation. RC interface will be a Cheap Six Channel (C6C) Servo Controller and a Wireless PS2 controller Drive Motors will be a DeWalt 18V motor, and will use the original gearbox with additional gearing. Not as good as the 24v i was gonna go with, but the 18v allows me to use 3 6v batteries for a total of 18v, but i can hook the C6C up in parallel to just one for its 6v input power. That would work right??? If I am wrong, then I have no other ideas on how to get the 6v for the C6C, and still have the 18v for the motors. -- 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
