[TANKS] Reasons why track chain attachment throws off its sprocket
Hi, I use chain attachments with sprockets for my tracks and the problem is when I run my tank; the chain goes off my idler sprocket.. I already have two tensioners for each side. Any suggestions? Regards, Enzo -- 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: Recommended circuit breaker to use
Alligator clips are not recommended. Most people use Anderson PowerPole connectors in the appropriate amperage rating: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/connectors_powerpole.html I went a different route and bolted trimmed down Ground Bus Bars to my battery terminals and and direct wire to the batteries: http://www.altestore.com/store/Enclosures-Electrical-Safety/Miscellaneous-Electrical-Parts/Busbars/Square-D-PK4GTA-4-Space-Ground-Bus-Bar/p2640/ The bus bars are available the same place you've been buying your circuit breakers for a few bucks. You can see the concept in this pic: http://rctankcombat.com/tanks/T040/27batteries-large.jpg This method is more compact than the Anderson connectors but takes a little more time to replace a battery. Steve Tyng On Jan 24, 10:56 pm, Enzo Salas nzosa...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the inputs Steve and Frank. I'll do the things both of you suggested. Is it ok to use alligator clips for my connections? What do you recommended? Regards, Enzo On Jan 25, 12:32 am, Steve Tyng steve...@gmail.com wrote: I find the ANL fuses to be easy to use. No fancy fuse mounts required, just a couple of bolts needed. You can see the Cromwell's gold-plated 60A fuse in the lower right of this pic: http://rctankcombat.com/tanks/T040/27batteries-large.jpg On Jan 23, 1:49 pm, wsmon...@aim.com wrote: The wires shouldn't get hot. Try running a second set of wires in parallel. I run a sixty amp fuse (used in car audio systems). The only time I blew a fuse is when I hit a tree. Will -Original Message- From: Enzo Salas nzosa...@gmail.com To: R/C Tank Combat rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Cc: nzosa...@yahoo.com Sent: Sat, Jan 22, 2011 9:32 pm Subject: [TANKS] Recommended circuit breaker to use Hi, I use 2 pcs. 12volt 18ah SLA batteries in series for my 2pcs 24vdc scooter motors and I bought this AC circuit breaker with a rating of 30 amps ,but the problem is it automatically turns off after running tank for about 5 mins. What type or rating of circuit breakers to use? Is it normal for my wires to be hot? Any form help will be greatly appreciated Enzo -- 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] Re: 24v250w motor
It works!!! I finnaly went out and tested the 24v250w motoer from and old busted electric scooter I found in a rust pile, and it works! It has an 11 tooth sprocket and an 80 tooth sprocket on the wheel to give a final speed of about 350rpm. Now the planning begins for a support or armored vehicle. As well as a field artilary piece. Not that I have ambitions or anything, I havent even gotten my turret rotate and gun elevate working on the Sherman yet. Aaron F -- 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: 24v250w motor
I use 2 250 watt 15 amp scooter motors and it works just fine??? isint that what people are using?? On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Cobra afreem...@live.com wrote: It works!!! I finnaly went out and tested the 24v250w motoer from and old busted electric scooter I found in a rust pile, and it works! It has an 11 tooth sprocket and an 80 tooth sprocket on the wheel to give a final speed of about 350rpm. Now the planning begins for a support or armored vehicle. As well as a field artilary piece. Not that I have ambitions or anything, I havent even gotten my turret rotate and gun elevate working on the Sherman yet. Aaron F -- 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: 24v250w motor
i used 24v controllers I picked up from the hobby store and a aviation remote control stick On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM, S Popa s.pop...@gmail.com wrote: I use 2 250 watt 15 amp scooter motors and it works just fine??? isint that what people are using?? On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Cobra afreem...@live.com wrote: It works!!! I finnaly went out and tested the 24v250w motoer from and old busted electric scooter I found in a rust pile, and it works! It has an 11 tooth sprocket and an 80 tooth sprocket on the wheel to give a final speed of about 350rpm. Now the planning begins for a support or armored vehicle. As well as a field artilary piece. Not that I have ambitions or anything, I havent even gotten my turret rotate and gun elevate working on the Sherman yet. Aaron F -- 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: 24v250w motor
In a message dated 1/25/2011 1:32:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, afreem...@live.com writes: It works!!! I finnaly went out and tested the 24v250w motoer from and old busted electric scooter I found in a rust pile, and it works! It has an 11 tooth sprocket and an 80 tooth sprocket on the wheel to give a final speed of about 350rpm. Now the planning begins for a support or armored vehicle. As well as a field artilary piece. Not that I have ambitions or anything, I havent even gotten my turret rotate and gun elevate working on the Sherman yet. Aaron F any idea as to what your going to make yet? 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: 24v250w motor
Original plan was for a Kettenkrad, but motor is is ilsuited for it, now thinking of Willys, Humvee, or Cadillac-Guage Ranger. Aaron F -- 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] Reasons why track chain attachment throws off its sprocket
Does it come off when going straight, or just when turning ? You may want to make the front and rear and sprockets are as aligned as possible. - Doug -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Enzo Salas Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:33 AM To: R/C Tank Combat Cc: nzosa...@yahoo.com Subject: [TANKS] Reasons why track chain attachment throws off its sprocket Hi, I use chain attachments with sprockets for my tracks and the problem is when I run my tank; the chain goes off my idler sprocket.. I already have two tensioners for each side. Any suggestions? Regards, Enzo -- 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] Reasons why track chain attachment throws off its sprocket
Attachment chain actually has a lot of lateral play for it's size. If your bogies aren't keeping it tracking correctly especially on turns at high speed, there is a good chance of a derailment. Also, although those sprockets are big, there isn't as much engagement as you would expect, the teeth aren't that deep and if the chain doesn't come in square to the sprocket it causes a lot of trouble. On Jan 25, 2011, at 7:22 PM, Doug Conn dwconn...@comcast.net wrote: Does it come off when going straight, or just when turning ? You may want to make the front and rear and sprockets are as aligned as possible. - Doug -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Enzo Salas Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:33 AM To: R/C Tank Combat Cc: nzosa...@yahoo.com Subject: [TANKS] Reasons why track chain attachment throws off its sprocket Hi, I use chain attachments with sprockets for my tracks and the problem is when I run my tank; the chain goes off my idler sprocket.. I already have two tensioners for each side. Any suggestions? Regards, Enzo -- 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
