Re: [TANKS] Basement Hoist
In a message dated 1/26/2011 6:18:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, t...@me.com writes: Not that bad (100 - 150 lbs.?) but it's clumsy to try and lift it when the top's on. i hear ya on that! that's why I borrowed Frank's idea of having the gun barrel removable from the turret 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] Basement Hoist
Not that bad (100 - 150 lbs.?) but it's clumsy to try and lift it when the top's on. On Jan 26, 2011, at 6:08 PM, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 1/26/2011 2:20:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, t...@me.com > writes: > > and no one's noticed he has it mounted sideways??? :) > > how heavy is this beasty (the tank that is)? > > Chris, > Odyssey Slipways > > -- > 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] Basement Hoist
Speaking of lathes ... I went to the Cabin Fever Expo in York a couple of weeks ago. LittleMachineShop.com had a booth there and they had a quick change tool post for my lathe on sale. It's the same one I'd been eyeing for a while, so I bought it. I also saw some lathe instructional videos there, which I need pretty badly. They were $60 apiece, though ! I decided to search on line for material before blindly shelling out a couple hundred bucks for DVDs. If anybody finds some good lathe instructional material, please let me know. - Doug -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lum Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:35 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [TANKS] Basement Hoist Not yet. I actually want it portable so I can put a ramp on my steps to the outside and be able to drag it up and down without needing someone else around when I need to do some testing outside. I am looking for an excuse to get a lathe however... On Jan 26, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Doug Conn wrote: > You'll like it :) Can yours slide along that beam to get some lateral > movement ? > >- Doug > > -Original Message- > From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] > On Behalf Of Thomas Lum > Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:19 PM > To: Tanks Tanks > Subject: [TANKS] Basement Hoist > > Taking a cue from Doug, I used a few Harbor Freight gift cards from > Christmas and pulled the trigger on installing a hoist in my basement to > lift my Abrams up onto the workbench. I hope to have it back in action for > the 2011 battle season. > Tommy > > > -- > 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] Basement Hoist
Not yet. I actually want it portable so I can put a ramp on my steps to the outside and be able to drag it up and down without needing someone else around when I need to do some testing outside. I am looking for an excuse to get a lathe however... On Jan 26, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Doug Conn wrote: > You'll like it :) Can yours slide along that beam to get some lateral > movement ? > >- Doug > > -Original Message- > From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] > On Behalf Of Thomas Lum > Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:19 PM > To: Tanks Tanks > Subject: [TANKS] Basement Hoist > > Taking a cue from Doug, I used a few Harbor Freight gift cards from > Christmas and pulled the trigger on installing a hoist in my basement to > lift my Abrams up onto the workbench. I hope to have it back in action for > the 2011 battle season. > Tommy > > > -- > 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] Basement Hoist
You'll like it :) Can yours slide along that beam to get some lateral movement ? - Doug -Original Message- From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com [mailto:rctankcombat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Lum Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:19 PM To: Tanks Tanks Subject: [TANKS] Basement Hoist Taking a cue from Doug, I used a few Harbor Freight gift cards from Christmas and pulled the trigger on installing a hoist in my basement to lift my Abrams up onto the workbench. I hope to have it back in action for the 2011 battle season. Tommy -- 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: Variable speed controls
damn. i love that battle bots stuff, but that is way out of my price range, a tank on that site could easily get into the 4 to 6 thousand dollar range. I am a beginer and am still figuring the concepts out myself. On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: > As the typical r/c hobbyist does not understand running and stall > current the term "turns" is used instead. Turns refers to the number > of windings on the rotor of a motor. Less turns means a higher > revving motor and a higher running and stall current. Higher turns > will give you a lower speed motor with lower current draws. Lower > turn motors will be wound with a thicker wire than higher turn > motors. A higher turn motor will typically be more efficient. > > Steve > > > On Jan 26, 1:58 pm, S Popa wrote: > > I dont know what the turns mean. I was recomended these by my local rc > shop > > after I told them i was building a scale tank > > > > On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Cobra wrote: > > > And what does 12 turns mean anyway. > > > Bear in mind I know 0 about rc equipment. > > > > > -- > > > 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 > -- 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: Variable speed controls
As the typical r/c hobbyist does not understand running and stall current the term "turns" is used instead. Turns refers to the number of windings on the rotor of a motor. Less turns means a higher revving motor and a higher running and stall current. Higher turns will give you a lower speed motor with lower current draws. Lower turn motors will be wound with a thicker wire than higher turn motors. A higher turn motor will typically be more efficient. Steve On Jan 26, 1:58 pm, S Popa wrote: > I dont know what the turns mean. I was recomended these by my local rc shop > after I told them i was building a scale tank > > On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Cobra wrote: > > And what does 12 turns mean anyway. > > Bear in mind I know 0 about rc equipment. > > > -- > > 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: Variable speed controls
are you running 12v in your tank? and what is your tank, is it opperational, does it has a designation? -- 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: Variable speed controls
Do yourself a favor and by something built for BattleBots. The hobby R/C car controllers will eventually blow. Vantec, IFI, Robot Power, and others have been used. Checkout the options at robotmarketplace.com. My next controller will be the Sidewinder from Robot Power: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/RP-SWDR.html Steve Tyng On Jan 26, 1:45 pm, Cobra wrote: > And what does 12 turns mean anyway. > Bear in mind I know 0 about rc equipment. -- 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: Variable speed controls
I dont know what the turns mean. I was recomended these by my local rc shop after I told them i was building a scale tank On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Cobra wrote: > And what does 12 turns mean anyway. > Bear in mind I know 0 about rc equipment. > > -- > 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: Variable speed controls
just google them u can find them on ebay for around 50 or 60 a piece. On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Cobra wrote: > And what does 12 turns mean anyway. > Bear in mind I know 0 about rc equipment. > > -- > 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: Variable speed controls
And what does 12 turns mean anyway. Bear in mind I know 0 about rc equipment. -- 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: Variable speed controls
But these are rated only for 7.2v to 8.4v. http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxm1055.html And no price listed. Is there any recomended applications that would work for both 12 and 24v? 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: Variable speed controls
This is why *1.* Fully proportional forward and reverse control, with ABS brake. *2.* Pushbutton setup, with high visibility red and green setup LEDs. *3.* For modified motors having no fewer than 12 turns. Great for intermediate or advanced racing uses. *4.* Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) enables greater control while cornering. *5.* Reverse-lockout disables reverse direction for racing purposes. *6.* Adjustable reverse-delay protects gears when shifting from forward to reverse. *7.* Adjustable traction control to custom set acceleration speeds and reduce wheelspins. *8.* High frequency operation for smooth control, low operating temperatures, and to maximize battery run-time. *9.* Pre-installed on/off switch, motor, battery, and Futaba-J radio connectors. *10.* Thermal protection, to prevent damage from current overload. 120 day limited warranty (U.S. and Canada only) On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Cobra wrote: > 12 at the moment, but 24 in the future. > > On Jan 26, 10:17 am, S Popa wrote: > > what voltage u using > > > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM, Cobra wrote: > > > An upgrade to the sherman's Anvilus MRC speed control is due. What > > > variable speed controls have been both relaible and simple as well as > > > inexpensive. > > > > > 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat- Hide > quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > -- > 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: Variable speed controls
ooh i use the 12 T model On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Cobra wrote: > 12 at the moment, but 24 in the future. > > On Jan 26, 10:17 am, S Popa wrote: > > what voltage u using > > > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM, Cobra wrote: > > > An upgrade to the sherman's Anvilus MRC speed control is due. What > > > variable speed controls have been both relaible and simple as well as > > > inexpensive. > > > > > 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat- Hide > quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > -- > 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: Variable speed controls
For 12 v I run 2 of these http://www.duratrax.com/caraccys/dtxm1055.html into a dx5e aviation controler http://alshobbies.com/shop/lookupstock.php?pc=36617 . I have never had any issues with them On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Cobra wrote: > 12 at the moment, but 24 in the future. > > On Jan 26, 10:17 am, S Popa wrote: > > what voltage u using > > > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM, Cobra wrote: > > > An upgrade to the sherman's Anvilus MRC speed control is due. What > > > variable speed controls have been both relaible and simple as well as > > > inexpensive. > > > > > 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat- Hide > quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > -- > 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: Variable speed controls
12 at the moment, but 24 in the future. On Jan 26, 10:17 am, S Popa wrote: > what voltage u using > > > > On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM, Cobra wrote: > > An upgrade to the sherman's Anvilus MRC speed control is due. What > > variable speed controls have been both relaible and simple as well as > > inexpensive. > > > 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat- Hide quoted > > text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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] Variable speed controls
what voltage u using On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM, Cobra wrote: > An upgrade to the sherman's Anvilus MRC speed control is due. What > variable speed controls have been both relaible and simple as well as > inexpensive. > > 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
[TANKS] Variable speed controls
An upgrade to the sherman's Anvilus MRC speed control is due. What variable speed controls have been both relaible and simple as well as inexpensive. 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
