[TANKS] Re: Pinewood Derby Season Is Here
I'm not sur if such a story is a tragedy or comedy. On Feb 11, 1:36 pm, odysseyslipw...@aol.com wrote: > my father made mine way back when, but he made and painted it like on the > drawing that came with it - found out once we go to the races the different > bodies everyone had > > 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] Pinewood Derby Season Is Here
my father made mine way back when, but he made and painted it like on the drawing that came with it - found out once we go to the races the different bodies everyone had 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: Pinewood Derby Season Is Here
Kids making thier own berby cars, not a chance. Any kid with an male figure in thier life who has any talent for woodcraft has no prayer of actualy fashionning thier own car. I know from experience. When I was that age I had to sneek into the neighbors shop and cut out mine in secret. Of course I was flogged for doing so without supervision of an adult (my dad and grandpa were both more angry that they didn't build it, more than they were mad that I didn't ask for help). Besides, my nephew had me help him last year. It was his own design and I only cut it out, he honestly did the rest. But I built a second one at the same time for my own ammusement and he made me trade him for his when he realized his was sub-par. This year he just contracted the work outright to me to get a winner. I honnestly don't think this will be the fastest, but he want's the looks. Yesterday I painted it red and later added white stripes, but the white Krylon ran badly and the making tape bled something fierce. So tonight It gets sanded back down and perhaps et a few more details added to the bodywork. 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] Pinewood Derby Season Is Here
I thought they were supposed to make them. I made my own when I was a webelos. lol I like it though. Really good lines. From: Cobra To: R/C Tank Combat Sent: Thu, February 10, 2011 11:50:16 PM Subject: [TANKS] Pinewood Derby Season Is Here It's pinewood derby season round here and my nephew want me to make one for him. After some discusion of what he wanted in a car we came up with this. http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/cobra9431/IMG_0085.jpg http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/cobra9431/IMG_0084.jpg http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/cobra9431/IMG_0081.jpg I only was able to work a couple of hours on it but was pleased with how it was turning out. It's a Ford GT40 and meets all CSA standards. probably wont be the fastest thing on the track, but it will sure be a looker. 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] high current electrical components
I am a huge fan of Harbor Freight (Chinese Cheesecake Factory) but those $3 switches have cause a few reports on the interwebs of trouble. Maybe someone else has experience with them? On Feb 11, 2011, at 11:50 AM, Jeremy Caylor wrote: Harbor Freight also has the keyed switches for cheap. Around 3$, that is if there is a store near your location. On Feb 11, 2011 8:12 AM, "Thomas Lum" wrote: > For switches, this might be your best bet. Also, if you live near a boat supply store, a lot of these items can be found there. > > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/power_switches.html > > I also picked up my fuses there. The boating stores all deal in DC power. Other may be better at the conversion but AC fuses at 120 volts I don't think are 10 times more powerful at 12 volts. > > Tom > > On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:17 PM, Jason R Schafer wrote: > >> I am trying to find some electrical components but am having some difficulty. >> >> I am using two 450w 24v motors for drive. >> I am thinking of using a Bussmann JT60060 fuse holder for circuit protection ... what are you using? 450W/24V=18.75A*2 motors=37.5A*1.5=56.25 is a 60A fuse appropriate? >> What are you using for a switch/disconnect? I cannot find anything reasonably priced that is rated for 60A. I would prefer something DIN mountable. >> >> Thanks, >> Jason >> >> -- >> 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 -- 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] high current electrical components
Harbor Freight also has the keyed switches for cheap. Around 3$, that is if there is a store near your location. On Feb 11, 2011 8:12 AM, "Thomas Lum" wrote: > For switches, this might be your best bet. Also, if you live near a boat supply store, a lot of these items can be found there. > > http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/power_switches.html > > I also picked up my fuses there. The boating stores all deal in DC power. Other may be better at the conversion but AC fuses at 120 volts I don't think are 10 times more powerful at 12 volts. > > Tom > > On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:17 PM, Jason R Schafer wrote: > >> I am trying to find some electrical components but am having some difficulty. >> >> I am using two 450w 24v motors for drive. >> I am thinking of using a Bussmann JT60060 fuse holder for circuit protection ... what are you using? 450W/24V=18.75A*2 motors=37.5A*1.5=56.25 is a 60A fuse appropriate? >> What are you using for a switch/disconnect? I cannot find anything reasonably priced that is rated for 60A. I would prefer something DIN mountable. >> >> Thanks, >> Jason >> >> -- >> 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] high current electrical components
For switches, this might be your best bet. Also, if you live near a boat supply store, a lot of these items can be found there. http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/power_switches.html I also picked up my fuses there. The boating stores all deal in DC power. Other may be better at the conversion but AC fuses at 120 volts I don't think are 10 times more powerful at 12 volts. Tom On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:17 PM, Jason R Schafer wrote: I am trying to find some electrical components but am having some difficulty. I am using two 450w 24v motors for drive. I am thinking of using a Bussmann JT60060 fuse holder for circuit protection ... what are you using? 450W/24V=18.75A*2 motors=37.5A*1.5=56.25 is a 60A fuse appropriate? What are you using for a switch/disconnect? I cannot find anything reasonably priced that is rated for 60A. I would prefer something DIN mountable. Thanks, Jason -- 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] high current electrical components
Hi Jason, me for my 24v. tanks I use a regular home wall switch for cutting the batteries, cheap and easy. Guy Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:17:36 -0600 Subject: [TANKS] high current electrical components From: jasonrscha...@gmail.com To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com I am trying to find some electrical components but am having some difficulty. I am using two 450w 24v motors for drive. I am thinking of using a Bussmann JT60060 fuse holder for circuit protection ... what are you using? 450W/24V=18.75A*2 motors=37.5A*1.5=56.25 is a 60A fuse appropriate? What are you using for a switch/disconnect? I cannot find anything reasonably priced that is rated for 60A. I would prefer something DIN mountable. Thanks, Jason -- 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
