Re: [TANKS] Electrical help with 24V/12V system.
One simple way to determine if the speed controller is indeed allowing current to flow is to hook your actuator to the 12v side and see if it closes. My bet is that it won't move and you're just measuring voltage across the controller circuit. But, if you're worried about the 12v subsystem being active when the main switch is off (which could happen because of other wiring issues down the road), just put a secondary switch on the 12v circuit as well. A $2 switch is cheap protection and peace of mind ... and the user manual isn't very hard to read either :-) Frank P. On 2/23/2011 9:48 AM, Thomas Lum wrote: Everything runs fine, I was just worried about anything (my remote door actuator / trigger) that was tied to the 12v side still being active after the switch was turned off. I haven't hooked it up yet but that was my worry. Like I said, I wasn't sure if it was a problem, but I wanted to run it by more experienced eyes. -- 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] Electrical help with 24V/12V system.
Everything runs fine, I was just worried about anything (my remote door actuator / trigger) that was tied to the 12v side still being active after the switch was turned off. I haven't hooked it up yet but that was my worry Like I said, I wasn't sure if it was a problem, but I wanted to run it by more experienced eyes. Tom On Feb 23, 2011, at 08:50 AM, Steve Tyng wrote: What's the problem your having? Does the Scorpion work if you remove the 12V wiring from your setup? I've never attempted to split a battery bank like that always using a voltage regulator to provide different voltages. FYI, the Scorpion Mini isn't really rated for 24v out of the box. It's best to remove the on-board voltage reg when running at 24V. Steve On Feb 22, 4:31 pm, Tommy Lum wrote: > I am wiring up my turret and I have run into what I think is a problem I am unsure if it's a major problem or not but I think my Scorpion Mini speed controller for the turret rotate is letting current back through it I have attached a wiring diagram (be easy on it, I'm not an artist). Should my multimeter be picking up current with the switch off and if so, is there a problem with it? > > Thanks, > Tom > > Turret Wiring.jpg > 37KViewDownload -- 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: Electrical help with 24V/12V system.
What's the problem your having? Does the Scorpion work if you remove the 12V wiring from your setup? I've never attempted to split a battery bank like that always using a voltage regulator to provide different voltages. FYI, the Scorpion Mini isn't really rated for 24v out of the box. It's best to remove the on-board voltage reg when running at 24V. Steve On Feb 22, 4:31 pm, Tommy Lum wrote: > I am wiring up my turret and I have run into what I think is a problem. I am > unsure if it's a major problem or not but I think my Scorpion Mini speed > controller for the turret rotate is letting current back through it. I have > attached a wiring diagram (be easy on it, I'm not an artist). Should my > multimeter be picking up current with the switch off and if so, is there a > problem with it? > > Thanks, > Tom > > Turret Wiring.jpg > 37KViewDownload -- 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: UK Visit
As soon as things get firmed up I'll let you know. Steve On Feb 23, 4:49 am, neroc wrote: > Let us know when you have dates Steve .I have found a new possible > ( nothing definite ) battle ground just south west of London , a > friend who owns a farm. > > Neil R > > On Feb 22, 3:32 pm, Steve Tyng wrote: > > > The wife and I are starting to plan a trip to the UK this summer. The > > idea is to rent a flat in London for a week or so, check out the > > London attractions and do some day trips to other locales (Portsmouth > > naval base being one). Thought it might be fun if a visit with the UK > > tank crowd could be arranged. > > > Steve Tyng > > -- 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: UK Visit
Let us know when you have dates Steve .I have found a new possible ( nothing definite ) battle ground just south west of London , a friend who owns a farm. Neil R On Feb 22, 3:32 pm, Steve Tyng wrote: > The wife and I are starting to plan a trip to the UK this summer. The > idea is to rent a flat in London for a week or so, check out the > London attractions and do some day trips to other locales (Portsmouth > naval base being one). Thought it might be fun if a visit with the UK > tank crowd could be arranged. > > Steve Tyng -- 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
