Re: [TANKS] Countdown to battle

[Dave D.]

Hey Johann,

A very witty and yet informative piece!!

Looking forward to the second installment...

Dave "still..."  D.
  - Original Message - 
  From: John Pittelli 
  To: tank club 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:21 PM
  Subject: [TANKS] Countdown to battle


  Well tankers, 10 days to the battle, and I've been asked many times, "Hey, 
Abomination, how do you prepare for a battle.  So over the next days I will 
give detailed instruction so that you to will be totally prepared for a 
grueling 2 day extravaganza.


  Step 1.Locate your asset.  That's right, it's been untouched since the 
summer and probably not were you think it is. If you have a workshop, more than 
likely it's hidden behind all of the honeydew projects. If you don't have a 
workshop or designated vehicle storage area, then  your wife/girlfriend has 
moved it under something while cleaning the cave for the arrival of  company.  
My first spot to check is usually something that resembles an end table with a 
slipcover and vase of flowers on it. Second place to look is behind the 
recliner that stopped reclining recently.


  Step2.Upon locating said asset, congratulate yourself with a nice pint. 
That's right, time to start training for the apres- battle get together.  Keep 
in mind that at the 2 day events, points are not only accumulated in battle on 
the field, but also by scoring zingers during the witty repartee that occurs 
after battle. You need to build up the carbs to carry you through the long day. 
So , start your carb loading now.


  Stay tuned for the rest of the preparation steps to ensure that you are 
properly prepared for battle.


  Tomorrow's  Episode:  Find the missing parts



  Oberst Johann


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[TANKS] Installing a Trigger Push Button into an R/C Transmitter

[TyngTech]

I was recently asked how to install a trigger push button into an R/C 
transmitter (Tx).  I've been asked this several times over the years and 
since I have a new Tx I need to do this to, I thought I'd take some pics of 
this very easy project and make this tutorial.  A push button trigger 
upgrade for an R/C paintball tank controller is highly recommended in that 
your trigger mechanism will not be accidentally left on if you forget to 
turn off a Tx toggle switch.  This can be an issue if using door-lock 
actuators for your trigger in that leaving them on will burn them out.  A 
push button is also more intuitive to use and faster firing than a toggle 
(or a joystick) when firing in the heat of battle.

The following steps can generally be used on most similar transmitters as 
their all typically built the same.  I don't need to remind anybody that 
going through with this project will of course void any warranties.


The victim, a brand new Spektrum DX5e right out of the box.  This is a 
typical low-end 5 channel radio built for R/C airplanes but is perfectly 
suitable for R/C tank combat, especially since it's a 2.4ghz unit (which is 
legal for ground models most anywhere).  
  




The channel we will be using for the trigger is number 5 on this Tx.   On 
other radios this may be marked as flaps or landing gear.  This channel, 
since it's on a toggle and is either all the way off or all on makes it 
perfect for a trigger.




The push button will be installed in an existing hole on the right side of 
the Tx (since I'm right handed).  These rubber plugged holes are positions 
where additional toggle switches would be located on a higher-end version 
of this Tx.  Most 5 and 6 channel radios will have spare locations such as 
this that you could install a push button.  On some radios, they may not be 
as obvious as this one, but hidden behind trim plates and such.  If there's 
no holes, you can always make one with a drill.  If for whatever odd reason 
you would want the push button on the left side, you can easily move the 
channel 5 toggle to the right and install the push button on the left.




Here's the Tx opened up.  It only took six screws to get this particular 
unit open.  Be careful when opening a Tx, as it will be easy to snag and 
stress the wires that will be running all over the place.  Also, make sure 
the batteries ARE REMOVED!




Here's the backside of the channel 5 toggle switch.  I will not be 
replacing it but wiring the push button inline with it.  This effectively 
turns the toggle into an arming switch for the trigger.




The rubber plug is removed at the switch position I want to use.  It needed 
to be enlarged a bit to fit the push button.




These are typical push buttons that work well for this application.  They 
were both sourced from Radio Shack.  You will need what are called Normally 
Open (NO) switches.  This means that when not depressed (normal state) 
there is no connection between the two contacts.  When depressed, the 
circuit is closed between the two contacts.  I will be using the larger 
switch because it looks more impressive on the Tx, and as everyone knows, 
looks are half the game when it comes to your R/C battle tech gear!




Don't ever throw perfectly good wire away!  This wiring harness came out of 
an old hardrive enclosure that was chucked.  The wires are the perfect size 
for this project.




Wires are soldered to the push button.




Ready to void the warranty?  If so, CUT ONLY ONE of the wires going to the 
channel 5 toggle switch.  Don't cut both, ONLY ONE and it doesn't matter 
which one.




Strip, twist and solder the wires from the push button onto the channel 5 
wiring as shown.  If your not a good solderer, small crimp connectors will 
work also.

Re: [TANKS] Installing a Trigger Push Button into an R/C Transmitter

[Derek Engelhaupt]

Did this on my DX6i


On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM, TyngTech  wrote:

> I was recently asked how to install a trigger push button into an R/C
> transmitter (Tx).  I've been asked this several times over the years and
> since I have a new Tx I need to do this to, I thought I'd take some pics of
> this very easy project and make this tutorial.  A push button trigger
> upgrade for an R/C paintball tank controller is highly recommended in that
> your trigger mechanism will not be accidentally left on if you forget to
> turn off a Tx toggle switch.  This can be an issue if using door-lock
> actuators for your trigger in that leaving them on will burn them out.  A
> push button is also more intuitive to use and faster firing than a toggle
> (or a joystick) when firing in the heat of battle.
>
> The following steps can generally be used on most similar transmitters as
> their all typically built the same.  I don't need to remind anybody that
> going through with this project will of course void any warranties.
>
>
> The victim, a brand new Spektrum DX5e right out of the box.  This is a
> typical low-end 5 channel radio built for R/C airplanes but is perfectly
> suitable for R/C tank combat, especially since it's a 2.4ghz unit (which is
> legal for ground models most anywhere).
>
>
>
> 
>
>
> The channel we will be using for the trigger is number 5 on this Tx.   On
> other radios this may be marked as flaps or landing gear.  This channel,
> since it's on a toggle and is either all the way off or all on makes it
> perfect for a trigger.
>
>
> 
>
>
> The push button will be installed in an existing hole on the right side of
> the Tx (since I'm right handed).  These rubber plugged holes are positions
> where additional toggle switches would be located on a higher-end version
> of this Tx.  Most 5 and 6 channel radios will have spare locations such as
> this that you could install a push button.  On some radios, they may not be
> as obvious as this one, but hidden behind trim plates and such.  If there's
> no holes, you can always make one with a drill.  If for whatever odd reason
> you would want the push button on the left side, you can easily move the
> channel 5 toggle to the right and install the push button on the left.
>
>
> 
>
>
> Here's the Tx opened up.  It only took six screws to get this particular
> unit open.  Be careful when opening a Tx, as it will be easy to snag and
> stress the wires that will be running all over the place.  Also, make sure
> the batteries ARE REMOVED!
>
>
> 
>
>
> Here's the backside of the channel 5 toggle switch.  I will not be
> replacing it but wiring the push button inline with it.  This effectively
> turns the toggle into an arming switch for the trigger.
>
>
> 
>
>
> The rubber plug is removed at the switch position I want to use.  It
> needed to be enlarged a bit to fit the push button.
>
>
> 
>
>
> These are typical push buttons that work well for this application.  They
> were both sourced from Radio Shack.  You will need what are called Normally
> Open (NO) switches.  This means that when not depressed (normal state)
> there is no connection between the two contacts.  When depressed, the
> circuit is closed between the two contacts.  I will be using the larger
> switch because it looks more impressive on the Tx, and as everyone knows,
> looks are half the game when it comes to your R/C battle tech gear!
>
>
> 
>
>
> Don't ever throw perfectly good wire away!  This wiring harness came out
> of an old hardrive enclosure that was chucked.  The wires are the perfect
> size for this project.
>
>
> 
>
>
> Wires are soldered to the push button.
>
>
> 
>
>
> Ready to void the warranty?  If so, CUT ONLY ONE of the wires going to the
> channel 5 toggle switch.  Don't cut both, ONLY ONE and it doesn't matter
> which one.
>
>
> 
>
>
> Strip, twist and solde