[TANKS] Re: Question for an Electronically-Impared Newbie

2009-11-03 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
I have one of thoseworks great. I bought it from www.robotmarketplace.com since they let you remove the AR500 (air) receiver and replace it with a BR6000 (bot) receiver before they send it to you. The AR type receivers hold the last value from the stick if signal is lost (so the plane stays f

[TANKS] Question for an Electronically-Impared Newbie

2009-11-03 Thread Mike Måne
Could somebody describe for me a simple explanation of how a 5 or 6-channel TX/RX device works? I am considering purchasing one for various RC projects (hopefully a tank some day), but I have never fully understood how they operate and what they are capable of controlling. Would someone be willing

[TANKS] Re: M113 design progress

2009-11-03 Thread Ben Holko
I don't plan on doing endless pirouettes or miles and miles on concrete, so they should take a long time to wear out on grass and dirt. As they do wear 1-2mm the steel will begin to contact and slow down the wear process significantly. Ben From: rctankcomba

[TANKS] Re: M113 design progress

2009-11-03 Thread Mike Måne
Fantastic work! Very realistic! I was anticipating a *Thump* "OUCH!!" when you were pedaling the track, but it appears to work rather well. What will you do if the rubber links become worn? -Mike M. On 03/11/2009, Ben Holko wrote: > depends how hard you tryI guess if you push hard enough 1-

[TANKS] Re: M113 design progress

2009-11-03 Thread Ben Holko
depends how hard you tryI guess if you push hard enough 1-2mm From: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com on behalf of Derek Engelhaupt Sent: Wed 4/11/2009 9:02 AM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: M113 design progress Ben, How much flex do the

[TANKS] Re: M113 design progress

2009-11-03 Thread Ben Holko
Here's a video showing some static track testing; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHyIxQhfNuc On 3/11/09 3:35 PM, "Ben Holko" wrote: > > 55 links, doubled up is 77cm long for 154cm of total track length, weighs > 3KG > > Each rubber block is 20mm wide, with steel components but excluding b

[TANKS] Re: M88 Recovery Vehicle

2009-11-03 Thread Cold comfort
Well I guess it would help if I posted the link. http://www.rag-modellbau.de/1230/138402.html I am only 38 and already forgeting things. Yikes! I do remember I copied the link, but forgot to paste it. Greg On Nov 3, 2:04 pm, Brian Brake wrote: > Thanks for the help but the link didnt come thru

[TANKS] Re: M113 design progress

2009-11-03 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
Ben, How much flex do the center guides have side to side? Derek T065 On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 3:28 PM, Ben Holko wrote: > > Here's a video showing some static track testing; > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHyIxQhfNuc > > > > > On 3/11/09 3:35 PM, "Ben Holko" wrote: > > > > > 55 links, doub

[TANKS] Re: M88 Recovery Vehicle

2009-11-03 Thread Brian Brake
Thanks for the help but the link didnt come thru On Nov 3, 8:53 pm, Cold comfort wrote: > Hi Brian, here is a link to a M88A1 in 1/10 scale very nice. It's in > German, but a picture is worth a thousand words. > Greg > > On Nov 3, 11:23 am, Brian Brake wrote: > > > > > I am a admirer of anythin

[TANKS] Re: M88 Recovery Vehicle

2009-11-03 Thread Cold comfort
Hi Brian, here is a link to a M88A1 in 1/10 scale very nice. It's in German, but a picture is worth a thousand words. Greg On Nov 3, 11:23 am, Brian Brake wrote: > I am a admirer of anything RC but as a man with 13 years and counting > in the military I love anything armor but as a former mechan

[TANKS] M88 Recovery Vehicle

2009-11-03 Thread Brian Brake
I am a admirer of anything RC but as a man with 13 years and counting in the military I love anything armor but as a former mechanic and now scout there are days when I miss my M88a2 I would love to find a RC version if anyone can give me any leads on where I can Locate one I would be greatful. Th