Re: [TANKS] Basement Hoist

2011-01-26 Thread OdysseySlipways
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, _

Re: [TANKS] Basement Hoist

2011-01-26 Thread Tommy Lum
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??? :) >

RE: [TANKS] Basement Hoist

2011-01-26 Thread Doug Conn
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,

Re: [TANKS] Basement Hoist

2011-01-26 Thread Thomas Lum
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 wro

RE: [TANKS] Basement Hoist

2011-01-26 Thread Doug Conn
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]

Re: [TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread S Popa
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

[TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread Steve Tyng
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 mot

[TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread Cobra
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...@googlegroup

[TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread Steve Tyng
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.robotmarketpl

Re: [TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread S Popa
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 "

Re: [TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread S Popa
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 e

[TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread Cobra
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 h

[TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread Cobra
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 rctan

Re: [TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread S Popa
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

Re: [TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread S Popa
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 c

Re: [TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread S Popa
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 Ja

[TANKS] Re: Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread Cobra
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 a

Re: [TANKS] Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread S Popa
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 Comba

[TANKS] Variable speed controls

2011-01-26 Thread Cobra
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 unsubscr