[TANKS] Re: Speed control question

Gotcha. I've got some free space in the rear sponsons that's not yet occupied, seems like a good spot to stash it. I have one side reserved for the air cylinder, the other will be speed controller and electronics stuff methinks. I got inspired by the sunshine outside today, and hauled off all t

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Brad wrote: > I guess I should look at getting a metal project box or perhaps some > sort of dripproof enclosure for it to protect it? > > How warm does it get?  Is cooling going to be a significant problem if > I enclose it? It would be tough to seal an RS80D. It's heat sinks are internal to t

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In a message dated 3/28/2009 11:39:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tan...@gmail.com writes: I posted the page to the Victors. They are made by IFI Robotics at: _www.ifirobotics.com_ (http://www.ifirobotics.com/) Derek sorry, i thought Victor's was a company to itself and the link you

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I posted the page to the Victors. They are made by IFI Robotics at: www.ifirobotics.com Derek On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 4:39 AM, Marc wrote: > > Hi Brad, > > I wish I could give you any advise on this!! However I think the C6C > is a fine option for driving your tank, I guess you'll use a tether

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Hi Brad, I wish I could give you any advise on this!! However I think the C6C is a fine option for driving your tank, I guess you'll use a tethered gamepad for use inside the tank? That is a nice gimmick, especially for the kids to drive! Good luck, I'd like to see your project finish! Nothing b

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don't know why Vantec just popped into my head, but that's who i should have been looking for (i think).. anyway, this is the one main page that is of interest to me _http://vantec.com/rdfr.htm#36E_ (http://vantec.com/rdfr.htm#36E) now are these the same guys that make controllers for whee

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i thought there was a dual function Victor ESC (one of the reasons i am looking for their site), (wait am i'm thinking of vantec?). Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps

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i was at their (victor) site a while back and was able to look at their complete listing of speed controllers and want to go and browser around a bit again Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See y

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http://www.ifirobotics.com/ On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 12:05 AM, wrote: > what is the web site for Victor? > > Chris, > Odyssey Slipways > > -- > *A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > ste

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Well, It looks like I'm going with the RS80 for now, and am taking Doug's "spare" one. I guess I should look at getting a metal project box or perhaps some sort of dripproof enclosure for it to protect it? How warm does it get? Is cooling going to be a significant problem if I enclose it? Can

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I've blown one RS80D so I'm on the fence about it. The second one I purchased is still going strong. The RS80D requires a bit of care when installing due to it's design. It is not "hermetically" sealed and can very easily be damaged by any metalic material or liquid that may find it's way into

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an the other brand.  The RS80D is able to handle 42V. 80A. on each > channel, > > so my 24V. motors are not really testing it. > > Greg. > > > > > > > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:40:54 -0700 > > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Speed control question > > From: cof...@

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. The RS80D is able to handle 42V. 80A. on each channel, so my 24V. motors are not really testing it. Greg. > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:40:54 -0700 > Subject: [TANKS] Re: Speed control question > From: cof...@ns.sympatico.ca > To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com > >

[TANKS] Re: Speed control question

3:47 PM To: rctankcombat@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: Speed control question I'm using IFI Victor 883's with an IMX-1 mixing circuit for the M01 motors. I have a Vantec RDFR38E (older version of the current RDFR36E) that is a nice ESC. Picked it up on Ebay for about $150. I just picke

[TANKS] Re: Speed control question

bject: [TANKS] Re: Speed control question I'm using IFI Victor 883's with an IMX-1 mixing circuit for the M01 motors. I have a Vantec RDFR38E (older version of the current RDFR36E) that is a nice ESC. Picked it up on Ebay for about $150. I just picked up a second set of Victor 883's

[TANKS] Re: Speed control question

I'm using IFI Victor 883's with an IMX-1 mixing circuit for the M01 motors. I have a Vantec RDFR38E (older version of the current RDFR36E) that is a nice ESC. Picked it up on Ebay for about $150. I just picked up a second set of Victor 883's on Ebay for $150 for both of them for my next tank proj

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I just checked, and Sidewinder is out of stock right now. I'm dealing with a 250 Lb+ vehicle (I like using steel) Brad --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroup

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Frank, Yes, looks similar to that piece, just a different board layout is all. >        http://www.anvilus.com/mrc_image.jpg > > If so, then you've got an Anvilus 2-channel mixer/relay controller which >   would provide on/off speed control when connected to 4 relays as shown > in the picture. >

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Sidewinder and Victors for me. There is a new product available soon that might be of interest. Its from the same guy that builds the Sidewinder, its a single channel unit that would need a mixer to control a pair. >From my point of view its the size that I like, you could tuck that in almost an

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I really like my Sidewinder from Robot Power. It's small, durable, and you can actually call them and talk to a real person. The Abrams weighs a lot and uses attachment chain tracks, so the ESC isn't being babied and it performed well. Others may have better options. Tom On Mar 27, 2009

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NavyShooter wrote: > It is not the PS2 connector, that's seperate. It's a set of wires > that are connected to the servo outputs at positions 1 and 2, and has > a set of 5 IC's (4 identical, one raised up) that I'm presuming has > something to do with the ESC interface? Does it look like the sma

[TANKS] Re: Speed control question

Paul, It is not the PS2 connector, that's seperate. It's a set of wires that are connected to the servo outputs at positions 1 and 2, and has a set of 5 IC's (4 identical, one raised up) that I'm presuming has something to do with the ESC interface? In looking at a couple of people's builds, I

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Brad, I would suspect the "long lead hookup" might be the socket for the PS2 controller. Could be wrong, seems there are several versions. Paul H. - Original Message - From: "NavyShooter" To: "R/C Tank Combat" Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:24 PM Subject: [TANKS] Speed control que