Re: [TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-30 Thread OdysseySlipways
(crap, just thought of something else) will this unit shut off power completely (to the motors) if the transmitter was turned off - as in a run-away tank? Chris, _Odyssey Slipways_ (http://hometown.aol.com/odysseyslipways/index.html) -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat

Re: [TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-30 Thread OdysseySlipways
(i hate thinking of something else right after i hit the send button) you say "Upper limit settings for forward/reverse speeds" is this more or less just the travel of the stick on one's remote (programming the unit in some way)? and would you consider an upgraded unit (if not all ready wo

Re: [TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-30 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 10/30/2011 12:19:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, frank.pitte...@gmail.com writes: The goal is to provide a 24v 500W dual-motor modular solution for $100-$150. That's better than equivalent commercial products, with the added benefit that all critical parts will be in

Re: [TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-30 Thread Frank Pittelli
The scooter controller prototype circuit was based on some early designs by Joe Sommer and myself, incorporating lots of things we've learned over the years. The circuit was battle-tested during the spring battle in Paul's PzII and the circuit worked well. We did some additional testing over

[TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-30 Thread Fred Thomson
Inquiring minds want to know. (Bad pun intended). I don't think they got much of a work-out at Gettysburg due to snow. -Cheers, Fred -- 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 rcta

Re: [TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-29 Thread OdysseySlipways
In a message dated 10/29/2011 2:37:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, afreem...@live.com writes: I have a set to be tested, but I am an electical idiot and have not got it working yet in my Sherman. And with my "life drama" at the moment I doubt if it will be soon that it is sorted out. Aaro

[TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-29 Thread Cobra
I have a set to be tested, but I am an electical idiot and have not got it working yet in my Sherman. And with my "life drama" at the moment I doubt if it will be soon that it is sorted out. Aaron F -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to

[TANKS] Re: about them scooter controllers being tested....

2011-10-29 Thread Fred Thomson
Indeed. -- 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