R/C gear

2004-12-26 Thread Royce
/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27137 that made radio control seem like a good idea. (I have zero experience w/ R/C.) The water tank car has way more capacity than the Philly has alcohol, so I started thinking about how to "hide" R/C gear in the water tank (it's going to be an SP "bat

R/C in steamers

2004-08-24 Thread Gordon Watson
Bert, one thing thats worth trying is to buy a spare set of crystals and install..I had a dreadful glitcher once and new crystals fixed it..apparently sometimes they are not a good match and this causes poor performance. Having said that, RCS gear will not glitch,Tony does a lot of his test

Re: R/C Glitching

2004-08-14 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Paul, I understand!! Fellow Glitching finger Geoff. That was a glitching finger that sent that message

Re: R/C Glitching

2004-08-14 Thread paul gamlin
That was a glitching finger that sent that message

Re: R/C Glitching

2004-08-14 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Paul Gamlin wrote: I love your solution Paul!! Geoff.

Re: Re[2]: R/C Glitching

2004-08-14 Thread Tag Gorton
On 14/8/04 9:30 am, "Bert & Edmunda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Vance, > > On this subject I tried this system without a lot of success. I then met a > guy with a model submarine who recommended wrapping the antenna around > a piece of 10mm dia wood or plastic tube. Then wrapping the w

Re[2]: R/C Glitching

2004-08-14 Thread Bert & Edmunda
Hello Vance, On this subject I tried this system without a lot of success. I then met a guy with a model submarine who recommended wrapping the antenna around a piece of 10mm dia wood or plastic tube. Then wrapping the whole in aluminium foil, leaving about 1" outside. I tried it and it works. I p

Re: R/C Glitching

2004-08-13 Thread vrbass
First thing to check would be your antenna. The best design I have seen -- compact and pretty effective -- involves cutting a piece of cardboard or styrene with pinking scissors to give is a zig-zag edge. Then, wrap your antenna around it, moving to the next point on each turn. This keeps the a

Re: R/C Glitching

2004-08-13 Thread paul gamlin

RE: R/C Glitching

2004-08-13 Thread Chuck Walters
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of paul gamlin Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 2:52 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: R/C Glitching I would like to here from members of this group that have and are using radio control and how they improved its performance . I

R/C Glitching

2004-08-13 Thread paul gamlin
I would like to here from members of this group that have and are using radio control and how they improved its performance . I just purchased a FM R/C unit and am trying to control the rusty bolt / glitching problem . Thanks Paul

Re: R/C alcohol loco?

2003-07-28 Thread Peter Foley
At 08:03 PM 27/07/03 -0700, Gary from Terror Trestle country wrote: I have been told it is and is not possible to R/C my Aster Alisan shay. I attended Portland's mini layout tour (9 layouts in one day, found 8 within the time constraints). A SR&RL #24 had very small servos activating thr

Re: R/C alcohol loco?

2003-07-27 Thread PeteH
> Any recommendations for brand, model, and best units for live steam? > Gary - Although I have not seen the Aster Alisan I have been around RC for many years. I don't think it should be a problem getting servos in the size/power you are looking for. You can take a look at: www.towerhobbies.com

R/C alcohol loco?

2003-07-27 Thread Gary
I have been told it is and is not possible to R/C my Aster Alisan shay. I attended Portland's mini layout tour (9 layouts in one day, found 8 within the time constraints). A SR&RL #24 had very small servos activating throttle and reversing lever. While fitting a receiver and battery

RE: R/C on a Ruby

2003-06-17 Thread Tom Hudson
> As others said, a cheap GROUND radio will work. Do NOT let > anyone talk you > into an air frequency! It is illegal to use for ground applications, and > (because) it can cause all kinds of havoc if used while someone > is using it > to control an aircraft. Yes, I'm well aware of the restricti

Re: R/C on a Ruby

2003-06-17 Thread Larry Buerer
Evans wrote: If you want ground-frequency with more than two channels look at model boat suppliers and r/c vehicle suppliers ie model tanks, where more than 2 channels are often required. Sam E Tom Wrote: Supposedly, it should be a ground-frequency unit, and those I've seen only

Re: R/C on a Ruby

2003-06-17 Thread Sam Evans
If you want ground-frequency with more than two channels look at model boat suppliers and r/c vehicle suppliers ie model tanks, where more than 2 channels are often required. Sam E > Tom Wrote: > Supposedly, it > should be a ground-frequency unit, and those I've seen

Re: R/C on a Ruby

2003-06-17 Thread Tony
her items if desired. RCS is not for everyone of course. It is expensive compared to low cost 2 stick AM R/C but it does do what I claim it will do and the functionality should really be compared to a 5 channel proportional rig. I have recently introduced an upgraded programme that offers a snap

Re: R/C on a Ruby

2003-06-17 Thread Chris Wolcott
As others said, a cheap GROUND radio will work. Do NOT let anyone talk you into an air frequency! It is illegal to use for ground applications, and (because) it can cause all kinds of havoc if used while someone is using it to control an aircraft. I have the RCS system in my Ruby, I like it b

Re: R/C Batteries in Steam Locos (was glitching)

2003-03-15 Thread FBM Studios
Hi Earle The only thing to watch is the heat build up in the batteries while charging. This is dependent on the charger used (a trickle charger builds minimal heat and produces minimal punch) I use a charger from my RC racing days and set it at 1.5 amps - usually charges them in 20 minutes. The

R/C Batteries in Steam Locos (was glitching)

2003-03-15 Thread Earle
Thanks for the response! Your setup would be great for my Forney as I could mount a charging plug under the bunker and avoid having to remove it to swap batteries (on the Forney you must unscrew the bunker mounting screws and carefully remove it to avoid scratching the paint!). Thanks! > Hi Earle

RE: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-07 Thread Harley Kelsey
ECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 7:14 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question] Harley, I have the schematic that you suggested. At first it seems simple enough. But... On the sche

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-07 Thread Alison & Jim Gregg
Hi Trent and list. The positive line does not go on any further in the water gauge, but in the designers locos it probably went on to the R/C gear - using the same batteries for both, - many of his locos are radio controlled. There are two probes in that version, and the two indicating LEDs

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-06 Thread Trent Dowler
Harley, I have the schematic that you suggested. At first it seems simple enough. But... On the schematic that I was sent, the "+ve rail" near the top of the page appears to go off the left edge of the drawing with no indication of further connections. Should it have stopped at the junct

RE: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-04 Thread Harley Kelsey
Subject: Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question] What type of sensor? Mike Eorgoff - Original Message - From: "Harley Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 3:51 PM Subject:

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-03 Thread Mike Eorgoff
What type of sensor? Mike Eorgoff - Original Message - From: "Harley Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 3:51 PM Subject: RE: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

RE: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-03 Thread Harley Kelsey
This gentleman has a very neat electronic sensor and will send you a schematic and parts drawing. Has up to 4 mark points. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Harley Kelsey It just occured to me that there is, possibly, a method of detecting boiler water level which is much simpler that sensing it in the glass or

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-03 Thread Jeanne Baer
It just occured to me that there is, possibly, a method of detecting boiler water level which is much simpler that sensing it in the glass or using probes within the boiler. I'm sure this method must have been used but I've never done it myself in gauge 1. This would only work in a boiler with a c

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-02 Thread Jeanne Baer
more trouble to add auto control. Victor Lacy --- Original Message - From: "Alison & Jim Gregg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 12:55 AM Subject: Re: 360 Servo conversion [wa

RE: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2003-01-01 Thread CRS
sslivesteam Subject: Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question] This sort of experience happens when the pump is oversize compared to the boiler's needs. The tipoff is the pump producing "an incredible amount of water." The output of the pump for most gauge 1 locos needs to be only

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-31 Thread Alison & Jim Gregg
iple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 4:31 PM Subject: Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question] > The capacitance sensor is subject to the effects of its environment. With the > small ammount of water in the glass I would tend to t

R/C feedwater pump

2002-12-31 Thread Trent Dowler
Hello All, I, too, am starting to think that a sensor on the sight glass isn't possible- regardless of sensor type used. Too many problems with bubbles, capillary action, fluctuations, etc., etc.. But, I still like the probes in the boiler as someone mentioned. For anyone interested, I o

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-31 Thread Jeanne Baer
ts of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 7:29 PM Subject: RE: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question] > > > Do not try an axle driven pump. I took the Regner off the servo and mounted > it into my Accucraft Shay. I connected the pump with an e

RE: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-31 Thread CRS
Do not try an axle driven pump. I took the Regner off the servo and mounted it into my Accucraft Shay. I connected the pump with an eccentric mounted on the crankshaft next to the rear valve eccentric. The pump would pump an incredible amount of water and worked well when it wasn't connected to t

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-31 Thread Jeanne Baer
on in the sight glass, the boiler will go dry. Victor Lacy - Original Message - From: "Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 4:31 PM Subject: Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C qu

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-30 Thread Daniel McGrath
These sight glasses for water levels, are they a large enough diameter to hold a small bead or such that might be read by an opticle sensor? I am new to most of this stuff but hey, just a thought... Dan McGrath _ Add photos to

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-30 Thread Rich
The capacitance sensor is subject to the effects of its environment. With the small ammount of water in the glass I would tend to think that the false trigger rate would be a real problem. The infrared optical sensor is the best bet for reliability. Conductivity probes in the boiler work well

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-30 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
The capacitive sensor I speak of is a proximity sensor that is supposed to be good for a variety of materials. They are adjustable so you'd set it for water in the glass then ensure it changed states when the water went away. I'm now thinking that there may not be enough water mass in a small sig

Re: engineers 'r' us ... [was: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]]

2002-12-29 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
I might be able to offer advice... What'cha got cookin'? {:] Trot, the semi-audiophilic, fox... On Sun, 29 Dec 2002, Dave Cole wrote: > all hands: > > since it's clear that there are lots of people with useful physics > and engineering info on this list, i pose this question: > > is there some

Re: engineers 'r' us ... [was: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]]

2002-12-29 Thread Rich
I would suggest that the question be posted to the list and then request that specific technical details be sent to you off list. This will give wider exposure to the question. There is the possibility that the solution to the problem is known by another list member and they can point you in t

engineers 'r' us ... [was: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]]

2002-12-29 Thread Dave Cole
all hands: since it's clear that there are lots of people with useful physics and engineering info on this list, i pose this question: is there somebody out there who would like to help me with an electronics/audio problem **for my live steam layout** (to keep on topic here)? If so, please con

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-29 Thread Rich
The trick to get the photocell to detect water is to realise that a liquid (water) filled column has a different refractive index as compared to the steam filled glass tube. You have to position the cells at an acute angle to the veridical axis of the sight glass. As a demonstration place a pe

Re: 360 Servo conversion [was: R/C question]

2002-12-29 Thread Trent Dowler
Hello All, If it is- or ever was- of interest to anyone, I found the item below on eBay. It is only the electronics from one of the paintball marker hoppers that was being discussed earlier as a possible donor for boiler feed pump use. The servo is not shown or being auctioned, but it gi

Re: 360 Servo conversion was RE: R/C question

2002-12-17 Thread TrotFox Greyfoot
If you're going to go to that amount of trouble you may as well just use a capacitive sensor to detect the actual liquid in the glass. I suspect you could also detect the liquid level optically by depending on the refraction difference of the water though. Trot, the semi-versed, fox... On Tue, 1

Re: 360 Servo conversion was RE: R/C question

2002-12-17 Thread Anthony Dixon
e electronics of the hopper is nothing more than a servo intended for R/C use, but modified to spin 360 degrees. Also present in the hopper is an electronic board and two photoelectric eyes attached. The eyes see the balls pass through the neck and when there is the lack of a ball, the board send

Re: 360 Servo conversion was RE: R/C question

2002-12-15 Thread Trent Dowler
servo intended for R/C use, but modified to spin 360 degrees. Also present in the hopper is an electronic board and two photoelectric eyes attached. The eyes see the balls pass through the neck and when there is the lack of a ball, the board sends power to the servo which in turn spins an agitator

RE: R/C at less than 180 degrees

2002-12-06 Thread Anthony Dixon
iscussions. Because you have had lots of previous experience with R/C airplanes, and now small live steam locos, have you ever looked at the http://www.flysteam.co.uk/ website? Now, to get back on topic. Thank you for the kind words about my chain-driven teakettles. I did get my latest 4-2-0 project i

Re: R/C at less than 180 degrees

2002-12-06 Thread Cgnr
Steve, That's a great site! Glad to see that there are so many people as obsessed as we are! Bob

RE: R/C at less than 180 degrees

2002-12-06 Thread Shyvers, Steve
Tony D., Been following the servo and linkage discussions. Because you have had lots of previous experience with R/C airplanes, and now small live steam locos, have you ever looked at the http://www.flysteam.co.uk/ website? Now, to get back on topic. Thank you for the kind words about my chain

Re: R/C at less than 180 degrees

2002-12-05 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Pete, Ref. Throttle spindle rotation requirements. I agree, which was one of my points of discussion yesterday, with or without R/C. i.e. 360 degr. rotation is not an absolute neccessity for operating these steamers, even with "heavy" loads. Due to the mating fit and an

Re: R/C question

2002-12-05 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Tony, Very interesting site, of which I was not previously aware. So I had already gone a slightly different route, and made up my own drive system from regular R/C car parts. But good for future needs. Thanks, Tony D. At 09:17 PM 12/5/02 +, Tony wrote: Hello listers. I thought I

Re: R/C question

2002-12-05 Thread Tony
ike, >Sounds as if you are looking to increase effective control from the >limited servo movement?. >I have an assortment of various servo,s, and have used both the >following servo,s for steam engine R/C. For direct or indirect push pull, >or rotary controls. >Futaba S3

Re: 360 Servo conversion was RE: R/C question

2002-12-05 Thread Alison & Jim Gregg
Hi All. This modification simply converts the servo into a geared motor marginally stopable - and reversable by R/C, it is not suitable for control of loco throttles. It is a good cheap way of drivingan electric water pump though as Karl suggested. Jim Gregg. At 08:07 AM 12/5/02 -0700, you

R/C

2002-12-05 Thread Gary
I am purchasing a new kit Aster Alisan Shay. Well, it is a 1/4 century old, but never built. In any case, has anyone installed R/C into this relatively small loco? The idea of a chain drive to turn valves sounds very useful. Does one replace the standard valve knobs with gears? Gary - Slipping on

Re: R/C at less than 180 degrees

2002-12-05 Thread Pthornto
I added r/c to my Accucraft C-16 last year. (SitG published the article in 3 parts, but the photos weren't very visible. I have a .ZIP with most of them - email me offline if you'd like a copy.) One thing I learned was that, although the throttle spindle could be opened 360+ degre

360 Servo conversion was RE: R/C question

2002-12-05 Thread XXYZ
isk. Ken Vogel > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf Of James Curry > Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 6:42 AM > To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam > Subject: Re: R/C question > > > >Most servos have stop

Re: R/C question

2002-12-05 Thread James Curry
>Most servos have stops molded into the case (upper) these can be removed and the servo will travel 360 degrees.< At Diamondhead I've seen tender mounted water pumps with a servo operating 360 deg. to drive the pump. Now I know how they did it. I'll have to look at one of mine. When I operate m

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Ferdinand, I also liked Robbe products when in the UK. But they are non existant in Central California. Have not seen anything at all from them here. Tony D. At 08:54 PM 12/4/02 -0500, FBM Studios wrote: Hi On servo choices there are many. Most servos have stops molded into the case (uppe

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread FBM Studios
Hi On servo choices there are many. Most servos have stops molded into the case (upper) these can be removed and the servo will travel 360 degrees. Sailing servos are designed in this manner without the stops thus they can operate a winch. I use the radio to control the actual amount of servo tra

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Tony
t;limited servo movement?. >I have an assortment of various servo,s, and have used both the >following servo,s for steam engine R/C. For direct or indirect push pull, >or rotary controls. >Futaba S3102 Metal Geared @ 51 in oz 1.1"HT x 1.17 L. x .51" W. with >190

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Mike, Sounds as if you are looking to increase effective control from the limited servo movement?. I have an assortment of various servo,s, and have used both the following servo,s for steam engine R/C. For direct or indirect push pull, or rotary controls. Futaba S3102 Metal Geared

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Daniel McGrath
Gentelmen, In regards to "cheap " 2-3 channel R/C gear, take a look into the Hobby Lobby catalog, or else the "Tower Hobby" catalog. In the past I've been able to purchase good brand name equiptment for $20.00. Futaba, MRC, and a few other companies offer some great dea

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread M Paterson
n with a 1" long "L" shaped lever into > servo arm to increase torque. > > Thought I may need full rotation, so I Increased > effective rotation and > torque by fastening a 60 tooth x 1" dia gear wheel > quadrant (cut in half), > to the servo, and d

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Tag Gorton
On 4/12/02 14:37, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I saw the commercial last night for those little tiny R/C cars that Radio > Shack is now selling. Has anybody torn into one of those for a look at > useable servos and parts? I heard that they were only

RE: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Shyvers, Steve
Post script on the R/C car: The transmitter range was only about 3 feet. The local hobby shop showed my son how to remove a 8 pf capacitor in the transmitter to extend the range. With it removed the range is now about 8 feet. The 8 pf capacitor looked to be a shunt to ground in the antenna

RE: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Shyvers, Steve
of sslivesteam Subject: Re: R/C question I saw the commercial last night for those little tiny R/C cars that Radio Shack is now selling. Has anybody torn into one of those for a look at useable servos and parts? I heard that they were only $20. Bob

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Cgnr
I saw the commercial last night for those little tiny R/C cars that Radio Shack is now selling. Has anybody torn into one of those for a look at useable servos and parts? I heard that they were only $20. Bob

Re: R/C question

2002-12-04 Thread Daniel McGrath
Have you fellows considered using a secondary 90 degree bellcrank to transfer horizontal push-pull motion into vertical push-pull to control the various valve controls? I am not familar with the layout of the engine being discussed, just a thought. Also, as I remember some of the R/C units I

Re: R/C question

2002-12-03 Thread Anthony Dixon
lever into servo arm to increase torque. Thought I may need full rotation, so I Increased effective rotation and torque by fastening a 60 tooth x 1" dia gear wheel quadrant (cut in half), to the servo, and drove a smaller 20 tooth gear on the end of an R/C wheels universal coupling driv

Re: R/C question

2002-11-27 Thread Phil Paskos
Walt; Good post. I never thought of using telescoping square tubing. Great idea. Plenty stiff and yet flexible going around curves. Have to try this . Phil > Hi, > Some thoughts and observations on R/C for alcoholicser alky fired loco's! > The Aster Mikado is easy to R/C. I

Re: R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread WaltSwartz
Hi, Some thoughts and observations on R/C for alcoholicser alky fired loco's! The Aster Mikado is easy to R/C. I made a little fitting to go over the existing handle and connected via turnbuckle to the servo mounted with a strip of blackened copper to the cab floor I have found I r

Re: R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread Earle
t;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 12:39 PM Subject: R/C question > My target loco is an Aster Alison shay. > Scale is listed as 1:25 or 1:23 depending on who is listing the scale. > Gary - selling my sparkies in Eugene, Oregon > http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy

Re: R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread Anthony Dixon
Hi Geoff, This was the direction I was heading for R/Cing my U1 232.i.e. open one, close the other, with one servo. Simple, once you have defined the servo rod lengths and positions on servo driver arm. Originally I tried driving these from the tender with R/C car universal joints. OK when

R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread Gary
My target loco is an Aster Alison shay. Scale is listed as 1:25 or 1:23 depending on who is listing the scale. Gary - selling my sparkies in Eugene, Oregon http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor Barry Harper of Diamondhead fame R.Cs his alky locos--no

Re: R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread Mike Chaney
> Barry Harper of Diamondhead fame R.Cs his alky locos--no problem. I forget > how he controls the blower--but one servo could open the blower and close > the regulator and vice versa.--this may be what he does. Those 1/32 cabs > are small. Further to which I now design my alcohol fired boilers w

Re: R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread Geoff Spenceley
ttp://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy >http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthorWhy do so many say it is >impossible to R/C an alcohol fired loco? >My logic says if a servo is available for throttle, blower, and reversing >lever then the loco should be R/C controllable. What am I overlooking? >

RE: R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread Ciambrone, Steve @ OS
Same as a gas burner, they just don't have that blasted howling. Steve Ciambrone > -Original Message- > From: Gary [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 10:55 AM > To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam > Subject: R/C question > >

R/C question

2002-11-26 Thread Gary
Gary - chilling in Eugene, Oregon http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthorWhy do so many say it is impossible to R/C an alcohol fired loco? My logic says if a servo is available for throttle, blower, and reversing lever then the loco should be R/C

Re: lsbandb: R/C on the Accucraft C-16 Steamer

2001-11-09 Thread VR Bass
> And while I'm on the subject of the C-16, I think someone (Vance?) found some small tools for the little screws and allen keys. Where can they be bought? Clark Lord suggested using Allen-head screws for sockets, and they do work very well. I screwed one into a dowel and then turned it down s

Accucraft C-16 R/C

2001-11-09 Thread Pthornto
Being fairly idle this week, I managed to complete the installation of two servos on my Accu C-16 and took it outside for a test. It was a great feeling when I turned on the tramsitter, moved the lever to put it in gear, and it moved slowly off - spitting great gobs of oil and water, as usual.

RE: Accucraft Excelsior R/C

2001-10-03 Thread Ciambrone, Steve @ OS
Thanks, a completely different approach. I will examine that concept tonight. You called it a steam stop valve which might explain how sensitive it was to just the slightest change. Sincerely Steve Ciambrone Sr. Test Engineer L-3 Ocean Systems Dunno what the hash is Steve but Excelsio

Re: Accucraft Excelsior R/C

2001-10-03 Thread Tag Gorton
On Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at 05:17 pm, Ciambrone, Steve @ OS wrote: > Has anyone installed R/C into an Excelsior yet? The rear bunker is > fitted > with a R/C switch cutout as supplied and I have some ideas of what to > do but > would like to see how someone has at

Accucraft Excelsior R/C

2001-10-03 Thread Ciambrone, Steve @ OS
Has anyone installed R/C into an Excelsior yet? The rear bunker is fitted with a R/C switch cutout as supplied and I have some ideas of what to do but would like to see how someone has attacked the same problem. I am only interested in controlling the throttle at this point. Sincerely Steve

Re: ALT URL: Pictures of my Ruby R/C install

2001-09-17 Thread Trent Dowler
Chris, Thanks for sharing the information with us. Later, Trent

Re: ALT URL: Pictures of my Ruby R/C install

2001-09-17 Thread SALTYCRABB
In a message dated 09/17/01 11:03:33 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << http://webpages.charter.net/cwolcott/Ruby/RadioCtl.html >> Chris This worked fine for me this time. Thanks Jim Crabb Seabrook

ALT URL: Pictures of my Ruby R/C install

2001-09-17 Thread Chris Wolcott
It seems a lot of folks are having trouble with my web site. Below is the actual URL of the frame source you're trying to get to: http://webpages.charter.net/cwolcott/Ruby/RadioCtl.html If you can't get that, try html://webpages.charter.net/cwolcott/Ruby/images/RCSrvo1.jpg , RCSrvo2.jpg,

Re: Finally: Pictures of my Ruby R/C install

2001-09-17 Thread Cgnr
In a message dated 9/17/01 6:15:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << http://webpages.charter.net/cwolcott/Ruby/RubyMods.html >> Chris, You seem to have some sort of problem going on. On this url, all I get is a bracket. On the other, I get a not found. Bob

Re: Finally: Pictures of my Ruby R/C install

2001-09-17 Thread Chris Wolcott
You may be getting CACHED versions. Several pages have changed names and no longer exist. If you're getting a lot of 404 errors, clear your cache and/or refresh the frames. (index.html itself has changed, I don't know how to refresh a container. . . ) To the left there should be a set of IN

Re: Finally: Pictures of my Ruby R/C install

2001-09-16 Thread VR Bass
Chris, I'm not getting anything on that site but "Hello World". -vance- Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Jill Jackson and Sy Miller

Finally: Pictures of my Ruby R/C install

2001-09-16 Thread Chris Wolcott
After much procrastination, I've finally updated my web site to show pictures (if somewhat fuzzy) and plans of how I installed the RCS R/C system in my Ruby. (No follower car required!) Please point your browser to http://webpages.charter.net/cwolcott/ and after getting coffee, follo

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-09 Thread Trent Dowler
e 2" long. This is also the case if it touches anything metal. I may have misunderstood the article in Garden Railways and would certainly appreciate any feedback otherwise. Also, please understand that I'm NOT very knowledgeable on R/C equipment and am only relaying what I had read a

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-08 Thread vrbass
he's found to "shorten" the antenna and still get good reception is to cut a piece of cardboard or stiff plastic with pinking shears, when wind the antenna wire around it so it is in a flat spiral, without crossing over itself. (Did that make sense?) Jeff Young's upcoming ar

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-08 Thread Chris Wolcott
I'm planning on mounting my receiver under the cab in a psuedo-firebox and running the antenna around the frame to the front pilot and back on the other side. Will this work OK, or will the metal of the frame block the signal? I can't think of a way to get it from under the cab to the top of

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-06 Thread Trent Dowler
Bob and Everyone, First off, I am NOT criticizing the article on myLargescal.com. In fact I made the exact same assumption that Dwight (the writer) did. Looking over the R/C for Ruby article, I see where he made stops for the Johnson Bar by drilling and tapping holes for two small bolts on

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-06 Thread Cgnr
In a message dated 8/6/01 1:55:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I haven't seen a better setup on the servos for a Ruby so far. >> Dwight is a real craftsman and deserves credit for his ideas. I have seen some of his work in electric trains and it is nice to see the Ru

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-06 Thread Trent Dowler
wight Ennis, I'm off to the shop to do some new modifications to my Ruby's R/C setup (again). I haven't seen a better setup on the servos for a Ruby so far. Later, Trent [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > There is an article at MyLargescale.com on installing RC in a Ruby written by >

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-04 Thread Cgnr
Chris, There is an article at MyLargescale.com on installing RC in a Ruby written by Dwight Ennis. He did put the recievers in a tender though. Nice brackets for the servos though. Here is the page: http://www.mylargescale.com/resources/articles/ruby/ruby01.asp Hope this helps a little Bo

Re: RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-04 Thread VR Bass
Chris, Garden Railways will feature an article on installing R/C in the Ruby in the October issue. There are photos of the installation that should give you enough info to install one yourself, though it will take come cobbling. The author put the entire system in the cab (!), using a

RUBY R/C - Best layout

2001-08-04 Thread Chris Wolcott
I just got an RCS R/C setup for my Ruby. Has anyone used one with a RUBY? How did you end up placing you batteries, receiver, decoder and servos? I'd like to keep my side tanks off, but I'm not sure were else to put all the stuff. Also, how did you arrange you antenna? Thanks!

R/C details

2001-06-18 Thread Ciambrone, Steve @ OS
Please do not use the Aircraft bands, since I also fly R/C Aircraft. Hitec makes a nice Single stick 2-3 channels radios on 27Mhz and Dual stick 2 channel Radios on 27 and 75 Mhz at very reasonable prices. The Single stick radios are sold with Micro servos. The micros servos sold separately

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