my build process (so far) is here http://www.holnet.net/
IMHO the best way to learn about building one of these things is to read every page of every tank here http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/ and read the archive of this group On Feb 13, 9:33 am, Matt <[email protected]> wrote: > My tank build is documented atwww.freewebs.com/shootermike > > -Matt > > On Feb 12, 10:27 am, "Doug Conn" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Welcome ! > > > Here's a good description of a servo: > > >http://www.societyofrobots.com/actuators_servos.shtml > > > There are others on the web. > > > In my opinion, the least expensive asset to begin with is an artillery > > piece. There's no drive system to worry about, you get a good introduction > > into paintball marker mounting and firing, and you can get by with a wired > > remote control. Plus, artillery is treated very favorably under the > > 'official' R/C Tank Combat rules. > > > - Doug > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > > > On Behalf Of Daniel S > > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:47 AM > > To: R/C Tank Combat > > Subject: [TANKS] Newbie :D > > > Hi Everyone > > I stumbled across this site a while ago and I have now made up my mind > > to actually have a go at making an R/C Tank. > > Thing is, I have absolutely no idea how to start. > > > I think perhaps I'll plan absolutely everything to start with so I > > know exactly what I am doing. But I have no idea how to do half the > > electronics and stuff. What exactly is a servo for example? :) > > > Also, simple question, whats the cheapest thing to make it all out of? > > Oh and the R/C Controller, what do most people use to actually make it > > wireless??? > > > I also wanted to put a small camera on it that feeds back to a small > > screen in the controller, any one done this and how would I go about > > doing this? > > > As you can see, I really don't know where to start - I can do the > > basics but that is all!!!! > > Should I start with the electronics or the main chassis? > > > By the way, I am only 14, so I can't go spending too much money. > > > Thanks!!!!!!!- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
