Hi Chris/Pete, Thanks for your input guys.
Neil, I was curious about the Sabertooth controllers specs. The manufacturer specs state 2 X 25 amps. However, the specs go on to state that if the controller is rated like other manufacturers...the Sabertooth would be equivalent to a 2 X 100 amp controller...or something like that?? This sounds too good to be true. If there is any truth to this, then I was thinking maybe the Sabertooth would work with the M01 motors. Has anyone used the 2 X 25 amp Sabertooth controller successfully with the M01 geared motors? This is the set-up I'am considering. Any comments? Tx, Grant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Malton" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:58 AM Subject: [TANKS] Re: New tank ideas?? > > If you *are* going to go the Sabertooth route, make sure you have a > decent radio system to go with it, because cheap ones, especially AM, do > not agree. > > Chris Malton > > Assets: FA006, T027 > > On 31/08/2009 12:55, Pureteenlard wrote: >> >> Simple hull shap and tall turret = Challenger. >> >> http://www.wwiivehicles.com/unitedkingdom/cruiser/mk-viii-a30.asp >> >> of course it is box of frogs ugly. . . >> >> The tank destroyer version, Avenger, is prettier but has an open >> topped turret. >> >> http://military.sakura.ne.jp/army/uk/avenger.jpg >> >> As for the sabretooth controller, Neil swears by them and he's got >> more tanking miles under his belt than anyone in the UK. I've just >> bought one and I'll let you know how it goes. >> >> Pete. >> >> On Aug 31, 4:48 am, "Grant Mahalek"<[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi Guys, >>> >>> I'd appreciate your input. >>> >>> I'am planning to build a new tank this winter in addition to my Hetzer >>> and T - 34. >>> >>> I've a few ideas what to build... I thought it would be helpful to >>> consult with all of you before I choose so I can take advantage of the >>> pooled resources and knowledge of our tank building community. >>> >>> I'am looking for a tank with the following features: >>> >>> - a relatively tall turret to allow enough elevation to easily gravity >>> feed paintballs, >>> - a simple build for the turret and hull, >>> - reliable, easily constructed roadwheel suspension system (torsion bar >>> suspension looks interesting...any comments, any other systems ), >>> - proportional speed controllers (Sabertooth 25 amp controller looks >>> interesting; has anyone used this with good success, any others >>> suggestions). >>> >>> Have you any suggestions for a tank and build that would meet these >>> parameters? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Grant >>> Northern Barbarian >>> Alberta, Canada >> > > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 4385 (20090831) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
