Ok, that's good to hear. I'll start working on installing everything today.
Next up, rotate! Caleb On Sunday, July 27, 2014 10:18:05 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: > Caleb, > My first tank, T-12, the Pz IV used a servo for the elevate > for years. It will be fine for the upcoming battle. Can't wait to see your > project finished. > > John P. > > On Sunday, July 27, 2014 8:43:11 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: >> >> I'm in on this hobby too! After Tyng Industries offered a half built >> artillery piece for a very reasonable price, I just couldn't refuse. So, >> now I'm the proud owner of a half built 25 pounder that needs rotate and >> elevate. I would like to get this ready for the next battle, so I'll be >> hurrying along. >> >> In the last two days, I think I've figured out the elevate system. >> Basically, it's just a standard servo with an extension on the horn with a >> piece of wire running from the horn to the gun platform. The servo has >> plenty of movement to get to the 10 degrees maximum elevation, plus plenty >> of down angle. >> I've attached a photo showing the basic idea. If you guys think it will >> work, I'll replace the wire with a wooden pushrod system. >> >> Thanks, >> Caleb >> > -- -- 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 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
