Thanks, Steve! I'm looking forward to getting to shoot some tanks on Sunday. I know this might sound a little silly, but how do you guys like to measure the 10 degrees maximum elevation? What tools and procedures do you use? Thanks, C
On Thursday, August 21, 2014 2:57:34 PM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote: > Looking wicked Caleb. Looks like I picked the right person to finish her > up! > > Steve > > > 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.
