[TANKS] Re: Brushless scooter controller rc interface

On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 7:36:12 PM UTC-5, Caleb Smith wrote: > > Joe, > > You are right, it very well may. The issue I have though is one of the > motors is mounted inverted in my tank. Therefore if I have one motor > spinning CW the other (flipped 180 degrees) will be spinning CCW. So

[TANKS] Re: Brushless scooter controller rc interface

On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5:56:18 PM UTC-5, Caleb Smith wrote: > > I haven't designated any of the wire connections yet on my build. In > reality, color coding shouldn't matter as motor direction can be switched > by swapping any two of the motor leads. If the interface can control the

[TANKS] Re: Brushless scooter controller rc interface

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 9:09:37 PM UTC-5, Caleb Smith wrote: > > Thanks a lot, Joe. I appreciate the help. > The motors I'm using are these from All Electronics. > > https://www.allelectronics.com/item/dcm-459/3-phase-brushless-dc-motor/1.html Caleb, I just ordered a DCM-459 motor

[TANKS] Re: Brushless scooter controller rc interface

On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 7:38:54 PM UTC-5, Caleb Smith wrote: > > Thanks, Joe. While I'm currently illiterate when it comes to Arduino I've > wanted to learn the basics for a while. This project may be kick in the > pants to get me going. If anybody has any good resources that they know of

[TANKS] Re: Brushless scooter controller rc interface

Caleb, Long ago, I designed and sold an RC interface for brushed scooter motor controllers using a PIC microprocessor. Unfortunately I no longer the have any boards or a PIC compiler/burner. I will try to find my schematics and code to port to Arduino. Joe On Friday, January 5, 2018 at

Re: [TANKS] tank battles in 2018 ?

w what dates you have available and I'll check with everyone > down here to see what works for them. Your schedule is probably the > limit function at this point. > > On 11/27/2017 2:24 PM, Joe Sommer wrote: > > Will we have any battles in 2018? > > My calendar is fi

[TANKS] tank battles in 2018 ?

Fellow tankers, Will we have any battles in 2018? My calendar is filling quickly. Joe -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit

Re: [TANKS] Re: An Era is OVER!

On Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:28:16 PM UTC-5, TyngTech wrote: > > Attendance from here on out won't be an issue as I've decided to pull out > of tank combat all together. Good luck with the hobby and no, the Cromwell > will not be sold. > This is a glorious day for Anvilus Machine

[TANKS] Re: 32 channel servo controller

On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 12:20:21 PM UTC-5, Fred Thomson wrote: > > I went to Cheap Controls for a couple more servo controllers but, sadly, > it seems thay aren't making them anymore and now I have to find a > replacement. > Apparently Cheap Control Systems (CCS) can no longer compete

[TANKS] Re: Suspension swing arms

On Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 10:53:51 AM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote: > > More assemblies done. > > Will Montgomery > Interesting - 8 left and 7 right At least you have the correct number for the left side unlike an unnamed old decrepit Tiger that never had the correct number of road wheels on

[TANKS] Re: The Code of Practise - Shed

On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 3:03:37 AM UTC-4, Pete Curran wrote: > > I thinks this should be mandatory reading to all visitors to the tank > workshops > I move that we should add the following two clauses to our Official Rules and include the PDF provided above as Appendix A.

Re: [TANKS] "The Tank Farm" in Nokesville, VA, 24 - 25 September 2016

On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 9:44:31 AM UTC-4, Joe Sommer wrote: > > I confirmed RCTC participation at VMMV with Marc Sehring for > Sunday 9/25. We plan to provide our usual RC tank shooting > gallery for kids (kids shoot, not kid targets). > > I cannot attend.

Re: [TANKS] "The Tank Farm" in Nokesville, VA, 24 - 25 September 2016

our usual RC tank shooting gallery for kids (kids shoot, not kid targets). Current tankers - Frank Pittelli (coordinator) John Pittelli Mike and David Lyons Joe Sommer (long shot possibility) Steve "Real Estate Magnate" Tyng (trying to shame him into attending something) Joe --

Re: [TANKS] LiFePo4 Sources & Recommendations

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 9:46:41 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: > > I got my 12.8v LiFePo4s from here: > > http://www.batteryspace.com/lifepo4-prismatic-battery-12-8v-20ah-256wh-10c-rate-24-0---un38-3-passed-dgr.aspx > > > Doug, Is there a charging system on a small board in the top of the

[TANKS] plenty o' paint

I bought a case of Spyder Red Label paint last week (2000 rounds, yellow/red shell, orange fill). My friend just gave me about 3/4 case of Valken paint (1500 rounds, orange shell, orange fill). My Hetzer seldom uses more than 250 rounds per day. I invite everyone to share. We will have

[TANKS] Re: Asset Recovery Team

On Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 5:22:37 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: > > Based on that information, Tri-Pact will be sending a well-armed Fast > Asset Recovery Team (FART) to recover the stolen asset, using whatever > force is necessary to subdue any enemy forces in the area. All PUFF and

Re: [TANKS] Re: August Battle

On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 9:20:06 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: > > Joe, I’ll bring buns and condiments along with the hamburgers, hot dogs, > and chicken breasts. > > Can we use the farmhouse fridge to store the meat on Saturday night ? > - Doug > Doug, We can use the fridge

Re: [TANKS] "The Tank Farm" in Nokesville, VA, 24 - 25 September 2016

On Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:57:14 AM UTC-4, Mike Lyons wrote: > > We plan to go on Sunday. > We will bring rocket launcher/s if RCTC has the usual shooting gallery. > Marc Sehring sent me an email in July and invited RCTC to participate again this year. Marc Sehring

[TANKS] Re: Upcoming Battle

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 7:40:09 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: > > PS Anyone seen my tank lately? > BAD NEWS - found Hetzer T010 in a terrible state of disrepair - genetically modified organisms (GMO) growing on her in several places - suspect infestation by Tr-Pact or other such vermin

[TANKS] for sale - inventory reduction

Inventory reduction sale Make me an offer for any or all by private email anvil...@comcast.net M01 motor 24V 350W gearhead (MY1016-Z3) $85 retail QTY = 4 http://tncscooters.com/index.php?route=product/product=52_55_id=55 50A battery connector (includes two contacts) $5 retail QTY = 6 red 6 AWG

[TANKS] Re: stepper motors

On Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:22:51 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: > > >>> I’d like to use a stepper motor for turret rotation, but I don’t have > any experience with them. I’ve found inexpensive bipolar chopper drivers > that are rated for 2A per motor phase. For anyone who has used

Re: [TANKS] $1.398 ransom

The first battle on Saturday 8/22 will start at 12:00 NOON instead of the traditional start time. Joe -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to

Re: [TANKS] $1.398 ransom

On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 12:35:37 PM UTC-4, Joe Sommer wrote: We STILL need volunteers for - All items now covered. Battlers may wish to bring their own drinks. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat

Re: [TANKS] $1.398 ransom

On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:47:44 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote: How many people are coming. I have the grill and breakfast taken care of. Waffles, OJ and bacon ' The following people said that this weekend was OK Joe Sommer Will Montgomery Frank Pittelli John Pittelli Paul Pittelli Steve

Re: [TANKS] $1.398 ransom

On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:47:44 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote: How many people are coming. I have the grill and breakfast taken care of. Waffles, OJ and bacon I will bring propane, hot dogs, hamburgers and buns. We need volunteers for - manly side dishes (potato/macaroni salad, beans)

Re: [TANKS] $1.398 ransom

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 11:03:01 AM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: According to the Tri-Pact Intelligence Agency (TIA), the person shown in the PUFF photos is definitely *not* The General. Although we are loathe to admit that Frank Fearless Leader Pittelli is ever correct about

Re: [TANKS] $1.398 ransom

On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 2:25:21 PM UTC-4, Joe Sommer wrote: Crack members of the Anvilus Surveillance Service (ASS) were able to provide the attached photo of Boris, Natasha and Fearless Leader practicing with an IED similar to the one planted by Crazy Ivan. Forgot to attach

[TANKS] August battle dates

The Maryland Addlepated Group (MAG) and Pennsylvania Urbane Fighting Force (PUFF) are pleased to announce a two day tank battle north of Gettysburg, PA on Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23. MAG has made idle threats to bring markers that actually fire during a battle. PUFF (as usual) plans to kick

[TANKS] Re: two-day tank battle in July or August ?

On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 10:20:47 PM UTC-4, Mike Lyons wrote: The 2nd, 3rd, or 4th weekends of August would work for the Lyons clan. Mike, Any chance that 7/25 and/or 7/26 could work? Joe -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send

[TANKS] two-day tank battle in July or August ?

We are contemplating a two-day tank battle in July or August near Gettysburg, PA to facilitate attendance by tankers outside the mid-Atlantic region. Please reply with available dates if you could attend. Alternately, we could consider a battle at your site. We need approximately one acre away

Re: [TANKS] C12C question

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 9:45:28 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: Thanks, Joe. I’ll take a look. Doug, The code is in MATLAB and uses one of their ordinary differential equation (ODE) solvers ode23. I can send code if you wish. Data for the on-target curve is provided below. Joe range

Re: [TANKS] C12C question

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 3:34:14 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: I found some differential equations describing paintball trajectory that include lift and drag. I need Tracy’s advice to help me translate them into code that will compute the marker elevation based on a target distance. The

Re: [TANKS] C12C question

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 3:34:14 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: I found some differential equations describing paintball trajectory that include lift and drag. I need Tracy’s advice to help me translate them into code that will compute the marker elevation based on a target distance. Search

Re: [TANKS] Small Fry fiberglass hull

On Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1:44:37 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: My mold is re-usable with a little repair. I'll try putty in the corners if I do a second hull. Thanks, Frank. Only a second hull? I am ready to order ten and flood the battlefield with Small Fry clones. -- -- You are

Re: [TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 12:28:43 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: That way, the paintball hopper doesn't need to be inside a turret. It can be external, on top of the guns. My tentative plan is to mount two BT SA-17 paintball pistols (

[TANKS] Rubber snow and mud track from WalMart ???

Fellow tankers, Has anyone tried Mr. Emergency rubber snow and mud track from WalMart ? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mr.-Emergency-28-Rubber-Snow-and-Mud-Track/33651244 It is 28 inches long by 2 inches wide and costs $30. Good news Most 1/6 scale tanks need about 6 feet of track per side. If we

[TANKS] Re: Calling All Nit-Pickers

On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 5:25:34 PM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: b) For some unknown reason, the scores for some Maryland battlers were somehow increased by 363% during the porting process, but I'm sure I'll figure out the problem someday :-) Let the nit-picking begin. Dear

[TANKS] Re: The Micro Bandwagon

On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 8:57:16 AM UTC-5, TyngTech wrote: I'm now a Arduino dude! As I type this, I'm staring at a little LED that that BLINKS AT MY COMMAND! Oh, woe unto us! Now we will be inundated with shoddy electronic devices from Anvilus, Cheap Control Systems AND Tyng

Re: [TANKS] Re: Remote kill switch

On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:56:12 PM UTC-5, TyngTech wrote: If I remember correctly, Maryland had the champion fleet. Sound familiar? I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't remember that. Daisy ... Daisy ... give me your answer do ... -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C

[TANKS] Re: Final Battle

On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:21:59 PM UTC-5, jvragu47 wrote: Lesson 3 then follows. As with all new scenarios, sometimes certain situations are not addressed in the initial briefing. When I reentered play following my first reincarnation( yes I died many times) I asked. Is everyone

[TANKS] Re: Gremlins of Gettysburg

On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 1:16:54 PM UTC-4, Loic atFOA wrote: *MPSS suspension*: worked smoothly. Some slippage of the plastic tracks at times when the grass was wet or when in tight spots (ditches). I was slower than the Cromwell, but still had good speed around 5mph I was very

Re: [TANKS] Fury

On Monday, October 20, 2014 5:28:30 PM UTC-4, Jason Kehoe wrote: The trailers don't even come close I agree - excellent movie plot = B (predictable and trite in spots) directing = B (some gratuitous gore, eyeballs are not attached to facial skin) acting = B+ (Pitt = B+, Norman = C, Grady =

Re: [TANKS] 25 Pounder Upgrades for the Next Battle

On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:55:13 PM UTC-4, Mike Lyons wrote: I hold down the button in my vehicle but the actuator only pulses for a fraction of a second. What is typically between the button and the actuator to provide the one-shot function? Which button? Which vehicle? Which

Re: [TANKS] Remote Triggering - R/C MOSFET switch works fine

On Thursday, October 9, 2014 9:23:34 AM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: Agreed. I would never drive an inductive load directly with an opto-isolator. Fortunately, there are plenty of cheap FETs with built-in protection now that can be used. I disagree. I always use an opto-isolator

Re: [TANKS] Remote Triggering - R/C MOSFET switch works fine

On Friday, October 10, 2014 8:21:21 AM UTC-4, True North Armouries wrote: I dont understand why anyone uses an SSR these days, when 200 amp mosfets can be had for 3$ each. Build some high current drivers. Be certain to mount hefty heat sinks. Report back after you have fried a few.

[TANKS] VMMV open house

Please consider attending the upcoming open house at the Virginia Museum of Military Vehicles (VMMV) on October 4 and 5 at their “Tank Farm” in Nokesville, Virginia. http://www.vmmv.org/ http://www.nmaw.org/events/ They have a very nice collection of operating tanks.

[TANKS] Re: Another first in rctankcombat

On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 6:35:29 AM UTC-4, neroc1 wrote: Is that Steve Tyng 4th from the right in the hat ? Steve is 8th from right in cute long gloves. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com

[TANKS] Re: TyngTech is Invading the UK!

On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:57:29 PM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote: The wife and I will be visiting London this September arriving on the 4th and staying for nine nights. Dear Mr. Tyng, Before you can flee the jurisdiction of US courts, we seek redress. While cleaning assets in preparation

[TANKS] Re: power switch question

On Monday, July 28, 2014 9:06:07 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: I’ve been thinking of using the external switch to supply power to relay windings and using the relay to supply the main tank power. What do you think ? Doug and Frank, Using relays to control main power negates the concept of a

[TANKS] future RC Tank Combat vehicle

Doug, I recommend that PUFF should subcontract Kåre Halvorsen to install a paintball marker in his latest creation. http://www.industrytap.com/norwegian-engineer-creating-creepy-transformer-like-robots/19478 Joe -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a

[TANKS] Re: List of Future Events?

On Monday, June 23, 2014 6:46:49 AM UTC-4, Aaron Stern wrote: I am located in Gainesville Georgia and was wondering where and when events are generally held. Is there a list available somewhere? Currently considering 8/24 near Gettysburg. Waiting for Il Duce to return from summer camp

[TANKS] Re: Making the world safer

On Saturday, June 14, 2014 9:53:16 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: Next on the list. Need to figure a way to get 10 extra paintballs in the feed system to bring me up to the allowed 40 round capacity. Consulting with the Honorable Rube Goldberg Foundation for ideas. If your magazine currently

Re: [TANKS] Spring rates

On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 6:30:35 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: 2X = Soft 3X = Semi-Stiff 4X = Stiff Most men x The remainder of Dr. Pittelli's prior message was censored by Anvilus Smut Removal Effort (ARSE). Our motto - We have

[TANKS] Re: School battles , Long time coming

On Sunday, June 8, 2014 11:02:25 AM UTC-4, neroc1 wrote: its taken a while but the red tape has finally been severed enough at my school for me to show the world this little movie- Neil R Your Fox looks quite frisky on pavement. How does she handle on grass? Joe -- -- You are currently

[TANKS] SU-100 for sale

SU-100 for sale http://www.mortarinvestments.eu/products/tanks-2/su-100-62#currency=USD May need more than 4 LiPo batteries for this baby -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send

[TANKS] update on Talons

Hetzer T010 used the following drive system during recent battles on May 18. two Makita drill motors two 12V 18Ah batteries wired in series (24V) two Talons - Coast (not Brake) setting, no cooling fans IMX-1 mixer Bad news - The Hetzer fried two original Talons (not SR) during the second

Re: [TANKS] update on Talons

On Friday, May 23, 2014 11:46:45 AM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: Has anybody else had bad experiences with Talons ? They seemed like a good, cost effective, alternative. I've been using the same two Victor 883's for six years without an issue. They are a little high priced but are very tough.

Re: [TANKS] update on Talons

On Friday, May 23, 2014 5:40:03 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote: These are the lipo's I use. Will Those are the most unusual LiPo's that I have ever seen. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To

Re: [TANKS] NEWS FLASH: BAD KITTY HAS CLAWS

On Sunday, May 18, 2014 9:40:03 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: Scored at least 2 unassisted kills today Three of them ! Hhhmm - unassisted - I seem to remember pinning Marty face-to-face into a tight space with the Hetzer and yelling Doug, get your a** over here and kill him!!! Four quick

Re: [TANKS] Battle Prep Progress report

On Monday, April 28, 2014 8:00:45 PM UTC-4, ppttll wrote: It's true: the latest in MAG technology is about ready to make it's battle debut! What a great fool was I to introduce aluminum hulls to the Pittelli clan. They are now churning them out like Bic pens. Thank God that our hobby

[TANKS] Re: RCTC finally hit the big time

On Tuesday, April 15, 2014 2:33:19 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: Either that explains Fred's erratic driving, or the bottle of scotch. Anvilus Machine Works recently acquired a used Traxxas E-Maxx and we are contemplating a new Quadricycle with even more speed and power than the last awesome

[TANKS] RCTC finally hit the big time

Fred Simms Quadricycle SV003 has made RCTC forever famous. Search for R/C Tank Combat within http://io9.com/great-moments-in-bicycle-powered-warfare-1559730694 Can I get a frontal hit exemption for the Swiss 24mm AT Tankbuchse 41 (Tb. 41)? The best part is a quote at the bottom - Speaking as

Re: [TANKS] Re: explanation of r/c system mixing

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 2:06:50 PM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote: Believe it or not, I'm the first guy to install ESC's into one of our tanks. The landmark Tyng T34-85 T005 to be exact. Tovarisch Tyng, Let us recall history correctly. The Dread T34-85 T005 was the first of our tanks to carry

[TANKS] Spring Battle on May 18 near Gettysburg, PA

The Pennsylvania Urbane Fighting Force (PUFF) and the Maryland Attack Group (MAG) cordially invite tankers, spectators and the simply curious to our Spring Battle on May 18 near Gettysburg, PA. There will be extra assets for everyone to operate even if you do not have an operational vehicle.

[TANKS] Re: New Elevate Motor

On Sunday, March 23, 2014 6:39:24 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote: It's a very powerful motor for it's size. Holds the marker rock solid in the full range of motion. John, Did you purchase from the Small Tao link that Will provided or from a domestic vendor? Joe -- -- You are currently

Re: [TANKS] New elevate complete

On Sunday, March 30, 2014 7:50:27 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: When armed with these so-called Uberballs, effective accuracy should be less than 0.01 mm at a range of 50 meters, tailing off to 0.1mm at 100 meters. PUFF forces will be decimated. Dear Dr. Pilletti, What a fearful

Re: [TANKS] new asset for next battle

On Friday, March 7, 2014 3:55:27 PM UTC-5, tan...@gmail.com wrote: I want one :) Not sure the flailing would do much for IEDs and mines. I don't think the vehicle could flail with enough force. Still cool though. Derek I helped with the flail. It is driven by a second 15HP

[TANKS] new asset for next battle

Kent Massey works for HDT Robotics and has attended several of our battles previously. I asked him to donate one of their Protector vehicles to use at our next battle. Kent recently sent me links to several videos. Follow me and Suspension Testing are particularly impressive. Joe Armed UGV

Re: [TANKS] Breaking News Alert

On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 9:13:17 AM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: Bzzz wrong answer. It is *not* a radio device of any kind. *Two nasty-looking switches over here, but l'm not going to be the first.* Igor at 29:56 into Young Frankenstein *A nasty-looking switch at the bottom

[TANKS] Re: Breaking News Alert

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 8:12:52 PM UTC-5, jvragu47 wrote: Our green solution: RAIL GUN! I covet the BAVC (big ass variable capacitor). Fred Simms Chief Covetor of Caliginous Crap () Anvilus Machine Works -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat

[TANKS] Re: Techno Swap Fest 2014

On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 12:33:46 PM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: The 5th Annual Techno-Swap-Fest is less than 25 days from now at the National Electronics Museum in Linthicum, MD on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 9am to 2pm. ... We also have an impressive list of sponsoring

[TANKS] Re: Motor Amplifier

On Monday, February 3, 2014 12:58:40 PM UTC-5, Fred Thomson wrote: On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:43:25 PM UTC-7, TyngTech wrote: http://www.andymark.com/Talon-p/am-2238.htm Does this require a mixer? Fred, You need one Talon for each track. You will not need a mixer if you use

Re: [TANKS] Re: KV-2 feed tray issues

On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:33:42 PM UTC-5, tan...@gmail.com wrote: I bought that GT2000 marker from Joe S. a long time ago. Now I need to find a rebuild kit for it since it's been so long since it's been shot. I have another one mounted in the Sturmtiger. Derek, I have a

Re: [TANKS] The Silent Brother Speaks

On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 10:58:45 AM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: And if you believe that, then you probably think that .. Anna Nicole married for love ... Dear Mr. Grinch, You just ruined my holiday. She definitely married for love. Next you will be saying derogatory things about

Re: [TANKS] The Silent Brother Speaks

On Thursday, December 19, 2013 6:23:19 PM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: Karma is a bitch. You agreed to retire the squeeky pig over a year ago, but then dragged it out for yet another year of battling. Just because she carries a sauskopf mantlet does not convey license to call her a

Re: [TANKS] Pittelli Prize

On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:58:55 AM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: My solution, which I have been researching since the X-Prize was first offered, *will* work in bright sunlight, *will not* require FoF beacons, *will* be able to determine the front, side and back of an opposing

Re: [TANKS] Pittelli Prize

On Monday, December 9, 2013 9:07:50 PM UTC-5, fan fan wrote: I thought of a way to do Auto-Target acquisition. Tanks generally run hotter than either the terrain or operators, due to motor heat and the sun. So all you need to do to get a tank to shoot another one automatically is to put a

Re: [TANKS] Pittelli Prize

On Saturday, November 16, 2013 12:00:50 PM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote: Once again, thank you for your vote of confidence in the Pittelli X-Prize and for your continued involuntary monetary contributions to such a worthy cause. Dear Dr. Pittelli, We are still very confused by your

[TANKS] Pittelli Prize

Dear Mr. BernVerger, Please ask your nefarious Tri-Pact contacts to provide the EXACT wording and grand prix amount for the infamous Pittelli Prize. We hope to have a working prototype ready for Tank Expo 2014. Respectfully, Fred Simms Anvilus Software Systems (ASS) -- -- You are

[TANKS] Re: Soldier and tank combat

On Friday, September 20, 2013 2:19:57 PM UTC-4, Doug Smith wrote: I have mentioned this option before to enhance Tank combat by. Insertion of a twenty dollar automatic airsoft mini machine gun in a tank modified to hold 3-400 shells. I tried Airsoft machine guns and 6mm paintballs -

[TANKS] Field Marshal Tyng demoted?

Evidently Field Marshal Tyng has been demoted based on the current avatar for Tyng Tech in our Google Group that shows a civilian I.T. dude. This new avatar portrays a MUCH younger Tyng than the old sepia image with uniform and gold braid. Rumors are sweeping the RC tank combat world that

[TANKS] Re: New tank; need advice on motors

On Sunday, July 7, 2013 8:46:19 PM UTC-4, True North Armouries wrote: Ive been looking at motors, and I need some advice; 350W is strong enough for a clone of T005 Razorama for $55 http://www.razorama.com/razor-dirt-quad-motor.html They will ship to Canada. Drawings at www.anvilus.com

Re: [TANKS] Stu's Tank Update (and a possible Battlefield near Baltimore!)

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:22:41 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: Clearly, PUFF needs to examine its manufacturing practices. Dear Dr. Pittelli, Please do not malign the entire PUFF family for the shortcomings of one small subsidiary. The relay failure in your old decrepit Tiger

Re: [TANKS] Stu's Tank Update (and a possible Battlefield near Baltimore!)

Neil, Whoops - looks like I accidentally left the encryption key in my last super secret encoded message about how to handle Frank's ODT. Do not - I repeat - do not dump it in the River Mersey because often floats. The most evil thing that we could do would be to send it right back to

Re: [TANKS] Stu's Tank Update (and a possible Battlefield near Baltimore!)

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 9:38:24 AM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: ... but as Fred Simms their fearless leader has always said, We've never seen a hard battle that we couldn't run away from. In reply to the disparaging vitriol directed at our Fearless Leader, PUFF only has one question to

[TANKS] battles in 2013

The next battle is scheduled for Sunday, June 23 northwest of Gettysburg, PA. Please send a private email to anvil...@comcast.net for directions. We may also have battles in July and/or August. We are working on a special two-day battle in late September or early October. Please check your

Re: [TANKS] How did Gettysburg go?

On Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:28:04 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: It should, of course, be noted that the Hetzer doesn't use Anvilus controllers because the academic funding that underwrites the entire Anvilus empire is boundless and they continually purchase new products for the Hetzer,

Re: [TANKS] How did Gettysburg go?

On Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:39:24 AM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: 5) The Hetzer and Tiger continue to rumble across the field despite the obvious signs that they should have been retired after their 50th battle. The haggard old Tiger suffered another catastrophic failure. The sprightly

[TANKS] Re: Simms (for Mr Sommer)

On Friday, May 17, 2013 1:20:01 PM UTC-4, Pete Arundel wrote: A link to some history - Mr F.R. Simms : War Car Designer! http://www.tankmuseum.org/ixbin/indexplus?record=ART3935_IXMENU_=news_and_events Pete, This is exceptionally cool. I heard of Simms War Car but never found any photos

[TANKS] colour for Fox FV721 ?

Neil, Photo of Fox with grey primer is attached. What colour do you recommend? She may masquerade as a Ferret or Vixen at the upcoming battle. Joe -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To

Re: [TANKS] Re: cheap laser distance range finder with USB output

On Sunday, April 14, 2013 9:41:02 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: Now, I guess I HAVE to see if it actually works… I’m not even sure they’d need to pivot. It would be great not to use moving parts for this if possible. Cheap webcams now have a 1280 pixel horizontal resolution. If you separate

Re: [TANKS] Re: cheap laser distance range finder with USB output

On Monday, April 15, 2013 10:37:18 AM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote: I guess if the calculations turned out to be wrong, a system liek this could always be calibrated as you suggest. If you assume that both cameras have the same focal length and resolution with minimal distortion, the following

Re: [TANKS] Re: cheap laser distance range finder with USB output

On Monday, April 15, 2013 4:27:24 PM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote: More sophisticated calibrations can handle image center offset, camera misalignment and lens distortion. Whats the calculation to handle paintball goo all over the lens? Any tank that carries such a sophisticated fire control

[TANKS] Re: cheap laser distance range finder with USB output

On Sunday, April 14, 2013 10:54:00 AM UTC-4, Pete Arundel wrote: And I think that Stadiametric ranging may be worthwhile. Dead simple - all you need it an overlay on your video output. I am beginning to like Pete's recommendation more and more. This method was used in WWII and is still

[TANKS] Re: cheap laser distance range finder with USB output

On Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:32:24 AM UTC-4, Joe Sommer wrote: One of my friends in the construction industry owns a GM100DU laser distance range finder with USB output (about $150). I took the GM100DU outside on a slighty overcast day. I could see the laser spot and get distance

[TANKS] cheap laser distance range finder with USB output

One of my friends in the construction industry owns a GM100DU laser distance range finder with USB output (about $150). It is remarkably accurate, projects a moderately bright red laser spot and claims 100m maximum range. It appears as a USB Human Interface Device (HID) under Windows.

Re: [TANKS] Re: Why not brushless motors??

On Saturday, March 30, 2013 5:37:29 AM UTC-4, Niels Erik Kristensen wrote: I can se a lot of religion in here, about witch motors that are usable for tanks. Nobody seems to have tried a brushless setup-But eweryone now that they are not good enough compared to a old and heawy scooter

[TANKS] Re: Why not brushless motors??

wanted to try. a) 30 to 1 speed reducer (14.8V * 820 rpm/V = 12136 rpm) b) water cooling with a radiator Respectfully, Joe Sommer -- -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email

Re: [TANKS] Re: Why not brushless motors??

On Friday, March 29, 2013 8:06:10 AM UTC-4, sparrow47 wrote: Two years of robotics competitions have utterly poisoned the well for me on Sabertooth products... Otherwise thanks for the link, i needed a good motor source... I originally built a homebrew dual H-bridge controller for Hetzer

[TANKS] Re: Fox FV721 hull

On Friday, March 29, 2013 3:02:32 PM UTC-4, Neil Rochford wrote: Please, please please put your sherox up for designation. Frank is far too busy to notice the slight historic inaccuracy's, the laugh would do me good. Dear Dr. Pittelli, We submit the above photo of our new Sherox for

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