[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-12-14 Thread TyngTech
Finally finished up the paintball version of the ZekeTek turret. It points and SHOOTS now! Working on PID control (R/C servo function) of the servo mechanism now. https://www.facebook.com/ZekeTec/

[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-27 Thread TyngTech
It moves! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7mA0syV_rc -- -- 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 the group at

[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-23 Thread TyngTech
So Caleb asked what the ZekeTurret was for. Besides a very cool toy for my grand kids, It's also demonstrator for my ZekeServo concept. The ZekeServo is basically a very strong worm gear mechanism built into the form of a large scale heavy duty r/c servo. The intent is to offer a larger,

[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-20 Thread TyngTech
Besides the cool factor, there are a couple practical elements to the curves. Since this is being designed for lasercut ply, the curves define the shape using the shortest possible line (laser cutting is priced by cut length). The curves also make it easier to finish the edges off. The

[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-20 Thread neroc1
Im puzzled by the complex rounded shapes you have made for this turret. Do all those rounded corners serve a purpose ? Does it turn left and right / up and down by power of hand ? if so why does it have what appears to be a battery holder on the side ? interesting Steve. Neil R -- --

[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-15 Thread TyngTech
What's it for? To point stuff, with authority! ;-) On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 8:30:57 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: Very cool and very interesting, but what is it for? On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:41:52 AM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote: Latest from TyngTech labs, the ZekeTec Zombie

Re: [TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-15 Thread OdysseySlipways via R/C Tank Combat
was part of the wife's vacuum... chris In a message dated 4/15/2015 8:30:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 3219ca...@gmail.com writes: Very cool and very interesting, but what is it for? On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:41:52 AM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote: Latest from TyngTech labs, the

[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-15 Thread Caleb Smith
Very cool and very interesting, but what is it for? On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:41:52 AM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote: Latest from TyngTech labs, the ZekeTec Zombie Turret 3000. Still have to finish the tripod and get it over to the controls sub-contractor for systems integration. The

Re: [TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-15 Thread TyngTech
The designs been tested to 30 foot pounds so far. I'm leaving the PID control to others (hopefully). ;-) -- -- 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] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

2015-04-15 Thread Doug Conn
@googlegroups.com Subject: [TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke What's it for? To point stuff, with authority! ;-) On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 8:30:57 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: Very cool and very interesting, but what is it for? On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:41:52 AM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote