[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke
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 intent is to wrap the edge of the piece with glass cloth (or your fabric of choice) and adhesive of choice. This is a powered remote controlled device hence the battery connection. ST On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2:03:59 PM UTC-4, neroc1 wrote: 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 -- -- 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 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [TANKS] Burnt out my Sabertooth
Ive used sabertooths in the the past in CRC robotics. They work, but I dont really like or trust them. Frankly im glad to be rid of them. The venerable Victor 884s and 888s do work and for ~50$ each arent a bad option, but they are out-dated by now. Ive used the last generation Talon SRs from CrossTheRoadElectronics in FIRST robotics with no problems for two seasons now. I really dont like them for their built-to-a-price shortcuts, but they are dependable and affordable. I havent tried the new generation Talon SRXs but have heard good things about them. Lastly, Hobbywing makes the Quickrun line of brushed ESCs available on ebay. I have two here to play around with, but I havent tested them yet at any real load. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 4:54 PM, Cold comfort gfcr...@hotmail.com wrote: Well it's been a long time since I posted here, but I still been watching now and then. I hadn't had my tank out (T061) for a long time so I thought this week I would charge up the batteries and see how it was working. Well when I put the battery in and turned it on there was a little pop and sabertooth controller wasn't working ant more. When I checked things out I realized I had made the most rookie mistake I could make and had reversed the battery leads. I must be getting color blind. So I just emailed dimension engineering and they said to send it back for them to look at it. So I have a question for you guys on here, this controller is about 7 years old though not heavy used, have I missed much in the world of motor controllers, the rc robot market place still carries them so they must be still a viable option, would any of you have better suggestions, it still seems like a good bang for the buck. I may even build another tank, something German perhaps, so many options Greg -- -- 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 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Isaac Goldman 5142334423 This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- -- 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 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[TANKS] Burnt out my Sabertooth
Well it's been a long time since I posted here, but I still been watching now and then. I hadn't had my tank out (T061) for a long time so I thought this week I would charge up the batteries and see how it was working. Well when I put the battery in and turned it on there was a little pop and sabertooth controller wasn't working ant more. When I checked things out I realized I had made the most rookie mistake I could make and had reversed the battery leads. I must be getting color blind. So I just emailed dimension engineering and they said to send it back for them to look at it. So I have a question for you guys on here, this controller is about 7 years old though not heavy used, have I missed much in the world of motor controllers, the rc robot market place still carries them so they must be still a viable option, would any of you have better suggestions, it still seems like a good bang for the buck. I may even build another tank, something German perhaps, so many options Greg -- -- 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 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke
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 -- -- 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 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 rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
