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

[TyngTech]

What about attendance?  

As the dude who provided the prepped fields for the first five years of the 
hobby (and that little sortie in 01 doesn't count), nobody here has the 
right to diss my attendance record.  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.

ST

On Monday, February 20, 2017 at 7:43:11 AM UTC-5, su100t34 wrote:
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> How about Attendance? 
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: TyngTech <stev...@gmail.com >
> To: R/C Tank Combat <rctank...@googlegroups.com >
> Sent: Sun, Feb 19, 2017 10:05 am
> Subject: [TANKS] Re: An Era is OVER!
>
> Yawn 
>
> Wake me up when somebody matches the speed, power, function, durability, 
> and reliability of the 12 year old Cromwell!  ;-)
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[TANKS] Re: An Era is OVER!

[TyngTech]

Yawn

Wake me up when somebody matches the speed, power, function, durability, 
and reliability of the 12 year old Cromwell!  ;-)

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[TANKS] Good deal on road wheels

[TyngTech]

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G16077A

12 for $5.  Would work well for a smaller tank.  2.45" diameter, 3/8" bore. 
 

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[TANKS] Re: Dangerous Power E1

[TyngTech]

The E1 is a nice marker.  If you wanted to go more compact you can lop off 
an inch from the back end quite easily.  Everything to the right of the red 
line is not needed for marker operation.



As Doug stated, the marker runs off of 150 to 200 psi pressure.  Never run 
straight CO2 to the marker.  The velocity is adjusted by adjusting the 
regulator.


Steve Tyng

On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 10:07:28 PM UTC-5, RocketMan wrote:
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> Hello –
>
>  
>
> A couple of years ago, Steve introduced me to the Dangerous Power E1 
> marker. It’s a small, spool-valve electronic marker. There’s only a single 
> tube and two moving parts. They go new for about $125 and you can sometimes 
> find a used one on E-Bay. They’re made for HPA, but Steve tells me you can 
> change the o-rings for CO2 use. I’ve been using it stock with CO2 without 
> any issues. I suspect it will be fine as long as the rate of fire is kept 
> low. That’s not an issue for our tanks.
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
> I’ve been working on a way to integrate it into a tank, and I’ve found a 
> way to make the assembly even smaller that I wanted to share. The entire 
> handle (the black part in the photo above) can be removed. If you careful 
> drill out and tap the hole where the regulator connects, you can replace it 
> with a 1/8 NPT elbow for macroline or whatever you want. The small 
> electronics board can be moved to a remote location. The E1 regulator 
> reduces the tank pressure to 150-200 psi. You can reuse the E1 regulator 
> from a remote location, but I found a smaller regulator that attaches to 
> the tank.
>
>  
>
> The photo below shows results. The marker body is mounted to a piece of 
> angle aluminum that will attach to the vehicle. I’ll probably print a small 
> cover to protect the solenoid valve.
>
>  
>
>  
>
> -  Doug
>

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Centurion mrk5

[TyngTech]

Impressive work,

On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 6:14:50 AM UTC-5, Niels Erik Kristensen 
wrote:
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>
> 
> finally finish my Centurion-More photos later
>
> Den tirsdag den 25. oktober 2016 kl. 08.24.41 UTC+2 skrev jmaxhl23:
>>
>> You need to send a message directly to Frank Pitteli with the info of 
>> your tank ( name , model, front armor thickness, canon size in mm ), he 
>> will send you your login infos for the webs site!!...
>>
>> Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre
>>
>> Le 24 oct. 2016 11:29 PM, "Niels Erik Kristensen"  a 
>> écrit :
>>
>>> I have no one to fight with so far-I have a fiend , that are making the 
>>> same Centurion-I made alle the 3D printet parts for him. Most of the 
>>> printet parts are hided under the side skirts-Wits are made of 1.5 mm steel 
>>> plate. And alot og my parts have 100 % infil-And then they are 
>>> bulletproof.And if a part break-I can easily print a new one.
>>> No one answered my question on hov to get my Centurion on this site  
>>> http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/tanks/ 
>>> 
>>>
>>> Den tirsdag den 25. oktober 2016 kl. 01.43.00 UTC+2 skrev Caleb Smith:



 BTW, did you test the .68cal paintball hits on 3D printed parts? I have 
> a 3D printer using ABS filament, and I don’t think it could take a 
> point-blank hit.
>

 What are you printing, Loic? My Locust survived a two-day event using 
 3D printed idlers and TTS sprockets. Both the idlers and sprockets took 
 hits with no visible damage. My mantlet was also 3D printed and took a LOT 
 of hits over the weekend. It had a layer of fiberglass reinforcement on 
 it, 
 but it didn't show any damage either.
  I believe that 3D printing has a lot of uses in RCTC, but there are 
 some things that it just isn't isn't suitable for. For example, I tried 3D 
 printing suspension units for my Locust. (there are some pics in a past 
 thread) Initial results looked promising, but long term durability just 
 wasn't there. The constant stress of a 50lb. tank on the printed parts 
 eventually broke many of the suspension units. 
   On the flip side there are some cool capabilities that these printers 
 put forth. The illustration I'll use for this point is my Locust turret. 
 For one thing, the Locust is a small tank, but it's turret is equally 
 small. (about 8.5in in dia. plus the little storage area in the back)  To 
 get a nice accurate turret without the inside being bulky I designed the 
 turret on a CAD program and then printed it in three pieces. After gluing 
 the pieces together I fiberglassed it. This gave me a nice durable turret 
 that didn't waste the limited internal space available.

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Re: [TANKS] Battery deal

[TyngTech]

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/multistar-high-capacity-6s-2mah-multi-rotor-lipo-pack.html


On Monday, January 30, 2017 at 12:56:43 PM UTC-5, 
lo...@fieldofarmortanks.com wrote:
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> Will,
>
>  
>
> I found out with the RC Commission Sherman tank that 5000mAh LiPo 
> batteries have a fairly short life on the battlefield. I had to revert to 
> the 12V 20Ahr batteries (lead acid). I’m hearing that higher mAhr batteries 
> are available in LiPo form
>
> Would love to hear about your build up of your FOA RC Panther!
>
>  
>
> Happy Modeling!
>
> Loic Anthian
>
> http://www.fieldofarmortanks.com
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
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[TANKS] Re: Check out Here comes the open source Snow Plow Robot | Open Electronics

[TyngTech]

You mean cog or slip?  The way I'd do this setup is to install the track on 
slightly deflated tires so it's snug and then top the air pressure.

ST

On Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 12:17:37 AM UTC-5, odyssey...@aol.com wrote:
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> Click here: Here comes the open source Snow Plow Robot | Open Electronics 
>  
>  
> i just ran across this in an unrelated search (it's amazing how much 
> unrelated crap turns up when your not looking for it) and started looking 
> at the way they made the tracks and all i see is the tracks getting cocked.
>  
> if someone knows why the tracks wouldn't cock, please explain to me why? 
> all i keep thinking about is how a few tankers were/are have issues with 
> having 2 attachment chains per track set and how one chain always seem to 
> jump.
>  
> chris
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[TANKS] Re: It's been so quiet...

[TyngTech]

Cromwell is were I left it last year.  It needs new tracks.  When those get 
built, who knows?


On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 8:31:59 PM UTC-5, Caleb Smith wrote:
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> So what's been going on out there? Any new projects been started, old ones 
> finished? Winter improvements or refits? 
>

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[TANKS] Re: What defines a RPV

[TyngTech]

Does your local government classify paintball markers as firearms?  If so, 
then it would probably be illegal to build a paintball tank.

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1:15:29 AM UTC-5, taranaki tanker wrote:
>
> After a visit from the local police on a completely different matter, we 
> had a attempted break in,I am told that it's illegal to arm my m113 with a 
> paintball gun cause I am building a armed RPV. What a load of shite. I 
> can't even put a airsoft gun in, but I can buy a airsoft armed rc tank. How 
> the hell does that work? 
>

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[TANKS] Re: Panther gearbox

[TyngTech]

Nice design!  ;-)



On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 2:14:15 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote:
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> Only one minor modification. Moved the gears away from the motors for 
> better chain alignment. 
>
> Will
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Re: [TANKS] Re: EV warrior

[TyngTech]

Will, you should pull them and sell them on eBay.  I think people are 
getting $60 a piece for them nowadays. My interest is only for backups for 
the Cromwell, and then only if their donations!  ;-)

ST


On Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 8:23:38 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote:
>
> My motors are exactly brand new they hauled me around for a few years. 
>
> Will
>
> On Sep 1, 2016 5:51 PM, "'wsmontg5' via R/C Tank Combat" <
> rctank...@googlegroups.com > wrote:
>
>> My motors are exactly brand new they hauled me around for a few years. 
>>
>> Will
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone
>>
>>
>>  Original message 
>> From: TyngTech <stev...@gmail.com > 
>> Date: 9/1/16 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
>> To: R/C Tank Combat <rctank...@googlegroups.com > 
>> Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: EV warrior 
>>
>> John's old motors huh?  Think I'll pass!  ;-)
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 8:33:03 PM UTC-4, Michael Butts wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a pair of EV warrior motors graciously sent to me by John P(?), 
>>> if I remember right. They are mounted in a chain driven reduction gearbox. 
>>> It is a sturdy and fairly compact package.
>>>
>>> It has been a couple years and I have made very little headway on my 
>>> project due to the complications of military service (Navy). Stuck at the 
>>> planning phase. This thread inspires me to pass along the generosity. I 
>>> will be back home from a short trip in mid September and could perhaps send 
>>> them to a new home where they could be utilized sooner.
>>>
>>> I am also now on the west coast again (San Diego). I bet I could flat 
>>> rate box them to anywhere.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Mike Butts
>>>
>>> On Aug 30, 2016, at 3:10 PM, TyngTech <stev...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Might be interested in the motors and wiring harnesses.
>>>
>>> ST
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 7:55:41 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have to complete EV warrior bicycle I no longer have space for. 
>>>> Anyone interested. No batteries ran last time it had them.
>>>>
>>>> Will
>>>>
>>>>
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Re: [TANKS] Re: EV warrior

[TyngTech]

John's old motors huh?  Think I'll pass!  ;-)


On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 8:33:03 PM UTC-4, Michael Butts wrote:
>
> I have a pair of EV warrior motors graciously sent to me by John P(?), if 
> I remember right. They are mounted in a chain driven reduction gearbox. It 
> is a sturdy and fairly compact package.
>
> It has been a couple years and I have made very little headway on my 
> project due to the complications of military service (Navy). Stuck at the 
> planning phase. This thread inspires me to pass along the generosity. I 
> will be back home from a short trip in mid September and could perhaps send 
> them to a new home where they could be utilized sooner.
>
> I am also now on the west coast again (San Diego). I bet I could flat rate 
> box them to anywhere.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Butts
>
> On Aug 30, 2016, at 3:10 PM, TyngTech <stev...@gmail.com > 
> wrote:
>
> Might be interested in the motors and wiring harnesses.
>
> ST
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 7:55:41 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote:
>>
>> I have to complete EV warrior bicycle I no longer have space for. Anyone 
>> interested. No batteries ran last time it had them.
>>
>> Will
>>
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Re: [TANKS] "The Tank Farm" in Nokesville, VA, 24 - 25 September 2016

[TyngTech]

The wife and I are trying to plan a much needed getaway that week.  Don't 
think it will include Nokesville.

ST

On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 9:44:31 AM UTC-4, Joe Sommer wrote:
>
>
> On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 5:37:13 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote:
>>
>> Sounds like we have a couple people interested in attending, but let's 
>> powwow at the battle before confirming.
>>
>
> 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).
>
> 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
>
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[TANKS] Re: EV warrior

[TyngTech]

Might be interested in the motors and wiring harnesses.

ST

On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 7:55:41 PM UTC-4, su100t34 wrote:
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> I have to complete EV warrior bicycle I no longer have space for. Anyone 
> interested. No batteries ran last time it had them.
>
> Will
>
>
>

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[TANKS] Re: Thunderdome

[TyngTech]

Caleb, you have to much time on your hands!



On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 1:50:02 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
> One of the scenarios played on Sunday was Thunderdome. Here is how it 
> worked. All the tanks were positioned outside the dome (marked by cones) 
> with each tank next to a cone. At the beginning, two tanks entered the 
> dome, with another tank added each minute. Last tank standing wins.  Seems 
> that Frank, Joe, Will, and John formed an alliance with the aim of 
> extinguishing all other battlers. This they do handily, killing Paul P., 
> Mike, Paul A., David, Isaac, Josh, Jean, and Xavier as they enter the dome 
> or shortly after. Then comes the Locust, weaving and swerving and darting 
> around three of the best battlers in the hobby like they weren't even 
> there. Only because of the track issue was the Locust laid to rest.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqUnd8jjbY0=youtu.be
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Re: [TANKS] Rookie primer

[TyngTech]

Flags are easy.  Cut up a coat hanger, slap some tape on one end, drill a 
3/32" hole somewhere on the model and there you go.  FYI, I won't be at the 
battle this weekend.  My real estate empire needs my attention this 
weekend.  Hate to miss it.

Steve




On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 3:58:32 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
> 1. I like the idea of flags to help newcomers distinguish friend or foe. A 
> simple flagpole could be easily fabricated for any tank, and the CD could 
> hand out duck tape flags to members of each team. Any interest in this, 
> Frank?
> 2. I don't support the idea of patches or flags to distinguish whether a 
> tank is still alive or dead. As someone else said, dead battlers usually 
> make the "I'm dead..I'm dead" chant all the way home to keep from getting 
> more unnecessary hits. And it's my opinion that most battlers won't take 
> the time to tell if your patch is on or not before they start shooting. The 
> enemy only makes a mistake for so long.
> Looking forward to meeting you at the battle, Jean, and seeing the SU-76 
> in action. The more targe..I mean tanks the better. ;)
>
> On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 5:56:08 AM UTC-4, Jean-Maxime Cyr 
> St-Pierre wrote:
>>
>> About rookies issues,
>>
>> Since I'm one of the newbies that will be comming in few days 
>> already...!! There have been some discutions about issues on the 
>> battlefeild about idenfication of dead or alive tanks and even team side... 
>> So I made some testing about it!!
>>  
>> Like it's had been discus
>>
>> I first try the removable flag, it's easy to make, I had few plane push 
>> rod arround to see what it look like. I just stick it into a piece of 
>> foamboard I use for planes!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> After that I tryed the idea of more sneeky flags with velcro at the front 
>> and rear of the tank
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Both ideas are simple printed paper covered with packing tape to be more 
>> ''paintball resistant''
>>
>> Personnally, I think that flags with 2 very different colors for each 
>> team could be a good asset to identify tank live or dead even at longer 
>> distance and at any angle.. and just few inch higher than the tank 
>> should not destroy to much the performance of the camo on the 
>> battlefeild.!
>>
>> Let me know what you think I could get few lengths of music wire to the 
>> battle if you think it could be a good idea..!!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Eager to see you guys this weekend!!! 
>>
>>
>> Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre 
>>
>>
>> --
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>> *Envoyé :* 8 août 2016 23:23
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>> *Objet :* RE: [TANKS] Rookie primer 
>>  
>>
>> LMAO. By far the best example of why our hobby is so much more 
>> interesting than a video game!
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[TANKS] Re: E-10 Jagdpanzer FOA Tank

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Nice work Loic.  Glad to see my track design is working.

ST

On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 12:02:10 PM UTC-4, Loic atFOA wrote:
>
> This is the first video for testing the tracks/suspension/lower hull. The 
> test is focusing on tree stumps and "donuts" turns in the grass. The 
> suspension seems too tense, and we will test with more relaxed swing arms.
>
> The electronics is "homemade" by Mitch with the help of his son Paul. FOA 
> is still looking for a better alternative of the Talon SRX, which at $90 
> give very little economic sense from the Talon SR @ $60 doing a great job. 
> If any of you have ideas to help an electronic amateur, please share your 
> ideas
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaIb2V0fTnY
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Re: [TANKS] Re: Centurion mrk 5

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Hmm...   Bacteria loaded paintballs.  Biological warfare comes to 
RCTankcombat!   ;-)



On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 4:41:49 PM UTC-4, Niels Erik Kristensen wrote:
>
> Yes thats right :-)-tests have been made-After one year outside in sun and 
> rain, an objeckt made of pla will get pale, but nothing are seen on the 
> plastic. 
> The most common form of bioplastic is polylactide acid or PLA and is made 
> out of corn. Unfortunately, in order for PLA do biodegrade, it needs a 
> certain kind of bacteria at just the right temperature. These are not found 
> in landfills, (where most plastic bags end up), but require treatment at 
> one of 42 commercial composting facilities in the U.S.
>
> So i will not take my Centurion near one of the 42 composting 
> facilities-But just stay in Denmark-And my tank will be safe :-)
>
>
> Den mandag den 18. april 2016 kl. 20.50.18 UTC+2 skrev TyngTech:
>>
>> PLA?  That's biodegradable so don't let it get wet for any length of 
>> time.  Awesome work btw.
>>
>> ST
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:38:11 PM UTC-4, Niels Erik Kristensen 
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Iam using thise motors: 
>>> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8490__Turnigy_4258_Brushless_Motor_800kv.html
>>> I print everything in PLA. And the thing around my motors are a cooling 
>>> tube, with 2*45mm fan units in the top-Its home made like everything om my 
>>> tank, i also made all drawings. I dont no yet if there are ant wear on my 
>>> gears-But i can se wear marks on the tracks 
>>>
>>> Den torsdag den 14. april 2016 kl. 18.36.26 UTC+2 skrev Jean-Maxime Cyr 
>>> St-Pierre:
>>>>
>>>> Super job!! Look anwsome!!
>>>>
>>>> I got few questions...!
>>>>
>>>> What size your airplane motors are ??
>>>>
>>>> What material your using for your gears?? I know there is new wires to 
>>>> make super strong gearing out of nylon...
>>>>
>>>> What is the thing you made up for not overheating your motor?
>>>>
>>>> And after all this did you see any sign of wear on any of your part?? 
>>>> Because your project seem to proof that the futur of our hobby pass by the 
>>>> 3d printing like almost in any hobby it seems...!!
>>>>
>>>> Thank you
>>>>
>>>> Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
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>>>> part de Niels Erik Kristensen <ne...@live.dk>
>>>> *Envoyé :* 12 avril 2016 17:09
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>>>> *Objet :* [TANKS] Re: Centurion mrk 5 
>>>>  
>>>> Final stres test before i continue the build-All test OK  
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qGgA0uKl-o
>>>>
>>>> Den mandag den 28. marts 2016 kl. 16.56.35 UTC+2 skrev Niels Erik 
>>>> Kristensen: 
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey. iam making a Centurion mrk 5 Danish version. 
>>>>> All moving parts made with my 3D printer. Brushless motors and lipo 
>>>>> battery .
>>>>> First track test today:
>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXr4a3K6Jd8 
>>>>> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXr4a3K6Jd8>
>>>>> Centurion 1/6 Track test <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXr4a3K6Jd8>
>>>>> www.youtube.com
>>>>> Første test af motor + gear+ bælte på min hjemme byggede centurion i 
>>>>> størelse 1-6. Alle dele er printet i PLA på min 3D printer ( Undtaget 
>>>>> selve 
>>>>> karosseriet )
>>>>>
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[TANKS] Re: relay switching

[TyngTech]

Are you looking to reverse with the relay?  If so, you can wire two relays 
into an H-Bridge or get a dedicated reversing relay.  The 3.7 control from 
the toy would drive transistors as in Franks diagram and these would feed 
12v into the reversing relay coils.  

Here's a reversing relay for a winch.  Replace the MOM toggle switch with 
two transistors that provide switched 12v to the relay.  You would hook the 
drains of the transistors to the relay.

[image: This Is How Easy It Is To Install This Relay For Permanent Magnet 
Motors.]




On Friday, April 15, 2016 at 6:57:48 AM UTC-4, neroc1 wrote:
>
> Just thought Id say thanks to Steve and Frank , Steve I did as you said, 
> via the IBT-2 this tiny little toy now controls (not PWM) a thunking great 
> motor and has the ability to control 2 equally big additional motors, 
> Still need to test it with the 3.7v that came with the toy so I do not 
> need a 4.8v power supply just to power the IBT-2.
>
> I would still like to find a relay that has a coil operating at 3.7v that 
> actuates a 12v circuit, just for simplicity
>
> Neil 
>

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Centurion mrk 5

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PLA?  That's biodegradable so don't let it get wet for any length of time. 
 Awesome work btw.

ST


On Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:38:11 PM UTC-4, Niels Erik Kristensen 
wrote:
>
> Iam using thise motors: 
> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8490__Turnigy_4258_Brushless_Motor_800kv.html
> I print everything in PLA. And the thing around my motors are a cooling 
> tube, with 2*45mm fan units in the top-Its home made like everything om my 
> tank, i also made all drawings. I dont no yet if there are ant wear on my 
> gears-But i can se wear marks on the tracks 
>
> Den torsdag den 14. april 2016 kl. 18.36.26 UTC+2 skrev Jean-Maxime Cyr 
> St-Pierre:
>>
>> Super job!! Look anwsome!!
>>
>> I got few questions...!
>>
>> What size your airplane motors are ??
>>
>> What material your using for your gears?? I know there is new wires to 
>> make super strong gearing out of nylon...
>>
>> What is the thing you made up for not overheating your motor?
>>
>> And after all this did you see any sign of wear on any of your part?? 
>> Because your project seem to proof that the futur of our hobby pass by the 
>> 3d printing like almost in any hobby it seems...!!
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre 
>>
>>
>> --
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>> part de Niels Erik Kristensen 
>> *Envoyé :* 12 avril 2016 17:09
>> *À :* R/C Tank Combat
>> *Objet :* [TANKS] Re: Centurion mrk 5 
>>  
>> Final stres test before i continue the build-All test OK  
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qGgA0uKl-o
>>
>> Den mandag den 28. marts 2016 kl. 16.56.35 UTC+2 skrev Niels Erik 
>> Kristensen: 
>>>
>>> Hey. iam making a Centurion mrk 5 Danish version. 
>>> All moving parts made with my 3D printer. Brushless motors and lipo 
>>> battery .
>>> First track test today:
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXr4a3K6Jd8 
>>> 
>>> Centurion 1/6 Track test 
>>> www.youtube.com
>>> Første test af motor + gear+ bælte på min hjemme byggede centurion i 
>>> størelse 1-6. Alle dele er printet i PLA på min 3D printer ( Undtaget selve 
>>> karosseriet )
>>>
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[TANKS] Re: relay switching

[TyngTech]

The motor wires are your PWM (pulse width modulation) fwd/rev signals so 
they get connected to the RPWM and LPWM pins on the IBT-2.  You also need 
to provide 5V to the VCC, R_EN, and L_EN pins.  Your 3.7V from the toy may 
suffice (if not, run the toy at 5V).  Your larger motor and it's separate 
power supply get connected to the B+, B-, M+, and M- pins.  Tie all the 
grounds together (the ground on the toy battery and the ground on the big 
motor battery).  When testing, if the motor is jittery or only goes full 
speed in either direction, wire a small resistor between the two 3.7V PWM 
signal wires.

These boards are pretty solid and have built in thermal cutouts.  Just 
watch your battery polarity.

ST

On Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:31:14 AM UTC-4, neroc1 wrote:
>
> Steve
>  I bought one of these drivers (took forever to get here) I dont know how 
> tough the IBT 2 is especially with an electronics dummy like me operating 
> it,
> Power connections are simple enough B- , B+ ,M- ,M+ but do I simply 
> connect the wires that would normally go to the small motor (normally 3.7v) 
> on my toy to the VCC (pin 7) and GND (pin 8) ? 
> will if matter if I get them the wrong way round ? 
> I normally destroy items like this within 24 hours but for once Id like 
> not to.
>
> appreciate the help 
>

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[TANKS] Re: relay switching

[TyngTech]

As Frank stated, you can use an H-Bridge module.  I've used the IBT-2 to 
"up-amp" cheap ESC's with success.  The modules can accept PWM or act as a 
simple reversing switch.

http://www.hessmer.org/blog/2013/12/28/ibt-2-h-bridge-with-arduino/


On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 9:47:20 AM UTC-5, neroc1 wrote:
>
> I have bought a couple of cheep toy tanks, just out if curiosity really. 
> they have a 2.4 G TX that takes 2X AA`s and a small 3.7v  lithium in the 
> tank. Im actually quite impressed with the range/control of the little 
> fellas. they have a run time of about 20-30 minutes then its a usb 
> re-charge. they even have a little sound board making tank noises, inc 
> cannon/ machine gun/ engine. 
> The only thing that lets these tanks down is the machanical build 
> quality.the tracks fall off all the time. 
> What I am wondering is if the electronics could be "up powered" to trigger 
> 12v relays, I have searched t`interweb for many hours never finding any 
> clue if a 12v relay can be triggered by a 3.7v source. 
> Does anybody know of such a relay or solution ? 
> Much appreciated 
>
> Neil R 
>
>

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[TANKS] Re: stepper motors

[TyngTech]

This is a system beefy enough to drive NEMA 23 and 24 motors.  I'm 
considering this for a CNC router I'm building. You can get the 4.5A 
stepper drivers for $19 each.

http://www.pibot.com/set-of-pibot-electronics-kits-for-cnc-2-0-c.html

ST


On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 3:39:51 PM UTC-5, Joe Sommer wrote:
>
>
> 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 
>> steppers, do you think that would provide enough power to turn a tank 
>> turret ? These drivers have adjustable current limiting so I use less then 
>> 2A if that would suffice. I can also enable and disable them on the fly so 
>> the stepper isn’t powered when the tank is just sitting around
>>
>
> Doug,
>
> My students love the EasyDriver from Sparkfun for smaller steppers.
> It can do up to 30V 700mA per phase.
> https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12779
>
> They like the BigEasy for larger steppers.  It can do up to 30V 2A per 
> phase with heat sink.
> https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12859
>
> I have a prototype turret rotate that uses EasyDriver, NEMA 17 stepper
> 9 inch Lazy Susan, 16T 25P chain sprocket/hub and 80T custom ring gear
> cut by waterjet.
> http://www.mpja.com/Stepper-Motor-NEMA-17-12V/productinfo/18734%20MS
> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=44014=1,250,43298,43316
> https://www.servocity.com/html/aluminum_hub_mount_sprockets__.html
> https://www.servocity.com/html/0_770__set_screw_hubs.html
>
> I will try to send some pictures next week.
>
> Joe
>
>
>
>
>

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[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

[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/


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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 turret will be at the 2015 MD Robotfest on the 
> 25th.
>
>
> <http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0273b_zpsflgrk5se.jpg>
>
>
> <http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0268b_zpswwsbpiy6.jpg>
>
>
> <http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0272b_zpszdjsyurs.jpg>
>
>
>
>
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[TANKS] Re: New Track System

[TyngTech]

Pretty website but has this track been tested with a 120lb tank neutral 
turning in tall grass yet?  Reason I ask is that without guide horns I 
think this track will run off the drive sprocket (especially with a 
suspended tank).  The first gen tanks used chain tracks (with wood slats) 
and slipping off the drive sprockets was the issue with them if I recall.

ST

On Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 6:49:22 PM UTC-4, Joshua Updyke wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I posted a while back and you all were very helpful with details about how 
> continuous track systems work. I wanted to share my progress. If anyone is 
> interested you can check out the official website here:
>
> http://www.tankchain.com/shop/
>
> and if you want to see the development blog you can see it here:
> https://hackaday.io/project/6106-modular-continuous-track-system
>
> There is some good information about casting rubber parts there that I 
> think could help.
>
> Josh
>

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[TANKS] Re: great products

[TyngTech]

That Grippy tool is cool.

On wire.  I strip my stuff out of old 12 gauge outdoor power cords.  The 
wire is usually rubber insulated.  Only issue is color choice, white, 
black, or green.

ST

On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 10:38:35 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote:
>
> Hello –
>
>  
>
> I discovered a couple of great products that make tank wiring a lot 
> easier. You may already know about these.  The first one is a soldering aid 
> that holds wire or connectors in place for soldering. I’ve tried some 
> different alternatives for this, including that jig with articulated 
> alligator clips. This little thing is the best by far. It’s the best $8 
> tool I ever bought !
>
>  
>
>
> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25167__Mr_Grippy_Soldering_Jig.html
>
>  
>
> I just started using this Dean’s Ultra Wire and it’s great ! I used to 
> just go to Home Depot for wire, but no more. This stuff is much flexible 
> and easier to use. It’s not particularly cheap, but you don’t really need a 
> lot of it.
>
> http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?=LXKX17
>
>  
>
> Hobby King has general purpose silicon wire, which is probably identical 
> to the Ultra Wire. They have a better selection and prices, but I can run 
> down to the hobby store for the Ultra Wire.
>
>
> http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__466__377__Hardware_Accessories-Silicon_Wire.html
>
>  
>
> -   Doug
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
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[TANKS] Re: Small Markers

[TyngTech]

Consider building like a TD with a limited traverse.  Full rotate in such a 
small tank is over kill.

ST

On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 8:22:31 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
> I do believe it will be tough fitting all the gear into that turret. I 
> think the scale turret is somewhere around 8 1\4" in diameter plus the 
> storage area in the back. The real deal had a basket the went into the 
> lower hull so I might do something like to get some extra room. I'm also 
> planning on molding a fiberglass turret top to save internal room.It's 
>  gonna be cramped, but I look forward to the challenge ahead.
> Caleb "claustrophobic already" Smith

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[TANKS] Re: Small Markers

[TyngTech]

Yep, an upright bottle or siphon.  FYI, I bet you could bypass the E1's 
built in regulator and run with a 150psi warship reg.  That could be an 
interesting and space saving option.  Maybe I'll pull the reg off the E1 
and check the factory pressure setting.

FYI, if discarding the E1's grip, there's an extra 1" of length on the back 
of the marker body that does nothing for marker operation and could be cut 
off.  

ST

On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 10:01:32 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
> OK, that interesting news. Now when you say "dry" co2, is that using an 
> anti siphon tube or just keeping the bottle upright? 
> OTOH,the E1 looks like a great gun. I'll have to keep a look out on EBay 
> and see if I can't pick one up a used one for reduced price.

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[TANKS] Re: Small Markers

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An HPA marker can run "dry" CO2 just fine.  It can be an issue if the 
o-rings used are not CO2 compatible as these may degrade at some point.  To 
fix this is to replace the o-rings with known CO2 compatible ones.  There 
are several sellers on eBay that sell CO2 compatible rebuild kits for most 
markers.  I intend to do this with my E1 if I ever finish up my little 
T-60.  FYI, my E1 shoots quite nicely on CO2 and it didn't explode in my 
hand or produce any of the other disasters the so called knowledgeable on 
the paintball forums always predict when running CO2.

ST

On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 8:14:58 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
> I'm beggining to realize that cheap and small don't mix.  I don't believe 
> any of the suggested markers will work.  Seems all the new guns are HPA 
> only, and I want to use co2. If a good option doesn't come up I might use a 
> cut down Piranha.

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[TANKS] Re: Small Markers

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Small and cheap do not mix in the paintball world.  Look at the Dangerous 
Products E1.  Same size as the Invert Mini but uses a standard, removable 
reg and is cheaper.

ST

On Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 9:35:44 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:
>
> It is looking like I might be able to build a tank this winter, so I'm 
> doing some preliminary research.  I'm looking for a short (body length 
> minus barrel) marker. Short is anything 8 inches or shorter. I would like 
> it to be .68 cal if that can be possible, but I could do .50 if there are 
> no other options. Price range?...as cheap as possible. :) 
> In case you're wondering, this will be for a M22 Locust. They are very 
> tiny so I need tiny marker.
> If you know of a marker that fits the criteria, please let me know.  I've 
> been reaserching but not finding much.
> Thanks,
> Caleb

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[TANKS] Re: Successor of Talon

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This company is taking Turnigy 85A brushless controllers and modding them 
for brushed.  It involves reflashing with new code and removing one of the 
motor leads.

http://botbitz.com.au/index.php?route=product/product=60_id=52

The stock controller from 
HK: 
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10331__Turnigy_Brushless_ESC_85A_w_5A_SBEC.html

I'd consider finding the OEM of the product and see if they would produce 
brushed versions for you.  The code to do so is open source and freely 
available.

ST

On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 1:02:09 PM UTC-4, Loic atFOA wrote:
>
>
>
> 
> Hi Tankers,
>
> As a vendor of 1/6th scale tanks, I'm now out of my entire inventory of 
> Talon SR. This ESC was very sturdy and I believe that I had only ONE that 
> failed (out of 100+)
>
> Now I'm in discussion with "Cross the Road Electronics", and the successor 
> of the Talon SR is the Talon SRX. I guess it comes with lots more "bells 
> and whistle", which I don't really care for since the Talon SR was doing a 
> great job
> My issue is PRICING: The new Talon SRX is $90. 50% increase cost on the 
> ESC. 
>
> Also, the discounts of the electronics world are abysmal. 
>
> Do any of you have "other options"? I'm not interested building one. I 
> just want a product OFF THE SHELF.
> I'm in urgent need of good, strong ESC for 24V applications - 100A peak 
> operation (I have about 15 ESC required for current sales)
>
> Please help me!
>
> NOTE: the Victor is not applicable. It will only take a maximum voltage of 
> 16V.
>
> Since I got the floor, let me show you a pic of a current project: I'm 
> building an AAV-7 for an engineering firm contracting with the Army. It has 
> a Fiberglass body, no suspension, but two jet propulsion on the side. I 
> will post a video of its workings in the water
>
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[TANKS] Re: M50 Ontos pictures

[TyngTech]

The Ontos is a cool vehicle.  If modeled for the hobby, you could mount six 
markers each with 6.6 rounds in the mag.  



On Monday, October 5, 2015 at 12:36:10 PM UTC-4, Michael Butts wrote:
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> Some pictures I took this weekend at the Miramar Air Show. Such a neat 
> little tank. 
> Mike Butts 
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[TANKS] Re: brushless motor questions

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Can't say I truly understand the brushless nomenclature (i.e. KVA) because 
nobody ever talks about the controller side.  Brushless motors are 
basically steppers and without the controller are inert chunks of iron and 
copper.  What I don't get is the KVA ratings (rpm's per volt) of these 
motors.  In my mind, the controller dictates rpm by how fast it is 
energizing the phases, not by how much voltage is being applied.  Voltage 
would affect acceleration and torque or am I getting this wrong?  

ST


On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 12:07:45 AM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote:

 Hello –

  

 We’ve had a few discussions regarding brushed vs brushless motors. The 
 most important point I remember was that brushed and brushless ran at 
 similar energy efficiencies under load. I’m wondering about efficiency with 
 respect to size and weight. 

  

 Let’s compare this brushless motor

 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=LXLWY0P=7

  

 to this brushed motor

 http://www.andymark.com/CIM-motor-FIRST-p/am-0255.htm

  

 Both are in the 300 watt range. At 12v, the unloaded brushless motor, 
 rotates at 32k rpm and the brushed motor at 5.3k rpm. Of course, the 
 brushless motor would need a lot more gearing to make it usable in a tank. 
 That aside, could I expect roughly the same performance from both motors ? 
 It’s hard for to believe that because the brushless motor is 1/14 of the 
 brushed motor weight and 1/7 of the volume.

  

 Is there another factor (besides cost) I need to take into account when 
 comparing a brushed to a brushless motor ?

  

 Thanks,

 Doug


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[TANKS] Re: Best Source for M01 Motors

[TyngTech]

These look interesting.

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/dcm-459/3-phase-brushless-dc-motor/1.html



On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 6:50:20 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 What brushless motors are you talking about, Steve?

 On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 1:02:56 PM UTC-4, TyngTech wrote:

 Hellcat?  The rules favor tiny fast turning tanks nowadays.  For 
 American, I'd look at the M22 Locust.  In scale it's a smidgen over 2' and 
 it's very low profile.  It'd be a challenge to build but with brushless 
 motors and a small marker, should be doable in 1:6 scale.

 ST

 On Monday, June 15, 2015 at 6:49:29 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 Steve, as of yet, nothing.  I am considering building a M18 Hellcat in 
 the future.

 Doug, thanks for the offer.  I'm not looking to start buying components 
 for my future tank for a while. :) Just looking to to see where the best 
 prices can be got on them.  



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[TANKS] Re: Best Source for M01 Motors

[TyngTech]

Here's some nice detail on the Locust design and construction.  

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/bronco/cb35162d01.html

If I were to build this, I think I'd go with just a limited traverse on the 
turret.  A full 360 might be difficult.  An option would be no traverse and 
run it as a TD (the Frank P. method ;-).

ST


On Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:32:50 AM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 I've been thinking, and I think the Locust will be my starter tank. I will 
 be interesting fitting everything inside, especially in that small turret! 
 I enjoy challenges though, so I'm looking forward to it. :-)

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[TANKS] Re: Best Source for M01 Motors

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Hellcat?  The rules favor tiny fast turning tanks nowadays.  For American, 
I'd look at the M22 Locust.  In scale it's a smidgen over 2' and it's very 
low profile.  It'd be a challenge to build but with brushless motors and a 
small marker, should be doable in 1:6 scale.

ST

On Monday, June 15, 2015 at 6:49:29 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 Steve, as of yet, nothing.  I am considering building a M18 Hellcat in the 
 future.

 Doug, thanks for the offer.  I'm not looking to start buying components 
 for my future tank for a while. :) Just looking to to see where the best 
 prices can be got on them.  


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[TANKS] Re: Best Source for M01 Motors

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What are you building Caleb?

ST

On Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 6:15:58 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 Title says it all.  

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[TANKS] R/C Stepper Controller

[TyngTech]

For Doug

http://store.cunningturtle.com/products/radio-controlled-stepper-kit



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[TANKS] Re: Burnt out my Sabertooth

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That brings back memories.  Very nice work.  

ST

On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10:14:40 AM UTC-4, Cold comfort wrote:

 Hey guys, about a month ago I decided to take out my 1/6 scale T34/85 
 paintball tank I built about 7 years ago. I charged up the batteries and 
 while installing them I got distracted and hooked up the polarity wrong and 
 fried my Sabertooth 2x 25 motor controller. I contacted dimension 
 engineering and they said send it to them and they would check it out, so I 
 did. They got back to me super quick and let me know it was not repairable. 
 They then offered me 50% off any other of their products, which I took them 
 up on and purchased the sabertooth 2x60 dual motor controller. What great 
 service I can't even begin to describe how professional they were and 
 quick. 
 They contacted me the same day I emailed them, they offered to check and 
 repair if possible the old controller at no charge except mailing. When 
 they let me know it could not be fixed, the same day they got it, offered a 
 super discount on another and mailed it out the new one same day. On top of 
 it all it was user error and it was over 7 years ago that I bought it. 
 These days I am happy if the company is still around. What over the top 
 service.
 Anyway, while waiting for the new controller I decided to give it a new 
 paint job and put in a 2.4ghz radio from hobby king.
 After I got the new controller installed, my son and I decided to make a 
 video of it. so here it is, hope you enjoy. 

 *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agcG41sjERQ* 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agcG41sjERQ

 Greg

 On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 5:54:29 PM UTC-3, Cold comfort 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



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[TANKS] Re: Cheap, reversible ESC and Solid State Relay

[TyngTech]

Here's a really cheap 43amp ESC option I've been testing.  It's a $9 Vex 
ESC driving a $10 43A h-bridge stage.  The Vex controller provides a no 
frills 100% forward and reverse PWM signal and the h-bridge module provides 
the 24V/43A capacity with high current shutdown.  Cool huh?

Steve Tyng


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ykw0omv9XVw/VVzjOqbNcpI/AfM/W6bew_Phbtk/s1600/CheapESC.jpg



On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:05:12 AM UTC-4, purete...@hotmail.com 
wrote:

 Would it be possible to control a SSR via a low power, relatively cheap, 
 reversible ESC connected using a Y-harness to a servo operated micro-switch 
 to control direction?

 The primary motors speed would be controlled by the SSC proportionate to 
 the output of the low output Speed controller whilst their direction would 
 be switched mechanically by the micro-switch. It would be a sort of MAG 
 speed controller with proportional throttle via the SSR. I assume that the 
 secondary circuit (ie the Speed controller and SSR input) would probably 
 require a small load (a fan, perhaps?) to be included to prevent a direct 
 short of the speed controller output.

 The reason I'm asking is because high power speed controllers are 
 expensive and, in my limited experience, of limited life whereas a MAG 
 speed controller is cheap and reliable but crude. If the system I'm 
 suggesting here is viable it could make a reasonably cheap system possible 
 with the added advantage that if your ESC goes belly up during a battle 
 then you just take the SSR out of the circuit and you're back to a basic 
 MAG speed controller.


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[TANKS] Re: Introduction and questions

[TyngTech]

Chris,

The GTVe marker is no more.  That model had a very week electronic trigger 
that worked only half the time.  My current tank uses a mechanical marker 
triggered by a sliding cam powered by a door lock actuator.  The current 
batch of low cost electronic markers from Spyder (the Fenix line) are a 
quality product and I've used them in a few projects for FOA.  The Spyder 
Fenix's are some of the last remaining emarkers that can use CO2 (most 
higher end markers are air only now).

Syder Fenix in an FOA elevate (designed by yours truly)

http://www.fieldofarmortanks.com/foa-ttes2-combat-r-c-gun-elevation-system-2nd-generation/

ST

On Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 11:04:29 AM UTC-4, Chris Como wrote:

 Steve, are you still using the GTVe marker you described in your article? 
  If you are, how is it holding up?  If not, is there a reason why you 
 changed it out?


 Thanks,

 Chris 


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[TANKS] Re: Early steps

[TyngTech]

Don't forget to checkout the Quarter Pounder build.  

http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/field-artillery/FA008/index.php


On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 4:54:30 PM UTC-4, Replicant wrote:

 I have been a long time creeper of the forums. I'm really interested in 
 building an Abrams as well but have very little knowledge on electronics. 
 Thought about getting my feet wet with an M777 howitzer. Any suggestions 
 where to start? 

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[TANKS] Re: Early steps

[TyngTech]

Door lock actuator:

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/dla-1/door-lock-actuator/1.html

ST

On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 4:54:30 PM UTC-4, Replicant wrote:

 I have been a long time creeper of the forums. I'm really interested in 
 building an Abrams as well but have very little knowledge on electronics. 
 Thought about getting my feet wet with an M777 howitzer. Any suggestions 
 where to start? 

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[TANKS] Re: streaming a design session and discussing a crowd funding campaign.

[TyngTech]

Better start looking at real jobs because there is no proper living in 
the burgeoning field of r/c tank combat (at least not yet ;-).  What is it 
you wish to accomplish with your design session?

Steve Tyng
 

On Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 4:46:27 PM UTC-4, Loren wrote:

 With the end of the school year comes a renewed emphasis on making a 
 living.  I have a shop, and fully intend to equip it and use it.  Whether 
 producing 1:6/1:8 scale parts and tanks is a hobby business or a proper 
 living is yet to be determined though, and input is needed. 

 I'm planning to stream a design session, probably Friday night, 5 or 6. 
  Is that going to be far enough out, or should I plan for another day and 
 time?It's be nice to get a bunch of people on there, have some good 
 chats, and get some good input on the new company in town.

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[TANKS] Re: ZekeTec Online!

[TyngTech]

That's funny and guess what?  This pic was the inspiration for ZekeTech 
(and yes, I will be mounting the turret to my SUV in the near future). 
 FYI, the pic is a Photshop job, not an actual Zombie busting VW.

http://carzz.co/7-gun-turret_12012.jpg


On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 6:58:41 AM UTC-4, srwh...@gmail.com wrote:

 Very impressive Steve. Now if if i could mount one on my car for my 
 commute. Sure would make sitting in traffic more fun.  :) 
 Maybe a car washer fluid pump powered squirt gun. That way i dont need to 
 go back and pick the darts up. 

 Stewart

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[TANKS] Re: The tracks and sprockets look strangely familiar . . .

[TyngTech]

All standard Tamiya 1:16 scale aftermarket upgrade parts.

ST

On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:34:59 AM UTC-4, purete...@hotmail.com wrote:

 Spotted an advert while I was browsing another forum and, when clicked, 
 the following popped up;


 http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53908__T_Rex_Metal_Robot_Tank_Chassis_1pc_.html?gclid=CNeKwpHGqsUCFajHtAodUjEAGg

 Look like someone is subbing out Tiger tracks and sprockets to me!


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[TANKS] Re: My build ARV BTS-2 scale 1/8

[TyngTech]

Impressive work.  The braked differential steering is very cool.

ST


On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 7:03:33 PM UTC-4, dubok78 wrote:

 Hello.

 I want to show the production of the model tractor BТS-2 on a scale of 1/8.

 I lay out a link to a gallery with pictures and video. 
 http://postimg.org/gallery/4kifqe9q/

 If you have questions on specific details, ask, I will answer to all 
 concerned.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vhLVa-gaqM

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlmhU_ADNGs


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[TANKS] Re: SU-76 rolling out

[TyngTech]

FANTASTIC JOB!



On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:18:22 PM UTC-4, Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre 
wrote:

 Hello guys,

 I finaly put my tank hull into a working condition!!  It's been long since 
 the last time I post some news of it...

 I first made a stupid mistake when pluging my batterys to finally blow up 
 my ESC, the C12C I had and some more element and wires...

 After re-purchase all component and receive a new C12C thank to the super 
 after market service from Frank I finally made some test on my running gear.

 I had a lot of ajustement to make with the tracks and the suspension but 
 there is the video of what it look like.

 I had  to buy a new futuba controler and receiver cause the C12C work 
 superbly but I had some signal difficulty using a wireless PS2 controller 
 probably due to the aluminium hull...



 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI4tNkiUXNs
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI4tNkiUXNs


 Report of my video footage :

 - I will have to try if it's better to use a directly 3d printed ABS 
 srocket wheels cause the Smooth-Cast 305 sprocket I made are a little too 
 dry on impacts...

 -redesign of the inner track pad to get stronger guides theets

 -redesign of the outter track to get a simple flat pad ( everybody said 
 it, myself too but I get too much traction on grass and when turning and I 
 just rip the grass off
   putting too much pressure on the track theeths and my running gear...

 -The MPSS3 suspension from Field of Armor Tanks unit work perfectly!!!

 -Work on my idlers wheels cause they both does not perfectly aligns with 
 the rest of roadwheels.



 Hope you enjoy the video!!

 Jean-Maxime Cyr St-Pierre 


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[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

[TyngTech]

It moves!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7mA0syV_rc




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[TANKS] Re: ZekeTec Online!

[TyngTech]

The base kit is basically a gearbox with a motor.  Add an ESC for 
continuous rotation or a servo control board like the Pololu JrK 
controller.  There's going to be a provision for mounting a 10K pot or 
encoder for position feedback.

On Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 8:56:13 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 So would that mean that the base model isn't RC interfaced?

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[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

[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, more 
powerful, and affordable servo for the robotic and maker crowds.   Think of 
a hexapod bot you could ride on.  This servo would allow you to build that. 
 Hopefully these will be available in laser cut kits this year.


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mhLCeoDR9GA/VTj6G1v_tNI/Aew/UA2IFLRyoCA/s1600/ZServo2.jpg

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Re: [TANKS] Question for RC Brains

[TyngTech]

Which ESC's are you using?


On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 7:58:15 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 That sounds logical, and I'll look into a receiver battery, but at the 
 time I wasn't using the servo, and I burnt two ESC's without even using the 
 rotate or elevate.

 On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 7:39:23 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 If you were powering the servo from the BEC, then the servo could have 
 easily pulled more power than the BEC was capable of providing. 
 Usually, BECs only provide an amp or two and servos can pull more than 
 that when trying to move a heavy load.  Most likely, your elevate servo 
 pulled too much current and blew the BEC circuit in the ESC.  If you 
 power the receiver and servo with a separate battery, all your systems 
 will be happy. 

 On 4/22/2015 7:32 PM, Caleb Smith wrote: 
  I'm just curious if any of you guys (who know a lot more about this 
 sort 
  of stuff than I do) could give a possible reason to why this is 
  happening, and what could have caused it? 



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[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

[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 
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




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[TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

[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 Turret 3000.  Still have to 
 finish the tripod and get it over to the controls sub-contractor for 
 systems integration.  The turret will be at the 2015 MD Robotfest on the 
 25th.


 http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0273b_zpsflgrk5se.jpg


 http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0268b_zpswwsbpiy6.jpg


 http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0272b_zpszdjsyurs.jpg






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Re: [TANKS] Re: Sneak peak at Zeke

[TyngTech]

The designs been tested to 30 foot pounds so far.  I'm leaving the PID 
control to others (hopefully).  ;-)

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[TANKS] Sneak peak at Zeke

[TyngTech]

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 turret will be at the 2015 MD Robotfest on the 
25th.

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0273b_zpsflgrk5se.jpg

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0268b_zpswwsbpiy6.jpg

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/IMAG0272b_zpszdjsyurs.jpg




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[TANKS] Re: reminds me of some of the past battles........

[TyngTech]

Which part, the tanks or the pubescent girls in mini skirts?


On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 8:07:27 PM UTC-4, odyssey...@aol.com wrote:

  Click here: Girls und Panzer Movie PV - YouTube 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHxZ9yYU3sw 


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Re: [TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

[TyngTech]

Having worked with the QLoader, I would definitely nor recommend it for 
anything paintball related.  If you wanted to loan it to a competitor as a 
form of psychological warfare, that would be a good use for it.

Steve Tyng


On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 6:29:07 AM UTC-4, srwh...@gmail.com wrote:

 There are a few spring loaded magazines on the market. The Q-loader is 
 cool but to big. There is also this 

 https://www.badlandspaintball.com/mobile/tacamo-20-round-paintball-magazine.html
  
 I have a zues pistol that uses a magazine that is spring loaded. Its a 
 simple tube with spring. Thinking of using the one with the link to solve 
 potential load issues with The AMX13. 

 STEWART

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

[TyngTech]

Because this hobby is dead unless we make an effort to make the cost of 
entry easier and more affordable.  An exposed loader addresses both these 
areas and if I recall, it is not unprecedented.  We had an Abrams battle 
one year with an exposed loader and I think we gave it hit exception.  If a 
builder can fit everything into the turret, kudos for them but there aren't 
that many of us out there.  BUT if a new guy shows up with a generic tank 
(with an exposed loader) that moves, turns, and shoots (all still requiring 
much skill and wherewithal to accomplish BTW) he/she shouldn't be penalized 
IMO.

ST

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 4:39:58 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote:

  Building reliable paintball feed that fits within the scale confines of 
 a model is one of the biggest PITA's in the hobby
 *THE* biggest, I think.
  
 Why do you think they should be exempt from hits ? It just seems like more 
 grounds for debate about valid hits. If you have the skill to build a small 
 hopper then you should benefit from your skill. If you want to take the 
 quicker, easier, route of using stock parts than you should enjoy the 
 fruits of that decision, too.
 I'm opposed to all hit exemptions. Except maybe shooting the operator.
  
- Doug
  

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  Building reliable paintball feed that fits within the scale confines of 
 a model is one of the biggest PITA's in the hobby.  I for one would 
 advocate external loaders like the old Kingman 40 rounders IF they were 
 exempt from hits.  Comments?

 Steve Tyng




 On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 2:25:20 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote: 

 Since your magazines will only hold 20 paint balls, I think that a 
 straight tube would work best, using a light-pressure spring, like the 
 one used in the magazine that comes with the marker, only longer.  If 
 you made a simple socket to receive the tube, then you could reload 
 quickly using a modified Navarrone Gun loading process: 

 - Disconnect magazine from marker 
 - Cock spring 
 - Pour 20 balls down the tube using preloaded tube of 20 
 - Reconnect magazine to marker 
 - Release spring to push balls into socket and marker breach 

 It's cheap and easy to make 6-10 pre-loading tubes out of PVC and simply 
 load them with a funnel before the battle. 

 For the spring, you could either duplicate the spring provided with the 
 marker and make it twice as long or buy a replacement spring and place 
 two springs in the longer tube. 

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

[TyngTech]

Building reliable paintball feed that fits within the scale confines of a 
model is one of the biggest PITA's in the hobby.  I for one would advocate 
external loaders like the old Kingman 40 rounders IF they were exempt from 
hits.  Comments?

Steve Tyng




On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 2:25:20 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 Since your magazines will only hold 20 paint balls, I think that a 
 straight tube would work best, using a light-pressure spring, like the 
 one used in the magazine that comes with the marker, only longer.  If 
 you made a simple socket to receive the tube, then you could reload 
 quickly using a modified Navarrone Gun loading process: 

 - Disconnect magazine from marker 
 - Cock spring 
 - Pour 20 balls down the tube using preloaded tube of 20 
 - Reconnect magazine to marker 
 - Release spring to push balls into socket and marker breach 

 It's cheap and easy to make 6-10 pre-loading tubes out of PVC and simply 
 load them with a funnel before the battle. 

 For the spring, you could either duplicate the spring provided with the 
 marker and make it twice as long or buy a replacement spring and place 
 two springs in the longer tube. 


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[TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

[TyngTech]

Rocket launcher or turret?

http://www.jedsite.info/fulltrack-victor/victor/vp90_series/vpx-5000-milan/vpxmilan_001.jpg


http://www.chars-francais.net/2015/images/stories/photos/vpx.jpg


On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7:40:43 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote:

 Check out the video here:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYynSfIdzngfeature=youtu.be

  

 It’s the chassis for my new tank, “Small Fry”. It also shows a test of the 
 new track system with attachment chain and injection molded grousers. It 
 works great so far ! I was a little too aggressive and I got stuck in the 
 deep snow and slush but it did great otherwise. I especially like that the 
 tracks stay on without a lot of tension.

  

 The tank is a VPX-110 from the late 70’s. The French exported a few to 
 their customers, and also built a mortar carrier version of it.

  

 -  Doug


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Re: [TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

[TyngTech]

5000, 110, looks like the same vehicle to me.  Congrats on finding a tank 
even smaller the abominations dude.  Nice fabrication skills on display 
also.

ST

On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7:50:54 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote:

 Hi Steve –

  

 Your picture shows a VPX-500, which didn’t make it into production. That’s 
 a shame because the 5000 is much cooler looking than its older brother, the 
 VPX-110. I’d prefer to model after the 5000 if the “tank authorities” will 
 approve for a modest “consideration fee”.  Say, some form of alcohol ….

  

  

 The 110 featured a turret with two Milan missile launchers. Still a tank 
 by our rules:

  

 *Category* 

 *Description* 

 *Tank*

 Any fully tracked vehicle

  

  

  

 *From:* rctank...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto:
 rctank...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *TyngTech
 *Sent:* Monday, March 9, 2015 5:18 PM
 *To:* rctank...@googlegroups.com javascript:
 *Cc:* ste...@strikemodels.com javascript:
 *Subject:* [TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

  

 Rocket launcher or turret?

  


 http://www.jedsite.info/fulltrack-victor/victor/vp90_series/vpx-5000-milan/vpxmilan_001.jpg

  

  

 http://www.chars-francais.net/2015/images/stories/photos/vpx.jpg



 On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7:40:43 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote:

 Check out the video here:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYynSfIdzngfeature=youtu.be

  

 It’s the chassis for my new tank, “Small Fry”. It also shows a test of the 
 new track system with attachment chain and injection molded grousers. It 
 works great so far ! I was a little too aggressive and I got stuck in the 
 deep snow and slush but it did great otherwise. I especially like that the 
 tracks stay on without a lot of tension.

  

 The tank is a VPX-110 from the late 70’s. The French exported a few to 
 their customers, and also built a mortar carrier version of it.

  

 -  Doug

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Small Fry lives

[TyngTech]

That was me on the rules proposal.  Four size ranges with corresponding 
ratings if I recall.  I've always seen this hobby as a combat sport which 
shouldn't be hampered by scale factors.  IMO the as built size ratings was 
an elegant solution to the never ending scale arguments.  Others felt 
otherwise and implemented the everything gets the 4/40 rating.  Not an 
issue if everything was built to 3' feet as the original intent but now we 
have all these mighty mites running around and they get 4/40, just like 
your big old lumbering 1:6 scale Tiger!

ST

On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 8:41:21 PM UTC-4, RocketMan wrote:

  Congrats on finding a tank even smaller the abominations dude.  

 Thank you, that was my goal ! Seriously, I was very jealous when I saw 
 Joe, Frank, or Paul pick up their tank so easily. You’ve seen Bad Kitty. I 
 need help getting it into and out of my car, and I use a hoist to get it 
 from the floor onto my workbench. I wanted something smaller and more 
 manageable. I will miss the “go absolutely anywhere” factor, though.

 A while ago somebody proposed a rule change that would allow players to 
 build vehicles at any scale and give them defensive ratings based on their 
 size. I think that’s a good idea. It would let people build the tank they 
 want at the size they want. No more hunting for obscure tiny vehicles.

  

  Nice fabrication skills on display also.

 Thank you again ! I especially appreciate that compliment from you because 
 of your craftsmanship. This tank was new for me in that I used a CAD 
 program, GeoMagic Design, for the whole thing. It made a huge difference. I 
 wish I’d learned it years ago. It substantially cut down the 
 trail-and-error iterations I would always go through before using CAD. I 
 still had some screw-ups, but not nearly as many or as bad.

  

 -  Doug

  


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Re: [TANKS] Re: Expanding the S.C.C.'s Arsenal: M3 Halftrack Build

[TyngTech]

Did the ACME nut (as shown in the pic) come with it?  If so, do as Frank 
suggests.  Instead of an additional nut to clamp (that ACME spec is an 
oddball one) you could tap a a set screw into the provided ACME nut.  Red 
Loctite might be strong enough to hold the nut in place.  Another option 
assuming the outer diameter of the ACME threading is 7/16, you could but a 
clamping shaft collar on there and attach the sprocket to that.

Steve

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[TANKS] Re: Starting out.

[TyngTech]

James,

The Jap 95 tank used a balanced lever bogie hung off a swing arm.  Marc did 
something similar with his Leopard.  The video clearly shows the 95 
suspension in action.  Should be simple to build.

Steve Tyng


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OolaPCZx5nc

http://www.commandojurre.nl/

http://members.upc.nl/m.methorst9/9.JPG

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On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:01:40 AM UTC-5, j chilton wrote:

 Hello all,

 I have been planning to build a Japanese Type 97 Chi Ha Kai (and Type 95 
 Ha Go) for a long time now, and I am extremely happy that this project will 
 finally be launched. First however, I have never built anything like this 
 before (they will be made of metal) so I have decided to build some test 
 chassis out of cold rolled steel. I am looking for a good suspension set up 
 at the moment, something simple but efficient. Later will come the Bell 
 Crank suspension...

 Thanks all of you.

 Sincerely,

 James.


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[TANKS] Re: unwanted help in the garage......

[TyngTech]

Reminds me of the time I opened the old T-34 after a bit of setting and 
found it stuffed with insulation.  There was a nice and cozy mouse nest in 
it.

ST


On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 12:32:40 PM UTC-5, odyssey...@aol.com 
wrote:

  once fall arrives and it's too cold to use fiberglass resin in the 
 garage i normally don't go back out there (unless i need the gas jugs or 
 the snow blower) until spring.
  
 the other day i went out to get the snow blower and as i entered to 
 doorway a few things looked out of place but since i'm not out there that 
 often this time of year, i didn't too much of it, but as i took a few steps 
 to the snow blower, things to my right didn't look right at all.
  
 on the radial arm saw table top is the upper half of the tiger (upside 
 down) where i was working on sanding off the old paint to give it some 
 fiberglass and resin. on the back side of the table top (behind the back 
 stop) was were i left two small bags of grass seed  but now i only saw part 
 of one and trashed seed all over.
  
 it looks as if i have (at the very least) a mouse, or maybe a field rat. 
 there were droppings all over the place. i didn't touch anything as i 
 didn't want my scent to be on anything. this afternoon i'll be going out to 
 the store and getting some boxes of poison food and a set of traps. i'll be 
 placing some of it on the saw's table top as i expect it to be back up 
 there feeding again.
  
 i haven't checked for any damage yet to anything from chewing/nawling, 
 i'll do that after i take care of the critter(s) at hand.
  
 my other concern is, i have my car and truck out there and i know they 
 love to live in vehicles, so i'll set some food and traps in them too.
  
 hopefully it'll just be a matter of taking out the dead (unwanted help), 
 and cleaning things up without having to do any damage repair
  
 Chris


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[TANKS] Re: AMX13

[TyngTech]

Other motor options, in particular the Harbor Freight saw motor/gearbox.

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!searchin/rctankcombat/t-70$20motor/rctankcombat/uyaaYAQHsMM/IOHtJCDWEt0J

ST

On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 12:25:36 PM UTC-5, srwh...@gmail.com 
wrote:

 Been kicking (or moving) this project around the work shed for a long 
 while. No actual progress beyond figuring out the curved hull front, until 
 now. In the past week I have managed to get the suspension swing arm design 
 to where I am happy with it and get 10 of them welded. I have also bought 
 and received the motors for the project.  I went with the ATV starter 
 motors (thanks Mike Mangus for the idea) that i saw used on the S-tank 
 T-081. I plan to use the same type of linear actuator to raise and lower 
 the articulated turret (crazy French). The suspension will use the same 
 type as T-044. I found some heavy duty lock collars that fit a 1/4 bolt 
 through the side (lock). I also think I have figured out the potential 
 paintball feed issues with the articulated turret, more on that once mocked 
 up. 

 Stewart


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[TANKS] Re: AMX13

[TyngTech]

FYI on those ATV starter motors.  If I recall Mike burned one or two of 
them out that weekend he battled.  Their cheap enough so get a spare set. 
 You may want to investigate ways to open the motor casing up for venting. 
 Also be aware that the motors are probably case grounded so you'll want to 
address that.

Steve Tyng

On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 12:25:36 PM UTC-5, srwh...@gmail.com 
wrote:

 Been kicking (or moving) this project around the work shed for a long 
 while. No actual progress beyond figuring out the curved hull front, until 
 now. In the past week I have managed to get the suspension swing arm design 
 to where I am happy with it and get 10 of them welded. I have also bought 
 and received the motors for the project.  I went with the ATV starter 
 motors (thanks Mike Mangus for the idea) that i saw used on the S-tank 
 T-081. I plan to use the same type of linear actuator to raise and lower 
 the articulated turret (crazy French). The suspension will use the same 
 type as T-044. I found some heavy duty lock collars that fit a 1/4 bolt 
 through the side (lock). I also think I have figured out the potential 
 paintball feed issues with the articulated turret, more on that once mocked 
 up. 

 Stewart


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[TANKS] Re: AMX13

[TyngTech]

I've looked at these in the past as possible motors for my T-70 project. 
 TNC Scooters confirmed that the sprockets on these motors are standard 25 
pitch.  Their also cheap at $18 each.

http://tncscooters.com/index.php?route=product/productpath=214product_id=531

http://tncscooters.com/image/cache/data/406150-500x500.jpg


ST


On Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 4:02:16 PM UTC-5, srwh...@gmail.com wrote:

 Ya, they are case grounded, i see from photos of the S-tank they are too. 
 Will investigate venting them too. Unlike the S-tank mine are not going to 
 be directly attached to the drive hubs, going to hopefuly make use of the 
 chain sprocket afixed to them. Going to hopefully reduce rpms a little. 
 Have good local source for chain/sprocket ect supplies. As for a spair not 
 a bad idea. 

 Stewart

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[TANKS] Re: Drive Cog Patterns

[TyngTech]

That post was from the old mailist where we had a files section.  I've PM's 
the sprocket pdf to you.

ST

On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 11:33:01 AM UTC-5, srwh...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hi Steve

 I must be blind but where do i find the file to download you design?

 Thanks
 Stewart

 On Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 6:05:15 PM UTC-5, TyngTech wrote:

 I've uploaded the design of my Cromwell's drive sprocket.  Check out 
 TTS Sprocket.pdf in the files section. 

 Steve Tyng 


 On Dec 9, 11:14 pm, Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos xchr...@otenet.gr 
 wrote: 
  Glad to hear.  It was ony a few minute break at work here. 
  Chrys 
  
  
  
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  Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 11:17 PM 
  Subject: [TANKS] Re: Drive Cog Patterns 
  
   Thanks. This was great.  I took the photo, scalled it, inverted the 
   colors, and i'm using it as the template.  Thanks again. 
  
   On Dec 8, 4:41 am, Chrysanthos Kanellopoulos xchr...@otenet.gr 
   wrote: 
The diameter of the inner circle (green) could be 0.0873, with the 
 clear 
distance between the teeth 0.0350 = 1 3/8. That way, the pads fit 
  between 
the teeth. 
The width of the tooth ~ 0.064 or 0.0638 m. or 1/4 wide. 
The diameter of the outer circle, on the edge of the teeth would 
 then be 
0.0993 m. = 3,901  
I hope that helps and it is not more confusing! 
  
Chrys 
  
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[TANKS] Re: Finaly, an RC tank

[TyngTech]

Jean-Maxime,

Very nice work.  I'd love to see details on the TTS components manufacture!

Steve Tyng




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Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

[TyngTech]

Josh,

A TTS track (short for Tyng Track System) uses a continuous loop of 
treadmill or conveyor  belting as the main tension member.  The tracks 
are mating pads adhered to the inner and outer faces of the belt.  Guide 
horns are incorporated on the inner pads.  Guide horns engage the roads 
wheels to limit  side to side play.

First TTS being fabricated for T005 (friction 
drive): http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/tanks/T005/Page4.html
First sprocket driven TTS on T028 (converted from friction to 
sprocket): http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/tanks/T028/
First production TTS 
T040: http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/tanks/T040/Page3.html
Current polymer TTS from TriPact: 
 http://www.rctankcombat.com/order-of-battle/tanks/T100/Page2.html

There are other TTS implementations, just look through the build threads.

Steve Tyng


On Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:48:00 PM UTC-5, Joshua Updyke wrote:

 Frank,

 Thank you for your comments. You really have a lot of good ideas. You 
 mention the TTS design. I am not familiar with that and I was wondering if 
 you could point me in the direction of some reading on that. I also liked 
 your suggestion of just making a well designed interlocking tread from the 
 beginning. The reason I liked using the roller chain is it added strength 
 to the track and allowed me to use very common drive sprockets. One idea I 
 toyed around with was removing the chain and building a pinned tread that 
 still meshed with roller chain sprockets. Do you think this is practical? 
 You mentioned a 'properly designed drive cog' in your post. I realize that 
 a roller chain sprocket is not designed for driving track, but what 
 differences are there between a roller chain sprocket and a drive cog. 

 Thanks for the input from everyone.

 josh

 On Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 9:57:26 AM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 Looks like a sweet ride Doug. 

 There's one important aspect about your track design that you failed to 
 mention: the rigidity of the 90 degree angle between the chain and the 
 tread.  If that angle is not held rigid over the life of the track, the 
 probability of throwing a track goes up.  Attachment links significantly 
 increase the rigidity and therefore the reliability of the track. 
 Personally, I think that your attachment chain design is as good as a 
 chain-based design can get.  End of evolution. 

 The performance of the TTS design is legendary and well-proven on the 
 battlefield (which makes all other R/C tests look like kindergarten 
 projects).  Will's and Doug's attachment chain designs are also 
 seasoned.  Not as good as TTS, but definitely battlefield approved. 
 Basically, the last category in track designs that hasn't been fully 
 explored is self-linked treads. 

 If you're going with 3D printing for prototypes and injection molding 
 for production, you might as well design an interlocking tread that can 
 be pinned together just like the real thing.  When used with a properly 
 designed drive cog and guide tooth, you would never throw a track. 
 Moreover, a cleverly designed set of parts could be used to make a wide 
 array of different tracks.  Single-tooth, double-tooth, offset tooth, 
 narrow, medium and wide tracks could all be built using the same 
 elemental parts.  If you combine the pioneering work done by Garnet for 
 T011 with 3D printing and modern injection molding, I think the result 
 could be successfully battle-tested and used on a wide-variety of 
 vehicles. 

 Loic and FoA have pushed that frontier further along with their scale 
 metal track links, but I don't think the evolution is done and a 
 semi-scale version in plastic would be greatly appreciated in many 
 different R/C worlds. 

 On 2/6/2015 11:14 PM, Doug Conn wrote: 
  Here’s the new tank I’ll test them on. The hull is mechanically 
  finished. I just need to wire it, add tracks, and try everything out. 



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Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

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Doug,

The new tank looks impressive.  Can't wait to see it on the battle field.


ST

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Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

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Josh,

Impressive work so far.  It looks like your modeling your tracks after 
construction equipment.  This is fine for low speeds, flat surfaces and no 
suspension.  I think you will find these tracks will throw quite often in 
our typical battling environments and speeds.  If your after a performance 
track, you WILL need to incorporate guide horns IMO, especially if your 
thinking suspension.  Also, other traits that make for a good performance 
track IMO are stiffness along it's length, light weight, and ability to 
shed debris.  It doesn't take much to distort a track to the point where it 
will disengage from the drive sprocket.  The finer the sprocket mechanism 
the more so in my observations.

Steve Tyng


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Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

[TyngTech]

Here's a diagram of how tank mixed steering works in our hobby.  Two 
channels are used (the left stick in this example, up/down - left/right) 
that are mixed by the mixing circuit to control the two motors in a tank. 
 Hope this helps.


[image: http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/html/build123.htm]

On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 8:14:48 AM UTC-5, srwh...@gmail.com wrote:

 Thanks Steve. 
 So if i get the interal layout correct, really simple discription,   

 Each drive sprocket is driven by a motor,  each motor has its own speed 
 control? The forward and reverse set up is done a double pull double throw 
 switch some where between the speed control and motor (or similar).  So 
 with something like the Victor or Talon would it be a simple plug from the 
 receiver (Rx)? If so is there not usually only one stick on the Tx for 
 speed therefor one spot on the Rx for a speed control? But it sounds like 
 you need two? 

 Stewart

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Re: [TANKS] 12 volt dimmer /motor control as speed control?

[TyngTech]

Other source for the Talons: 
http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motors-electronics

For simple FWD/REV control go with the Victor SP's which are the closest 
replacement to the old Talon SR's.  The new Talon SRX's have extra features 
that aren't required for simple tank driving.  FYI, the new Victors are now 
being made by Cross the Road electronics (same as the Talons).


Steve Tyng

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Re: [TANKS] Re: The Micro Bandwagon

[TyngTech]

Wood?  You mean Sinclair basic doesn't work on Arduino???  Man I'm screwed! 
  ;)



On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 11:27:34 PM UTC-5, RocketMan wrote:

 I’m not worried. He’s probably still deciding what kind of wood to build 
 his software from. J

  

  


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[TANKS] Re: Calling All Nit-Pickers

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Yes Frank, thanks for all the web development and hosting.  Definitely been 
a boon to the hobby.  I bet it feels good off loading everything to someone 
else's web servers!  ;-)

Steve




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[TANKS] The Micro Bandwagon

[TyngTech]

Walking through the DIY isle at my local Microcenter I spied Arduino Pro 
Mini boards for $4.99.  Then I spotted the programmer for $9.99.  Just 
couldn't pass it up.  I'm now a Arduino dude!  As I type this, I'm staring 
at a little LED that that BLINKS AT MY COMMAND!  LOL

ST

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Re: [TANKS] The Micro Bandwagon

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They are on sale regular prince $7.99. 
 http://www.microcenter.com/product/431996/Arduino_Pro_Mini_Board

The webpage has the wrong data.  The boards are 5v 16mhz, 32kb.


The programmer is the FTDI USB board. 
 http://www.microcenter.com/product/432350/FTDI_Adapter_USB_Controller

If/when I need an encoder library I'll let you know.  Right now I'll be 
playing with resistance PID control.

ST


On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1:28:40 PM UTC-5, RocketMan wrote:

 Wow, that’s cheap ! Were they on clearance ? I was surprised to see 
 Arduino stuff in my MicroCenter, too. You might consider picking up an FTDI 
 cable or breakout board to use USB. It’s pretty convenient. You can still 
 use the Arduino dev environment even with the programmer, yes ?

  

 I just updated my Arduino software with the Bofor’s rebuild last week. Do 
 you want a rotary encoder library ?

  

 -  Doug

  

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 Walking through the DIY isle at my local Microcenter I spied Arduino Pro 
 Mini boards for $4.99.  Then I spotted the programmer for $9.99.  Just 
 couldn't pass it up.  I'm now a Arduino dude!  As I type this, I'm staring 
 at a little LED that that BLINKS AT MY COMMAND!  LOL

  

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[TANKS] Re: what cleaner ?

[TyngTech]

Let is soak over night.  Rinse off next day.

ST

On Sunday, January 4, 2015 10:12:54 PM UTC-5, RocketMan wrote:

 Hello –

  

 I’m cleaning and rebuilding the Bofors Gun and Bad Kitty’s markers. Both 
 are covered in dried paintball gunk. Has anybody discovered a good cleaner 
 to remove that stuff ?

  

 Thanks,

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[TANKS] Re: Robot guy in a world of tankers

[TyngTech]

Yo Chewy.

These controllers are reflashed brushless controllers correct?  Do they all 
support reverse and is there any silly braking delays?

ST

On Tuesday, November 25, 2014 4:54:12 PM UTC-5, TeamTiki wrote:

 hello, 

 My name is Chewy, Long time lurker, infrequent poster. I'm out on the 
 tankless west coast, but maybe some day i'll build one of these tanks just 
 for fun. Untill then I make due with 100kg combat robots. Nothing like 
 getting busted up by this guy a few times:  
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsgqllvbT28 

 Much of the motor and control technology is shared between our hobbies. 
 Maybe some of the construction techniques too. 

 I am currently trying to build up my own small machine shop, my main tool 
 is a Cnc bridgeport. But, i'm trying to justify buying or building a large 
 format Cnc router, mostly for plywood, plastics, and thin sheet aluminum.   
  I would imagine such a tool would be ideal for making tank parts... 

 Also, I am one of a few State Side resellers for www.botbitz.com , of 
 interest may be their line of Escs.  The 85amp model should be able to run 
 most wheel chair type motors, while the 30amp one might be enough for 
 rotate or elevate.   I will match the botbitz.com prices in USD, please 
 send me an email and i will send a paypal invoice.  Shipping is fixed at $5 
 for priority mail. 

 cheers, 
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[TANKS] Fun GIF for the day!

[TyngTech]

Fun GIF for the day!

http://x.vukajlija.com/var/uploads/reactions/201306/99488/oie_141295X934xxFR.gif

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Remote kill switch

[TyngTech]

The Forbin Project!  Good movie and one of my favorite book series.  In the 
second book we find an Earth at piece being run by the AI created by the 
old US and Soviet computers.  For a non-violent entertainment, the AI 
converts the old human Naval warships into remote controlled fleets for 
remote controlled battles.  If I remember correctly, Maryland had the 
champion fleet.  Sound familiar?

ST

On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:11:50 AM UTC-5, jvragu47 wrote:

 When referring to 1970 you must consider Mr Forbin's, Project Colossus.  
 LOL.   

 On Monday, November 17, 2014 9:30:18 PM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 Skynet?  That's like a dial-up modem network from the late 70's compared 
 to the Tri-Pact Battlefield Management Network scheduled to become 
 self-aware sometime in 2015. 

 On 11/17/2014 7:39 PM, Mike Lyons wrote: 
  I'm invoking the Skynet clause of our friendship agreement. 



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Re: [TANKS] Re: Remote kill switch

[TyngTech]

All excellent points.  At our current mobilization level, a hobby 
standardized kill system is a moot point anyway.  Besides, the Cromwell's 
remote kill system has already been tested and validated.  I just have to 
make sure Marty's van is parked at the correct spot when something goes 
wrong!  ;-)

ST

On Monday, November 17, 2014 11:38:50 AM UTC-5, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 Way back in the stone age, my doctoral thesis was on the design of 
 fault-tolerant electronics.  A lot has changed in the 25+ years, but 
 reliability theory hasn't changed much since Roman times when the 
 historian Juvenal coined the phrase Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes? 
 (i.e., But who will guard the guardians themselves?) and an anonymous 
 sanitation engineer coined the phrase Custodite Hoc est simplex 
 stultus (i.e., Keep It Simple Stupid). 

 So, I ask the question: Is it more reliable or less reliable to add a 
 secondary RC-based control system to a vehicle as a safety cut-off for 
 the primary RC-based control system? 

 Typically, the following topics are addressed when trying to answer such 
 a question: 

 1) Will the RC-based kill system handle all of the same fault scenarios 
 as the manual cutoff system? 

 2) Will the RC-based kill system introduce additional fault scenarios 
 that must be handled? 

 3) Will the RC-based kill system use electro-mechanical parts that are 
 more or less reliable than both the primary RC-based control system and 
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[TANKS] Re: can anyone positively ID this?

[TyngTech]

The Swiss basically turned their entire country into a Maginot line.


On Sunday, November 16, 2014 6:34:05 PM UTC-5, jvragu47 wrote:

 Very nice Steve.  

 On Sunday, November 16, 2014 1:57:38 PM UTC-5, TyngTech wrote:

 Chris,

 That's one of the Swiss hidden bunkers.


 http://atomictoasters.com/2012/11/the-labyrinthine-history-of-secret-swiss-bunkers/


 ST

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 there is no information on it on the site it was posted on so i was 
 wondering if anyone could positively ID this

  

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[TANKS] Re: can anyone positively ID this?

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Chris,

That's one of the Swiss hidden bunkers.

http://atomictoasters.com/2012/11/the-labyrinthine-history-of-secret-swiss-bunkers/


ST

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 there is no information on it on the site it was posted on so i was 
 wondering if anyone could positively ID this

  

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[TANKS] Re: Remote kill switch

[TyngTech]

This is something I'd like to see but it needs to be expanded to a global 
remote to kill all tanks in an event.  Though our tanks are supposed to 
have external kill switches, the fact is that I doubt any of our battlers 
could easily shut their vehicles down (manually) while it was running full 
bore over uneven ground.  I know I'd have an issue killing an errant 
Cromwell.

ST


On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:22:51 PM UTC-4, Replicant wrote:

 Long time lurker here. I thought this was an interesting idea. Not exactly 
 how viable it is with all the radio controls and interference. 

 Remote Kill Switch http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Kill-Switch

 Christopher 'lots of ideas yet to start' Crabb 


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[TANKS] Re: Gremlins of Gettysburg

[TyngTech]

TyngTech had a failed pin valve on the Cromwell's CO2 bottle.  The Cromwell 
uses a bottle with an anti-siphon tube so I couldn't just switch out to 
another bottle.  The bottle had to be repaired or I wasn't going to be 
shooting that day.  Thank's to Frank for donating another bottle to pull a 
working pin valve off of.  Thanks to to either John, Will, or Paul (forget 
which one) for donating the monster pair of vise grips that was able to 
hold the CO2 bottle securely enough while torquing off the old pin valve. 
 Thanks to Will for donating his fathers large Crescent wrench for the 
delicate operation.

Steve It takes a village Tyng

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Re: [TANKS] Re: Fury

[TyngTech]

That's the Bovington Tiger used in the file.  Not some CGI or cardboard 
fake.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-24987676



On Monday, October 20, 2014 2:44:19 PM UTC-4, Michael Butts wrote:

 Hahaha. Fury was good. Don't know about Furry;-) The Tiger scene was 
 better than I thought it would be! Going to snag it on BlueRay when I get 
 the opportunity.
 Mike B

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 Damm !

 I watched Furry , went to the wrong cinema 




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[TANKS] Fury

[TyngTech]

Just watched Fury.  GO SEE IT!

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[TANKS] Re: The Final Battle

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John,

Great work on the vid production as always.




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

[TyngTech]

I added that feature so that we can conduct the Doug Experiment one 
battle to see how reduced firing rates affect 
the game

An immediate effect will be the reduction of long range gunnery.  If the 
Cromwell only gets to shoot once every 10 seconds or so.  You better 
believe said Cromwell is going to be right on somebody's six when it takes 
that shot!  ;)

ST


On Friday, October 10, 2014 12:47:10 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 Not only has it already been built, but that circuit was battle-tested 
 in the SU100, Patton and Semovente during the last battle.  The board 
 connects to the R/C receiver and directly drives the marker solenoid, as 
 I explained in previous posts, exactly like an e-trigger. 

 It even has a feature that allows you to restrict your firing rate to 
 one shot every N seconds.  I added that feature so that we can conduct 
 the Doug Experiment one battle to see how reduced firing rates affect 
 the game. 

 On 10/10/2014 10:50 AM, TyngTech wrote: 
  What one of you E Guru's need to come up with is an R/C triggered 
  circuit that can directly fire the solenoid in a typical e-marker. This 
  bypasses the marker trigger board altogether. Loic's first combat tank 
  had such a circuit but it had the nasty habit of firing when power was 
  turned off. It was some sort of capacitor discharge circuit. 


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

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Tank Soccer was the best!  Your just ore because you lost!  lol


On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:31:33 AM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 Personally, I think that the number of unexpected consequences, good and 
 bad, will far exceed our expectations. That's the fun part about 
 experimentation. Besides, it can't be worse than Tank Soccer 
 On Oct 12, 2014 9:56 AM, TyngTech stev...@gmail.com javascript: 
 wrote:

 I added that feature so that we can conduct the Doug Experiment one 
 battle to see how reduced firing rates affect 
 the game

 An immediate effect will be the reduction of long range gunnery.  If the 
 Cromwell only gets to shoot once every 10 seconds or so.  You better 
 believe said Cromwell is going to be right on somebody's six when it takes 
 that shot!  ;)

 ST


 On Friday, October 10, 2014 12:47:10 PM UTC-4, Frank Pittelli wrote:

 Not only has it already been built, but that circuit was battle-tested 
 in the SU100, Patton and Semovente during the last battle.  The board 
 connects to the R/C receiver and directly drives the marker solenoid, as 
 I explained in previous posts, exactly like an e-trigger. 

 It even has a feature that allows you to restrict your firing rate to 
 one shot every N seconds.  I added that feature so that we can conduct 
 the Doug Experiment one battle to see how reduced firing rates affect 
 the game. 

 On 10/10/2014 10:50 AM, TyngTech wrote: 
  What one of you E Guru's need to come up with is an R/C triggered 
  circuit that can directly fire the solenoid in a typical e-marker. 
 This 
  bypasses the marker trigger board altogether. Loic's first combat tank 
  had such a circuit but it had the nasty habit of firing when power was 
  turned off. It was some sort of capacitor discharge circuit. 

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

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What one of you E Guru's need to come up with is an R/C triggered circuit 
that can directly fire the solenoid in a typical e-marker.  This bypasses 
the marker trigger board altogether.   Loic's first combat tank had such a 
circuit but it had the nasty habit of firing when power was turned off.  It 
was some sort of capacitor discharge circuit.

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[TANKS] Re: GoPro live wireless feed

[TyngTech]

http://www.fatshark.com/


On Thursday, October 2, 2014 5:10:45 PM UTC-4, odyssey...@aol.com wrote:

  i was told at the last tank battle that you can't get live wireless 
 video feed from a GoPro camera. now i don't know if that pertained to the 
 GP1, 2 or 3 but i jut saw some with a quad copter on the side of the active 
 volcano in Iceland and he was getting live feed from is GP3. right next to 
 him was a small monitor that he was looking through for visual reference 
 and it looked like some sort of wi-fi dvice strapped to the back of it.
  
 so there has to be some way of getting the live feed like he did
  
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[TANKS] Re: More incursions into the compound

[TyngTech]

Nice work John.

ST

On Monday, September 29, 2014 10:12:36 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote:



 On Monday, September 29, 2014 8:06:10 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote:

 Both today's and yesterdays video look really good, John!   Looking 
 forward to seeing video of the mass slaughter (AKA the last battle).

 Thank you Caleb.  I keep hoping to come across footage of the 25 pounder 
 traversing. If not, we need to do so at the next battle.


 John 


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[TANKS] Blast from the Past!

[TyngTech]

Ordered some bearings from an eastern European supplier and look what 
showed up at the door.  Either old stock or Putin is farther along on his 
current project than we thought!

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag419/stevet44/Dsc00393B_zps14d38874.jpg

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[TANKS] Re: VMMV open house

[TyngTech]

Not sure if I can make this one.  To many house projects to catch up on.

ST


On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 3:58:03 PM UTC-4, Joe Sommer wrote:


 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.
 http://www.vmmv.org/collection/collection.htm

 Joe



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[TANKS] Re: Beware the S.C.C.

[TyngTech]

Hat's off to the Smith clan.  The bloodlust in their genes was evident, and 
Caleb?  Never since Sgt. York has there been such carnage on the field from 
one man!  I'm most impressed with how he finished off the QF25 into a field 
piece of surgical accuracy and Ninja agility.  The upgraded Cromwell didn't 
do to bad either.  The new uber accurate rotate was letting me hit targets 
at ranges that I would have passed up before.  Fun was had by all and I'm 
looking forward to the next battle.

ST

On Sunday, August 24, 2014 7:59:38 PM UTC-4, jvragu47 wrote:

A new force arrived at today's event. The Smith (nom de guerre) Combat 
 Clan initially showed no interest in participating, save for Caleb and his 
 25 pound anti-tank gun.   No sir, we'd rather not. they chimed in  
 unison.  Then,Okay if we must, we will play.. 
It was all a Pennsylvania ruse!!!.Brothers Isaac and Joshua 
 manned the Bofors and Navarone while brother Caleb operated his new arty.  
THEY LIT US UP MAN.   It was brutal. Shots rained from every direction. 
 Heard Caleb say  Gotcha inna little crossfire, how you like dat?Even 
 when using high speed evasive maneuvers,  hits came out of no where.  Oh 
 the inhumanity. 
After the clan left for home, the executive veterans quorum were heard 
 to mumble something about a new rule ..I believe it is to be named the 
 Caleb clause. This reporter was not privy to it's details, but I think it 
 might have something to due with placement of the arty gunners..  Again, 
 this is only second hand hearsay ,but  on a chain around the waist I think 
 was the sentence.LOL. 

 Papa Brian commanded T-77. Sadly for him, firing gremlins abounded. 
 But he did well for a rookie driver. 

 Obviously we all had a great day. Stay tuned for video. We have tons 
 to sift through. Sister of the clan, sorry did not get her name , ran video 
 on my camera, Chris was also filming. And we have battle cam from my PzII 
 and the Semovente.
 Stu came up looking for ideas to incorporate into his future productions.

 Steve said, and I agree, yes that's true, it was one of the most 
 enjoyable  battling days.  Weather and scenarios were perfect.

 Oberst Johann


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