Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-25-2015, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,168
Re: RC Roadtrain
Trust me, that was one **** of a display and we all had a great time.
What you reckon we go for more trailers this year?
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Forum: Australian Mini Trucker Clubs
04-29-2015, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,610
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-25-2015, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,931
Re: Synching receivers
It can be done with most radios, have done it with hobbyking 6 channel units and as stated it is best to have matching receivers also lessens the confusion when wiring.
Not everybody uses the same...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-04-2014, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,912
Re: Batterie life span.
On my Kinghauler I run the Venom 8000mah battery with a low voltage alarm.
The MFU is only used to run the lights and sound as I have a Tamiya speed controller mounted under the hood , onto the two...
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Forum: Australian Mini Trucker Clubs
04-28-2014, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 57,262
Re: Where are the Aussies
The only way to fly, proud and loud! (aka more and more pics!)
Nice to see another Aussie on the forum!
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
04-28-2014, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,981
Re: servo programmer
Well, my two bits!
I have used in the past one of these:
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17033__turnigy_servo_signal_reverser.html
Price is incredibly cheap and all you need is a Y cable to...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-17-2014, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Re: 2.4 ghz Transmitter
I think it is more which MFC suits the needs of your vehicle?
The MFC01 was the original for most trucks
The MFC02 was made for the F350, Tundra Etc (But sound great in some trucks?)
The MFC03 is...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-10-2014, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Re: 2.4 ghz Transmitter
I have found most 2.4 radios work well, even the cheapie 38.00 one bought off ebay!
My personal preference is the Airtronics RDS8000, all functions work perfectly.
Have 2 myself, my brother runs 2...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-12-2014, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,854
Re: General Pete project
Nothing like some good chunky heavey duty tyres to improve the look of any truck eh?
Have quite a few here myself and have been upgrading all my trucks with them.
Keep up the great work
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Forum: General Discussion
03-12-2014, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,199
Re: Do YOU wear your safety glasses??
Well, I can actually say I have had solder in my eye! And with the flux to go with it!
Back in my aprenticeship days when I did not know any better and safety was not the priority it is today. Was...
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
03-09-2014, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,962
MFC-03
Well got my first look at one of the new MFU's this weekend.
I recently bought one in for a friend of mine.
The manual is certainly a lot busier than the original and the unit looks to have taken a...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
02-22-2014, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 24,882
Re: My globeliner
I use 5400ma @S lipo's in two of my trucks and a 8000ma in another.
I have had no issues at all, the MFU and all other equipment work perfectly.
I use a lipo alarm in all vehicles (Kinghauler,...
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Forum: Announcements from head quarters
01-09-2014, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,848
Re: Using photo hosting sites.
If you convert the photographs to sizes for email they shrink in size considerably.
Not sure what programs are out there to do it for you as I use the software for my camera (Olympus Viewer 3). You...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-27-2013, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 16,332
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
11-15-2013, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,830
Re: Construction Equipment Radio
No, You can bind more than one receiver to the transmitters under 2.4g!
That is how I set up a friend of mines (Sandcraft Transport) C510 roadtrain.
One receiver in the truck and another in the...
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
11-03-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,135
Re: Tamiya MFU
In my opinion, with the MFU the large speaker box.
However, for better sounding trucks either the Servonaut system or the SLU
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
11-02-2013, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,135
Re: Tamiya MFU
Hi There,
Two different boxes!
The Kinghauler requires you to pull the seats etc to be able to fit it in.
With the knight you can use the smaller box and have an interior or use the large...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-24-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,711
Re: radio questions
Wow, that was a lot of questions!
I have a few answers for you:
Yes, you can use any 4 channel radio. I have even seen someone using a 4 channel stick radio ( the type with a steering wheel )...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-08-2013, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 24,882
Re: My globeliner
On most of the builds I have done, I have cut that annoying switch off.
Find J12 on the MFU, should be green and black cable. cut,strip, join and either tape securely or use heatshrink and have full...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-05-2013, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,398
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Forum: General Discussion
09-26-2013, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,968
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-22-2013, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,818
Re: Poor straight line steering control
One of the first things I do when building is:
Use a high power metal geared servo
Lose the servo saver
Change both the front axle and knuckles to aftermarket item
This one...
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Forum: rcbrmin shop
09-10-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 79,277
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Forum: rcbrmin shop
09-06-2013, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 79,277
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2013, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Re: Rigid RC Service
Hi Sentinel,
I am in Perth and have bought quite a bit off Rigid RC for customers and club members and have found there service also to be quite flawless. You get a confirming email as your order...
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