Forum: Electronics tech
06-13-2021, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,734
Re: Switch question
Very nice servo switch!
I don't know if this helps, but if you wanted to replace it with an arduino nano or something, the following code should in theory emulate it, reading one radio channel and...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-21-2021, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,926
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
03-26-2021, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,387
Re: Steiger Panther IV
:O This is so cool! I'm not planning to do an engineering masters degree, but I can probably manage 11 years of not marrying anyone. Do you think that's enough for me to be allowed to do an awesome...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-22-2021, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
As far as I can tell, the soundkit now has the power to take iBUS/SBUS in, decode and output servo signal for steering servo and 5th wheel, so that should work fine. I would guess you can use the 5th...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-21-2021, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
I really wanted a wheel controller for my truck too, but I ended up learning to "drive stick" because I needed 16 channels.
The transmitter is what determines how many channels are transmitted...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-18-2021, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
In theory it should be possible to add some code for that. I have used an arduino to control multiple things from a single channel in the past. But it won't be quick or easy and might not be...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-17-2021, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,366
Re: So...
Haha! You make a good point. Fighting with tools is more fun than fighting with a computer though.
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
03-17-2021, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,169
Re: Norwegian Air Force Scania P470CB 4x4
Good to see you aren't afraid of starting big projects. M6 3 is actually the one mine is based on. It helped fight a huge warehouse fire in my home town. Do you know if it's still at Rygge? I read a...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
03-17-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,432
Re: Hello from Norway
Welcome, Morten. Looking forward to seeing build progress.
Are you doing Avinor or Air force variants of the Scanias? You can save a lot of work if you do Avinor trucks with standard P-cab instead...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-12-2021, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
It's a great soundkit. Using it in my firetruck. I'm using my own hardware and heavily modified an older version of the firmware though. Let me know if I can be of assistance.
This truck is so...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-15-2021, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,181
Re: Seagrave Tanker
This is looking very nice! Looking forward to seeing this in action! Are those solenoid valves air tight as well as water tight? What did you use to make those suction fittings?
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Forum: Electronics tech
11-28-2020, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,914
Re: MFC 3pin JST plug question
If I'm looking at the same thing, it looks like J8/J9/J10 are standard servo connectors, compatible with what's called the dupont connectors. They also look like they're actual servo outputs, with J9...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
10-30-2020, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 131
Views: 65,726
Re: Scania airport fire truck
The only compartments that are actually articulated are the lower rear switch boxes as seen at the bottom of post #2 and #44. I made a reasonably scale accurate but simple hinge with styrene and 2mm...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
10-12-2020, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,181
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
10-03-2020, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 65,726
Re: Scania airport fire truck
It's definitely not done. There is still a long list of exterior and interior details, maybe some waterproofing, some structural fixes.
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
10-03-2020, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,181
Re: Seagrave Tanker
Very nice floor and hinge mechanism! Before you clone the seats, make sure they're the right size for your cab. I think Tamiya uses the same seat in many of the trucks, so the scale might be slightly...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
09-21-2020, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 15,696
Re: Cockshutt 70 tractor (1935-48)
And if you don't have an old cellphone to tear apart, it would most likely be the same type of motor in a micro servo.
Welcome, 2redrovers!
I can't believe how silent that tractor runs! Nice job...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-15-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,181
Re: Seagrave Tanker
Looks like a good plan. Looking forward to seeing how you'll fit it in the truck. From my tests I'd say there will be a surprisingly good flow from gravity alone for the dump chute, especially if the...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-14-2020, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,181
Re: Seagrave Tanker
I don't know if it's relevant to you, or if you've already considered it, but I stumbled upon some older notes. I originally wanted to use a gear pump that could run both ways, and considered using...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-12-2020, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 131
Views: 65,726
Re: Scania airport fire truck
6x12mm silicone tube is what was included with my main pump. I'm also using some of that for the same purpose. It's very stiff, but I inserted a bent large paperclip to force it to bend the right...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-09-2020, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 65,726
Re: Scania airport fire truck
I did the planning for a NIMH, but because of the specific mix of electronics I ended up with, I went with a 2s Lipo pack (Standard r/c car hardshell pack, same size as the NIMH stick but...
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-08-2020, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,347
Re: Charging jack
What I don't like about shopping for switches is the lack of info. Some specify details, but most don't. How are we supposed to know if it's rated for 6A spikes or 6A continous? Is it heat limited?...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2020, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,848
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-07-2020, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,347
Re: Charging jack
The current will be the same either way. I'd probably feel safe using a 6A switch in a 1:16 wpl truck, but not in a heavy 1:14 Tamiya truck on rough terrain.
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
09-07-2020, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 65,726
Re: Scania airport fire truck
Yes, it's all styrene. I don't have the patience or equipment for metalwork. Plastruct 1:16 scale diamond plate number 91683 to be exact. The other styrene is Evergreen.
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