Forum: Electronics tech
04-05-2015, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,037
Re: Radios
I'm new to rc trucks as well. I have the Knight Hauler with MFU-01, and use Tamiya's 4 ch Attack t/r combo to control it, so I'm very limited. I'd like to build a second truck with more upgrades...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-04-2015, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,029
Re: Pete 379 Heavy Haul
As a newcomer to this hobby, the craftsmanship on display in this thread is both humbling and inspiring.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-30-2014, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,009
Re: Snow White
A step by step on this with parts list would be fantastic. Being new to the hobby I'd like to be able to produce a similar result, but would not know where to start at this point.
Plus, to be...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-16-2014, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,756
Re: New to RC trucks, first kitbash
Thanks for the great comments so far! Thought I'd post a few more pics since I've had a chance to work on the details
http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a434/Rick-K1/Trailer_zps3f4f4349.jpg...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-07-2014, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,756
Re: New to RC trucks, first kitbash
I ordered his tipping mechanism with the 100:1 motor. I chose that one because the lowe speed is more realistic, and the motor will provide more torque.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-06-2014, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,756
Re: New to RC trucks, first kitbash
OK, finally solved the problem with my Photobucket account and posting pictures directly:
Knight Hauler (first RC Tractor) and kitbashed rolloff trailer:
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
12-06-2014, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,796
Re: Can't upload photos to this site
Finally answered my own question. Figured out the problem with my Photobucket account and the inability to paste the IMG links directly into the body of the post. Works now.
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Forum: Test.
12-06-2014, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,551
Re: Test
http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a434/Rick-K1/TruckandTrailer_zpsb0afa08d.jpg (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/Rick-K1/media/TruckandTrailer_zpsb0afa08d.jpg.html)
Truck and Rolloff Trailer
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
12-06-2014, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,796
Can't upload photos to this site
Over the past week I've tried to upload photos to this site, either from my computer (the attachment manager allows this) or from Photobucket.
Everytime only a link to the photo is added to the...
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Forum: Test.
12-06-2014, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,551
Re: Test
Second try at directly uploading a photo to the site. Still only appears to upload a link. Done this time from Photobucket. I've sent two emails this week to the Webmaster asking why I cannot...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-30-2014, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,756
Re: New to RC trucks, first kitbash
Had to repost the video to Youtube. Forum rules don't allow me to edit the previous link.
Here is the new link for those interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzAfso1NFUQ
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Forum: Test.
11-30-2014, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,551
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-30-2014, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,605
Re: No right turn signal
Today the turn signal works normally. Only thing I did was shut the truck off and disconnect the battery yesterday, and reconnect the battery and start the truck today.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-30-2014, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,756
Re: New to RC trucks, first kitbash
Here is the link to a video I shot today of the truck, now complete. Tried to add this to my original post, but could not edit it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzrVJ5v1DXE
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
11-29-2014, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,756
New to RC trucks, first kitbash
Joined the forum in August and built my first RC truck, the Knight Hauler. Soon after I purchased and assembled the 3 axle reefer trailer.
Then I got the bug to try to build something that was at...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-29-2014, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,605
Re: No right turn signal
Yes, all trims are centered, though I have been able to use the steering trim to adjust the front end alignment (slight right turning tendency otherwise) and the right-hand turn signal has worked in...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-29-2014, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,605
No right turn signal
I have the Knight Hauler and the MFU 01. In the past few days no right turn signal. Doesn't blink or click.
The four ways work just fine. Any thoughts?
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-29-2014, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,220
Re: Perimeter lighting help
rsd53: That is a great post indeed with a ton of useful info. There's a lot more to LEDs than I realized. I also didn't realize that the topic creates so many emotional responses from people.
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-28-2014, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,220
Perimeter lighting help
Hello.
I'm building a flatbed trailer, and want to add 5 or 6 amber marker lights to each side along its length. I want to have the power for them installed on the trailer so they can be separate...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-09-2014, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,708
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-08-2014, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,708
How do you route trailer lighting wires?
First time building a Tamiya trailer. I have the light kit for the 3 axle reefer trailer. After the wires pass through the front wall of the trailer, what is the best path to route them to the rear...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
09-06-2014, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Re: New to RC Trucks
Done!
Finished the truck last night. Was able to install of the electronics in the sleeper so that I can have two front seats and a cab figure. Made a divider between cab and sleeper. Found a...
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-06-2014, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,863
Re: Extend Reception Range?
The truck was on a fresh 2000 mah battery when the cycling on/off occurred. i thought it might be a disconnect between transmitter and receiver because Saw the truck do something similar one time...
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-06-2014, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,863
Extend Reception Range?
Just completed my first build, the Knight Hauler. I bought the Tamiya Attack 2.4 ghz T/R and it works well.
The receivers antenna is internal. Can an external antenna be added, and would there...
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-02-2014, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Re: Wrong Radio?
Tried there phone number this morning and got a Fax machine. Got busy at work and didn't have time to try again later. Will try tomorrow. I did email their customer support this evening.
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