Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
05-04-2014, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,749
Re: Water Tanker
After several attempts, I finally got Photobucket to play nice..
As she stands at the moment..
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii320/StumpyRC/tanker1.jpg...
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
05-04-2014, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,749
Re: Water Tanker
Hi everyone..
Thanks for the comments..
I should clarify.. When I posted up the photos of the prototype, it was only intended to give everyone an idea of what I was looking to achieve.. I in...
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Forum: Australian Rigs & Roadtrains
05-03-2014, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,749
Water Tanker
Hi everyone,
Well I feel that I have been lurking on the forums long enough, and its now time to share some of my builds..
The reason behind this build was to use up some leftover pieces from...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-02-2014, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,912
Re: Batterie life span.
Yes, some vintage (Tamiya) runners can be a problem in getting a LiPo to fit.. However, you can put a LiPo in an M03 Mini..
You probably stand a better chance of damaging the LiPo when using...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-01-2014, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,912
Re: Batterie life span.
From my experience with batteries, it is often a case of you get what you pay for.. Unfortunately, good quality NiCd/NiMh cells are becoming hard to get these days, especially with LiPo batteries...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
05-01-2014, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,916
Re: Bearings
Please support our forum sponsors where possible..
I'm guessing that this would be the kit offered by FastEddyBearings
http://www.fasteddybearings.com/tamiya-aero-max-sealed-bearing-kit/
I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-27-2014, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,668
Re: how would i do it?
Could you make a scale, non-functioning winch from Styrene, and then place the working non scale winch (eg servo or 3 racing winch) behind or below, with the wire or rope going the non functioning...
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
04-26-2014, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,207
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
04-26-2014, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,086
Re: Brushless ?
I personally would recommend a "sensored" brushless system, so you get good low speed (low RPM) running, without the cogging effect that you often get with non sensored systems..
LRP has a...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
04-26-2014, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,981
Re: servo programmer
dmess62,
Can you solder?
You can reverse the direction of a servo by swapping the polarity of the wires on the servo motor, as well as the outer two wires on the potentiometer..
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Forum: Welcome New Members
04-17-2014, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Re: Hi
Welcome yoyo..
We like photos, so please post lots of them..
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-15-2014, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,461
Re: Wire sizes
Wire sizes are determined by the current flowing through it..
For Battery, ESC and Motor wires, I usually use 14 AWG (approx. 2mm squared copper size).. ...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-14-2014, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,115
Re: Can I make a 5ch radio?
Mario,
It all depends on the transmitter, or more so, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the transmitter as to if it has the circuitry there to allow the extra channels..
I have a Futaba T4YF...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-14-2014, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,461
Re: Wire sizes
Buzzy,
What wiring are you talking about?
Battery and motor wiring, LEDs, hoist motors?
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-11-2014, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 108,868
Re: All About LED's
Look here to get the part number http://www.tamiyausa.com/pdf/pl/56511.pdf
Then go here http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=7175096
OR use Google to search for the part number...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-06-2014, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,311
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-06-2014, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 11,480
Re: WTF HAPPENED !!!
That to me looks like the reaction you get when you use an oil based primer, and an acrylic (solvent/thinner) automotive based top coat..
It is upsetting though when all of that time and effort...
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Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
04-03-2014, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,766
Re: Old stuff
That is an awesome start.. You could fit a lot in a layout of that size..
What is the little truck that you have in the video?
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Forum: Mechanical tech
04-01-2014, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,135
Re: Screw drive for Tipper/Dump truck..
OK,
So I placed an order at Hobbyking..
I bought this gear head motor.. http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__26267__133RPM_Brushed_Motor_w_75_1_Gearbox.html
Some of these nice little...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-01-2014, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,133
Re: How to remove rust
Molasses and water..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-gBAjEga1s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq5IUiYMhRM
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Forum: Military Tech.
04-01-2014, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,045
Re: Tank issues
Its probably for drive transistors / FETs that have failed short circuit, and that is causing the motors to run..
If you can solder OK, you could try and just replace the transistors on the PCB,...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
04-01-2014, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,135
Re: Screw drive for Tipper/Dump truck..
Thanks everyone for the replies..
Lmackattack.. I do like the LESU lift setup.. It wouldn't be that difficult to make.. What are the specs on the geared motor that you have driving it??
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Forum: Welcome New Members
04-01-2014, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Re: Hi From Australia
Hi Everyone..
Thanks for the warm welcome..
I don't mind posting some photos of my rigs.. Is there anywhere, (i.e. which thread) special that I should post them?
Mick..
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Forum: Mechanical tech
03-31-2014, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,135
Screw drive for Tipper/Dump truck..
Hi,
I have plans to build tipper/dump truck, and also a tipper/dump semi trailer..
I will probably just use a screw drive setup for the hoist..
What is the rating or specifications of the...
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-31-2014, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,769
Re: Tekin FX-R max input Volts
http://www.teamtekin.com/fx.html
Drag Brake (11 steps)
Neutral Width (11 Steps)
Current Limiter (none, 10 steps)
Push Control- Anti Drag (11 steps)
FX, FXPro: Throttle Profiles (6...
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