Forum: Electronics tech
09-15-2017, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,514
Re: DXE
You need a 3 channel radio to operate a Tamiya Truck.. (Steering, Throttle and gears.) The Third channel will also need to have 3 positions if you want to use all 3 gears..
If I am not mistaken,...
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Forum: Electronics tech
09-15-2017, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,514
Re: DXE
Seriously? No reply in a day and a half and you get all hurt?
I'm assuming that you're talking about the Spektrum DXE?? http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=SPM1000
I...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-14-2017, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,387
Re: Get Your Picture Back Working.
If anyone is interested, I found this on another forum..
This could be a temporary "hack", but it's an easy "band-aid" to an annoying problem.
I found a post on another forum to fix broken PB...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-16-2016, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 117
Views: 60,780
Re: My first semi build thread
Instead of using the 2mm rod, I use a braided fishing line..
The benefits are that its very difficult to see the fishing line, and it will also allow you to couple up to a trailer without having...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-01-2016, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,366
Re: upgraded front shocks
If you want to go super heavy duty, then remove the spring from the stock shock, and replace it with a length of silicone fuel tube..
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Forum: Electronics tech
11-14-2015, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,790
Re: Radio for Dump Truck
You will need 4 channels to operate the MFU and an extra channel to operate the hoist, so 5 all up..
If you are building a rigid, (as opposed to a truck and trailer) you could do it with just 4...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-20-2015, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,880
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
07-27-2015, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,888
Re: Scam,everyone should read this!
I imagine that the SCAM would be that the item is paid for with PayPal, but sent to an address that is different to the one that is registered with the buyers Paypal account, the buyer would then...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-29-2015, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer
Sorry, My bad... I just assumed that the motor was 12V (as well) and that's why you chose to use a 12V wireless controller..
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-28-2015, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer
Nice build...
But I have a silly question...
Instead of using the voltage step-up board, why not use a 3S 11.1V LiPo battery mounted under the Goldhofer instead.. A small, plug in low voltage...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-21-2015, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,169
Re: Do the MFC's have a LiPo low voltage cutoff?
Thanks for the replies..
ricm, On page 20 of the instructions for the MFC-01 it says that the engine sound will stop, and an alarm (1) will sound when the battery voltage gets too low.. There is...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-20-2015, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,169
Do the MFC's have a LiPo low voltage cutoff?
Hi everyone..
I tried using the search function, but I had no luck in finding an answer..
So my question is.....
Does the MFC-01/02/03 have an inbuilt Low Voltage Cut off??
I have been...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-18-2015, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,669
Re: My special Aeromax
This forum really needs a LIKE button..
A beautiful truck, and even more so the story that goes with it..
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-20-2014, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 22,325
Re: My new Knight Hauler/Freightliner
OK, the reason for the questions that I asked..
AND Yes, I'm thinking a power problem, but I'm leaning more towards a battery issue than a BEC one.. (However, a battery issue can cause a BEC...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-19-2014, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 22,325
Re: My new Knight Hauler/Freightliner
Have you got the little limit switch connected up under the 5th wheel?
Have you got another battery to try?
What exactly happens when it shuts down in top gear? Do you just lose drive, or do...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2014, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2014, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,803
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-15-2014, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,772
Re: Electrical Unit Set 56501
The biggest concern that I would have with the bulbs, is them getting too hot and melting the plastic lights..
Big John,
If you don't know the voltage, and wanted to be safe when converting...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-14-2014, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,772
Re: Electrical Unit Set 56501
If you want tail lights, then why not just add a set of 3mm LEDs connected to the headlight circuit??
Just make sure that the 3mm LEDs that you use are not as bright as the 5mm ones you use for...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-14-2014, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Re: Tamiya Aeromax brushless upgrade question.
I'm still using brushed motors and stock gearboxes in all of my trucks.. The Motors are mostly HPI 55/65 turn units, with a few customs ones thrown in..
There may be some information on brushless...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
05-14-2014, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,056
Re: tig welding
Hi Louie,
I've not seen the Diversion in person, so I'm guessing that its relatively new.. The Millers are good Machines, and you should be happy with your purchase..
Do you understand how the...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
05-13-2014, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,056
Re: tig welding
Hi Louie,
Are you sure that its a Dimension, and not a Dynasty or Diversion?
I've worked in a welder repair shop for the last 10+ years, so my advice will be from a slightly different...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-12-2014, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,951
Re: Rc4wd battery
Orlando,
What are the dimensions of the RC4WD battery?
There is no point in buying a different brand LiPo battery if it wont fit in your model because its too long or wide etc...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
05-06-2014, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
05-06-2014, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,491
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