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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-25-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,168
Posted By IDontKnow
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?
Forum: Australian Mini Trucker Clubs 04-29-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,610
Posted By IDontKnow
West Coast Remote Control Trucks at the Perth Model Railway Exhibition

For those of you based in Perth, we will be putting on a show over the three days. Come pay a visit and say hello!...
Forum: Electronics tech 01-25-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,931
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Electronics tech 05-04-2014, 02:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,912
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Australian Mini Trucker Clubs 04-28-2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 57,262
Posted By IDontKnow
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!
Forum: Truck Building Tech 04-28-2014, 04:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,981
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Electronics tech 04-17-2014, 04:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Electronics tech 04-10-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-12-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,854
Posted By IDontKnow
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
Forum: General Discussion 03-12-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,199
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Sound Systems tech 03-09-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,962
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-22-2014, 02:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,882
Posted By IDontKnow
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,...
Forum: Announcements from head quarters 01-09-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,848
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: General Discussion 11-27-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,332
Posted By IDontKnow
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-15-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,830
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Sound Systems tech 11-03-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,135
Posted By IDontKnow
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
Forum: Sound Systems tech 11-02-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,135
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Electronics tech 10-24-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,711
Posted By IDontKnow
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 )...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-08-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,882
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 10-05-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,398
Posted By IDontKnow
Re: more globeliner help

And if you go with Tamiya's latest offering it even has a LIPO low voltage cut out!
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,968
Posted By IDontKnow
Re: Going with the seasons.....

Roll on Summer? First outdoor show ...... We do em rain, hail or shine here in the west!
(Sorry, could not resist!)
Forum: Truck Building Tech 09-22-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,818
Posted By IDontKnow
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...
Forum: rcbrmin shop 09-10-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 79,277
Posted By IDontKnow
Re: Welcome rcbrmin.

Still keeps asking for a password at this end!
Forum: rcbrmin shop 09-06-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 79,277
Posted By IDontKnow
Re: Welcome rcbrmin.

I tried to login and it asks for a password with the user showing as common?
Forum: General Discussion 09-01-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Posted By IDontKnow
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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