Thoughts on a crazy idea
03-12-2014, 04:02 AM
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Thoughts on a crazy idea
I've had a idea....
Looking on ebay I stumbled on these little cheap hour meters... For only $8!!!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hour-Mete...4facbd5&_uhb=1
I got to thinking what about fitting some to my rc cars.. They look easy enough to mount and wouldn't be heavy enough to effect a basher's handling.
it would be useful for servicing.. Like say if it had a few hours clocked it might be worth topping up the shocks and diff oils.... Or something along those line.
Looking on ebay I stumbled on these little cheap hour meters... For only $8!!!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hour-Mete...4facbd5&_uhb=1
I got to thinking what about fitting some to my rc cars.. They look easy enough to mount and wouldn't be heavy enough to effect a basher's handling.
it would be useful for servicing.. Like say if it had a few hours clocked it might be worth topping up the shocks and diff oils.... Or something along those line.
03-12-2014, 01:56 PM
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Humm, I'd be in! Now we need to find appropriate times for each. I've got one for my MERV already planned out.
Diff Rebuild; 5 Minutes.
Shock Fluid Refill; 10 minutes.
Battery replace; 15 minutes.
LOL!
Diff Rebuild; 5 Minutes.
Shock Fluid Refill; 10 minutes.
Battery replace; 15 minutes.
LOL!
03-12-2014, 07:23 PM
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It says that it doesn't have a battery and connects to the spark plug. So I'm guessing it will only display while the engine is running. I wonder whether an rc vehicle's battery can be made to power it very easily. If not it may only be good for 1/5 gas vehicles.
For me, there is one good thing about winter, it's my hour meter. Every winter I tear down my rigs completely for inspection, cleaning and rebuilding. But for guys who live in warmer climates and/or run their vehicles very often, the hour meter can help keep track of maintenance.
For me, there is one good thing about winter, it's my hour meter. Every winter I tear down my rigs completely for inspection, cleaning and rebuilding. But for guys who live in warmer climates and/or run their vehicles very often, the hour meter can help keep track of maintenance.
03-13-2014, 12:10 AM
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I'm under the impression they connect to the coil on petrol motors. So I'm thinking for r/c u could connect it to the BEC....
But.... I think I'm wrong. There are some that do run of the coil. So might have to do some more research.
But.... I think I'm wrong. There are some that do run of the coil. So might have to do some more research.
03-13-2014, 12:13 AM
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03-13-2014, 06:46 AM
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03-13-2014, 07:01 AM
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I think the first one would look better on an rc, maybe send them an email and ask for clarification.
