The new panzer IV is available and still no clue how it works.
#26
Two questions about the new MB:
- Can the gun elevation be controlled in an up/down fashion? (push stick up, gun moves up; push stick down, gun moves down) It looks like it can't, based upon the instruction sheet included earlier. But, I figure I'll ask. This seems a pretty important upgrade, more so than proportional smoke. I'd be happy to have that even with the current elevation mechanism.
- Can the track recoil be disabled? Even as a jumper on the MB? I like the way to sync the gun sound with the shot, but the track recoil has to go.
Everything else seems like pretty good steps forward, but those two for me would really define a real upgrade vs a slight improvement.
- Can the gun elevation be controlled in an up/down fashion? (push stick up, gun moves up; push stick down, gun moves down) It looks like it can't, based upon the instruction sheet included earlier. But, I figure I'll ask. This seems a pretty important upgrade, more so than proportional smoke. I'd be happy to have that even with the current elevation mechanism.
- Can the track recoil be disabled? Even as a jumper on the MB? I like the way to sync the gun sound with the shot, but the track recoil has to go.
Everything else seems like pretty good steps forward, but those two for me would really define a real upgrade vs a slight improvement.
I just got the new Panzer IV last week and I discovered a problem. The tank wont receive hits from other Taigen Tanks.
I asked Dominique at Rctank.de about the problem, because I thought it was a faulty board.
He gave me an update today as he received an email from Taigen Tanks, telling him that the new boards are not compatible with the older boards.
So, for anyone, who like me just like to run with the standard boards, think carefully, before you buy tanks with the new board as you will have to upgrade your older tanks with the new board to get IR compatability.
Here is a test I made, when I thought the board was faulty (and not deliberetly altered to not work with older tanks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUBNHT6eRYQ
I asked Dominique at Rctank.de about the problem, because I thought it was a faulty board.
He gave me an update today as he received an email from Taigen Tanks, telling him that the new boards are not compatible with the older boards.
So, for anyone, who like me just like to run with the standard boards, think carefully, before you buy tanks with the new board as you will have to upgrade your older tanks with the new board to get IR compatability.
Here is a test I made, when I thought the board was faulty (and not deliberetly altered to not work with older tanks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUBNHT6eRYQ
#27
Oh and that is a big no on the track recoil. I asked about this and the reason pretty much comes down to the airsoft unit. The track recoil helps reload the BBs. I did however bring this up and most likely in the future you will be able to disable it but for now on this board there is no way to disable.
#28
This is why I'm waiting for the Imex PzIV. Taigen rushes these things to the European market before the final version is confirmed, so guys that get them early will still at least have the return roller in the wrong place. I'd rather wait a bit and let Erik get the bugs sorted out so I know I'm getting the best version that will come to market, not just the first.
And Arnie, can you please post photos of the inside of your new tank? Did it come with steel or zinc gears?
And Arnie, can you please post photos of the inside of your new tank? Did it come with steel or zinc gears?
#30
And we ALL know how much I HATE track recoil, so I wouldn't lie about it's need, only argue for it's complete termination. Let's wipe track recoil from the face of the Earth!
Last edited by Crius; 06-07-2017 at 03:23 AM.
#31
Erik.
It did come with what seems like a new receiver, but that havent helped the problem.
Crius:
I started a thread about it here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-t...iv-ausf-g.html
Lots of pictures
It did come with what seems like a new receiver, but that havent helped the problem.
Crius:
I started a thread about it here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-t...iv-ausf-g.html
Lots of pictures
#33
I can see its on pre-order now. Looks good and nice to see the last return roller is fixed
But still nothing that mentions its not IR compatible with the older Taigen boards... And it says it has metal track tension adjusters... Dosnt seem so in the pictures though?
*Preorder* Panzer IV Ausf G Metal Edition ? Taigen Tanks
But still nothing that mentions its not IR compatible with the older Taigen boards... And it says it has metal track tension adjusters... Dosnt seem so in the pictures though?
*Preorder* Panzer IV Ausf G Metal Edition ? Taigen Tanks
#34
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I can see its on pre-order now. Looks good and nice to see the last return roller is fixed
But still nothing that mentions its not IR compatible with the older Taigen boards... And it says it has metal track tension adjusters... Dosnt seem so in the pictures though?
*Preorder* Panzer IV Ausf G Metal Edition ? Taigen Tanks
But still nothing that mentions its not IR compatible with the older Taigen boards... And it says it has metal track tension adjusters... Dosnt seem so in the pictures though?
*Preorder* Panzer IV Ausf G Metal Edition ? Taigen Tanks
Yes, its still not clear if it will battle with older units. It does say plug and play with previous Taigen tanks.
I am sure Erik will clarify.
Taigen V2 2.4GHz Motherboard (Coming Soon!) ? Taigen Tanks
#36
I can see its on pre-order now. Looks good and nice to see the last return roller is fixed
But still nothing that mentions its not IR compatible with the older Taigen boards... And it says it has metal track tension adjusters... Dosnt seem so in the pictures though?
*Preorder* Panzer IV Ausf G Metal Edition ? Taigen Tanks
But still nothing that mentions its not IR compatible with the older Taigen boards... And it says it has metal track tension adjusters... Dosnt seem so in the pictures though?
*Preorder* Panzer IV Ausf G Metal Edition ? Taigen Tanks
Last edited by Imex-Erik; 08-03-2017 at 10:43 AM.
#39
Just noticed new info from European distributors... Now the new board, is not only non-compatible with older boards... its also non-compatible with LiPo batteries....
Why is Taigen going backwards in electronics development??
Rctank.de
https://www.rctank.de/Latest-Taigen-...ule-New-Sounds
Licmas-tank:
https://heng-long-panzer.de/de/HENG-...uem-sound.html
Why is Taigen going backwards in electronics development??
Rctank.de
https://www.rctank.de/Latest-Taigen-...ule-New-Sounds
Licmas-tank:
https://heng-long-panzer.de/de/HENG-...uem-sound.html
Last edited by Arnie_DK; 09-29-2017 at 03:09 PM.