pzrwest

Here's something we should all have for our tanks for that realistic driving experience http://www.hobby-lobby.com/fpv.htm

BOND679

How about one each for commander, driver and gunner... and have them work together in an ir battle!

wackywheelz

WOW, so cheap!

People were getting the same type of system from a cheap RC car that had a mini camera with headset, it was priced well

pattoncommander

Really a great idea...should be a mandatory item for IR tank combat. [>:]`It would sure teach many what tank combat is really like when you don't have the advantage of an aerial view to peek at what's over the next hill or across town, out of what would normally be out of any tank crew's visual possiblity.[&:] Driver and TC`should have them. This would really add a touch or realism to the IR battles, demand teamwork, strategy, coordination of units and teach a hard lesson to a lot of "veteran" IR tankers..

Panther F

Ha ha! Spend $549.00? And you guys complained about the price of Tamiya tanks.

uhu

He, heheheeh interesting Pattoncommander.....
Only problem is that those "El Cheapo" 2.4 GHz systems are usually limited to 4 channels...
Regards
Jose

Dugster

Thanks for that! Also note that none of them actually participate in IR battles...[X(]

swathdiver

I used to see those glasses (that type) for about $120 on the auction site. Worked with different wireless cameras.

Panther F

[sm=lol.gif][sm=lol.gif][sm=lol.gif] I was going to bring that up.

wackywheelz

I bet you were - anything to turn this into a "us vs them" argument, like every other damn thread...

Matdragon

nice extra to have! shame about the hefty price tag!

pattoncommander

yeah, a bit pricey....but the idea and possibilities are great. My little mini cam and portable 4x6 screen TV does a nice job in the driver's hatch of my Stuart. All run by 9v batteries and does great, and cost me under $85 for everything. Mini cam=Ebay TV=Radio Shack. No way to get two in a 1;16 tank but I am thinking of trying one in the turret and enlisting a driver..

Dugster

Not really Wacky. One of the big impediments to getting more members into our Club, or anyone else’s for that matter is the high cost of a battle ready tank. A Tamiya or Tamiya conversion is already way too much investment for many prospective members. The new batch of third party electronics, especially Darkith, is a big step in the right direction. We are hoping to cut the cost to play in half and increase the number of participants. Can you imagine the reaction if we tell everyone in the club you need to fork over another $550 in order to keep playing? We would hold our battle day and all three of us would show up…

It is a nifty idea, but not practical at this time from my point of view. Your mileage may vary.

Doug

Panther F

They make 'video games' that are more realistic Adrian, but for Radio Control it just isn't practical. But of course, you gotta try it first before you fix it.

Your language and attitude is totally uncalled for.

fv432

here we go again the same old, same old

I can sort of remember this in the play ground at school My dads cars better than yours Nah Nah

PLEASE GUYS not again[][][][][][][][]

Wozwasnt

I think it looks great though well out of my price range. I'll wait to some Chinese company start knockin em out for £10.


PS my dad's got a crap car.

fv432

No he hasn't my dads is a lot worse than yours

Wozwasnt

Right that's it...........

I'm not playing anymore and I'm taking MY ball with me.

fv432

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Weapon

I strongly agree with you sir!!

Panther F

In this case it's "You have more Tamiya tanks than I do".

Tanque

You can get this setup for a looooot less

You need these:
http://tiny.cc/KmbX3

And one of these sets:

http://tiny.cc/SkQf5

And you are done.

I ran one of my Panthers with this same wireless camera (without the googles) and my very first attempt yeilded this video( captured directly to my pc):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2XYYpiV1Ws

So it is very doable for a lot less...

Jerry

pzrwest

Geez I didn't think this gadget was going to cause such a debate. Just thought it would be cool to have one of these with the goggles for a tank since they worked so good for RC airplanes. Maybe next time I see something cool just keep my trap shut and save all the big debate

Panther F

Sorry pzrwest, looks like only one person is able to voice their opinion. It's funny I went months without my signature and had no problems, but as soon as I re-instated it, the envy starts to flow once again.

This will be my last post on this thread. The BS will end.

ArmChairGeneral

Add a silver helmet and you could pass for a Cylon :P