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Forum: RC Tanks
01-02-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

Those fans should not be needed. We battle in Phoenix where it can get hot and I originally built the fan system for a RX18 installation. However, they sure cool down the internals and electronics...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-02-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

I can do a screen capture tomorrow with Clarke's approval.
?
tjs
Forum: RC Tanks
12-27-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

That's a really good idea. I'm going to have to try something like that.
Don't suppose you have a King Tiger 3:1 Mato gear set and can overnight it to Scottsdale, AZ??
Yep, snapped mine with 2...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-27-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

Thanks Craig!
I'll give that a try. Might be as simple as a loose connection that the recoil/cannon function is setting off.
tjs
Forum: RC Tanks
12-27-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

CLARKE TK20 LOST CONNECTION TO RX(?)
I finally have teh wiring all buttoned up, servo recoil (re)built, servo elevation motor functioning and all is good.
Except:
1)Don't place your on/off...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

Thanks! It's my first wiring job.
Okay, it's my first tank. Probably my third try at wiring it.
I thought to put it into another thread, but I want to illustrate how the Clarke TK20 works on a...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

WIRING PART 1 (Custom Application)
Make certain the Servo Connectors are wired correctly.
With the plastic servo housing that has the connector tab "openings" facing up, slide each connector up...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

WIRING PART 1 (Custom Application)
When I started this project, I have never built a tank before (outside of crashing helicopters, I hadn't build a model in 20 years). A key issue was what type of...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

WIRING PART 1 (Custom Application)
A key issue for me in wiring is to properly mark ALL WIRES.
I bought a Home Depot vinyl printer that is great. To mark the wires (servo lead wiring), I cut a...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

WIRING PART 1 (Custom Application)
The Control Panel is an aluminum cut panel mounted on the back cross brace with the Super Smoker mounted underneath it. Make certain that the bottom of the panel...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

WIRING PART 1 (Custom Application)
I used a heat sink from a broken X BOX that my son had and I cut it down and mounted it for additional heat dissipation from the Super Smoker. The Super Smoker...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

WIRING PART 1 (Custom Application)
The King Tiger layout has a custom aluminum frame with a front and back bulkhead. The front bulkhead separates the 480 cans and Mato gears from the remainder of...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-16-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

WIRING PART 1 (Custom Application)
First, we need the proper tools. A Saturday afternoon, the family and wife busy with their own projects, christmas shipping done for the weekend, a hot cup of...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-14-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

HI Craig,

I really appreciate your help! That's where I'll be tomorrow morning - trying the different combinations to get the TK20 functioning to my TX. But - tonight - my wife and friends are...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-14-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

I will!
I have a new IPAD with a keyboard. It works great to take pictures and upload with information during a build. I'll document how I wire it, what mistake I've made and how I figured out...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-13-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

Absolutely use the idea! That's why I wanted to start this post.
I bought one of those mini handheld printers that print out the plastic tape (at HomeDepot). It's one of the best tools I have. I...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-13-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

Now we are getting some information:
Craig, when you plugged in your RX to the TK20 leads, did you follow the directions on Clarke's website and if so, did the controls work according to the...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-13-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

I think it is much more plug and play than my photos would indicate! I have a tendency to complicate things. A really good manual would be great with the TK20 series. I am mainly concerned with the...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-13-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

Here's an installation using a fan cooled enclosure and mounting the RX on the outside. Due to the heat and sensitivity of the electronics, I opted to run the box with two fans. I'll continue posting...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-13-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

RE: CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

I almost lost my coffee on that one! Nope, but I'm bringing the dog to the next DAK battle. If I position him just right, I think I can use him like a smart bomb to foul the programming on any other...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-13-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,871
Posted By tsull

CLARKE TK20 Installation and Configuration

The post on the Clarke TK controller is very lengthy. I would propose another post that is designed to help in the installation, configuration and actual running of the TK series of controllers from...
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