just an update on repeatability tests for both Impact and Tamiya IR receivers.
In essence, in all configurations for (Heavy/MBT Category), Impact has variability (error bar, +/-) of about 0.25 m and 3 % hit whilst Tamiya with 0.5 m and 5 %.
Figure 1. Percentage hit profiles (based on a 10 shot average) with respect to distance (m) of the Impact Receiver from the IR Emitter in various receiver configurations- with uncertainty estimates (error bars).
Figure 2. Percentage hit profiles (based on a 10 shot average) with respect to distance (m) of the Tamiyat Receiver from the IR Emitter in various receiver configurations- with uncertainty estimates (error bars).
Also tried to do the Heng Long and Taigen IR receivers, but---these simple mods cant be done. Meaning, the prism and fins can't be removed independently of each other. The prism and fins are both integrated into the top cover of both units. As per prior experience, HL units (silver coated prism) has better reception than the blue colored Taigen receiver...
Anyways...here is a video of how the Taigen receiver faired up to 6 m...pretty consistent up to that range.
uploading...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nY0SylbQO8&feature=youtu.be
cheers,Rey