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05-03-2017 | 06:40 AM

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Hello all....

I have a few concerns regarding a new board:

1. I have a Clark in my Tiger 1 and I still can not elevate/depress the barrel without the gun firing. I have tried trimming the transmitter with no luck. I purchase a cable and downloaded Digital Radio but for some reason it won't connect to my transmitter. I received a Y cable but I have not idea how to hook it up. It also makes continuous banging (turret rotation sounds?) when it is running. Will I have this problems with the PzIV as well? Will a "better" transmitter help to tune this issue out?

Did you download the Silicon Labs cable drivers and are you connected on the correct COM port?

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2. I really do not want to try to program a new board: is there a vendor that sells one all ready to go (plug and play)?

I am sure the manufacturer (Clark and/or IBU) will or any of their distributor. But, I strongly suggest you learn and become somewhat familiar with it. Also, where are you> - any RC Tank clubs in your area?

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3. If I have to program a board which one is more user friendly?

I think they are about even - my opinion anyway....

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4. I need a reputable vendor in the States that has good customer service in case of issues (I have read a lot of articles about people receiving bad boards no matter which company they are from).

The IBU is sold thru RC Tank Electronics out of the UK, so I guess you are looking for a US, Clark distributor then......

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5. How difficult is the conversion from stock Taigen board to one of the others?

I believe your stock, taigen board is a Clark KT22, on a 4 or 6 channel controller. Maybe you should investigate upgrading to using a Clark KT60 on an 8 channel controller? You may like that setup and feature better? Of course, the IBU3 on as many channels is nice too. Or, if your not in a hurry, you could investigate OpenPanzer (maybe not if you don't like fooling around with the electronics...) I must confess that the control method I like the best is still TAMIYA's - if they sold a DMD/MF combo that you could download and assign sounds to....well, this discussion would be over....for A LOT of folks!

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6. Where can I get the small enclosures that you put the board in to protect it?

Sorry, can't help you on this, when needed - I just make one....

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7. Which board is compatible with the Tamiya IR kit?

BOTH, Clark and IBU are compatible with the Tamiya Battle Unit

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8. Need ideas on good/reliable transmitter/receiver sets. I prefer ones that can use rechargeable battery packs. The one I have uses 8 AA batteries and lasted about a day.

Well, as for batteries, just convert to a LiPo pack..... As for Tx/Rx sets...I would say look at the Radiolink AT9S 2.4GHz 9 Channel Transmitter Radio With R9DS Receiver - a little more expensive - around $100.00, but it will work with the Clark, IBU, and even OpenPanzer control systems.

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Any additional information on anything I am missing or not understanding would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Skip

- YES!, good luck and happy tanking.... Springman

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