Originally Posted by
Brycevr
Well my dear sir,
Zeus looks more than competent at dodging the armoured assaults you undoubtedly subject him to.
Mine chase the tank and run away as soon as it moves and cannot understand where the fly specks come from.
I have found that the confusion around radios seems to be one of the biggest issues in all areas of the RC hobby, not just tanks.
Since I put my hand up I have begun to realise what a can of worms I’ve spilled in my lap.
The multi protocol module is most definitely not the solution but is an incredible tool for us old farts to solve everyone else’s problems.
To quote Steve Jobs at the unveiling if the original iMac
“I love standards, there are just so many of them” “Here’s USB”…
And history was written.
I think a basic how to on a standard computer controlled handset and some basic what is wheretofores of binding and even just assigning channels and endpoints seem to be a challenge that needs to be addressed.
You are respected in this community and as such I think your endorsement carries weight.
But to endorse is become responsible. Not where I’d like to be.
I see a good 10ch handset with solid firmware and easy availability of PPM,iBus & sBus receivers.
Then the users can write a good model profile export and anyone coming in has a configured setup.
The issue is very few people can even understand the concept of a PC/handset interface and this I see a first step not only for tankers but entry level fliers as well.
I have been looking at some of the Tank controller units and I am so blown away by OpenPanzer that I bought 2 and some ESC's of several varieties and just cannot seem to find the money for an appropriate sound unit. Making things work is one thing but I have a 24Ch recording and edit suite so when it comes down to it I’d rather buy a new microphone.
I’m thinking of throwing a hundred or so at OP though, if it will help getting his daughter boards to market.
I won’t even go to the battery conversation.
The world has moved us all to LiPos and we’ll just work with it.
If you’d like to buy some 27mhz radios to go with your Nickel cells then I’ve got a selection of hardly used units.
I am so sorry but I just cannot fix stupid.
Are you using OpenTX for your multiprotocol? If not you really should check it out. It is a huge improvement over the first generation one where you had to manually change it on the back. I don't use it too much anymore as I recently sold my spare tx and I use CRSF for all my stuff these days. However on my spare TX coming soon (I want that FRSky X-Lite) I'll probably put another back on it for work stuff or toy grade testing. CRSF is a heck of a protocol and much better all around than anything out right now. Unfortunately only CRSF's Sbus is supported so it doesn't make sense to spend $40-45 on a long range receiver yet
I do have a long range tank project and have got it a few hundred meters but I haven't managed to go much farther yet, saving that for later in the year when it is cooler.
Oh Zeus does not like ground vehicles, he will chase any RC car/truck but the tanks and anything flying he seems to ignore. He has been with me for around 8 years now. In fact he is my 4th German Shepherd I've had and the best one so far. In fact if the car is small enough and you flip it over he will go and get it and bring it back haha.
Originally Posted by
Brycevr
And as we haven't finished all the beer and it's only 4:30 AM here I am thinking of the FS-i6S and writing an OpenPanzer profile that I can share.
Also a standard RC5HL profile for using the abilities of the subtle control and feel to a standard equipped vehicle whist using only a standard TX-18.
Just using a tank with a good radio is a different level.
OP is absolutely awesome. There isn't much you can't do really. I worked the main OP dev testing that for about a year before the public release and loved every bit of it. In fact there is nothing stopping you from making both an airsoft AND infrared tank at the same time with OP, I had all kinds of special stuff setup on it like FPV, airsoft barrel recoil + Tamiya/Taigen/HL IR system, upgraded motors, 16 channel sbus support (and all 16ch used!), on the fly driving profiles, inertia and momentum on a pot, main motor and rotation speeds on a pot, full LED control, proportional smoke (before that was common like now), Sabertooth 30A motor controller, 4s lipo support, etc. It is hands down my favorite controller. It does the most and is pretty simple to use. For now he is working on a sound card but you can use the Taigen one for a temp or go all out for a Benedini.
Oh last time I seen Kevin from RCTA here at the office he said the RC2HL was discontinued but I did see he made a new RC2HL lite which is only for the older versions. I do have a few he made for us but never produced, the RC2TG as well as a few other things from him. In fact Kevin and I used to talk a lot, I should hit him up and say hi and see what he has new for us all
I even had a few of the good Comodo's that eliminated the track recoil even while driving up until recently, I think Crius stole my last one!
I do have to say though, at 2.8V my lipos wouldn't even power my vehicles
Heck even at 3.0V my VTXs start fading and I run the best ones you can get (the Unify HV Pro). I do purchase roughly 10-20 a month though so I guess I could be a bit over cautious with them. One of my group members just had a big fire that burned half his house down because he decided to keep his lipos in the garage like a derp.... Luckily he had fire insurance but still.... It always helps to never buy those junk Turnigy batteries too, those and the Bolt line of batteries have to be the WORST batteries I have ever seen. I either run Thunder Power, Gens Ace/Tattu, Hyperion, CNHL, or RDQ batteries. If I run an off brand I make sure to know who the manufacturer is so I can know the true specs. Having bossman here helps with that as there are only about 5 or 6 decent lipo factories in China atm. I personally like Greprow which is Gens Ace/Tattu's supplier, I just sat down and had a chat with them in April while I was in Beijing actually.