3rd channel unused...any idea?
09-04-2007, 07:39 PM
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3rd channel unused...any idea?
Hi everyone! I'm using Sanwa gemini II radio especially designed for cars and racing boats. It is a 3channel radio and I'm using the 2 of them (steering and throtle/brake). I recently got obsesed with the idea tat I have one channel unused and I've decided to use it...any ideas for a smart modification contoled frm the radio? My first thought was to install lights (stoplights controled wen brake applies and front lights controled from the 3rd channel) but it sounds very simple to me...I need something insane...open your minds and spit out ideas 
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
Whats goin on G.
I used the 3rd channel on one of my cars for the lights in the front of the car and when I got ready to pass someone, I would flash them. It looked great and got great laughs from people when I did it. Almost like telling them to get out the way.
Another thing ive seen was a servo hooked up to a onroad buggy in the rear and the guy would lower the servo horn which was hooked up to some kind of metal piece and it would drag on the ground and spark. This thing would leave sparks 10feet long.
I used the 3rd channel on one of my cars for the lights in the front of the car and when I got ready to pass someone, I would flash them. It looked great and got great laughs from people when I did it. Almost like telling them to get out the way.
Another thing ive seen was a servo hooked up to a onroad buggy in the rear and the guy would lower the servo horn which was hooked up to some kind of metal piece and it would drag on the ground and spark. This thing would leave sparks 10feet long.
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
LOL!!! Imagine me at a racing event at the big straight line of the track using the horn to overtake the oponents...LOOOOOOL Nice but i need something extremely insane...something like changing the high rpm needle setting while running or opening the tank's tap when pitting in...or bouncing like a lowrider!!! LOOOOOL
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
How do you hook up your 3rd channel to lights? Don't you have to use a servo in the 3rd channel? And if not, how do you use it to hook up a switch?
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
nah, you dont need a servo there. It just works of the same current that powers the servo, the only thing is the battery doesnt last as long on a charge.
G, making it open the tank works too. As a matter of fact, when you open the tank, it leans the motor out as well. Maybe you can use that to you advantage. But also think about the sparky thing. When someone is trying to pass, you can set their car on fire.
G, making it open the tank works too. As a matter of fact, when you open the tank, it leans the motor out as well. Maybe you can use that to you advantage. But also think about the sparky thing. When someone is trying to pass, you can set their car on fire.
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
Dude that's insane indeed! I like it! I was thinking of making rear wing's angle adjustable...just not insane enough! OH man something came to my mind right now!!! HANDBRAKE!!!!! LOOOL!
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
lol, you cant do that. Dont your cars have front one way diffs? They lock up anyways. Im telling you, set them on fire. Or make a little oil spill thingy, kinda like a James Bond car. [8D]
09-05-2007, 06:44 AM
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
or maybe a variable center of gravity mechanism moving weight ratio more to the left or more to the right depending on the corner so that the car bocomes more stable...
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
how about using it to start your car ive seen someone did that with a jato, or use it to transform your car into a robot lol just joking
just joking
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
How about an electric motor atatched to the spur gears so that you can bring the car back to you when it flames out? Will it work without much weight addon?
09-06-2007, 07:11 AM
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
ORIGINAL: drive.hard-go.pro
nitro power....
nitro power....
I love nitro engines...electrics make no sound...
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
that would be very cool, i love the hybrids, a problem though, is that u would need an esc too, and if u use the reciever pack, itll use a lot of battery,
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
I was thinking of a 9V battery and a motor just strong enough to move the car at 4-5km/h just to manage returning it to the pit lane without walking ...omg I've become so lazy lately...
...omg I've become so lazy lately...
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the car is too heavy, lol, hey gynaikas, like my RS4?
the car is too heavy, lol, hey gynaikas, like my RS4?
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I use it to start this in conjunction with an AstroFlight cobalt motor and 12v gel cell:
I use it to start this in conjunction with an AstroFlight cobalt motor and 12v gel cell:
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RE: 3rd channel unused...any idea?
Maybe you can do something to cut power to the front wheels?
So that if you win the race, you can do a few RWD doughnuts?
What about a Nos hit if possible?
Or maybe hook it up so the servo pinches the fuel line either to stall it or give it one of those lean out burst of power
How about, 3rd channel that has a horn and working pop up headlights?
So that if you win the race, you can do a few RWD doughnuts?
What about a Nos hit if possible?
Or maybe hook it up so the servo pinches the fuel line either to stall it or give it one of those lean out burst of power
How about, 3rd channel that has a horn and working pop up headlights?
