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Old 03-30-2011 | 12:37 PM
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=albvT0354YI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TJDmyG_uj4[/youtube]

Here you go how to convert a servo to a speed control for tank add ons video to follow
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Old 03-30-2011 | 12:44 PM
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I just did exactly this same thingusing an old HiTec servo to control the 3Racing scale winch on my CC-01 Wrangler. I can now spool the winch out and in using channel 3 of my Spektrum controller. Great pics and explanation of the process!
Old 03-30-2011 | 12:51 PM
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this mod of a servo board has tons of uses . I have made radar towers gun placements that rotate on command radio controled buldozer all using modified servo speed controls
Old 03-30-2011 | 01:22 PM
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I removed the pc board from one and run a all metal turret system with it .

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Old 03-30-2011 | 02:56 PM
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Wonderful. This is the kind of stuff that we need sticky's for, My bookmark list is so gosh darn long lol. A sticky with, all the mods, tips, weathering, gearbox mods and such all in one place.


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Old 03-30-2011 | 03:11 PM
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yes we need a page alone for tank mods and electrics to help keep needed information close without spending hours trying to find it ( KEN )
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yes that would be helpful .

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Where do you buy that pot and what brand it is?

Thanks!
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It is a 20 turn 5K pot that you can get from any electronics supply house or on evil bay there are made in tiawan and china so they are cheep 1.25 each
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ORIGINAL: bubbajoexx

It is a 20 turn 5K pot that you can get from any electronics supply house or on evil bay there are made in tiawan and china so they are cheep 1.25 each

I'm dumb. I can't find it on ebay. Gonna check radio shack tomorrow.



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