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12-14-2006, 02:34 AM
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Hi all,
Just a quick intro to let you all know I'll be joining,
some fantastic work on the forums, and I'll be sticking around.
I've just ordered a 1/16 Heng Long Bulldog, but sadly, it won't be opened until the 25th!
Anyway, Hi everyone,nice to meet you all! I hope I enjoy my stay!
Just a quick intro to let you all know I'll be joining,
some fantastic work on the forums, and I'll be sticking around.
I've just ordered a 1/16 Heng Long Bulldog, but sadly, it won't be opened until the 25th!
Anyway, Hi everyone,nice to meet you all! I hope I enjoy my stay!
12-14-2006, 02:59 AM
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Welcome aboard! Spend some time reading this and other tank forums to educate yourself and make sure you have your soldering iron handy! Enjoy!
12-14-2006, 03:25 AM
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Soldering Iron will be heated up ready for any mishaps on Christmas morning! I'm used to soldering,repairing and some fabricating, mainly with Rc cars/trucks, from 1/64th scale up to 1/10, so I shouldn't have too much trouble, have been reading the boards for quite a while now, and finally decided on a tank. Not being able to afford a Tamiya I opted for the next best thing, related to budget, I bought two of the 1/72nd ? micro tanks from HL, and was very impressed, I just can't wait to get this baby moving! Has anybody used 540 size motors in these ? The Integy 55T Lathe motors would have some insane climbing power.
Thanks for the welcome, I'll be reading up, and don't worry, until my tank is weathered and detailed, you won't have to see the pics!
Thanks for the welcome, I'll be reading up, and don't worry, until my tank is weathered and detailed, you won't have to see the pics!
12-14-2006, 03:35 AM
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I think 540s would blow the stock electronics, too many amps. They wouldn't fit the stock gearboxes either, but you could be first and make something from scratch!
12-14-2006, 07:20 AM
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Heh you from new zealend cool anyway welcome joe717 these people are very helpful and inspirate people including me to make our tanks the ultimate beasts.
kind regrds pantigerman.
kind regrds pantigerman.
12-14-2006, 09:15 AM
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A 540 my not blow the electronics if you go with a 75 turn or a 65 turn intigy lathe motor that's what i run in all my trail runners and rock crawlers they are very low RPM but have gobs of tork and draw very low current!& Welcome aboard!
12-14-2006, 02:46 PM
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Thanks for the welcome.
Pantiger man - Yea, New Zealand,that country near Australia.....
Shenlonco - Thanks for the advice, I ran a lathe motor before, on a TLT rig with a steal trans and a tube frame, very good motors, also ran one in my Tamiya XC for a while too. That's what gave me the thought, the Integy motors draw very little amps, I'll do some research
Pantiger man - Yea, New Zealand,that country near Australia.....
Shenlonco - Thanks for the advice, I ran a lathe motor before, on a TLT rig with a steal trans and a tube frame, very good motors, also ran one in my Tamiya XC for a while too. That's what gave me the thought, the Integy motors draw very little amps, I'll do some research
12-14-2006, 03:06 PM
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Hi Joe717,
Welcome to the world of RC tanking watch out though its addictive and if you need any help just ask loads of advice to be had of a great bunch of fellas...once again enjoy ya tank.
Cheers Ian
Welcome to the world of RC tanking watch out though its addictive
and if you need any help just ask loads of advice to be had of a great bunch of fellas...once again enjoy ya tank.Cheers Ian
12-14-2006, 07:07 PM
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Thanks Plastic,
I've kind of got my heart set on a Wireless Camera, it's only black+white, with no sound, but it would be great to tank around in the garden from the comfort of my armchair, let alone hiding in the bushes and BB'ing things.
Specs : Weight: 50g Dimension: 25mm X 35mm X 15mm Colour: Black&White.
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Runs off a 9v battery, so will fit snugly inside the tank, I'd like to mount it on the side/top of the gun, therefore I can pan/tilt the camera, not to mention aim!
I've kind of got my heart set on a Wireless Camera, it's only black+white, with no sound, but it would be great to tank around in the garden from the comfort of my armchair, let alone hiding in the bushes and BB'ing things.
Specs : Weight: 50g Dimension: 25mm X 35mm X 15mm Colour: Black&White.
[8D]
Runs off a 9v battery, so will fit snugly inside the tank, I'd like to mount it on the side/top of the gun, therefore I can pan/tilt the camera, not to mention aim!
12-18-2006, 03:07 AM
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Well, hello again...
My tank was shipped out today, at long last... so that's great, will be here for the 25th!
Secondly, I ordered a Camera, only this one is allot better, has colour, and sound, and apparently the picture quality is much better.
Here's the specs..
and a Picture
Can't see much there, but it looks small enough to mount, it's slightly larger than the other, but I'll compromise size for sound/colour!
I'd really love to see some pictures of tanks with camera's mounted, have only seen 1 I can think of, if anybody has any, post them up
Regards,
Joe
My tank was shipped out today, at long last...
so that's great, will be here for the 25th!Secondly, I ordered a Camera, only this one is allot better, has colour, and sound, and apparently the picture quality is much better.
Here's the specs..
ireless surveillance system, easily connects to TV & VCR, high resolution camera provides crisp, clear colour images
Retail price $228 !!
Compact, lightweight and super mini size..
High quality CMOS sensor for crisp, clear images
Built-in microphone for audio monitoring
4 channels operation allows multiple camera systems (optional)
Long operation range: 100 meters in open space
Camera with AC or battery operated for portability
Wall or ceiling mounting
Specifications:
CMOS Camera
* Wireless A/V Color Camera with audio
* Output mode: PAL
*Imaging Sensor Inch 1/3-inch CMOS
*Minimum Illumination Lux 1 Lux/F2.0
*Horizontal Resolution TV Line380
*S/N Ratio dB 48(Min)
*Electronic Shutter sec 1/50~1/10,000
*Frequency MHz 2,400~2,483 4CH
*Transmission Power mW 10
*Power Consumption Current mA 80/120(IR ON)
* 360 degree swivel mount
*Operating Temperature oC -20~+50
*Storage Temperature oC -40~+85
Receiver Specifications
* 9V input
* 4 Channel Selector
* Composite video output (video and audio)
* strong metal housing
* Will connect to any TV, Video or capture card with an AV input.
Package Content
1. 2.4GHz wireless camera
2. 2.4GHz Flip-type, 4-channel A/V Receiver
3. A/V Cable
4. 8V 200mA DC Power Adaptor
5. 9V 300mA DC Power Adaptor
6. manual
7. 9V Battery
8. Battery Clip
9. Bracket
Comes with warranty!
Retail price $228 !!
Compact, lightweight and super mini size..
High quality CMOS sensor for crisp, clear images
Built-in microphone for audio monitoring
4 channels operation allows multiple camera systems (optional)
Long operation range: 100 meters in open space
Camera with AC or battery operated for portability
Wall or ceiling mounting
Specifications:
CMOS Camera
* Wireless A/V Color Camera with audio
* Output mode: PAL
*Imaging Sensor Inch 1/3-inch CMOS
*Minimum Illumination Lux 1 Lux/F2.0
*Horizontal Resolution TV Line380
*S/N Ratio dB 48(Min)
*Electronic Shutter sec 1/50~1/10,000
*Frequency MHz 2,400~2,483 4CH
*Transmission Power mW 10
*Power Consumption Current mA 80/120(IR ON)
* 360 degree swivel mount
*Operating Temperature oC -20~+50
*Storage Temperature oC -40~+85
Receiver Specifications
* 9V input
* 4 Channel Selector
* Composite video output (video and audio)
* strong metal housing
* Will connect to any TV, Video or capture card with an AV input.
Package Content
1. 2.4GHz wireless camera
2. 2.4GHz Flip-type, 4-channel A/V Receiver
3. A/V Cable
4. 8V 200mA DC Power Adaptor
5. 9V 300mA DC Power Adaptor
6. manual
7. 9V Battery
8. Battery Clip
9. Bracket
Comes with warranty!
Can't see much there, but it looks small enough to mount, it's slightly larger than the other, but I'll compromise size for sound/colour!
I'd really love to see some pictures of tanks with camera's mounted, have only seen 1 I can think of, if anybody has any, post them up
Regards,
Joe
12-18-2006, 09:03 AM
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James i don't know i never used one in my tanks but i run them in my trail runner and rock crawler trucks they don't draw much and a 3300 batt lastes for houres in the trucks!
Search for 75 turn lathe motor on e-bay this is the one that will draw the least current... they also have 65 turn and 55 turns.
Search for 75 turn lathe motor on e-bay this is the one that will draw the least current... they also have 65 turn and 55 turns.
12-18-2006, 02:03 PM
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Welcome Joe !
Have fun with your tanks and enjoy the forum !
Greetings
P.S.:
Hope you have not paid 228 $ for [link=http://cgi.ebay.de/Funk-Mini-Kamera-Videoueberwachung-FARBBILD-AUDIO-FUNK_W0QQitemZ190060915061QQihZ009QQcategoryZ34339 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]the camera[/link] !?!
Have fun with your tanks and enjoy the forum !
Greetings
P.S.:
Hope you have not paid 228 $ for [link=http://cgi.ebay.de/Funk-Mini-Kamera-Videoueberwachung-FARBBILD-AUDIO-FUNK_W0QQitemZ190060915061QQihZ009QQcategoryZ34339 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]the camera[/link] !?!
12-18-2006, 03:00 PM
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Hi all, thanks for the welcomes.
No, I didn't pay $218 for the camera, thank god!
I payed approx $65usd shipped, not too bad things are quite expensive in new zealand.
Example, the HL Tank cost me $100usd, instead of 80, but it's not too bad, some things are outrageous prices.
No, I didn't pay $218 for the camera, thank god!
I payed approx $65usd shipped, not too bad
things are quite expensive in new zealand. Example, the HL Tank cost me $100usd, instead of 80, but it's not too bad, some things are outrageous prices.
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Hi Tankduel any idea on the average cost of a 1:8 scale tank from NZ, say a panther or a bulldog something that's not going to cost a years wages (just jokeing)
thanks
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