turret rotation problem
 

hello again. My bulldog has developed it's first problem. The turret continues to move for a short time after I center the joystick on the control. I took the radio apart to see if the gimbal might be binding, but everything seems to be moving freely and centering itself. Not a major issue, just an annoyance. Is there anything else I can check for? Thanks in advance. Regards, John

RE: turret rotation problem
 

Try fresh batteries in the Transmitter, and see if the problem clears up.

RE: turret rotation problem
 

Hi YHR, The batteries in the transmitter are fine. Since I use it indoors mostly, I tried running outside to rule out radio interferance from appliances etc. What I did notice is the problem gets worse with greater distance, yet I have perfect control over track functions.Doesn't make much sense to me. Maybe it's time to swap out the HL electronics for the good stuff. Thanks . Regards, John

RE: turret rotation problem
 

do you mean the turret keeps turning or do you mean it is turning and when you stop it kinda rolls to a stop?

RE: turret rotation problem
 

Hi. No, the turret is still powered for a moment and then rolls to a stop. I've been tinkering with it for a while and I still can't figure what the problem is. But again, It does work, just not as well as it used to. Because of the radio set-up it's hard to pinpoint and isolate a problem. The more I think about it, the true hobby class electronics seem like the best way to go. Thanks to the more experienced fellows on this forum, I have lots of information to refer to. Thanks again. Regards, John

RE: turret rotation problem
 

sounds like batteries in the receiver. or you messed with the other buttons if your on a non s&s tank.

RE: turret rotation problem
 

Well,I solved the problem. Easy fix too. The large multi pin plug inside just needed a shot of contact cleaner and all is well. Maybe dirt or grease caused a bad contact? Any how, works properly again. Thanks guys! Regards, John

RE: turret rotation problem
 

Hi guys

sorry to bring back up a old topic but over the last month or so I have disassembled and reassembled 12 Heng Long tanks for painting a base coat on them. Well the reason I brought back this old topic is I noticed that If I keep the turret ring screws on the loose side that the turret seems to swing a lot more freely and smoothly, not to mention its quieter and Im sure inst putting as much strain on the turret motor anymore

Just thought I would pass this little tip on because It seems to work for me

- Jeremy