Throttle Steering?
 

Simple question here I'm sure, but how is throttle steering accomplished with a two channel radio?

I have a basic two channel Tx/Rx, two ESC/Motors (one for each track)

I'm not sure what is required to mix the signals to get the left/right throttle adjustments for steering. I was told a V-Tail mixer, but not sure if that's what would work or not as I've not worked with them before.

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RE: Throttle Steering?
 

You do not need V-tail because you do not need one stick control to run a tank. A tank is runned more realisticly with 2 stick control like the real thing. Just connect one stick to each channel. You might like to adjust the sticks to point same direction either switching them on your ( expensive) transmitter or physical tailor- rotate the stick anchor on your cheap transmitter . Or if you are not up to conversions, just get used to controlling the tank with 90 degrees' different hand directions. However, you need an extra channel if you want a rotating turret.

RE: Throttle Steering?
 

Very few of us run our tanks with 2 stick steering. Some do but not most. Gets very difficult while battling with 2 stick steering.

RE: Throttle Steering?
 

I'm stuck with a pistol grip Tx, so need to make it work. I saw a video demo on a V-Tail mixer that looked like it will work, but won't know until I try it. I've also been told an X-Tail mixer would be best, but they are hard to find.

RE: Throttle Steering?
 

This is a land craft frequency transmitter you are using, correct? Most of these tanks wont work with only 2 channels I think. Besides with the steering wheel on the sticks acts like 2 channels anyway does it not, one for left one for right and the trigger is a third. Oh and hey what part of Port Orange are you from. My parents lived there for 15 years. They just moved back up north here last year. I know they area well.

RE: Throttle Steering?
 

Right near City Center. Small world!

The Tx I'm using is the Traxxas TQ, it works on all of my cars and boats and is the only Tx that I have. It has a 3rd and 4th channel operated by thumb and finger. The throttle is Channel 2 (70/30) and the steering is Channel 1 (centered L/R).
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