Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
04-13-2015, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,750
Re: 2015 Toledo Weak Signals Show
I got there Friday, and got my boat model setup just before the power went out. I was there all three days, mainly hanging out in the Loyalhanna Dockyard booth.
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
04-12-2015, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,750
2015 Toledo Weak Signals Show
I spent this weekend at the Toledo Weak Signals RC Show (http://www.toledoshow.com/). They have one class, Land Vehicle, for cars. trucks, tanks, & construction equipment.
First place went to...
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
01-08-2015, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,915
Uderwater r/c bulldozer
Just saw this video in another forum, thought I'd post it here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRf-zF5udZw#t=16
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Forum: General Discussion
05-18-2014, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Re: "Cheap Control Systems" Any info?
I don't think it is worth the money. Using a wireless game pad, the max range is up to 70 feet. Most of the surface radio systems provide a 300-500 meter (330 - 550 yard) range. The product has no...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-14-2014, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,115
Re: Can I make a 5ch radio?
The switch that does nothing is actually the wireless trainer switch. It is covered in the instruction manual - page 6 of the online version.
You could ask Hobbico/Tactic to convert the...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-16-2014, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,917
Blue Shark - Knight Hauler
I recently finished my Knight Hauler. I used some electronics I had laying around the shop. Transmitter is a E-flite (Spektrum) LP5DSM from a Blade CX2 helicopter; receiver is a Spektrum AR6100E. A...
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-16-2014, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,535
Re: Older Futaba FM 72Mhz radio
The 27 MHz crystals won't work in a 72 or 75 MHz radio. The best bet would be to have the radio retuned and use 75 MHz crystals. Some info from the Futaba website (generally applies to other radio...
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-14-2014, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,535
Re: Older Futaba FM 72Mhz radio
Depending on the age of the radio, Futaba may be able to retune it for 75 MHz crystals.
2.4 GHz isn't for every model. I have 6 working r/c submarines. 1 is on 75 MHz and the other 5 are on 50...
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Forum: Electronics tech
01-26-2014, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,105
Re: need help finding a led kit
RC Lights has some sets that could work. Their #5014 (http://www.rc-lights.com/products/RCL5014.html) features head lights, turn signals, and brake lights.
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Forum: Electronics tech
12-20-2013, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 44,440
Re: servoes
I just bought a pair of Patriot Hobby (PHU3549) metal gear high torque servos at Hobbytown USA. Specs at 4.8V are: 206.3 oz-in torque and speed of .18 sec/60 degrees. Specs at 6V are: 221.4 oz-in...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-28-2013, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 16,332
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Forum: Tanks!
07-05-2013, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 20,685
Re: Our new M41A3
The WILFRED SYKES (http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/fleet/sykes.htm) is still sailing on the lakes. She had an unloading boom and associated gear installed in 1975.
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Forum: Corral for the IRONHORSE
06-27-2013, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,556
Hi-rail trucks and equipment
Has anyone built any hi-rail trucks or construction gear? I think there is some interesting hi-rail gear out there.
Mitchell Equipment (http://www.mitchell-railgear.com/products.php)
Sterling...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
05-25-2013, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,109
Re: Resistance soldering
I have one of the American Beauty light capacity tweezer-style units (https://www.americanbeautytools.com/site/models/rs/100/features#). It has a 250 Watt variable resistance power unit. I've been...
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Forum: Electronics tech
05-23-2013, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Re: Powering lights from the reciver
Yes, it is safe to power LEDs from an open slot on your transmitter; you'll need to install a resistor in the line between the receiver plug and the LEDs. Most LED have a max rating around 3 volts,...
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
04-13-2013, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 59,722
Re: Configure Spectrum DX6i with Tamiya MFU
When I go to the shop on Saturday, I'll call the customer and let him know his truck is ready. Hopefully he comes in on Saturday or Sunday to pick up the truck. I didn't go thru all thru all of the...
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
04-11-2013, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 59,722
Re: Configure Spectrum DX6i with Tamiya MFU
I was able to finish working on the Scania tonight at the LHS. The owner apparently had some one else do all the electrical work on it, according to our lead car tech. The throttle and fifth wheel...
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
04-10-2013, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 59,722
Re: Configure Spectrum DX6i with Tamiya MFU
Lots of good info here. I work part time at the LHS, and am mainly a r/c boat guy. When I went to work yesterday, there was a Scania R620 that a customer brought in for repair. Our r/c car tech...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-25-2013, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,097
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
03-14-2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 17,378
Re: DUKW
Got some new tires (http://store.rc4wd.com/DUKW-19-Military-Offroad-Tires_p_2442.html) and rims (https://store.rc4wd.com/19-Militants-Rear-Wheels-pair_p_1645.html) installed on the DUKW.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-11-2013, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Re: Speed controller
A brushed ESC has two wires connecting it to a brushed motor. A brushless ESC has three wires connecting it to a brushless motor. Generally brushed systems are cheaper; but brushless systems are...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
03-03-2013, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,904
Re: Cutting styrene?
I use a stainless steel ruler and a X-acto knife with a #11 blade. The trick is to use the back edge of the blade and make several light passes. Snap along the line.
Why the back edge of the...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-01-2013, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,249
Re: Need Leasons about Axle Types
George,
I built the Dean's Marine 1:10th scale DUKW a few years ago. I used Robbe axle kits and made my DUKW full time 6 wheel drive. I originally used some Robart 4" diameter diamond tread...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
02-25-2013, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,284
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Forum: Welcome New Members
02-24-2013, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,284
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