Forum: Electronics tech
04-18-2022, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,128
Re: Telemetry data of hydraulic pressure
I think you need to look for something like this: https://nl.rs-online.com/web/p/hydraulic-pressure-sensors/7255954
They are in multiple options, but importent is the input voltage, these can be...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
04-17-2022, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,783
Re: Brownsville steam show 2022
Here is the official website for information:
http://www.nationalpike.com/
I am not able to go over there so I hope some of the enthousiasts from this forum will attent and make some nice...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-17-2022, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,128
Re: Telemetry data of hydraulic pressure
I see that Esprit Model only lists the DC24 as a traytransmitter. It is because the tray transmitters are a lot less popular in the US. The DS range is just as capable as the DC range, you only have...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-16-2022, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,128
Re: Telemetry data of hydraulic pressure
With a LUA script you can display it as a giant meter if you want. Jeti is a premium radio that has a lot of functionality.
Monitoring the pressure, and temperature, can help to spot problems...
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-16-2022, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,128
Re: Telemetry data of hydraulic pressure
Interesting that you want to use a Jeti radio. I have a DC16 and the possibilities are massive.
For your question about the sensor I don’t have a direct solution for Jeti, but for the Brixl radios...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-10-2022, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,088
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Forum: Mechanical tech
04-01-2022, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,127
Re: 1/16 Axle with Differential needed
Lesu also makes 1/16 axles with locking differential. They are fysically smaller then the 1/14 scale Tamiya ones. In Europe they are sold under the Thicon brand:...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-01-2022, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,270
Re: Time for a rebuild
That turned out nice! Is the bed original to the cab, most of these Tonka’s I can find have the open bed like the one of your first rebuild?
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-29-2022, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,379
Re: Wedico Peterbilt Day Cab
The forum crashed and was offline for one month.
I am also glad to see this build continue, i really like the daycab style on this one.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-29-2022, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,270
Re: Time for a rebuild
Make a new steering rod with a recess that goes under the driveshaft, the motor is not a problem then, and the ball ends can stay at the same hight.
Something like this:
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-28-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,270
Re: Time for a rebuild
The steering rod is the wrong way around here, it should be on the backside. Now the outer wheel (bottom one on this picture) makes the sharpest turn and that should be the inner one.
WPL does it...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2022, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,759
Re: What happened?
I had an email exchange with Joe (LilGiants) about a year ago about the login problems I had. He explained to me that the original founder FreddyGearDrive past away and the passwords and licencecodes...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-22-2021, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,379
Re: Wedico Peterbilt Day Cab
As far as I know all brass parts are made with the lost wax method, not just at Shapeways.
Printing copper and its alloys is very difficult, as is laser cutting and welding it.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-21-2021, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,379
Re: Wedico Peterbilt Day Cab
Hi Jesse, nice to see a Wedico model again. You are serious about the detailing, so it is going to look very nice.
On the German forum there is one that build a Wedico Peterbilt years ago, and is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-26-2021, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
Well that is a coincedence. On the Dutch forum someone is also building a Linn logging truck.
I believe it is an older model, but the fact that it is a Linn truck is rare enough.
For the text...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-01-2021, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,477
Re: Wedico electrical system
It is here under downloads:
https://www.ttm-shop.de/wedico-models/wedico-modelle/elektronik/lichtanlagen/elektrische-anlage-12v-6pol-fuer-wedico-lkw
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Forum: General Discussion
06-09-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,607
New generation Daf XF, XG and XG+
Today Daf announced its new generation of cabs for the long distance trucks.
The new regulations for cabs in Europe are just bin updated, and Daf is the first to announce its cabs under these new...
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Forum: R/C videos
05-23-2021, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,781
National Pike steam show
Matt from DieselCreek on Youtube went to the show and made a very nice video.
Steve and his 9W are also in the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKv4dYQG1AQ
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
04-26-2021, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,322
Re: What kind of dirt...
Just top soil is the best way to go. Sand is indeed very abrasive. Look at the videos on YT for The Stonebraeker Area, the indoor parcour in Germany or the channel from Nordbau AG. Lots of videos...
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Forum: Static Conversions
04-10-2021, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,764
Re: Toyota mini-truckin - WPL
This is something else for a change. I hope that the end result will still have some dignity, some of the cars on the retro-rides site you linked are just vulgair and non driveable.
I’am not a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-19-2021, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,366
Re: So...
Facebook is more a trending topic place then a discussion place. Try to find one complete buildthread from lets say two years ago with a decent discription from the builder.
And when someone asks a...
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Forum: Test.
03-11-2021, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,842
Photo test
Let’s see what happens here:
https://up.picr.de/40725031sy.jpg
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-03-2021, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully
I have been looking for parts cranes as well, but there is still a pretty large shipping fee, often between $50 and $60, and because it comes from the US, I have to pay taxes as well.
That is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-03-2021, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully
That is a nice offer. If I need some dimensions i can always ask. I have been searching for a Unit crane over here but it is difficult to find one. They are mostly scrapped, safety regulations makes...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-01-2021, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully
Hi Frizzen,
For the Unit crane I have been searching for info and dimensions. I already found some dimensions in Smallhauls thread, and I have a servicemanual with valuable information.
I am...
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