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Forum: Electronics tech 09-02-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By Rick.K
Re: MFU Coupler Switch: Required?

RICM:

Thanks for the additional insight. I will print off your instructions and give this a try this evening. I noted the oval 5th wheel you referenced, since it is the one with the kit. The...
Forum: Electronics tech 09-02-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
Posted By Rick.K
Re: MFU Coupler Switch: Required?

The point where I'm stuck with the coupler switch is the motorized support leg kits 5th wheel doesn't make a provision for installation of the switch. At the same time it included the bar under the...
Forum: Electronics tech 09-01-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
Posted By Rick.K
Re: MFU Coupler Switch: Required?

I purchased the complete motorized support leg kit. it included a 5th wheel so I used it. it includes Part B3 which slides under the passenger side of the 5th wheel and acts as the actuator for...
Forum: Electronics tech 09-01-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
Posted By Rick.K
MFU Coupler Switch: Required?

I'm building a Knight Hauler. I have the MFU01 and the motorized leg supports kit. The 5th wheel for the motorized support leg kit does not make any provision I can find for installing the coupler...
Forum: Electronics tech 08-31-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Posted By Rick.K
Re: Wrong Radio?

RICM

I'll give Futaba a try on Tuesday, and post their reply here.
Forum: Electronics tech 08-31-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Posted By Rick.K
Re: Wrong Radio?

RICM

Excellent explanation of how the receiver works, thanks so much. I'll contact Futaba as you suggested to see if they will provide the shift gate. If I have no luck then perhaps I can mail...
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-30-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rick.K
Re: New to RC Trucks

Well, I now have a portion of the electronics installed (MFU 01). The kit is great. The instructions, especially for the MFU leave so much to be desired. They are no help identifying most of the...
Forum: Electronics tech 08-29-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Posted By Rick.K
Re: Wrong Radio?

Since the Tamiya receiver has only four connections, and they are all for servos, how is power passed to the receiver?
Forum: Electronics tech 08-29-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Posted By Rick.K
Re: Wrong Radio?

The Tamiya Attack 2.4 ghz T/R arrived last night. Have not had a chance to try it yet. The instructions for the radio do not state what type of battery the included receiver uses (the instructions...
Forum: Electronics tech 08-26-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Posted By Rick.K
Re: Wrong Radio?

The instruction manual for the Tamiya Attack states that it includes a shift gate, and the kit for the mechanical support legs for the trailer is supposed to have a gate for the right side of the...
Forum: Electronics tech 08-26-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Posted By Rick.K
Re: Wrong Radio?

Hi Maverick:

This morning I went to the Tower site and located the Tamiya Attack radio. Since I am new to this hobby and this radio is designed specifically for the Tamiya trucks, I ordered one. ...
Forum: Electronics tech 08-26-2014, 12:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Posted By Rick.K
Wrong Radio?

New to RC trucks. Building a Knight Hauler. Bought the Tactic 404 TTX as part of the Tower Hobby combo pack.

Transmitter has one self-centering lever on right (acts as throttle and steering),...
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-26-2014, 12:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rick.K
Re: New to RC Trucks

About a third of the way through my Knight Hauler. Assembled all of the electronics tonight for the first time (I bought MFU-1).

I must have the wrong radio. It's a Tactic 404TTX. Has one...
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-24-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rick.K
Re: New to RC Trucks

Well, I would like to upload a photo of my work so far, but do not have a photobucket or similar account. I'm surprised this site does not permit up[loading photos directly from your computer.
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-23-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rick.K
Re: New to RC Trucks

Thank you RCT. Once again the Forum is a fantastic resource.
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-23-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rick.K
Re: New to RC Trucks

My two biggest challenges right now are: 1. Getting the radio control part of the truck right, and 2. Where do people go to find good equipment and accessories.

The radio control is a matter of...
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-22-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rick.K
Re: New to RC Trucks

When I downloaded the manual for the Knight Hauler, saw all the parts (tiny parts) and the 3 speed transmission pieces I said to myself "do I really want to do this?" One hour into the build I was...
Forum: Welcome New Members 08-21-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rick.K
New to RC Trucks

Rick from Rhode Island. Long time admirer of RC modeling, first time owner and builder. Just received a Knight Hauler, radio, and MFU from Tower Hobbies. These kits are a handful by themself. The...
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