Forum: Electronics tech
10-31-2014, 12:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 2,250
Re: On off switch question
OK - makes sense. I haven't got any lipos...only NiMH...if I want to switch between models I leave the battery plugged in and use the Rx switch. But I understand lipos need different treatment!
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
10-30-2014, 12:17 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 2,250
Re: On off switch question
standard practice with radio gear is to have the switch on the Rx side. I don't know anybody who has mounted a switch in the battery +ve side.
|
|
Forum: General Discussion
10-28-2014, 08:20 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 3,728
Re: Bruder mack conversion
Easiest way might be to build a standard Tamiya chassis and then mount the cab and body from the Bruder truck onto it, rather than try to convert the Bruder chassis to RC. There's a YouTube vid of...
|
|
Forum: Sound Systems tech
10-20-2014, 11:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 14,569
Re: Cheap speakers for sound unit?
anybody tried one with MFU??
I'm starting on a king hauler build with the sleeper already FULL of stuff - battery pack, MFU, extra servo for locking diffs, electronics for wireless trailer....so...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
10-07-2014, 07:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 8,031
Re: SS-tronix Wireless Light and Legs
I agree with all the above. If you add up the component costs then the system price is decent value if you also consider the R&D which must have gone into it to make it commercially viable.
USD...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-26-2014, 02:48 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 8,031
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-09-2014, 07:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 3,021
|
|
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-09-2014, 04:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 21,818
Re: Tri-axle half pipe tipper trailer
since trailer will be wireless control, it needs its own power supply....so got the battery box mounted for the 7.2V pack. Decided to use this size to make sure the screw drive has plenty of...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-08-2014, 10:44 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 3,021
Re: What motor/esc?
I've done a conversion on the bruder cement truck body:
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/p566/ricm2/140_zpsd366df47.jpg (http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/ricm2/media/140_zpsd366df47.jpg.html)...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-06-2014, 07:08 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 1,863
Re: Extend Reception Range?
not sure you can do anything to the Rx to extend the range.....but....a feature of the MFU is that it goes through a power-down/ restart cycle when the battery starts to run low, just as you...
|
|
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-05-2014, 07:51 PM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 21,818
|
|
Forum: Vendor Feedback
09-04-2014, 12:44 AM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 6,203
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-02-2014, 11:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Re: Wrong Radio?
from their website:
Tech Support
Welcome to Futaba technical support. Our goal is to resolve your particular issue as efficiently as possible.
If you need technical support or have any...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-02-2014, 07:52 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Re: Wrong Radio?
how did you go with Futaba? If you tried email and they haven't replied, give them a call - I found them really helpful on the phone
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-02-2014, 07:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-02-2014, 07:19 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
Re: MFU Coupler Switch: Required?
OK...
Over the years Tamiya have released different versions of the coupler:
1) basic coupler, for use without MSL or MFU (released with early tractor truck kits such as King Hauler and Globe...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-01-2014, 11:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
Re: MFU Coupler Switch: Required?
I would suggest you stick with the original Tamiya design - it works fine - if you mount the switch as you suggest you'll get constant coupling/ uncoupling sounds if you drive over an uneven road...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-01-2014, 09:52 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Re: Wrong Radio?
yep - eBay also an option but try Futaba first to see if you can blag it for free :D
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
09-01-2014, 09:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
Re: MFU Coupler Switch: Required?
I agree with Pete....the switch works fine if you use the ceramic grease (other types of grease can be a bit 'sticky' and will only add to the problem) and don't overtighten the screws. The way I put...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
08-31-2014, 09:41 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Re: Wrong Radio?
no problem.
So you are right in that if you did plug nothing but servos into your receiver, then there is no power.....! The ESC/ MFU is the key....
FYI, in my post above I said 'The MFU...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
08-31-2014, 03:34 AM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 7,564
Re: Wrong Radio?
the servo cables have 3 wires. In the case of Futaba you have:
red = +ve supply
black = -ve
white = signal from receiver
when everything is plugged in, the red wires all end up being...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
08-29-2014, 06:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 2,154
Re: B-Train
A friend of mine did exactly what Tracy suggested, but found that the lights on the first trailer worked at different brightness when the second trailer was plugged in, and the lights on one trailer...
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
08-28-2014, 11:43 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 2,154
Re: B-Train
What power supply are you using in your tractor truck? MFU or something else? The solution you need will depend on what you are using as original power/ signal supply....
|
|
Forum: Electronics tech
07-17-2014, 10:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Re: 2.4 ghz Transmitter
Futaba 4YWD is great if you're OK with only 4 channels
I upgraded to a Carson Reflex 6-stick. Limited to 6 channels, but it has been designed specifically for use with MFU. It has manual trims so...
|
|
Forum: Truck Building Tech
07-14-2014, 08:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Re: Front end sag
I had the same problem with my Scania - either try F350 springs as suggested by TRUCKMAKER, so you can build them up with as many leaves as you need....or swap out your front springs with a pair of...
|
