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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-26-2018, 07:41 PM
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Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I just got my Wiring mess figured out now to tuck everything inside so I can put the body done and work on mounting the fenders!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-26-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I know it has been a while but after reading the instruction manual for both the Beier ESC and Sound module I have made even more changes I finally have some control over sound and lights. One of...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-26-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

Rear 3/4 view, I am going to have to take off the mud flaps.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/825/26836193377_068f56e6d8_c.jpg

Side view, Trying to locate where to drill and tap the holes for...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 04-26-2018, 10:39 AM
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Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I bought some fenders from a friend who wasn't using them on his Grand Hauler.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/952/40986061874_59f634c09c_c.jpg[/url]

Looking down from atop the cab...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-11-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I unplugged all the connections between the RX and the Sound module. I now have the ability to turn on the lights and off the lights I have some sounds working. Soldering has become quite...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-06-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

yes both are enabled
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 03-04-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

On the General tab of Sound manager I have the mode Digital with UFR ESC selected.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-16-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

Currently the ESC is attached to ch1, ch3, and ch2. The cable from the output1 of the ESC is going to Ch1 input on the sound module. The shifter servo is plugged into Ch5. Ch6 is plugged into the...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-14-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I have a 8 ch rx in my rig. C1 is steering Ch3 is throttle Ch2 and Ch4 are for auxiliary things such as lights and sound functions. I have the gear select servo on CH5 as it has 3 positions that...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-14-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I got my Beier UFR-1230 ESC, today. Tractor works fine remotely, but the lights and sounds do not work any more. I desperately need help!
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-05-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

Federal Refund came today so I ordered a UFR-1230 speed controller form Beier. Cant My setup will change from Digital Mixed to Digital and I will have motor and shifting sounds! Can't wait to get...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-04-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I spent the day soldering the individual lights to the rainbow cable. Four lights to go, all on the front of the truck. The front turn signals and the marker lights in front of the doors. I may...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-02-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I have a topic looking at the Beier Sound module setup (http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=12958) Click on the link to learn more about my setup.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-01-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

That's why I put the link to thingiverse...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 02-01-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I found some fenders on Thingiverse (http:/https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2015307) I saved the file to a USB drive and wend to my county library as they have two makerbot printers and printed them...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-30-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

So I was playing around with the slip in rainbow cord to connect to my lights. I was not satisfied with the connection I was getting.

So, I grabbed the original rainbow cord and started to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-17-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4697/39716497882_71b7dc1e33_c.jpgI unsoldered the roof lights removed the roof and resoldered the roof lights. Then I re-installed the roof.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-15-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/38818120915_94aa32ff71_c.jpg
Started soldering the wires where I could but screwed up the wires above cab. Going to have to take them all apart, remove the...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-14-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

thebat: You won't save any money by choosing Beier over say the Tamiya MFU but you have 10000% more setup options that Tamiya offers with the Beier setup!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-14-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

gismow I am saving for a Beier UFR 1230 ESC to go with my USM-RC-2 sound module and EXM-2. So I have even more options for lights! I just wiash Beier would get their hands on a FrSky Taranis Plus...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-14-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/27913489369_9d98a35817_c.jpg

Am I certain I want to do this? That doesn't show the five lights on the rear and two fog lights on the bumper! The truck worked...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-13-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

Started working on hooking up the lights and Beier soundmodul. This is almost as tedious as soldering up a quad copter!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-13-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

I didn't paint the interior.
Reggie Stephenson did it for me. He is on the Facebook group true scale truck stop.

As for my paintjob... the internet hides a bunch of drips and runs!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-07-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

My thoughts on the Beier USM-RC-2

Well I don't recommend the Tamiya MFU as it lacks proper protection for use of LiPo Batteries.

Beier allows you to use any ESC or you can use their ESC and...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-07-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 22,074
Posted By DrDiff
Re: DrDiff's Tamiya Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Build

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4543/38126496704_a1abbd8472_c.jpg

The Beier setup...
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