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Hi folks,
Newbie here. Been dreaming for years of getting one of these big rigs and finally dropped the cash. I have a Grand Hauler build going on now with the MFC-01 and the Tamiya flatbed trailer. I have a question about the MFC. It appears to power the receiver. I'm taking that as I don't need a separate receiver pack. Can anyone confirm that? I'm using an 8 channel JR radio that I've had for a long time and planned on using some of the aux channels for additional lights like roof strobes etc. Can the MFC supply that much power or should I plug in a receiver pack? Thanks, NP |
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The MFC does power the receiver just like a normal ESC would so no need for an separate receiver pack.
As for the power for the extra lights I would run that straight off the main battery and not put the extra stress on the MFC BEC. |
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I'm going through the same situation with a new 8 channel and was wondering the same thing. (haven't gotten that far yet) That being said, Don't hook up a battery pack with MFC-01, it will damage it (warning in the manual) The MFC-01 will work as bec for 4 channels, but not sure if it will do more.
But read manual to find warning about extra battery pack. It's on page 4, LH corner. maybe some one else has more info. Just wanted let you know about the warning. Also look into a "Pico Switch" It is a switch which plugs in to the receiver for say lights. Search the forum and internet for it. Good Luck! Sorry so long. |
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Thanks for confirming folks. I'll check into the Pico switch. The other thing I was wondering was I've read in another thread on this forum that you have to remove rear fenders to use the motorized support legs. But I've seen several videos on youtube of people running the grand hauler with motorized support trailers just fine. Below is a link to one of them. Doesn't seem to be an issue?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD2deSzAW5g |
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Get some build pics up man!
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I'm not sure as I haven't done it and don't run my motorized legs with the Tamiya setup but I've read that there's a screw or two you need to replace with flathead screws so it doesn't rub on the fenders.
If you can I'd suggest going with something like SS-Tronix. You still get the motorized legs and lighting but without the ugly setup Tamiya uses and that huge wire hanging out the front of the trailer. |
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Here's the state of things after week 1: MFC is setup and begun construction of the frame assembly. I've got a ways to go
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Look at that pile of spaghetti!! That's my nightmare right there.
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MFC is quite capable of powering an 8ch Rx. I've got a Scania with MFC using all 8 channels (4 channels through the MFC, 4 channels direct from Rx. No problems!
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Last edited by ricm; 09-19-2015 at 01:27 PM. |
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The state of things after Week 2: Today I'll start working on the 3 speed trans!
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Well not too bad. Two weeks and I have a driveable chassis with sound. I still have a lot to do but I'm getting pretty stoked:
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Cool!
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your getting there
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Well progress?
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Much progress actually! Although I still have a lot to do and need to build my trailer.
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Lookin good
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Nice!
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Thanks folks. How's your build going Prodrvr2006?
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