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Messages - Dean Rauch
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« on: January 27, 2018, 12:54:23 PM »
Yes, the limited space in that model is one of the reasons I would make the armored cabin, Gives some more wiggle room for placement of components.
That enclosure looks nice, what printer are you using?
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« on: January 27, 2018, 12:33:11 PM »
Very cool, too bad you dont get to keep it!
I was thinking if I ever finish the T-35 I would like to get one of these, print the armored cab for it and make the version with the 88 on it.
Look forward to seeing it move!
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« on: January 27, 2018, 11:19:16 AM »
Thanks Luke,
Today I was re mapping some controls to try and fit a machine gun toggle in, so i have moved the engine controls to one of the turret positions.
I find I need a "Toggle AUX output at preset dim level" function as if I assign toggle aux on/off" and "Aux preset dim level" to the same trigger, the board reboots.
Is this possible?
Also I found a short USB extension online and have run it through a detachable panel, this makes programming so much easier!
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« on: January 14, 2018, 03:04:01 PM »
To clarify, I still have throttle response past 60%, just the sounds stop there.
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« on: January 14, 2018, 01:23:27 PM »
Hello guys, here is a quick and shaky video of the tank moving around! https://drive.google.com/open?id=11Hktcusiao6wx30hNgDSWFQ2ZOdFXl8HThanks Luke for the new firmware, the fan motor is quiet enough to work with and the engine sounds are now working. I am unable to use a 2 position switch assigned to start and stop, this still auto starts, but using the switch as a toggle command works. Only issues now are the throttle sounds rev up to full when my stick is about 60% up, and the turret sounds are a bit patchy, but this may be a TBS issue. Next is the machine guns and then the paint!
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« on: January 13, 2018, 07:30:43 PM »
Thanks for the quick fixes Luke! You are a machine.
I will test the firmware tomorrow!
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« on: January 13, 2018, 10:22:39 AM »
Johnny, I will post the files when I am done fixing the numerous mistakes I encountered while building, missing tolerances and ignored details and parts. Would not want someone else having to sand as many parts as I did! Hello Luke! Thanks for adding this feature, I may give it a shot. Currently I like to have the fan and smoke unit separate, as I do not want to be burning the smoke oil all the time. I replaced the fan motor and I now get a perfect speed at 10% output, however I can hear the board switching the voltage, its a piercing whine, which cuts through the engine noises noticeably. See below. https://drive.google.com/open?id=19khUhRr5EvIl22muPwxcax_TGYcncZ8gI doubt it is possible to fix this, but I figured I would let you know, because it seems you are doing your R&D with nice quiet LEDs. My more pressing issue is the engine startup sounds on the Mini. No matter the mode written to the sound card (auto or manual start) my engine sounds start when the boards do, and the TCB "engine" is off. Using the "toggle engine start" predictably flips this, I have drive but no sounds. Any ideas would be appreciated!
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« on: January 03, 2018, 05:15:22 PM »
You are correct!
Thats odd, all previous posts included pictures from the same phone without changes
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« on: January 03, 2018, 04:05:15 PM »
Hello! I have made some progress:
All turrets are done, mounted and "wired" (it looks as bad inside as it looks good outside)
Elevation, Traverse and recoil all work on the main turret.
One side has received the side skirts.
Headlights are functional and very bright.
Pictures below!
Dean
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« on: December 18, 2017, 09:29:51 PM »
Hello Luke, I am actually using a TARR smoker unit, I dont want to sap any power from its glory  Battery is good, its a 5000 MAH Li-po. I think I could fit 4 of those suckers in with the hull space I have. Also yes, I am using the saber-tooth, but I suspect it could be the thickness of the wires to them being too small.
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« on: December 18, 2017, 08:19:48 PM »
Hello!
I was driving this thing around today now that I have all the axles in, and I noticed I was able to have the drive motors stutter, If I accelerated quickly and let off the stick before the higher speed was reached, the model will give bumps of acceleration slowing down, I will post a video of this behavior later, perhaps my motors are drawing more than 5 amps.
I have also added a tiny computer fan into the actual fan of the t35, works great and I plan on wiring it to the AUX output. Is there a way to tie the value of the AUX voltage to the throttle to simulate the fan spinning faster with engine demand? not critical but I think it would be neat.
Also have some progress pics and showing off the smoke unit:
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« on: December 11, 2017, 08:49:49 PM »
Gentlemen, It drives! Got the Sabertooth in today so I kludged it together to give a test. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eusdzzvuF1bvpeHilOKZvsjw-VJel6GT/view?usp=sharingIgnore the masking tape and the un-sanded return rollers causing the track to jump  Notes: -One of my chinesium motors has massive authority over the other, need almost full trim to go straight -Thanks to the huge track contact area, turning can stall the motors if on carpet -Might have to look into a 3:1 Mato box to increase torque and reduce speed Despite these notes, I am still thrilled with it
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« on: December 08, 2017, 07:30:49 PM »
Alright, believe it or not I do have electrical theory under my belt, seems I need to use it more often!
Based on my measurements and your (very handy) link, I need a 6.66 ohm resistor.
Lowest I have is a 10, but the LED gets quite hot, (its a COB style, needs a heat sink)
Runs perfect with a 30 though!
Thanks for the help.
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« on: December 08, 2017, 05:31:16 PM »
On second thought, the spotlights make the main turret look even goofier, I dont think I can handle that. 
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« on: December 08, 2017, 05:23:29 PM »
Thanks guys! I have no issues with the plastic hull, it is surprisingly robust in 5mm thickness. Would be interesting to see someone else one-up me with a metal one though Also, as a result of my laziness I accidentally let the magic smoke out of my Sabertooth in an excited rush to drive the machine, so that will be delayed slightly. On the bright side, my 0.5 W 3.4V warm white LED's I plan on using for the headlights and possible spotlight came in today! I read I have 3 watts to work with so they should be fine.
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