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Open Panzer Help / Sabertooth 2x12 not working

« Last post by Tom on January 06, 2026, 01:43:57 PM »

Everything was working last year and this recently when I fired up the tank. The tracks are not moving..I see an error light red light on the sabertooth. Not sure what the issue is? Everything seems connected fine. My other tank runs fine after sitting. My thought is maybe the battery isn't enough voltage so will try and fresh battery soon. But is was strong enough to run smoke unit? Thanks

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Open Panzer Help / Re: OP Display Format Issues

« Last post by Snipah on January 03, 2026, 05:15:44 PM »

PC has a widescreen curved monitor, not 4k (too poor $$$)  running at 3440 x 1440

That maybe why is mucked up.

I will push on glueing the hull together and post some pics in correct channel

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Open Panzer Help / Re: OP Display Format Issues

« Last post by LukeZ on January 03, 2026, 01:15:48 PM »

It's all good! It's true sometimes some things are lost in translation on the internet, but no harm done.

With regards to the labels, I was referring to some that are visible in your screenshots. I've attached your image alongside how it is supposed to look. It looks correct on my screen but my resolution is only 1080p and I'm assuming you have a 4k screen or something, and Windows must be doing some weird scaling. We tried to fix this in OP Config release 0.94 (actually it was user FuzzyJack in this thread). A lot of improvement was made but apparently there are still some quirks.

I think the TCB could absolutely be used in a model boat and I have often thought I would use one if I ever did make a model ship. There is nothing specific that was implemented towards that end but the board is general-purpose enough that you are only limited by your imagination and number of channels you have on your radio. Obviously directional control is no problem, nor are lights and sound. The turret channels could be repurposed for other moving items on board, for example a winch or anchor.

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TCB Dev / Re: Pick and Place (centroid) file for PCB production

« Last post by califrag on January 02, 2026, 03:11:43 PM »

Thank you!

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Open Panzer Help / Re: OP Display Format Issues

« Last post by Snipah on January 02, 2026, 02:49:23 PM »

I have over 50+ 1/16 tanks in various states of build. Now I am semi retired I am hoping to get more time on them.

Also sorry on my part as I was smiling as I typed my reply on the choice of words and hope you didnt read it as grumpy me. hahahaha. Just poking a bit of fun.

Further, I certainly did not see any misplaced labels? I am guessing you have corrected in the new version?

Current project is a 3d PT-109 in 1/16 scale, (approx 1.5mtrs in length)

I was hoping to use an OP board but cant remember if you ever made it suitable for "marine: control use?
any hints or tips I could read on the subject?

Love the OP board would like to see it continue

Cheers

Brett

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TCB Dev / Re: Pick and Place (centroid) file for PCB production

« Last post by LukeZ on January 02, 2026, 10:52:26 AM »

Hi Cali, you're right, that's a file that's usually only needed if you are going to have a board manufactured, which most people don't. But I have attached it here.

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Open Panzer Help / Re: OP Display Format Issues

« Last post by LukeZ on January 02, 2026, 08:19:15 AM »

You are right, that was a poor choice of words. I am glad you brought to my attention the issue with the dark theme, and even more glad we were able to correct it. That was not a complaint at all. And you were kind enough to overlook the the mis-placed labels, which was generous on your part!

That's quite the accomplishment to have acquired 26 boards, I've never had that many myself! You've got your work cut out for you to get tanks for all of them. 

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TCB Dev / Pick and Place (centroid) file for PCB production

« Last post by califrag on January 01, 2026, 08:49:37 PM »

Hello,
I'm trying to order a few boards through PCBWay production service and they asked for a "pick and place" (centroid) file

I do not see anything like this available on the downloads page, is it possible you can provide it here ?

Thanks!

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Open Panzer Help / Re: OP Display Format Issues

« Last post by Snipah on January 01, 2026, 04:08:50 PM »

Complained? I thought it more supporting the community spirit 

Also it appears it was just the menu's I could not read.
Everything else is functional mate.

Strange how a theme buggered it up though.
I ended up with a batch of 26 of the OP boards (with good chips) in the fire sale and have not installed all of them.

New PC just setting up stuff.

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Open Panzer Help / Re: OP Display Format Issues

« Last post by LukeZ on January 01, 2026, 01:32:34 PM »

Well I guess sometimes small miracles do happen! Now I will try to not see that the Deadband ranges are missplaced and overlapping the selection boxes.   

But you haven't complained about those and again I can't recreate that on my end so I will hope the layout on the other pages hasn't gone crooked either, or at least that you're able to work around it.