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====== Driving ====== | ====== Driving ====== | ||
- | Pause between changing directions. Nudging. | + | This page gives you a general overview of controlling your model with the TCB. Many of the settings discussed on this page can be found on the [[wiki: |
==== Model Type Selection ==== | ==== Model Type Selection ==== | ||
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The TCB allows you any control scheme you want, even unusual ones. Want to control the tank's forward speed with a slider on the side of your transmitter? | The TCB allows you any control scheme you want, even unusual ones. Want to control the tank's forward speed with a slider on the side of your transmitter? | ||
- | When using a drive stick the controls are fairly intuitive as shown in the graphic. | + | When using a drive stick the controls are fairly intuitive as shown in the graphic. There is one thing to know - the TCB allows you to set a Change Direction Delay which prevents the model from changing direction from forward to reverse (or vice versa) without first coming to a stop, returning the stick to center, and letting the delay expire. The delay can be set very small, even a fraction of a second - or it can be disabled completely. This delay can help save your gearbox and drivetrain from wear and tear, but if you don't know it exists you might think something is wrong with your transmitter. See the [[wiki: |
==== Turning ==== | ==== Turning ==== | ||
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==== Engine and Transmission ==== | ==== Engine and Transmission ==== | ||
+ | Like most other RC tank control boards, the TCB allows you to start and stop the " | ||
+ | Unlike most other tank control boards, the TCB also allows you to control the " | ||
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+ | If you disengage the transmission while the model is moving, it will coast to a stop subject to your deceleration constraint. While coasting you may still steer and use the brake if you need to stop quickly. |