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Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 03-02-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By pkh
Thanks, Homer... how many LiPo cells do you...

Thanks, Homer... how many LiPo cells do you run... 2S or 3S?
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 02-26-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,383
Posted By pkh
Cool Very cool! A turbine foamy! I've not seen a...

Very cool! A turbine foamy! I've not seen a turbine come in for a dead-stick landing as nicely as that.

But for $3500, I think a brushless motor with a ducted fan is definitely the more realistic...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 02-26-2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By pkh
Question What Mamba Setups Do You Run?

What Mamba setups do you guys run in your Micro RS4s?

Which Kv rating?
What pinion?
How many cells? NiMH or LiPo? Capacity?
What do you use it for... bashing? racing? indoors? outdoors?
Do you...
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 11-21-2004, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,401
Posted By pkh
I'd guess the ESC is limiting your reverse speed....

I'd guess the ESC is limiting your reverse speed. The HPI Micro Pro Control ESC found in the Micro RS4 RTRs limits reverse to 50%, and Duratrax probably did the same with their ESC.

With the...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 11-20-2004, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,443
Posted By pkh
Exclamation Reverse Servos for RWS!

Well, I found out the hard way that Airtronics standard servos and Futaba S3004 servos turn in opposite directions! So if you don't want to spend money on a reversing Y-harness, getting one of each...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 11-20-2004, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,235
Posted By pkh
You can also build 6-SC cell packs in a...

You can also build 6-SC cell packs in a "six-pack" configuration and just stick them in the back batt compartment. This is not as good as the 3-front/3-back configuration as far as weight...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 11-20-2004, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,925
Posted By pkh
I noticed my springs were too soft after I built...

I noticed my springs were too soft after I built mine, too. The motor torque would actually make it lean to one side! I have 6 and 7 cell NiMH SC packs that mount in the back, and that made the...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 09-02-2004, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,146
Posted By pkh
An upsidedown clock still runs clockwise... same...

An upsidedown clock still runs clockwise... same with a servo...

You can point the servo arm up instead of down... that's what the alternate linkage parts are for. But when the arm is pointed up,...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 09-01-2004, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,146
Posted By pkh
You need the front servo and rear servo to move...

You need the front servo and rear servo to move in opposite directions when you turn the TX steering wheel, so you need a reverser for one of them. Just hitting the servo reverse switch on the TX...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 09-01-2004, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,146
Posted By pkh
If you build the back end just like the front,...

If you build the back end just like the front, you need a servo reverser. The way I look at it is a y-harness is about $10, and the EMS y-harness with a reverser on one leg (at Tower) is only $9...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 07-25-2004, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,660
Posted By pkh
Epoxy (thick liquid type), JB Weld, or a putty...

Epoxy (thick liquid type), JB Weld, or a putty type epoxy is what I'd use to fuse metal to plastic.
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 07-20-2004, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,881
Posted By pkh
You will if you're driving it around your house...

You will if you're driving it around your house and you get stuck in a corner... :rolleyes:
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 07-14-2004, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,881
Posted By pkh
It has no reverse... just FWD & Brake

It has no reverse... just FWD & Brake
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 07-09-2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By pkh
I have the standard Airtronics servos and they do...

I have the standard Airtronics servos and they do OK with the stock tires/wheels. After I put on my Wild Willy 2000 tires/wheels, they have a hard time turning the wheels completely while standing...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 07-07-2004, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,754
Posted By pkh
Both of those ESCs are for 540 motors. A stock...

Both of those ESCs are for 540 motors. A stock 540 motor is a 27T (turn) motor. "Turns" means the number of times a wire is wrapped around each of the 3 cores of the motor. Lower turn motors are...
Forum: Micro Science 07-06-2004, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,386
Posted By pkh
Cheapest way to get more speed with a stock MRS4...

Cheapest way to get more speed with a stock MRS4 is to just add a two AA-cell batt holder in series with the stock 4-AA cell holder...
...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 07-06-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,754
Posted By pkh
I'd recommend this TX/RX/Servo package... about...

I'd recommend this TX/RX/Servo package... about the same price as an RX by itself, and it has steering dual rate adjustment (the cheap AM Futaba doesn't):...
Forum: Micro Science 06-23-2004, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,123
Posted By pkh
Actually, if you can find a Kenworth or Mack...

Actually, if you can find a Kenworth or Mack truck body in 1/18, you got yourself a semi chassis... ;)
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 06-21-2004, 04:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,136
Posted By pkh
The Blazer Sport *DOES* have dual rate. I know...

The Blazer Sport *DOES* have dual rate. I know because I have two of them... one that came with my RTR MRS4, and one I bought for my TLT-1. These are excellent, low cost TXs for bashing around. I've...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 06-18-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By pkh
Well, my MRS4 started life as an RTR, so I have...

Well, my MRS4 started life as an RTR, so I have the Micro Pro Control (which I don't recommend). The ESC I really would like to have in it is either a Futaba MC230CR or MC330CR......
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 06-18-2004, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By pkh
I'll second United's upgrade list: 7.2V...

I'll second United's upgrade list:

7.2V battery pack
300 motor
Rear ball diff

and in that order...
The 7.2V pack will give you much more power/speed than four cells, even with the stock...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 06-18-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By pkh
I've found Tower Hobbies to have good prices and...

I've found Tower Hobbies to have good prices and service. Occasionally I'll find an item cheaper somewhere else, but I get most of my stuff from Tower.

If you're going to run a 300, you may want...
Forum: TLT-1 Rock Buster Discussion 06-08-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,987
Posted By pkh
I've got Wild Willy 2 tires/wheels on mine, and...

I've got Wild Willy 2 tires/wheels on mine, and don't have any clearance issues with suspension or steering, even with RWS. These have a larger offset than the stockers, so that probably helps...
Forum: Micro Science 06-08-2004, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,123
Posted By pkh
Kind of a strange project... but my opinions...

Kind of a strange project... but my opinions aside...

You will most likely fry your SPY...

I'd get a Futaba MC330CR ESC (or other small 540 motor ESC) to drive the two micro motors in parallel....
Forum: Micro RS4 Electronics 06-02-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,646
Posted By pkh
According to Futaba, it can handle only 6 or 7...

According to Futaba, it can handle only 6 or 7 cells...

http://www.futaba-rc.com/radioaccys/futm0922.html
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