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Forum: Painting, Designs, Graphics and Photography
01-04-2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By clockworks

I'd agree that gravity feed gives good results...

I'd agree that gravity feed gives good results easier, and is more forgiving with regards to paint viscosity and air pressure.

There are 2 advantages to bottom feed - the paint is in a bottle, so...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
01-02-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By clockworks

While safety should always come first, as long as...

While safety should always come first, as long as you don't open the PSU case there's no risk. PC PSUs are well protected against shorts and over/under voltage. Draw too much current and the voltage...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-31-2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By clockworks

Assuming that you are using a fairly modern ATX...

Assuming that you are using a fairly modern ATX PC power supply, it's simple:

Join 2 black wires together. This is your negative supply (0v)
Join 2 yellow wires together. This is your positve...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-21-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,364
Posted By clockworks

I've got a "B5" charger, which is similar to your...

I've got a "B5" charger, which is similar to your "B6". I use it for LiPo flight packs, not NiMH car cells, as I can't find out what value it uses for peak detection.

3) It's not a good idea to...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-16-2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By clockworks

At our club we gets points for qualifying...

At our club we gets points for qualifying position (100, 99, 98, etc.) plus points for final position (same).

We race indoors in a school hall, so we divide the year into 3 race series. 15...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-14-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,197
Posted By clockworks

I find it easier to dodge a reversing car than...

I find it easier to dodge a reversing car than trying to drive with a marshal running across the track.
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-14-2007, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,197
Posted By clockworks

Reversing isn't allowed at some clubs/meetings,...

Reversing isn't allowed at some clubs/meetings, others allow it.

Our local club allows reversing, and I wouldn't consider running forward only.
Some of the racers at are club are fairly new to...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-07-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By clockworks

I use double sided tape, as do most members at...

I use double sided tape, as do most members at our club. Not had a speedo fall out.

Make sure to use proper foam servo tape, not carpet tape. Clean the bottom of the speedo and the chassis with...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-04-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,041
Posted By clockworks

Not sure about the Spektrum module. I use a...

Not sure about the Spektrum module.
I use a Mars EX-1 with the original receiver (297?) and a Hitec 5965 digital servo. Works perfectly.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-03-2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,942
Posted By clockworks

That's basically what I was doing. This method...

That's basically what I was doing. This method works fine on my older B4FT, which I bought secondhand, but is proving tricky with my new one. I guess the moulds for the shock caps are past their...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-03-2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,942
Posted By clockworks

Thanks for the link - nice to know that I was...

Thanks for the link - nice to know that I was trying to achieve the impossible.

The article also says to pump the shocks before use, to re-emulsify the oil - good advice, now I know the air is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-02-2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,942
Posted By clockworks

Shocks with no volume compensator - do they need air to work?

How can a shock with no volume compensator (foam or bladder/diaphragm) work properly? The shock oil won't compress as the shaft goes in.

I'm having problems building the shocks on my new RC10B4...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-01-2007, 01:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,432
Posted By clockworks

The original Schumacher Mission is almost...

The original Schumacher Mission is almost unbreakable. The lower hinge pins and upper wishbones can get bent, but the car still drives OK, and will finish the race. The Mi2 is solid, as long as...
Forum: Painting, Designs, Graphics and Photography
11-29-2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By clockworks

The only thing you can't do with a single action...

The only thing you can't do with a single action airbrush like the 200 is alter the paint flow while you are actually painting. You control the paint flow with the screw at the back, rather than with...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-28-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,376
Posted By clockworks

I'm using a slimline PC PSU with a distribution...

I'm using a slimline PC PSU with a distribution box (4 outputs, on-off switch and PSU-off-car battery switch) to run 2 CS Spacecharger Pros, a B5 LiPo charger and a cooling fan. I've got the whole...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-28-2007, 05:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,316
Posted By clockworks

I'm using a Hitec HS-5965MG. Not high-end as far...

I'm using a Hitec HS-5965MG. Not high-end as far as price goes, but plenty fast enough for me. Some of the guys are using high-end KO servos, but they tell me that they turn the rate down as they...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-26-2007, 01:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By clockworks

On my KO Mars, you have to select steering...

On my KO Mars, you have to select steering balance, turn the wheel fully left, and adjust using plus and minus buttons. Then turn wheel fully right and adjust using plus and minus.
I assume that the...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-20-2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,917
Posted By clockworks

It might work better with a DC supply. Before you...

It might work better with a DC supply. Before you buy one, try running the charger from a car (1:1) battery. If that cures the peaking problem, get a 12v supply.

I use a 200watt PC power supply to...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-18-2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 934
Posted By clockworks

Many people are tempted by speed, but there's...

Many people are tempted by speed, but there's more to RC cars than just how fast it goes.

Where are you going to use the car - off-road or on-road, track or public area?
Have you owned an RC car...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-15-2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,918
Posted By clockworks

Soapy water (dish washing soap), followed by a...

Soapy water (dish washing soap), followed by a rinse with isopropyl alcohol.

For more thorough cleaning of sealed motors, run the motor at 3 volts while immersed in the soapy water for a minute,...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-13-2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,462
Posted By clockworks

Lead-free needs more heat. Could this be one...

Lead-free needs more heat.
Could this be one cause of the current problem with "exploding" cells? As more people are using lead-free to solder their packs, more of them are exploding.......
...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-13-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,462
Posted By clockworks

I've tried lead-free solder, and don't like it....

I've tried lead-free solder, and don't like it. I'm sticking with 60/40 multicore for as long as my supply lasts.
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-11-2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,396
Posted By clockworks

Connect the switch between the green wire and one...

Connect the switch between the green wire and one of the black wires.

Connect the LED between any of the voltage output wires and a black wire, using a suitable resistor. The value of the resistor...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-09-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,435
Posted By clockworks

Maybe I need to buy from a different shop! I've...

Maybe I need to buy from a different shop!
I've only bought a couple of small parts for my B4 FT, and paid almost pounds for dollars (the US price was printed on the label).

Where's the best...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-09-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 13,498
Posted By clockworks

If it was on top (rather than inside), that's...

If it was on top (rather than inside), that's fair enough.

I recently changed from unbranded stick packs to building my own. I don't need the max runtime (carpet racing stock motor). I looked...
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