As far as I can tell, it wouldn't be difficult to splice the power supply into the existing 'Y' adaptor, and rig up some concealed manual on-off switch (like the one lurking behind the spare track on the Panzer IV turret.)
Just a thought...
Tamiya Light Unit TLU-01
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Tamiya Light Unit TLU-01
Spotted this during a spot of aimless retail therapy on Ebay. Has anyone attempted to adapt this car/truck light unit for use in lightless Full-Option Tamiya tanks?
As far as I can tell, it wouldn't be difficult to splice the power supply into the existing 'Y' adaptor, and rig up some concealed manual on-off switch (like the one lurking behind the spare track on the Panzer IV turret.)
Just a thought...
As far as I can tell, it wouldn't be difficult to splice the power supply into the existing 'Y' adaptor, and rig up some concealed manual on-off switch (like the one lurking behind the spare track on the Panzer IV turret.)
Just a thought...
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Re: Tamiya Light Unit TLU-01
I just use a servo as a switch in ch 5 or 6 
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Cheaper and easier to use a tiny electronic switch connected to s spare channel. There are a few on eBay. You'll also find much more comprehensive truck modules by GT Power (sound/lights/LEDs and leads etc) on eBay for less cash than a Tamiya. Well worth a look.
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Re: Tamiya Light Unit TLU-01
An electronic switch costs 2 euros and does the same, and you can toogle the lights from your radio.
Even a benedini micro is a better idea, 9 fully configurable light outputs in only one channel, from headlights, brake lights to blinkers or machine guns can be done.
Even a benedini micro is a better idea, 9 fully configurable light outputs in only one channel, from headlights, brake lights to blinkers or machine guns can be done.
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I think what Rad was trying to say is utter utter utter utter waste of money
Got to agree
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Got to agree
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Yes, that is what I wanted to say, lol.midlife306 wrote:I think what Rad was trying to say is utter utter utter utter waste of money
Got to agree
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midlife306 wrote:I think what Rad was trying to say is utter utter utter utter waste of money
Got to agree
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I wasn't thinking of wasting any money on these, Wayne. There are plenty of other thingies out there for me to splash the cash on. I just wondered whether if anyone happened to have these as a spare from a car/truck project, and had tried to use them in a tank. Just a discussion point.I'm aware of some of the true budget options (the RAD-ically basic ones);
but it's often a good idea to refresh an age-old topic re: the lack of lights on many Tamiya tanks, just in case someone has come up with the perfect solution lately.
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Heheheh
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