IR Apple Testing

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jtracks
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IR Apple Testing

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My Taigen IR Panzer IV arrived on Saturday. Everything works as it should. I would like to test the IR Apple to see if it is receiving and currently don't have another tank. The Panzer was my first. I do get a muzzle flash and recoil when I push the left stick to the top. Is there anyway of testing the apple? Also, are the Taigen and Heng Long IR systems compatible? Thank you.

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MichaelC
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Re: IR Apple Testing

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Joe,

Taigen and HL IR is not compatible. If you have a Sony remote it might trigger something on the apple. I know they usually asked for a specific Sony remote but you never know.

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jtracks
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Re: IR Apple Testing

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MichaelC wrote:Joe,

Taigen and HL IR is not compatible. If you have a Sony remote it might trigger something on the apple. I know they usually asked for a specific Sony remote but you never know.

MichaelC.
Thank you for the reply MichaelC. I don't have a Sony remote but I have most everything else. I'll give them all a try. Looks like I will be ordering my second tank sooner than later.

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Re: IR Apple Testing

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Hi You can test the emitter with a digital camera, turn the tank on and look at the emitter through the digital camera and fire the gun . It should show up as a blue light on the camera screen.
Testing the apple the only way is to use another tank fitted with the same system.

regards pete
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Re: IR Apple Testing

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Thank you for the info Pete. The emitter is working fine. I have another tank on the way and it should be here Saturday.

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Re: IR Apple Testing

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Hi We always say you cant have only one tank :D its very addictive building and running tanks. :crazy:

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Re: IR Apple Testing

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971wright wrote:Hi We always say you cant have only one tank :D its very addictive building and running tanks. :crazy:

regards pete
Yes, and when I dive into something Pete, I really dive in. I sold five of my many rc crawlers over the week end and the money was burning a hole in my pocket. My Taigen Panzer IV was purchased at a good price in my opinion considering the upgrades it came with. So now I went to the top end of their arsenal and purchased their metal T-34. I'm sure I will find a middle ground before it's all over.

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