360 turret rotation

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Meatball9584
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360 turret rotation

Post by Meatball9584 »

Anyone ever used one of these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222073906190
igotit
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Re: 360 turret rotation

Post by igotit »

I havent tried the kit,but am building the same thing.
I like how the kit is plug n play vrs mine will have to be cut and soldered.
Plus shape 2 teeth in the ring gear.
My slip ring only cost $15 usd

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RobW
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Re: 360 turret rotation

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Yes. Make sure you secure both ends of the slip ring otherwise it'll get wrapped around stuff in the lower hull. I've used the DingDing kit & recently fitted a Taigen turret, both have nearly snapped wires getting wrapped around the control board.
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Re: 360 turret rotation

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Secured how?
RobW
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Re: 360 turret rotation

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Cable ties, tape etc. The slip ring can be quite stiff so rather than swivel the bundle of wires twists a few times, invariably around the control board! The Taigen rotation gears have a socket for the slip ring.
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