Hi - I need some help my old tanks moving

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Hi - I need some help my old tanks moving

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Hi

Im new to this

I have bought 3 tanks on online auction.

They from 2011 and 2013.

I have charged the battery in one snd at least get the lights on.

For some reason I cant get connection between tank and remote control.

Its Heng long 1-16 M41A3 bulldog walker

Can you help me to connect tank with controller.

Thanks

Greg
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I am afraid we cannot help you at least not until you introduce yourself.
Where in the world are you, What first got your interest in R/C Armour. Basic facts bearing in mind this is a forum not an instant fix and never return site.
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Once we get to know you will be more than willing to help you :thumbup:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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I don't know why, but this thread reminded me of Monty Python's "Blackmail" sketch :think:
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Ok guys

Im from Poland.

Im in Belfast at the minute.

I have always some interest in tanks but did not have occasion to buy them.

I have spotted an auction of mobile models and that the way I bought the tanks.

Im new to rc world thats why Im looking for some advice how to get them moving.

I wont be disappearing from the site since the tanks are staying with me

Thanks

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Post by Son of a gun-ner »

Hello and welcome to the forum Greg :wave:

As you bought old tanks, there is a chance the batteries will not charge enough. Also check the battery connector is making proper contact with the mating connector in the tank.

Does your transmitter/controller have a telescopic aerial?
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Hi

Thanks for a reply.

How can I check that they connected.

Yes there is a long aerial
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Post by Son of a gun-ner »

You can see if the little metal connectors have been pushed back further in the white nylon holder.

As for the aerial, this means you have one of two types of controller.
Look bottom right, does it have a switch with the ABC positions, or does it have something pushed into a little socket with a number, 01 or 02 or 03 etc?
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Hi

Its ABC.

I have tried them after charging battery and checking with the meter if its charged.

Thanks for help.

I will upload pictures but I need to resize them first.
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Post by Son of a gun-ner »

Well, you have to make sure both the tank and the controller have their switches on the same letter.

Do you know about the tank having a start sequence once the controller and tank is switched on?
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