Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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Re: Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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It is a FIVE STAR solution!

All i have to do is to get myself organised and start converting!

Well done!
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Re: Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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strmnd54 wrote:Increasing the size of the intake should also increase the air flow , hence more smoke at the output ....Since modifying a smoke unit is not an exact science ; there's a lot of trials and errors involved in the process....

As for the mini fan , the electronic required to power them is more complicated than it seems ...The following picture is an example ....

To make your smoke unit fully proportional ; you would need the board mounted on the proportional smokers ...If you want one , just send me a P.M. with your mailing address and I'll give you one ...( I have quite a few spare ones ) 8) 8) 8)
hi,
how many volts is the fan used?
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The fan is rated at 5 Volts dc ; and can run within a range of 2.0 Volts up to 8.0 Volts....But It won't start at 2 Volts .... 8| 8| 8|
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strmnd54 wrote:The fan is rated at 5 Volts dc ; and can run within a range of 2.0 Volts up to 8.0 Volts....But It won't start at 2 Volts .... 8| 8| 8|

Oh sorry, I forgot.
The size of the fan? :D

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Re: Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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The dimensions are around 1" X 1" X 1/4 " ... ;) ;)
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Re: Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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ok thx! :thumbup:

I am very interested in the possibility of connecting this smoke unit HL to a Tiger Tamiya. :~
is it possible?

I don't understand how to connect the smoke generator to the engine. :problem:
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I am very interested in the possibility of connecting this smoke unit HL to a Tiger Tamiya. :~
is it possible?

There is no room left in a tamyia for a smoker.what with the dmd ,esc and the speaker plus 2 batterys. The only option you have is to remove the speaker/or custom build another smaller speaker holder. Witch will produce a lower quatily sound compared to the original unit. Witch in my book is not a very good trade off. For a few puffs of smoke i would sooner have better sound.
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Re: Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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There is no room left in a tamyia for a smoker.what with the dmd ,esc and the speaker plus 2 batterys. The only option you have is to remove the speaker/or custom build another smaller speaker holder. Witch will produce a lower quatily sound compared to the original unit. Witch in my book is not a very good trade off. For a few puffs of smoke i would sooner have better sound.[/quote]


mmm..ok, but you can drill the speaker and then put two tubes. the speaker should remain intact... right ???
My question is how to connect this super-smoke unit HL to tamiya electronics... :crazy:
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Re: Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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Zanthaklaus wrote: My question is how to connect this super-smoke unit HL to tamiya electronics... :crazy:
I'm not a 100% sure about this ; since I never had a Tamiya ; but here's a picture that could help you ... 8| 8| 8|
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Re: Boosting a H.L. smoke unit

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HL proportional smoker - wiring from main gearbox motors
to the bouncy room ! Yay !
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