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i can solder i cant programe ive got some old servos from a plane i had once ive already go the board version 7.0 looked at brass tube not seen anything suitable i dont think
thank for the help im in uk

7.1 is about 80 quid with postage and taxes, 70 from Forgebear but currently out of stock. You could sell 7.0 on ebay for about 30. Just saying as 7.1 is really superior.

If you're ok with programming/soldering then you can give it a go using my mod, PM me with questions/issues. Check that link I provided, there is a video and link to wiring diagram and code.
All the components cheap from Amazon/Ebay, HL smoker either from Forgebear or ebay (for testing you could use the one that came with your tank). This approach will let you avoid buying smoke/flash unit, you can easily adjust servo movement and speed, on top of that you can even code arduino to do other things and control those via many available HL board ports. You can even add a sound module to play whatever sounds you want. I use arduino for many bespoke actions/sounds and normally control via relays or voltage sensors.

For the brass tube check Amazon - they sell sets with different diameters. You want one that outer diameter is the same as inner of barrel (turret end).

One more option for you but bear in mind I have not tested it yet - waiting for the units to be delivered.
You could use this module: https://kitronik.co.uk/products/2177-ki ... a273&_ss=r
This is how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRjcGi1NIoA
In essence press button to move servo, you can adjust angle. I'm thinking about replacing the button with relay driven by BB port. Power from fan port via buck converter. I'm not yet sure if it will work as I want but cheap enough to test it.

Right, save yourself time and money.
Get the smoke/flash unit and you can buy ready to go recoil for your tank: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004 ... ayf6WTT3A6

Straight forward plug and play. Modify BB unit for flash/smoke as per youtube videos.

ankh wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:18 am Right, save yourself time and money.
Get the smoke/flash unit and you can buy ready to go recoil for your tank: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004 ... ayf6WTT3A6

Straight forward plug and play. Modify BB unit for flash/smoke as per youtube videos.

ordered this flash unit is on the way .
is there a wayto have bb and smoke ? im still h=going to have to chop down the original barrel to goon the item ive ordered yeah as they are different barrels ?

Good morning,
Personally, I would say that it is not possible to have smoke and marbles? the ball is ejected by a piston system, which in fact blows air to eject the ball, like compressed air? this means that you need a hole to insert the smoke pipe, which will necessarily affect the BB firing function

mrmetallica wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:53 pm ordered this flash unit is on the way .
is there a wayto have bb and smoke ? im still h=going to have to chop down the original barrel to goon the item ive ordered yeah as they are different barrels ?

Not without some proper engineering. Definitely not if this is your first tank you modify. I wouldn't even know where to start with something like that.

The barrel I linked is ready to go. You wouldn't have to modify anything, buy any brass tubes etc. Just a simple swap.

ankh wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:38 pm

mrmetallica wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:53 pm ordered this flash unit is on the way .
is there a wayto have bb and smoke ? im still h=going to have to chop down the original barrel to goon the item ive ordered yeah as they are different barrels ?

Not without some proper engineering. Definitely not if this is your first tank you modify. I wouldn't even know where to start with something like that.

The barrel I linked is ready to go. You wouldn't have to modify anything, buy any brass tubes etc. Just a simple swap.

it looks a different barrel mines a m26 pershing ?

Oh sorry I thought it was bulldog. Just check Aliexpress, there are several sellers e.g. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004 ... HFwGUai18c
You're looking for one with metal part on top of the BB unit: