IBU2 Pro Specification

[Tankbear]

IBU2 Pro Specification

In additional to the regular IBU2 specification (see below) the Pro version offers.

Servo elevation output
Servo traverse output
Both servo outputs can be programmed to use a regular servo or continuous rotation servo
Both servo outputs can be reversed and have their speed altered
With use of a 5 channel radio, 2 user sounds can be played
With use of a 6 channel radio, 5th channel is set to start/stop the tank engine, 6th channel to play any of the 3 user's sounds
Supports 2 or 3 cell LiPo Battery
Supports 6 or 8 cell NiCd or Ni-Mh
True scale speed adjustment

Standard IBU2 Specification.

- Control via proportional transmitter (4 channels required)
- Plug and play for Heng Long tanks (including the newer 2.4ghz versions)
- Plug and play for Taigen tanks
- Fully Tamiya compatible IR system (IR code, tank classes, tank slowdown)
- Supplied apple flasher leds board compatible with HL and Taigen receivers
- Compatibility with IBU first series repair function to simulate a repair tank (bergepanzer) with IR range limitation via jumper
- Proportional track control (including spinning), with transmitter-switchable momentum linked to tank class
- 15A max per track channel (software limits to 10A), with current monitoring and limitation (warning flashes on apple led, if selected)
- Track power is enough to drive a HL tank even in grass or on slopes with stock gearboxes
- Mosfet temperature monitoring and limitation (max 70°C- warning flashes on apple led, if selected)
- Both direction elevation control from transmitter.
- Headlights and tail lights can be switched on and off by transmitter.
- Working brake light (when tail lights turned on)
- All controls (turret, gun, lights, etc.) are available even with engine stopped
- Support for tamiya recoil unit and servo recoil
- Proportional control of smoke generator (full power during engine startup, then proportional to engine revs)
- Smoke generator can be switched on/off via remote
- 2 channels sound with 3W/4 Ohm on-board amplifier
1 Channel dedicated to engine sounds
1 Channel dedicated to all other effects, with priority table to play them
-Customizable sounds on (supplied) microSD card (22050 Hz, 8 bit, mono wave files)
Engine cold start
Engine warm start
Engine idle
Engine rev steps
Engine stop
5x Random track chain squeaks
Turret rotation
Barrel elevation
Gun shoot
MG shoot
Hit
Destroyed
Rebirth 15 secs after destroyed
Repair
- Li-Po battery (7.4v 2cell only) support with voltage detection and automatic tank shutoff at low battery voltage
- extended apple led signaling selectable: end of reload, board bootstrap, warnings (lipo low voltage, motor overcurrent, overheating)
- Dip switches to set tank function, class, etc.
- Easy setup with receiver: set dip switch on, move sticks to all directions, set dip switch off, done!
- Super light weight class. One hit and destroyed!
- Direct plug and play for HL, Taigen and Tamiya IR systems
- Optional audio upgrade offering two separate speaker outputs and separately volume controlled.

[jarndice]

Hi, because I am frugal (tight) I only buy airsoft Tanks, two questions, is there any part of the fitting of an IBU2 that is different to an airsoft Tank to a I/R Tank and if so WHAT? How much would the complete system cost? Thanks for your time. shaun

[jeff1101]

Hi jarndice, tankbear. If I may chime in, I have read about the IBU2 and correct me if Im wrong tankbear but there should be no issues installing the IBU2 board for HL tanks whether it be for IR or the BB (Smoke and sound version). If your HL tank is not the IR version then you just leave the IBU2 sockets for the IR alone.

The IBU2 is compatibe with the RX18 in that all plugs that mate with the sockets for the RX18 should also mate with the IBU2 so it should be a "plug-and-play" solution.

I am particular interested in the IBU2 because of its inertia start function where startup inertia can be programmed if you want to simulate a light, medium or heavy tank. This is especially useful for me as my HL panther (with the RX18) would jerk forward when you initially move the 'forward' control stick. Real tanks should just 'crawl' first before gaining speed. (Effect is dependent on tank's weight)

Also the feature to add and replace the tank's various sound effects using the micro SD card is an added plus for me.

The only downside (at least for me) is the price. www.RCTank.de sells it for 140 Euros which gives me pause as I think I already spend way too much on this "hobby". However, the added flexibility of the IBU2 board is very hard to beat.

[ALPHA]

Hi, because I am frugal (tight) I only buy airsoft Tanks, two questions, is there any part of the fitting of an IBU2 that is different to an airsoft Tank to a I/R Tank and if so WHAT? How much would the complete system cost? Thanks for your time. shaun

Man shaun... we have got to play.. I have several BB tanks... we could have an old shoot out

HAVE AN AWESOME HOLIDAY SEASON my friend

ALPHA

[scalawag]

I have just bought one from Tankbear (he is the UK distributor), It should be with me soon, so have not had the chance to try it yet.

I was going to swap all my HL electrics over to Clark, but with the recent developments with Clarks new UK distributor I started to look around for alternatives.

Yes the IBU2 is a bit more expensive than the Clark (although not so much now if you live in the UK), but it does have the advantage of being able to change the sound files and is therefore much more ready to swap between tanks.

If you can live with one board which you swap from tank to tank it may well work out cheaper than Clark in the long run depending of course on how many tanks you have. You can also keep micro SD cards set up for each tank and swap the card out in the IBU2 when you move it, that way you don,t need to plug it into a computer and change the files around before moving it to another tank.

It is already cheaper than the Elmod or Tamiya alternatives.

I think it is a great product for the price because it has this flexibility. I can't wait to get me mitts on mine now to try it out.

Tankbear has been great in answering all my questions prior to buying too, so I have no doubt that the after sales service will be superb as well. If you have questions just IM him and he will help you out I am sure.

[Tankbear]

Hi Shaun,
The IBU2 will work fine with your airsoft version tanks. Plus where on the HL you need to hold the left stick up until it the motor winds up and fires the IBU2 you simply push up and let go and it will power the airsoft motor for a preset time which allows the airsoft to wind up and fire.
A complete system is £120 for the standard IBU2 or £150 for the Pro version (for a limited time I’m selling the pro for £135, but delivery will be January). Plus you need a hobby grade radio and receiver which can be from £30 to £100 depending on what you buy.
Jeff1101

You are correct in all your comments. Like Scalawag has pointed out I’m the UK distributor and also covering NA at the moment. Prices are as above but feel free to contact me if you have specific requirements. Also what Scalawag mentioned about sharing between tanks is an option I recommend, because of the standard HL wiring it is possible to move it between tanks in a matter of minutes then simply swapping the microSD card from say a Tiger to a Panther.

Ian

[jarndice]

ALPHA I hope your day is going well, now this shoot out, I do not readily back down from a challenge but I see a small problem, I shall explain, When I first fired the BB on a Panzer 4 it went from the living room through the kitchen into the garage and bounced of my ladies car, I have never in all the many years I have shared my ladies life heard her use words such as she did that day, I was shocked, not bad for an old soldier. So the small problem is this, I can fire from the living room to the garage BUT will it fire from the county of Hertfordshire, England to the Hawaiian Islands ? I am willing to move down to the South coast of England if that helps? If we do manage to bounce BBs off each others Tanks I think certain government departments might get a little nosy. As to your holiday greetings, thank you and of course I wish only good things for you and your family. Take care old friend. shaun

[jarndice]

JEFF1101, SCALAWAG, TANKBEAR, thank you for your helpful input, as I have said on this forum a number of times I have been ripped off by Tankzone and unsurprisingly I intend to avoid having any further dealings with him. The only reason I have not bought a Clark board is he had no UK franchisee, then what did he do ? The price ( within reason ) was never the issue, ease of fitting without a degree in electronics was my first priority followed by a system that is markedly better than the factory system, I shall now wrestle with the mother of my two children over ownership of our finances, In the words of Captain Oates " I might be gone for some time " shaun

[Tankbear]

I appreciate the IBU2 is a lot of money in comparison to say a new HL tank and the Clark TK22. But if you share between only two tanks it become cheaper than the TK22, if more tanks then it is even less. I know for my sales that is a bad thing to say but I appreciate people don’t have endless amounts of money and I rather save people money so they could buy more tanks or upgrades.

I have 13 tanks (3 with TK20 installed, 2 share a DBC3 and the rest share 2 IBU2) and I find that is sufficient for my needs, after all I can only use one tank at a time. Plus I go through phases where I use a few tanks all the time, then move onto other tanks, so I’m not actually swapping the IBU2 between tanks as often as my socks!

Ian.

[Dietrich]

Hi Ian,
I wonder if you could give m some more details on how this IBU2 integrates with a hobby type transmitter and receiver ?.... either here in the post or a PM...
I will confess to being a complete 'Numpty' when it comes to RC transmitters....I know that it is basically a question of MONEY... but trying to keep it as 'economical' as possible , but without buying CR@P....is there a brand or brands of transmitter / receiver that you would recommend ?... It seems logical to go for a 6 channel... then I can always expand the tank to match.
Alb.