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IR Apple Testing
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:59 pm
by jtracks
My Taigen IR Panzer IV arrived on Saturday. Everything works as it should. I would like to test the IR Apple to see if it is receiving and currently don't have another tank. The Panzer was my first. I do get a muzzle flash and recoil when I push the left stick to the top. Is there anyway of testing the apple? Also, are the Taigen and Heng Long IR systems compatible? Thank you.
Joe
Re: IR Apple Testing
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:37 pm
by MichaelC
Joe,
Taigen and HL IR is not compatible. If you have a Sony remote it might trigger something on the apple. I know they usually asked for a specific Sony remote but you never know.
MichaelC.
Re: IR Apple Testing
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:47 pm
by jtracks
MichaelC wrote:Joe,
Taigen and HL IR is not compatible. If you have a Sony remote it might trigger something on the apple. I know they usually asked for a specific Sony remote but you never know.
MichaelC.
Thank you for the reply MichaelC. I don't have a Sony remote but I have most everything else. I'll give them all a try. Looks like I will be ordering my second tank sooner than later.
Joe
Re: IR Apple Testing
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:20 pm
by 971wright
Hi You can test the emitter with a digital camera, turn the tank on and look at the emitter through the digital camera and fire the gun . It should show up as a blue light on the camera screen.
Testing the apple the only way is to use another tank fitted with the same system.
regards pete
Re: IR Apple Testing
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:17 pm
by jtracks
Thank you for the info Pete. The emitter is working fine. I have another tank on the way and it should be here Saturday.
Joe
Re: IR Apple Testing
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 9:32 pm
by 971wright
Hi We always say you cant have only one tank
its very addictive building and running tanks.
regards pete
Re: IR Apple Testing
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:55 pm
by jtracks
971wright wrote:Hi We always say you cant have only one tank
its very addictive building and running tanks.
regards pete
Yes, and when I dive into something Pete, I really dive in. I sold five of my many rc crawlers over the week end and the money was burning a hole in my pocket. My Taigen Panzer IV was purchased at a good price in my opinion considering the upgrades it came with. So now I went to the top end of their arsenal and purchased their metal T-34. I'm sure I will find a middle ground before it's all over.
Joe