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Hi,
Do hope that I have posted this in the right place, if not please correct me, Can anybody help sort a problem I have, its this, I would like to move the Hull of my 1/3 scale model CW or CCW but keep the Turret Barrel pointing in the same direction, or vise versa, ie on target, am more mechanical engineer rather than electrical, so if anybody has an idea how I can do this then I would be pleased, I am missing something (problem) but don't know what.

lady.tigger wrote:Hi,
Do hope that I have posted this in the right place, if not please correct me, Can anybody help sort a problem I have, its this, I would like to move the Hull of my 1/3 scale model CW or CCW but keep the Turret Barrel pointing in the same direction, or vise versa, ie on target, am more mechanical engineer rather than electrical, so if anybody has an idea how I can do this then I would be pleased, I am missing something (problem) but don't know what.

Not sure if I understand the problem. Is your tank electronics not working? If I want to move my tank hull to the right while keeping my barrel pointed at the target, then I give right stick a push to the right while my left stick (turret control) is pushed to the left. I told you I didn't understand the problem.

Joe, perhaps this refers to auto stabilisation of the main gun while the tank is rolling ?
But what do I know.?
Shaun.

jarndice wrote:Joe, perhaps this refers to auto stabilisation of the main gun while the tank is rolling ?
But what do I know.?
Shaun.

Maybe Shaun. Do you know what the OP means by CW/CCW?

Hi, This is a complete build from scratch, so really not sure how to do all the electrics etc, how to sync turret with hull movement, have a few ideas, but like to find out it there is a better way to achieve result, what are your thoughts, as you know this is a scratch build, can find lots of information on what happens but very little on how to make it happen, ie wiring, mechanics etc.

lady.tigger wrote:Hi, This is a complete build from scratch, so really not sure how to do all the electrics etc, how to sync turret with hull movement, have a few ideas, but like to find out it there is a better way to achieve result, what are your thoughts, as you know this is a scratch build, can find lots of information on what happens but very little on how to make it happen, ie wiring, mechanics etc.

OK Mike, now I understand and must hope that someone else can help. Electrical items/systems are my weak point in this hobby. Sorry I couldn't help.

Joe,
Thank you for you interest, Regards.

Didn't someone just do this with a Leopard?

Hi,
No idea, but any information would be use full, new to this Site so, Please let me say what I need help with, I am building a 1/3 scale Abrams, 350kgs, Scratch built, I would like to have the expertize of the members to find out how I can sync the Turret and Hull so that the Main Gun stays on target when the Hull is Rotating.
Regards Mike.

I was hoping someone else had a better memory.... It was this week I think!

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