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Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:23 pm
by Phil Woollard
Hi Florian, ref the L/A, it requires the standard receiver voltage of 4.8v. I have measured 5.7v from my receiver and it's happy on that . It works just like a servo and is self centreing. It has the standard receiver 3 pin plug, it requires the input from a standard receiver to operate correctly ie a proportionate channel as stated in the motion manual, they suggest the rudder channel. I can not see any labelling so am not sure of it's current/amp requirement, so just plug it into your receiver and play! I think that covers the "exit pin" question as well?

Not sure what motor you are referring to but I would think it's the main drive motors, the Armortek motion control module uses a single 60 amp fuse, this covers both motors...……...Phil

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:39 pm
by florian rudolf
hi Phil,

Thank you for the answer. 60A for both engines. Then a 30A regulator is enough.
Thank you for the info regarding the servo. So I can make it my way, perfectly :)
Regards
Florian

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:57 pm
by jseverett
Hi Phil,
Your work is truly spectacular! Is there any chance that you might offer some of your custom parts for sale to the rest of us (there are MANY) that you have created for your Famo? Especially the engine i the engine bay. What do you think?
Jim in USA

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:17 pm
by Phil Woollard
Hi Jim, thanks for the Kind words, I don't think I'll be offering custom parts as that would be a whole new ball game for me. I'm happy building armortek models and adding that bit extra. It sure does go down well, and if it benefits armortek and they keep producing interesting subject matter then I'm happy .
Now a nice big Jagdtiger with a complete fighting compartment would be cool but not the one with the crappy Porsche suspension set up (do you like the way I just slipped in the Jagdtiger request?) :lol:
Kind regards Phil.

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:21 pm
by Phil Woollard
The steering box and power steering ram added.

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:05 pm
by florian rudolf
Looks verry nice Phil. Funny I am doing the same parts in time and the floor from the cabine.

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 12:06 pm
by Phil Woollard
Motion and sound now fitted and working nicely. The steering actuator is working beautifully and I think you can see in conjunction with the steering wheel, it reacts just like the power assisted steering would, a very nice smooth and powerful operation with a realistic hydraulic pump valve lag, no not lag that's the wrong word, response... valve response.

I do like the quality of the sound file with the added track and running gear clatter (thankyou Thomas), the v12 tick over and revving engine are most convincing, along with the fan spinning away and the reduction gearbox contribution ( which to me sounds like the hydraulic pump in the distant back ground).
The twin speakers forward and aft help with the illusion, I'm a happy bunny right now! This is all uncharted territory and quite demanding and at the same time exciting!........Phil. :D

See video below.


Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 1:53 pm
by Graham Hough
Brilliant job. This has certainly proved to be another great model. Excellent work.

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 3:40 pm
by florian rudolf
Nice Work Phil,
Looks real Great. I Miss yor winch, are the Akkus in this Place dir aber, or do you make another Solution?

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:33 am
by Phil Woollard
Thanks guy's, Florian I'm still working on the winch, I may have a part that needs replacing...regards Phil.

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:43 am
by florian rudolf
Hi Pfil,
wich part, you talking about?

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:54 am
by Phil Woollard
The worn gear shaft is not true, probably not centred in the chuck during machining so it wobbles :lol:

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:39 am
by florian rudolf
Maybe. My gear shaft was crooked, so I ordered a new one. Now it works.

Where do you put your akku? - I will make a load box like the box from Indiana Jones 'bundeslade' ... Tke my battery inside, so I can build the tool boxes ...

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:19 pm
by Phil Woollard
I think for now the batteries can go in the tool lockers as standard but I may make an Indiana Jones box like you for the load area :D

Re: Phils Famo build

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:35 pm
by florian rudolf
You take the lead gel battery like Armortek? -
I use the LiFeP04 battery. They have more power, capacity, and longer run... In my 251 I have 10Ah and drive a hole meeting weekend without loading.
Also the weight is only 3kg. Unfortunatly they cost about 200€.
Take this one...
https://www.i-tecc.de/shop/lifepo4-batt ... adway?c=55