Newbie here! I've built and wired a few rc vehicles, but this is my first tank. I'm used to drive being synchronized. However, if I've wired this (leopard) correctly, one track is controlled by moving the stick L/R and the other by moving the stick U/D....Therefore, the way to get straight forward motion is to move the stick to a perfect 45 degree angle - with slight variations clockwise or counterclockwise resulting in turns. Does this sound correct? I haven't missed something like a Y cable somewhere, have I? Thanks in advance!
Re: Wiring Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 2:39 pm
by Adrian Harris
You need to mix the two stick directions together in the transmitter so that moving the stick affects both track channels together.
What transmitter do you have ?
Adrian.
Re: Wiring Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 2:58 pm
by ericault
Thank you! It's a FlySky PL 18 EV Paladin. I'm not in front of it at the moment, but I get what you're saying and that sounds like something I should be able to get in there and figure out. It seems to have a LOT of programable features. Thanks again.
Re: Wiring Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 3:21 pm
by Adrian Harris
A friend uses one and it seems to work very well. Except I have to upgrade the RX firmware everytime he buys a new tank
I think this is the section you want.
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Adrian.
Re: Wiring Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 3:37 pm
by ericault
Awesome! Thanks so much for the help.
Re: Wiring Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 5:04 pm
by Mark Weiss
I have the Paladin EV18, I love it in fact. I use both single stick and the individual track sticks on the side of the radio. I use a button on the radio to switch back and forth. I watched the Hobby Concepts video to learn how to program it. He has a series of videos on the radio. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Mark
Re: Wiring Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 5:27 pm
by ericault
Thank you! I'm at work, but I have that exact video queued up and ready to watch this evening when I get home. Bob (from Hobby Concepts) is great! I previously bought a Beier sound system from him (and will probably buy another one now...) I thought about switching to the dual levers for motion, but with your tip, maybe I'll setup both and see which I like better. I appreciate the response and advice!
Re: Wiring Question
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:56 pm
by Robert Tanzer
Thank you Mark Weiss
I have the same radio, thanks for the tips about the videos.
