Sherman prototype recoil
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:11 pm
I've finally managed to get the recoil system on the prototype Sherman working as I would like.
When I initially stripped the tank down, it looked like this:
Now I've cleaned up the parts and replaced the servo, it looks like this:
This is the unit in operation:
The servo is a Sanwa ERG-VRX, which is supposed to operate at 0.06 seconds per 60 degree arc but I don't think it's quite that fast. The servo is being controlled by a PICAXE 08 chip, hence the dual speed operation. To get the best from the servo, I'm running the whole circuit from 6 volts but I think it would be safer for the rest of the electronics if I create a split supply.
For those wondering why their Sherman doesn't have a recoil system, I believe this was superseded by the blank firer before the Sherman kit was released.
Personally, I'm torn between leaving it as it was originally designed or changing the length of the arm attached to the servo, to increase the speed of attack.
Adrian.
When I initially stripped the tank down, it looked like this:
Now I've cleaned up the parts and replaced the servo, it looks like this:
This is the unit in operation:
The servo is a Sanwa ERG-VRX, which is supposed to operate at 0.06 seconds per 60 degree arc but I don't think it's quite that fast. The servo is being controlled by a PICAXE 08 chip, hence the dual speed operation. To get the best from the servo, I'm running the whole circuit from 6 volts but I think it would be safer for the rest of the electronics if I create a split supply.
For those wondering why their Sherman doesn't have a recoil system, I believe this was superseded by the blank firer before the Sherman kit was released.
Personally, I'm torn between leaving it as it was originally designed or changing the length of the arm attached to the servo, to increase the speed of attack.
Adrian.