Anyone use a tamiya dmd unit in their tank?

michael didonato · Post by **michael didonato** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:30 pm

If so could you explain or show me a diagram for wiring..I really dont want to blow up one of this dmd units since they cost so much..thanks and happy new year

didonatom2279@bellsouth.net

Martin Cohen · Post by **Martin Cohen** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 6:46 pm

Check your E-Mail, I sent a 268 k jpg diagram (Tamiya Sound kit on Armortek TI wiring.jpg). It is by I. Taylor and P. Morris dated September 2004 showing Turret Rotation, Barrel Elevation, Speed Controls. Since it is not my drawing, and since I do not know them, I was hesitant to post it here but it may be somewhere on the older Armortek Forum.

You might double check this info to insure nothing has changed over recent years.

michael didonato · Post by **michael didonato** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:08 pm

Thankyou for the drawings.. but it doesnt show power going to the dmd units..if anyone can help on that thanks..

Martin Cohen · Post by **Martin Cohen** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:26 pm

As I recall, Allan Richards may have mentioned something about using a DMD on his Tiger. You might contact him about this.

ChrisWilliams · Post by **ChrisWilliams** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:28 pm

Hi Martin,

I would be interested in a copy of the wiring plan as well if possible.

Thanks

ChrisW

David Skeldon · Post by **David Skeldon** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:17 pm

Hi,
I have DMD in both my Shermans,So as to not risk damageing them i use Tamiya battery packs .

David

michael didonato · Post by **michael didonato** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:14 pm

David Skeldon wrote:Hi,
I have DMD in both my Shermans,So as to not risk damageing them i use Tamiya battery packs .

David

Can you explain the way you powered them? do you just power the dmd unit with the power pack and what about the radio receiver? they both cant have power to them.

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:33 am

Michael,

The DMD is powered from the 7.2v battery packs as described in the Tamiya instructions. There is a plug on the DMD that will fit the standard plug on the 7.2v battery The DMD then also powers the receiver from this battery. If you are thinking of going this route get yourself a copy of the Tamiya instructions as you will then see how to connect up the the DMD and do the initial setup functions - its not difficult.

David Skeldon · Post by **David Skeldon** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:53 pm

Hi.
I use the battery pack just to power the DMD.I remove the red wire from the Y leads to the DMD so that the receiver battery still powers the eletrics as normal.

David.

michael didonato · Post by **michael didonato** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:34 pm

so there are two different ways to power the reciever? its seems like its a little more complicated then I thought?

michael didonato · Post by **michael didonato** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:59 am

Allan& David, Do you use the stock single speaker for sound or did you modify the sound system in anyway? I was thinking about adding another speaker, or even maybe using an amplified speaker. Im not too sure if the sound is going to be loud enough. I still having tried it yet as im still wiring up everything. Thanks guys..

David Skeldon · Post by **David Skeldon** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:17 pm

Hi,
At present i am using the Tamiya speaker.

David.

michael didonato · Post by **michael didonato** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:21 am

Are you happy with the sound from the one speaker? Does it distort when you turn the volume up? I was just wondering before I finish wiring up everything...

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:59 am

Michael,

There is a volume screw on the MF unit I think that can be adjusted. I have fitted a Benedini amp and two larger speakers as the sound is attenuated quite a bit by the large metal box of a hull.

michael didonato · Post by **michael didonato** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:33 am

Allan Richards wrote:Michael,

There is a volume screw on the MF unit I think that can be adjusted. I have fitted a Benedini amp and two larger speakers as the sound is attenuated quite a bit by the large metal box of a hull.

Allan,
Is there any way you could explain in better detail of what you did?
I think this is what im looking to do, but not know where to get the benedini amp or which one and wiring details. If you can help thanks..