Yeah me too. I've now got it wired in that way, but obviously the forwards/backwards are reversed. There seems to be a few RC geeks on PB and Singletrackworld, i've also pinged the seller a message as i'm sure he's had every question possible at least 3000 times..
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Well multiple people on 2 threads said that piece isn't needed... so i'm happy it's not.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Can you turn the control lever on the handheld radio control box through 180 degrees?
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Don't believe so... well, apart from using it upside down of course
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
How about reversing the connections on the controller on the inside of the box?
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
No, that's slotted on the unit, so the cabling can only fit one way.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Sorry I meant the connections on the joystick. Or turning the joystick through 180 degrees.
WTF I didn't think of using the word before is attributable to my stupidity
WTF I didn't think of using the word before is attributable to my stupidity
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
https://www.carson-modelsport.com/en/pr ... 500500085/
description says
• servo reverse for both channels (reversal of the running direction)
Which implies i can change direction for motor as well as steering servo.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
That's a tad more complicated than the one I had.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Yeah, i'm pretty sure it's just a setting... but i have sod all idea which yet
It's laid up on bench anyhow awaiting decals.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
SORTED !!
a) “REV” setting (reverse direction of servo rotation) Press the “CH” button and choose between ST, TH or 3C and 4C. Press +/- for normal or reverse.
So, using the CH button, the first click is for ST (steering), click it again and you get TH (throttle), then + to set to 'rev' for reverse throttle..... which is now forwards at full power.
a) “REV” setting (reverse direction of servo rotation) Press the “CH” button and choose between ST, TH or 3C and 4C. Press +/- for normal or reverse.
So, using the CH button, the first click is for ST (steering), click it again and you get TH (throttle), then + to set to 'rev' for reverse throttle..... which is now forwards at full power.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
LOL you've met me, i'm a ham fisted monkey.... that's the wifes job later.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
You expect decals to stick once the shell is covered with dirt filled scratches?
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
1. It's not dirty.... IT's on the table.
2. You think my lad cares if there are decals on it ? LOL.
My longer term plan is to get a new body and paint it anyway
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
Cunning plans. Unsurprising cunning plans. Have you got orange paint?
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
I had the same issue 30-odd years ago with my forward/reverse.
To skid and do 180's you go forward flat out, then turn the car in any direction whilst putting it into full reverse at the exact same time - it gets better at this when you've worn the knobbles off the tyres.
To do wheelies you have to have it on grass and put it in full reverse, then slam it into full forward, the front should pick up and it'll wheelie.
Now you need a 540 motor.
To skid and do 180's you go forward flat out, then turn the car in any direction whilst putting it into full reverse at the exact same time - it gets better at this when you've worn the knobbles off the tyres.
To do wheelies you have to have it on grass and put it in full reverse, then slam it into full forward, the front should pick up and it'll wheelie.
Now you need a 540 motor.
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Re: Tamiya Grasshopper, new RC car day.... Build thread.
My wallet needs a day or 3 off... It's had a tough few days with this and the MTB helmet...
Happily, my boy isn't aware of the upgrades, so we don't need to worry