**** INTEREST THREAD FOR RC-REMOTE RANGEFINDER ****

[mmgraphics]

Hi brothers & sisters,

salamanderking and me would like to offer full rc-remote sets to control your stalks/RFs from the Gauntlets.




Pictures show
1) The complete set
2) The Gauntlet Remote part with two switches (On/Off & up/down) and the connector for the 9V battery
3) The Helmet Remote part with additional servo and housing for 4 AA batteries with small on/off-switch

Description
We can offer 3 different sets:

Set 1) Complete Set without any servo, so you can choose your own $75 + shipping*

set 2) Complete Set with normal Servo (aprox. 35mm in height) $90 + shipping*
for those who have enough space inside the helmet

set 3) Complete Set with Low profile Servo (aprox. 22mm in height) $105 + shipping*
for those who have a bigger melon or even a smaller helmet

* shipping depends on your location, but we try to provide you with the best shipping quote possible! We´re located in germany but the parts aren´t big so it shouldn´t be too much at all.


The prices differ because of the parts needed. Those Low Profile Servos are more expensive than the average ones.

HINT: Please check how much place you have left inside the helmet on the right side of your face because there needs to be good room for the servo. If you are not sure I would consider to take the set without th eservo so you can handle it yourself.

This thread is to check the overall interest.
The time to produce these sets isn´t much, so we could provide you as fast as possible.
We take rc parts from small mini-rc-cars and we have to buy them before we can build a set so it is depending on delivery of those mini cars too. Please keep this in mind.

These are full operational rc-remotes for all of you that don´t have the knowledge to build them on yourself.
Some work is still left, because you have to connect the servo to the stalk (there are some threads on how to do this here on TDH!) and you need to insert all into your helmet!

The sets are ready to work, just need the batteries turn the swithes and off you go!

Sorry that we can´t provide you with any first class servo-to-stalk-connection because every helmet maker has different ways to connect the stalks to the helmet.

If you´re interested, please answer to this thread I will open up an interest-list on this first post, so we can check.

Measurements will follow, for those of you who need them.

For questions or additional info please answer this thread, maybe there are more of you who need those infos too. I´ll answer them as fast as possible.

Thanks!

Manuel

*** SHIPPED ITEMS ***

) Bobby Fett UK (set no. 3) 1 ROTJ Shipping costs UK: $15 PAID SHIPPED 08/17/2010 # RK601147026DE
) Nobby (set no. 3) 1 ROTJ Shipping costs UK: $15 PAID SHIPPED 08/17/2010 # RK601147012DE
) Markus Fett (set no. 3) 1 ESB [confirmed] Shipping costs US: $25 PAID SHIPPED 10/12/2010 # RK742313176DE
) Little TK Boy (set no.3) 1 ESB Shipping costs UK: $15 (Bobby Fett UK) PAID SHIPPED WITH BOBBY FETT UK 08/17/2010 # RK601147026DE
) Hagen_Nor'ak (set no.3) 1 ROTJ Shipping costs US: $25 PAID SHIPPED 10/12/2010 # RK742313159DE
) maj. hassel (set no.3) 1 ROTJ Shipping costs US: $25 PAID SHIPPED 10/12/2010 # RK742313145DE
) Loanstar (set no.3) 1 ESB & 1 ROTJ Shipping costs inside germany: € 6,90 PAID SHIPPED 08/17/2010
) rangefinder (set no.3) 1 ESB Shipping costs CANADA: $25 PAID SHIPPED 10/12/2010 # RK742313180DE
) mrmandalore (set no.3) 1 ESB Shipping costs CANADA: $25 PAID SHIPPED 10/12/2010 # RK742313193DE
) NovallTalon (set no.1) 1 ROTJ Shipping costs US: $25 PAID SHIPPED 06/22/2010 # RK485301305DE
) CaptainSolo (set no. 3) 1 ESB [confirmed] Shipping costs US: $25 PAID SHIPPED 10/12/2010 # RK742313162DE
) hansolo89 (set no. 3) 1 ESB Shipping costs US: $25 PAID SHIPPED 10/12/2010 # RK742313131DE



*** INTEREST LIST (CONFIRMED/PAID) ***

the_ hunter_of_bounties (set no.3) 1 ESB [confirmed] Shipping costs US: $25
C1RCA (set no.3) 1 ESB [confirmed] Shipping costs CANADA: $25
Boba Leo (set no.2 or 3) 1 ESB [confirmed] Shipping costs ARGENTINA: $35
Ponte (set no. 3) 1 ESB [confirmed] Shipping costs US: $25
Bubba Kenobi (set no. 3) 1 ESB, 1 ROTJ [confirmed] Shipping costs US: $25
jrd syyn (set no. 3) 1 ESB Shipping costs US: $25 PAID
padawanskywalker (set no. 3) 1 ESB Shipping costs US: $25 PAID



*** INTEREST LIST ***

stellardude (set no.3) 1 ESB
Booboo Fett (set no.3) 1 ROTJ
Halo_1 (set no.3) 1 ROTJ Shipping costs Singapore: $40
ee-3 slinger (set no.3) 1 ESB
L3g3ndQ (set no.3) 1 Custom Mando
jedi.paramedic (set no.3) 1 ESB
Shabazz Jenkins (set no.3) 1 ESB
22splt (set no. 3) 4 ROTJ
KuCor (set no. 3) 1 ESB Shipping costs US: $25
Madmartigan (set no. 3) 1 ESB Shipping costs US: $25



**********
Paypal to: mmgraphics @ t-online.de
**********

[james007bond]

Manuel, i'd be interested in set no. 3 buddy...

A question, could the PCBs be housed in somesort of plastic boxes to protect them from damage?

Also, are you able to make the LED RF kits, otherwise i'll order from hyperdyne?

Shiv

[mmgraphics]

Hi Shiv,

I´ll have to check if there are some nice plastic boxes (flat) to store those electronics into. Maybe there is a way to use some sort of heat shrinking tubes that could cover it.

I´ll see what I can do. :-)

We have LED RF kits too. I post some pictures tonight. Up to now we´re looking for some smaller battery parts to be able to better store them inside the RF.

Thanks so far bro!

Manuel

[Bobby Fett UK]

Please put me down for one Manuel, like Shiv, set 3 sounds like the best option.

I assume the 25 or 35 mm dimension will be the space required between the side of your head and the inside of the helmet behind the ear. I am also assuming that the servo will have a spindle that passes through the centre of the stalk?

[Bobby Fett UK]

Interested in RF led kit too, let me check if the TF topper can accommodate it.

[mmgraphics]

Hi Bobby!

Here is a picture of the low profile servo. And yes, the space is meant to be the one between the head and the inside of the helmet behind the ears.

generally the servos are sold as shown here on this picture:


This servo is 23mm in height.

As the stalks are all different there is the need of the helmet owner to find an appropriate way to connect it bro!

here you can see one way to do so: http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...t=remote+servo

Hope that helps you bro!

Cheers,
Manuel

[Nobby]

I'm in for set number 3!

[Bobby Fett UK]

OK, thanks for that. I will get something machined in the shop to fix the ali stalk to the servo most likely, nice and neat

Deffo want the shorter one, for the money it works for me.

It is about time someone made these available in this way, well done.

I am a little concerned that the RC unit will not fit too well inside the FP gauntlets I have, but I will come up with something if they don't. I just remember the toggle switches were pretty tight to get in, without the wires attached. I will dig them out and have another look. Manuel, if there were anyway the board for the gaunts could fit inside the flame thrower (ROTJ style) it would be even better, just a thought.

[mmgraphics]

Bobby, for the gauntlet fit ... we will look for a good way to achieve this. I guess the ROTJ gauntlets will be way better to hide the electronics. I bet we find a way to solve both versions, as I am personally the ESB guy! :-)

Maybe we take other switches for that ... we keep an eye out for that!

thanks for the hints anyway bobby!

[mmgraphics]

Bobby... wanted to send you a PM but you need to clear your PMbox first! :-)

[james007bond]

Manuel

Another suggestion bro, on the switches I see you have used hot glue to attach the wires. Is there also a way you could use the following types of crimp connectors on both the switches and wires so that in case we want to use our own switches. Also any wires which are butted together use shrink wrap to tighten the joins or a crimp butt connector

p.s I'm ESB like you bro...

[mmgraphics]

The wires are soldered to the switch. The hot glue is just for protection. if you like to use own switches, you can just cut it behind the hot glue and re-solder them to the new ones.
We need to make the connections as small as possible to save space for placing it in the gaunts and helmet.

I will check out if we could do some sort of crimp connectors between the wiring if desired.

Soldering will be the more space saving method I guess ...

[Markus Fett]

I'm interested in set 3, and if you start to offer different types, I'm an esb guy.

[TJDFett]

Do you think this is the sort of thing that can go on a continuous run?

[mmgraphics]

You can bet on it bro! We will make them whenever they are needed!

[james007bond]

Thanks Maunel.... fair points

Off topic... German Garrison have invited UKG to Legoland in Sept i'm thinking of coming across and bringing my Fett It will be a blast I think... hehe

[mmgraphics]

cool thing Shiv! I hope you´ll like it! I bet you will! :-)

[stellardude]

Hiya guys!

Great idea here! Looks like you have an excellent product!
I have a quick question... have you rigged the controller up so that it only turns the servo 90 degrees?
Also, what is the frequency that the RC runs on? (Our squad has a fella with a 27hz RC already, and I was wondering if this one would conflict with his)

Thanks!

[mmgraphics]

Hey thanks stellardude! I appriciate it! We´re currently working on the 90° rigging, until now the stalk isn´t able to move more than those 90° and the switch has 3 steps: up to move the stalk up, middle to stop the process and down to lower the stalk. So if the stalk has reached the end (and he can´t go further) you just put the switch back to the midle position. But I talked about the rigging with salamanderking and we will come up with some solution for sure. I´ll let salamanderking check for the frequency and get back to you to give you proper information, ok?

thanks for the good words bro!

[salamanderking]

the frequency is 27 MHZ.

[Little TK Boy]

looks cool... I would be intrested in the 3rd set.. the one you get everything in

But I'm a little bit out of cach :P maybe you could hold one for me, and I could pay you later ???

P.s. would it be possible for you to show a video clip of it ?
//Oscar//

[mmgraphics]

we put one on hold for you Little TK Boy, no problem. For the video ... I am working on one so far ... I will post it here when its ready.

[the_ hunter_of_bounties]

color me interested as well for #3 version please. Great job on making these for all us challenged folks lol.

[mmgraphics]

You´re on the list hunter! Thanks fro your interest! I guess it was about time to offer these. :-)

[Nobby]

Don't think it makes much difference, but you've got me down as ESB and I'm ROTJ
cheers

[mmgraphics]

Don't think it makes much difference, but you've got me down as ESB and I'm ROTJ
cheers

Fixed it! Thanks for the info! It´s just a difference if you decide to use the two push buttons on the flamethrower instead of the two switches on the right gauntlet ... :-)

[BooBoo Fett]

Hello Brother !

Interested in "Set 3", ROTJ. Sounds like this would be a nice addition to my new FettPride helmet when it arrives.

But, I want to watch and see how you address / control the 90° movement. I see that you are using RC car parts. If using a three position toggle and manually stopping the stalk at the top and bottom, will that damage the servo? Also, it doesn't seem to me that a push button (momentary) switch will work unless there is a limiter somewhere and something to tell the servo that it is time to go the other way the next time the button is pushed.

Anyway, I am very interested and will be watching this thread closely for updates. Keep up the good work.

Cheers!!!

[stellardude]

I concur with BooBoo!

I'll be watching the thread too, to see how the 90 degrees is addressed (it will, indeed, damage the gear inside the servo, if it is allowed to go to the end of the movement without being told to stop)

I'm interested, for sure, if that's incorporated into the final design!

Good job, again! This is something that was very much needed.

[mmgraphics]

Dudes, we stay on target. We will work out some solution to address the servo to just move the desired 90°. :-) We will post results as soon as there are some fro sure!

[salamanderking]

i am working on it :-)

[Hagen_Nor'ak]

Mark me as intrested for the third option ROTJ style once the technical issues are sorted.

Have a good one,
Hagen

[maj. hassel]

Put me down for set #3 (ROTJ) as well. Thanks!

[wolters]

Interested in set 3 (ESB), if you can make the servo stop at 90 degrees.

[Halo_1]

Likewise for me, Interested in set 3 (ROTJ), if you can make the servo stop at 90 degrees. And thanks for doing this!

Stay safe,

Tim

[TJDFett]

Does the up/down movement go something like the one in this video. By that, I mean does it go about the same speed? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiCzqdxJbRQ&NR=1

[dsonik1]

Dudes, we stay on target. We will work out some solution to address the servo to just move the desired 90°. :-) We will post results as soon as there are some fro sure!

You guys get that sussed out, and I'm definetely in for a #3 set. Alriiiiight, giggidy, giggidy!

[EE-3 slinger]

interested in kit #3 with 90 deg mod.

[Little TK Boy]

Just a quick question... when you guys sa set 3 ROTJ ,dose you mean buttons for the flame thrower or is it some diffrent on the right gauntlets ESB to ROTJ???

Any video yet ? and 90 degrees would hardly make a big change

[mmgraphics]

The ESB has just two switches on the right gauntlet. The ROTJ has those two switches on the right gauntlet too but there are two push buttons on the flamethrower and some guys want to have the electonics in the flamethrower and use those push buttons.

that´s the only difference. :-)

At the moment we´re workign on some solution for the 90° modification. Normally servos are made to resist any barriers and there shouldn´t be any problem with them when they reach the end position to stop. But we´ll fix that. if that is done we´ll make a short video to show it.

best,
Manuel

[Loanstar]

Ok guys, if this works, Im defenitly in ))
This time I will save a lot on shipping

[mmgraphics]

have set you on the list Loanstar! :-) Let me know what type (ESB/ROTJ) and what set you would like bro!

[Nobby]

Fixed it! Thanks for the info! It´s just a difference if you decide to use the two push buttons on the flamethrower instead of the two switches on the right gauntlet ... :-)

ok thanks.
I think I'm gonna go with the swtches rather than buttons

[Tro73]

Put me on the list.......set 3 ROTJ....with 90 degree mod

thanks
Tony

[dsonik1]

Sorry, bruv. Forgot to say ROTJ.

[Loanstar]

put me in for both please Imperium schlägt zurück and Rückkehr der Jediritter

[dsonik1]

Any updates?

[mmgraphics]

Yes bro. :-)

We can set the servos to 90° Movement by technical barrier. That´s whats used inside the servos. Servos are built to keep power against any pressure, so it won´t get any harm when using this barrier. Motors are different: They just turn and when stopped by barrier they would run hot. Servos not. They are build to resist those pressures.

We just have to open the servos and turn the "normal build in" barrier (270°) and they use the Rest barrier of 90°. The stalk can´t move any more than those 90°.

I´ll try to make a video to show the movement ... hope to get it done tonight.

[dsonik1]

Awesome, bruv. Am super excited about these.

[Bobby Fett UK]

Payment ready for one of these bro, looking good.

[james007bond]

Ah das ist sehr gut meinen bruder

(yeah yeah I know my German is rusty...)

[L3g3ndQ]

im quite interested !! prolly in a number 3 set (need to go home and do sum measuring. also im not ESB or ROTJ im a custom Mando B^P http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...hlight=l3g3ndq

[rangefinder]

Very into the Full Set #3 .....Thanks

[C1RCA]

i'm interested in set 3

C

[jedi.paramedic]

Interested in set #3.

[Nobby]

**EDITED**

Guess I should learn to read before I open my mouth!

[salamanderking]

this week i begin the production.look in thread 47.it works perfect now.
i am working on a very small rf light circuit to.
i think manuel write more later..

[BooBoo Fett]

I'm on the edge of my seat. Looking forward to the video and then throwing some money at you.

[Shabazz Jenkins]

Interested in a #3 set.

Also need RF LED kit if it will fit the new FP Premium RF.

[mmgraphics]

For the RF LED Kit we have to check out if we can go smaller as it is now. Because I got two of the FP premium last days and I checked the RF topper ... there isn´t much place inside of it so we need to get very small ...

And there will be the question what stalk do you use? The hollow or not. I guess we´ll open up a new thread for the LED kit once we are satisfied with the size of it! :-)

[Shabazz Jenkins]

For the RF LED Kit we have to check out if we can go smaller as it is now. Because I got two of the FP premium last days and I checked the RF topper ... there isn´t much place inside of it so we need to get very small ...

And there will be the question what stalk do you use? The hollow or not. I guess we´ll open up a new thread for the LED kit once we are satisfied with the size of it! :-)

Hollow stalk. No big deal. I can go with hyperdyne.

[mrmandalore]

Hey there - I've only just noticed this (I'm a little slow) - any chance I could get a low profile set? This is just what I've been looking for!

[mmgraphics]

Hey mrmandalore, sure thing. I´ll set you on the list for set no.3. What type do you prefer? ROTJ or ESB? Depends on what Gauntlet you will put it into. Thanks!

[mrmandalore]

ESB for me please - let me know paypal arrangements and I'm there Bro - many thanks

[mmgraphics]

Just a quick note to the electronics safety:

We will offer the sets with shrink tubing. So they will be safe against sweat and other moisture, e.g. inside the helmet by breathing. You can put them into the gaunts and helmet without any need to extra protect them.

Sorry, I didn´t get the video done by now, but I´ll go for it soon, promised!

[NovallTalon]

Can you put me on the list for a #1 ROTJ style?

[Little TK Boy]

Any video yet ?

[Nobby]

I'm gettin real itchy for this little beauty!

[Nobby]

Is there an estimated completion date for these?

[Boba Leo]

Interested in set 2) or set 3)

Thanks, leo

[mmgraphics]

Sorry for the lack of updates last days, but I ´ve been busy (current paintjob ESB Premium too) and today was my first outdoor troop as Boba (yay!) , so there has been very limited time for this project. But it´s rolling again now and I will definately use this week to make a viseo of the servo-movement. After that (I guess to the end of this week) I will update post #1 and see who definately will be in for payment. I´ll open up the paypal payment then. Salamanderking is working on the sets already. :-)

We´ll definately keep you updated brothers!

Best,
Manuel

[Nobby]

Thanks, brother

[mmgraphics]

URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL OF THE INTERESTED MEMBERS THAT WANT TO HAVE A ROTJ VERSION:

Please let us know, who wants the switches for the right gauntlet just as the ESB and who wants the push-buttons for the flamethrower on the left gauntlet!

ROTJ guys are:

Bobby Fett UK (push-buttons)
Nobby (switches)
Booboo Fett (switches)
Hagen_Nor'ak (push-buttons)
maj. hassel
Halo_1
dsonik (switches)
Loanstar
Tro73
NovallTalon
22splt

Thanks guys!

I´ll do the video tomorrow so stay tuned for that!

Cheers,
Manuel

[dsonik1]

I want the switches set-up for the right gaunt.

Is that video comin up, soon?

[mmgraphics]

Is that video comin up, soon?

Yes bro, I try to get it done and uploaded tomorrow.

[BooBoo Fett]

Right arm gauntlet swtich for me, please. Video?

Cheers

[dsonik1]

Awesome!

[Hagen_Nor'ak]

Push Buttons on the flamethower please

Have a good one,
Hagen

[Nobby]

switches for me, please

[Bobby Fett UK]

Hi Manuel, would like it on the left gauntlet as it makes sense, having the extra space in the flame thrower housing (ROTJ) however, pushing and holding the button is not ideal. Does the system require 2 switches? I am thinking the other, single toggle switch on the left gaunt could be used, up and down as switched? Is this possible?

Cheers, Rob.

[NovallTalon]

Hi Manuel, would like it on the left gauntlet as it makes sense, having the extra space in the flame thrower housing (ROTJ) however, pushing and holding the button is not ideal. Does the system require 2 switches? I am thinking the other, single toggle switch on the left gaunt could be used, up and down as switched? Is this possible?

Cheers, Rob.

This should work if you use a double pole, double throw switch. See image below:

[salamanderking]

i use double pole switches for it.one is for up and down,an one is on/off.

[Bobby Fett UK]

Can the on/off be set before putting the gaunts on?

[salamanderking]

yes is no problem. then you need only one swtich. i can make the on/off switch in the gauntlet.

[Mandalorian Guard]

Nice pic Novall Talon! How did you put that kind of pic on here? I been wanting to put circuit diagram pics up like that on here and other boards.

Bobby Fett UK - Rob, Are you talking about the circuit diagram? You thinking of adding a on/off switch also?

[salamanderking]

there is an on/off switch already...

[Bobby Fett UK]

there is an on/off switch already...

Thanks buddy, that kicks ***. It will be perfect. Thanks buddy.

[the_ hunter_of_bounties]

Any more up dates to how this is going?

[Little TK Boy]

Yeah? what's the situation Captain?

[salamanderking]

the sets are ready.we have only a problem with the 90 degress break.
but it looks like it not important to make such a break.
i think manuel will write more in the next days.he is working on my helmet and test it.

[Nobby]

Excellent!
Can't wait to get this!!

[dsonik1]

Me too!!!

[Little TK Boy]

So It wont work with the 90 degres thing ''/

[Timmer]

I built a system based on another thread here. The momentary switches work well. The only problem I have is that the servo I used, ( the recommended one in the thread ) is the small profile one, it doesn't have enough oomph to raise the stalk back up. I think it's because I have a solid stalk plus the weight of the LED package in the topper. I think I'll have to look for a stronger servo.



You guys have a sweet set up too, I may have to look into it if my plans don't work out !

[Mandalorian Guard]

Would these work for Jango? Going backwards also?

[salamanderking]

it is working like this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiCzq...eature=related

[dsonik1]

So are the kinks worked out so these are ready to order, bruv?

And will you be sending me that Team Lucky Strike leather in your avi as a bonus? lol

No, seriousely, send the jacket or else.....

[Bobby Fett UK]

Looking good. Is the mechanism loud?

[Fett 4 Real]

sent you a idea in a pm

[Nobby]

Is there an expected completion date?
Just so I know when I need to have the money

[dsonik1]

I like fett 4 real's switch idea.