Recent content by TD2253

You can't use just any motor since it only spins one way, as compared to a servo which can spin either way.

Thanks Crimson, those cars should work. They all have the same concept you just have to figure out the layout of the circuitry and compare with mine and you should be okay.

I got my rangefinder LED from Hyperdyne Labs and it uses 3 watch batteries so it didn't weigh too much. One thing that I would probably do different is that instead of casting my own clear lens out of clear resin, maybe I should've vac-formed it out of clear plastic to make it lighter.

Here is the link to the online store for the low profile servo. Here the link for the mini-rc cars. They are not the Radio Shack brand but the electronics are similar. Good luck!

Here is a picture of the padding in my Sgt. Fang ROTJ helmet. I bought a very basic baseball helmet about $14 at Walmart and removed the helmet liner from it. Works for me!

My MR ROTS Clone helmet still has a bit of residual smell from whatever glue they used for the padding. Mind you though that I've had my MR clone helmet for over 3 years now. As far as the wobbling goes on the MR Fett helmet, I bought a basic baseball helmet ($15.00) and used the padding for my...

Hey Timmer, I ran into the same issue at one time while testing my servo system with the RF top installed. It so happens that the springs in the battery box were too compressed and not holding the battery tight enough to get a good conductivity. So, I stretched them out and tried it again and...

Pre-solder the wire and then carefully heat the wire with the solder iron while holding it down on the control pad. Then when both wires are soldered, apply some hot glue on both leads to prevent them from breaking off. I know how you feel, it's the most tricky part of the tutorial.

Can't wait to see this finished! Looking great Gino!

I left the transmitter board in the gaunt without an enclosure since it's already protected in the flamethrower housing. But for the receiver in the helmet, I bought a small enclosure for it because it will be exposed to moisture (perspiration) and I didn't want to risk shorting it out. CLICK...

Sweet! Glad you got a hold of some.:) Would appreciate you adding to the tutorial for the MR helmet. Looking forward to some WIP pics! Thanks!:cheers

Awesome! That's a good deal! Looking forward to seeing your WIP postings!:thumbsup::)

I've tried using a DPDT toggle switch with a center off position by following the instructions on the package plus some internet sources, but the motor kept running somehow no matter what position the switch is on, but when I used two SPST normally open switches (1 for up, 1 for down), it worked...

I would take Jason's advice if you are really on a budget and have the skills to make the parts from the templates here on TDH. You can also keep an eye out for what's on sale in the Cargo Hold like the one from Fettpride's spring cleaning sale. Check out the chest armor in fiberglass for $60...