RS Zip Zap Mini RC RF Servo Tutorial

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This is the origional configuration when I actually had a working view screen on the inside, so don't mind the stuff in the middle. The RF controller board and server are on the left side ear area. I try hard to keep everything in one spot so it's easier to work on if it needs repair. This was also pre-padding, so there is some open space in there...but not so much anymore. I did end up taking out the viewscreen because the viewing area was so small that it just felt dangerous...but it was pretty cool to have day/night vision inside the bucket at the time.
 
I'm ordering a Bobamaker helmet. It will arrive to me finished and painted. It has a magnetic ear cap, so there should be no problems with getting to the RF stalk. But as for the hole in the side of the helmet, am I going to have to make that?

-Tom
 
TJDFett said:
I'm ordering a Bobamaker helmet. It will arrive to me finished and painted. It has a magnetic ear cap, so there should be no problems with getting to the RF stalk. But as for the hole in the side of the helmet, am I going to have to make that?

-Tom
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Hi Tom,

Congrats on your BM helmet purchase...Daz is a very talented artist! For the hole on the right side of the helmet, yes you will have to drill it out yourself as people have different ways of connecting their stalks to their helmets. You'll have to decide how big the hole will be after you choose how you're going to install your stalk. If you decide to follow my tutorial, the picture below is how I connected the stalk to my helmet. I used a shaft extender connected to my servo motor. CLICK HERE for the online store link.

It will come in a kit like this for $9.99 plus shipping but make sure that you get the right one depending on the make of the servo either Futaba or Hitec.
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This is how it should look mounted on the servo. Depending on the helmet's thickness, you will need to cut the shaft down enough for the stalk to hold on to. (Please see my tutorial on how to do this)
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Oh gee... something else to add to my growing list of future helm mods... I'll have to remember this thread.

Question though, there are stalks made of various materials that people use for their helms. What stalk of a particular material would you suggest for this project?

(I'm looking for a stalk/range finder for my helm and keeping future projects in mind)
 
Hi LadySythe and welcome to TDH! I suggest getting an aluminum stalk for this project. The particular one I'm using is made by BiggerKidBiggerToys (BKBT) and I think he still makes them, so keep an eye out for them in the Cargo Hold or you can PM BKBT directly.
 
Ive decided to go the Hyperdyne systems servo controller and radio control attachment version, for my boba helmet. I have just recieved 2 servo extenders throught the post:)
Anyone got a picture of the hyperdyne system as there is no pictures of the radio part on there site:confused
Cheers
 
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