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Forum: Bit Science

05-15-2003, 08:39 AM

Replies: 214

Alternate antenna ideas!

Views: 86,397

Posted By caver01

Checking in

Well, I have not posted for a while, and since I started this thread I thought I would check back in. There has been some amazing responses to my original message. Thanks everyone for contributing....

Forum: Combat Digi Q

12-28-2002, 06:35 PM

Replies: 9

these are from Japan, but what about Bejing, China?

Views: 1,375

Posted By caver01

we went to a few shopping mall and had no trouble...

we went to a few shopping mall and had no trouble at all finding bullet clones, but no digi cars that I could see. I think they were big on the Auldey cars though. Lots of that stuff around.

Forum: ZipZaps

12-23-2002, 02:58 PM

Replies: 40

Building a track

Views: 5,426

Posted By caver01

These guys at Wondermat sell mat tiles at $1.62...

These guys at Wondermat sell mat tiles at $1.62 per square foot. Still a little pricey? The idea is that you take each square and make track tiles as described above. Some corners, some curves, some...

Forum: Bit Science

12-03-2002, 02:27 AM

Replies: 214

Alternate antenna ideas!

Views: 86,397

Posted By caver01

This is getting ridiculous. You wanna fix a...

This is getting ridiculous. You wanna fix a broken antenna, get some wire, stick it on. What kind? Who cares. Make it match the original. You wanna experiment with something, try it. If you get good...

Forum: Bit Science

12-02-2002, 12:06 AM

Replies: 214

Alternate antenna ideas!

Views: 86,397

Posted By caver01

I think there is some science to this that would...

I think there is some science to this that would say that the length is what is important. As noted previously, the ideal antenna is one with an exact length that is proportional to the frequency,...

Forum: Bit Science

11-30-2002, 02:38 AM

Replies: 214

Alternate antenna ideas!

Views: 86,397

Posted By caver01

Actually, someone in this thread suggested that...

Actually, someone in this thread suggested that idea way back when I was talking about the copper foil. I don't think they ever tried it though. Might be worth a shot, but you would still have to...

Forum: Bit Science

11-28-2002, 11:45 PM

Replies: 214

Alternate antenna ideas!

Views: 86,397

Posted By caver01

I don't think you will get much of anything by...

I don't think you will get much of anything by just wrapping a bit of copper around the existing antenna. The idea is to solder new copper wire to the circuit board, then coil the new wire in such a...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-16-2002, 03:03 PM

Replies: 13

Dual Batt. Mod

Views: 10,595

Posted By caver01

Pics on BDrift

BDrift has some pics from his dual Bit Char G. THe idea is basically the same on the ZZs, only you have more room inside the chassis for the extra batt.
...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-15-2002, 03:57 PM

Replies: 10

Suggestions needed - what to do with this van?

Views: 1,719

Posted By caver01

How about the van from FX: ...

How about the van from FX:
http://m247.pj.com/fxseries/workshop/

This site has an image, but it is rather dark. click it for a larger version. It looks like the same make of automobile as the...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-15-2002, 02:15 PM

Replies: 13

Dual Batt. Mod

Views: 10,595

Posted By caver01

Charging times etc.

Using the external power is a neat idea, but don't you still have to install bypass wires to the charge pads to charge DIRECTLY? I have not read the power supply thread yet, so I am not familiar with...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-15-2002, 12:37 PM

Replies: 13

Dual Batt. Mod

Views: 10,595

Posted By caver01

Dual Batt

I don't think I would really be excited about a ZZ WITHOUT a dual batt mod. The process is documented in other threads here. Do a search for Dual Batteries, or Dual, and you should turn up all sorts...

Forum: Combat Digi Q

11-07-2002, 04:53 PM

Replies: 9

these are from Japan, but what about Bejing, China?

Views: 1,375

Posted By caver01

My point

My point was though, will there be items in Bejing? It's a huge city, so obviously, there are toy buyers. I was just wondering if anyone has seen them there.

Forum: Combat Digi Q

11-06-2002, 02:57 PM

Replies: 9

these are from Japan, but what about Bejing, China?

Views: 1,375

Posted By caver01

these are from Japan, but what about Bejing, China?

I will be travelling to Bejing in 2 weeks. Should I keep an eye out for these things? Does anyone know if Bejing might have some of these, or other RC items?

Forum: ZipZaps

11-04-2002, 11:40 AM

Replies: 16

My ZipZap now runs circles around my Bit! (dual batt success)

Views: 11,916

Posted By caver01

charging

adding the battery this way IN SERIES will up the voltage and you should get a lot more RPMs out of the motor, but you also need to up the voltage when you charge it. I did basically two mods to my...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-03-2002, 10:43 PM

Replies: 13

Parts needed! Help! I broke a black thingy!

Views: 1,448

Posted By caver01

Thanks. I did it by eye. Didn't occur to me to...

Thanks. I did it by eye. Didn't occur to me to use a magnifier until after! Oh well. I have pretty good eyes up close, so it was not too bad, but I did get a headache. Now, if I couldjust figure out...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-03-2002, 01:29 PM

Replies: 13

Parts needed! Help! I broke a black thingy!

Views: 1,448

Posted By caver01

Followup

Oh, I should mention that in the end, both ends of the coild wire were at the bottom. One end of the wire was obviously easy, as it was free to unwind, but the other end was buried at the bottom of...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-03-2002, 01:23 PM

Replies: 13

Parts needed! Help! I broke a black thingy!

Views: 1,448

Posted By caver01

SUCCESS!

Thanks for the "returned merchandise" idea, but I don't really believe in doing things that way. Besides, I'd rather have the parts.

So, I did what you suggested, Nightwing, and I gotta tell ya,...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-03-2002, 01:08 PM

Replies: 16

My ZipZap now runs circles around my Bit! (dual batt success)

Views: 11,916

Posted By caver01

batt image

Here is the extra battery. Stick in it the chassis, then sandwich the little tabs inbetween the negative terminal of the existing battery and the existing battery. You cannot let the tabs touch EACH...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-02-2002, 01:04 AM

Replies: 13

Parts needed! Help! I broke a black thingy!

Views: 1,448

Posted By caver01

FUN!

Okay! This is going to be fun. I have some time tomorrow. I will try taking it apart. What do I have to lose at this point, right? I will let you know, and take pictures at the same time. THANKS!

Forum: ZipZaps

11-01-2002, 10:07 PM

Replies: 13

Parts needed! Help! I broke a black thingy!

Views: 1,448

Posted By caver01

Wow!

Okay, this is a little beyond me. Well, I could certainly stick a new one of these into the board and resolder. That I can handle. But this thing is broke. I doubt I can make it work at all. The pins...

Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects

11-01-2002, 05:20 PM

Replies: 5

Great success with antenna mod!

Views: 2,898

Posted By caver01

Indoors vs Outside

I think you will find that outdoors you have MUCH better range. Has to do with interference I guess, but outside, my car can go 50 feet or more. Inside, it's a totally different story. If you get...

Forum: ZipZaps

11-01-2002, 05:13 PM

Replies: 16

My ZipZap now runs circles around my Bit! (dual batt success)

Views: 11,916

Posted By caver01

refinement resulted in disaster

Well, after moving the battery inside the chassis, I broke the little black round thingy on the PCB. I know, it was stupid, but I am owning up to it and seeking help in another thread.

Forum: ZipZaps

11-01-2002, 05:10 PM

Replies: 13

Parts needed! Help! I broke a black thingy!

Views: 1,448

Posted By caver01

Parts needed! Help! I broke a black thingy!

Ok, this is a little sad and embarrassing, but last night, while fitting my second battery into the chassis, I snapped a little black round component clear off the circuit board.

This is the...

Forum: ZipZaps

10-31-2002, 04:45 PM

Replies: 16

My ZipZap now runs circles around my Bit! (dual batt success)

Views: 11,916

Posted By caver01

You got the idea

Basically, that's what I did. Just slipped tabs inbetween stock tabs and a battery in place. Had to insulate obviously, but I got it in there as described and it works fine.

The only problem I...

Forum: Miscellaneous Discussion

10-31-2002, 11:55 AM

Replies: 150

Who's the Oldest?

Views: 11,198

Posted By caver01

I am 31, married, and had to say I was buying...

I am 31, married, and had to say I was buying these things for the kitty!

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