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Originally Posted by MarcusN
Do you use FM technology for your MAN truck or is it infra red?
I am using the FM radio stuff as i am more used to it but i was wondering what is the difference between infra red and fm? As i have seen that sol-expert do a receiver, speed controller and lighting kit all in one which looks like it could save alot of space and wiring.
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I also use FM technology. The difference is that with IR there must always be a line of sight between sender and reciever, the range is smaller and you have max. 4 channels as far as I know. But the components are much smaller and it seems to be cheaper (the sender).
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Originally Posted by MarcusN
How exactly do you measure the weight of the front and rear of the truck to make sure i get the correct balance?
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I use a usual kitchen scales and measure alternately both axles. It's important that both axels are standing flat in one level. But measuring is not so important, just try it out and you see how it works best.
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Originally Posted by MarcusN
I might scrap the pinzgauer TTTT project for now as it is a very small model so i am going to buy a 6x6 MAN truck for my next project and i am going to make a brass frame for it. I may also make it all wheel drive but the front all wheel drive axle that peter from tttt-parts.org is making wont be out till next year.
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If you have the MAN 5to running, I'm sure that you have enough experience to start the Pinzgauer. I suppose that this is almost easier than building a 6x6 with good driving characteristics because of the tricky double rear axle that should swing over two axis ...
Anyway good luck and keep us informed ...
jochen