09-27-2002, 11:44 AM
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TinyRC & Mini-zRacer Fan
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 2,593
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def,
if you're talking about mini z bodies, there are several online shops;
dinball
towerhobbies
hobbyetc
hobbyshoponline
minizracer
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09-28-2002, 07:09 PM
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Has anyone tried a PCB antenna
I was thinking you could make a PCB antenna pretty easily. Using a square coiled pattern. If you use a double sided pcb you will get 2wice the length using the same amount of space.
I've seen this done for small bugs, the PCB includes the antenna and by doing this you dont need a long wire... it makes them easier to conceal.
If I have time I'll try it a post my results.
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09-28-2002, 08:34 PM
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Micro R/C'er in Da Burgh
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
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one side of the coil tends to cancil the otheer out. Thats why you zip-zag instead of coil. BAE
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10-15-2002, 03:41 PM
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TinyRC Newbie
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Caver,
When these ideas are perfected please make them cpmmercially available to those of us without the abilty?
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10-15-2002, 06:43 PM
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Micro R/C'er in Da Burgh
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
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I have to test my 'camo' antenna. I haven't had a chance yet wits any bit. I am too worried about getting a replacement.
I just found out that "MammothMarine" has a set of boosters for $100. That's 4 cars and a X-mitter. Of course I bought the set. I just couldn't keep quit about it knowing how we all feel. If TinyRC had the set I would have bought it here. But I can't find Boosters here. I am now torn between putting them away for potential neices and nephews. (sic) I'll get the mods from Tiny of course. I wish that I could have gotten the boosters here also.
We have been playing with the oem IRs that we got from tinyrc. They rock! I'm probably the only one around here to know which kit car they actually ended up with. Not on purpose, I'm sure. But it is a GOOD replica. BAE
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10-17-2002, 11:37 PM
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Perfected Bit Modder
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Corvallis, OR
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i tried making an internal antenna and gave me a worse reception
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10-18-2002, 05:54 PM
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Micro R/C'er in Da Burgh
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
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One side cancells out the other. BAE.
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10-18-2002, 07:58 PM
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Perfected Bit Modder
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Corvallis, OR
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Quote:
Originally posted by baleisen
One side cancells out the other. BAE.
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huh what do ya mean by that?? i did do zig zags
i also tried like 5 other external antennas ..will post soon
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10-22-2002, 01:57 AM
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TinyRC Pro
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 58
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Finally someone else is doing this
Ok, so great pic, but how does it work? I am glad somebody else is trying this out. If it were not for the damn cat, I would have a nice piano wire antenna, but this is interesting. Anyone else wanna post a pic of a wild antenna idea?
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10-22-2002, 10:14 AM
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TinyRC Pro
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: san antonio, texas
Posts: 19
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i noticed that most antenna mods involve various wire configurations. has anyone tried using a section of a metal tape measure (mini, of course)? i remember reading somewhere that naval cadets at annapolis used a home depot tape measure and used it for several antenna on a school built orbiting satellite. i figured weight could be an issue depending on the length (could change the center of gravity also), but the antenna is upright and flexible. a sturdy enough connection and where the antenna exits the body is another issue to deal with. the tape measure cost is only $2+ from most anywhere. if you play your cards right, you can cut up a full size tape measure and use it for a rear spoiler. i just might buy a clone to test this on.
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11-16-2002, 10:07 PM
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TinyRC Pro
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 42
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stained glass foil
that idea with the stainded glass foil doesn't work. I tried it and it reduced my range i just think it's conductive enough. i'm going to try it with the copper sheeting i don't know it might work better i guess i'll just have to find out.  but i will not remove the stock antenna untill i know it works thanks for the idea c ya
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11-17-2002, 12:50 AM
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TinyRC Pro
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: CA, bay area!
Posts: 97
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Hi, i have a quick question will the wire of a telephone cord work for a antenna, sum1 told me it would work. so i opend it up i took out 1 wire out of the 4 and i cut the plastic so that the wire would show and i found a string (made out of cloth or cotton sumthing) well can i still use this wire? and will the string effect the reception?
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11-17-2002, 02:48 AM
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Retarded Stunt Driver
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Piksberg
Posts: 1,974
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heh. you know those cell phone antenna boosters? well one came with a faceplate for my phone and sucked. i wonder if it would work for my rc car.
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11-23-2002, 02:08 AM
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Administrator
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,729
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Holeshot - cool - thanks for the report! 
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11-23-2002, 03:56 PM
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Corolla Power!
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 802
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holy crap that's massive range....mine can go..*starts counting his steps*...about 7.5 feet before it bums out!
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