08-28-2002, 11:52 PM
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TinyRC Pro
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Epoch indoor racer without remote!!
I found this in ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1762345196
They are selling the car withou the transmiter and it looks like an original Indoor Racer package
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08-28-2002, 11:57 PM
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Hulk smash!
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I yoinked the pic from the auciton...
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08-29-2002, 12:16 AM
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Hulk smash!
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Nice find, by the way, Diego. 
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08-29-2002, 01:55 AM
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And it's priced very attractively too! If it includes the charger and all you need is the Tx, then I'd rather buy this package instead of the RTR w/ Tx for sure.
TinyRC, is there any way you can negotiate w/ the Epoch supplier on such deal? I bet you would sell a whole lot more Epoch cars if people don't need to be forced to pay for that ultra ugly Tx currently bundled w/ the package. At $45 a pop, I will surely get at least 2 for myself and then do the 4-cell mod.
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08-29-2002, 02:27 AM
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Wow, great find, I will contact Epoch about this. The problem with this set is that it still requires the charger, which will drive the price up a lot more when bought as a solo unit. However, I'll let you guys know what Epoch say about this set - thanks!
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08-29-2002, 05:43 PM
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I really should change my title...
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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I hope they make this setup available. This is just what most of us have been looking for, especially those who want to add to their existing collection.
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08-30-2002, 12:38 AM
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Agreed, the one thing I would like to see added is a charger or even just the plug so that it could be connected to a peak charger.
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08-30-2002, 12:42 AM
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Hmmmm, I might have to stop over to the Radio Shack again and see if I can't find an adapter that would fit.
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08-30-2002, 01:55 AM
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Please do! I would imagine it is a standard size.
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08-31-2002, 03:58 PM
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Bravely Runs Away Away!!
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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"This Body and Chassis set does not include the transmitter and charger"
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09-01-2002, 09:39 AM
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So there is no way you could charge the epoch with a normal charger? Is it possible to bodge up a connector?
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09-01-2002, 04:07 PM
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You certainly can charge one with a normal charger (as long as it's adjustable down to 0.6A or so and can handle 3 cells). The trick is to find the connector that the Epoch uses, other than taking one from a stock charger.
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09-02-2002, 07:07 PM
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Alright some info from Radio Shack...
Radio Shack part #s:
- 273-1743 (Adaptaplug connect to lead wires)
- Adaptaplugs (These are the plugs themselves, I don't know which one is the proper size though)
- Power Adapter (9v at 300mAH for $10.79US)...Better to get the Epoch official adapter, it's less than $10 and 9v at 500mAH
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09-02-2002, 11:18 PM
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Did you try these, or is this just an idea?
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09-03-2002, 11:17 AM
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Nope, haven't tried them...I've already got the car chargers, so I'm going to chop off the connecter and work it off my new Smart Charger.
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