Plugs
Since I figured out I'd be running this critter off of 6 or 9 volts, I raided my electrical parts stash doe some of the plugs I have used when making tender connections for dc Ho locomotives. If it has worked for 12 volts, 6 or 9 should be fine.
I have replaced two of the three that need replacing on this R/C car throttle control from my dad's stuff. It is at least 25 years old, but hopefully it will work OK. the plug that goes to the receiver is a male plug, and I need a female plug, so I'm going to cut one off of a servo. the receiver that I have that is set up for male plugs is on the frequency of the radio that Has all the corrosion in the battery drawer. It might be salvageable, so I will save the removed plug.
I used identical plugs for the power truck and battery connections. this is an engineering no-no, so to ameliorate this design problem, I made the battery hook up lead so short there is no way to get it to reach to the power truck. The next step is to locate the switches for the transmitter, and the battery power, drill the holes for the mounting screws, and cut out room for the slide switches to move.
after I have done that, and replaced the plug for the throttle control to hook into the receiver, I will need to put another coat of paint on the frame, possibly with a hint of rust ; and get some Velcro, so I can start to pile up the components in the feight body in a fashion that will fit. this is fun. time for a knap, as I will go to train club at 6:00 pm, and will have to be a work at midnight.
bill
Since I figured out I'd be running this critter off of 6 or 9 volts, I raided my electrical parts stash doe some of the plugs I have used when making tender connections for dc Ho locomotives. If it has worked for 12 volts, 6 or 9 should be fine.
I have replaced two of the three that need replacing on this R/C car throttle control from my dad's stuff. It is at least 25 years old, but hopefully it will work OK. the plug that goes to the receiver is a male plug, and I need a female plug, so I'm going to cut one off of a servo. the receiver that I have that is set up for male plugs is on the frequency of the radio that Has all the corrosion in the battery drawer. It might be salvageable, so I will save the removed plug.
I used identical plugs for the power truck and battery connections. this is an engineering no-no, so to ameliorate this design problem, I made the battery hook up lead so short there is no way to get it to reach to the power truck. The next step is to locate the switches for the transmitter, and the battery power, drill the holes for the mounting screws, and cut out room for the slide switches to move.
after I have done that, and replaced the plug for the throttle control to hook into the receiver, I will need to put another coat of paint on the frame, possibly with a hint of rust ; and get some Velcro, so I can start to pile up the components in the feight body in a fashion that will fit. this is fun. time for a knap, as I will go to train club at 6:00 pm, and will have to be a work at midnight.
bill