Help identifying vintage dual resistor MSC...

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Help identifying vintage dual resistor MSC...

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Hey there!

I've been lurking for a while, and have recently gotten back into my RC10's. Now I need some help - I picked up a box of vintage parts locally with RC10, Tamiya, and Kyosho parts, among others, and it included what appears to be a resistor based mechanical speed control, but I am unable to identify it. It appears to be a pretty standard looking resistor setup, except for the attached heat sinks on both ends and the wrapping around a second resistor stacked together. Plus there
s a relay on the end, for unknown purposes... maybe switching directions? Quite an interesting configuration!

My best guess is it is from Parma, and seems to relate to some older slot-car electronics based on the wiper arms and wiring connection points that I've seen elsewhere online.... but I really am unsure. Besides some component coding on the black relay, The only identifying mark is a handwritten "8/10" (or "01/8"...?) on an uncoated part of the resistor.

Any insights???

I'd love to know more - it looks really cool and different from anything else I remember seeing!

Thanks for any help!!!
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Re: Help identifying vintage dual resistor MSC...

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Hydrodip how to https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=42727
When all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail :wink:

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I build RCs like people would have done back in the '90s ..................................... if they had 3D printers.

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Re: Help identifying vintage dual resistor MSC...

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Thanks both! This is great information, especially the wiring diagram and instructions! Amazing

Any idea what the “8/10” might refer to?

Do you know where these were typically used? I don’t think I’d run it, but would consider a shelf build if I had an appropriate project car...

Cheers

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