Thought some folks here might get a kick out of this...
I bought this close to 30 years ago (well, actually my parents bought it for me ) at the same time as my first real R/C car, which was a Tamiya Sand Scorcher. I'm still using it today to run my ~25 year old Edinger (for more pics of that, see my intro post over in the RC10 buggy forum: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=26052)
Front view
Throttle, throttle trim (center adjustment and fine trim), and 3rd channel lever. The red switch cuts steering servo travel by an adjustable amount.
You cradle the box in your left hand, with your middle finger wrapped around the side to run the throttle, and hold the steering wheel with your right. It's basically the same position as a modern pistol-grip throttle, but the fingers of your left hand are straight against the back of the box instead of wrapped around a grip.
I don't find it awkward at all, but then I have been using this thing for almost 30 years, so I suppose I'm biased.
If memory serves, the original wheel actually had 3 spokes with cutouts between them. Somewhere along the line that wheel broke, and I replaced it with one from a "brown box" model. (This model and the brown box used the same internal parts for the steering assembly, so they're interchangeable.)
When I look at these old radios I can't help but wonder how in the world they were designed the way they were. They are just terrible. lol..... I think these old radios are the only thing in rc were I am actually glad that I missed them.
I do think its pretty cool that you still have it and still run it though. If I had started on one of those it may have turned me away from the hobby completely.
im looking at a used rc truck it can come with either the flysky radio new in the box or the stock team ae radio.
im tempted to try the flysky becouse it has more adjustments.
what do you guys think any pros cons on either radio?
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If you refer to flysky GT3B , no problem here, it is a best value for money radio
Radio has memories for 10 cars and extra receivers are super cheap, so you can have a receiver in each car.
I would choose that, unless you have some kind of romantic...
The centering spring for the wheel on my transmitter let go this weekend. Trying to hold off on big purchases for a bit, so I thought I'd take a stab at opening this one and seeing if I can print what I need. Got all the screws out but it doesn't...
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Fortunately my job still swaps out customer printers and had a bunch of old Dymos in the bin. From my printer design days I recall that Dymo likes to use worm gears and extension springs (super specific industry knowledge), so I took apart a few...
I have an old Traxxas model 2020 tx that needs a steering potentiometer. It turns correct to the right but turning left is weak and not to full lock. Does anyone know what I can replace the pot with? Id like to get it going again for a build I want...
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If you are certain the pot is the problem, you can still find the 2210 wheel assembly for sale. There are a few on eBay right now.
Thanks for the link. Yes im sure its the pot, I tried another tx with the same setup and it all worked. The PO...
I have been looking at buyin my first transmitter. I am going to race stock buggy, and want a good radio but one that wont break the bank.
Looking at the Futuba 3pl, the airtronics mx-v, and the flysky gt3 b or c
The futuba and the airtronics are...
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If you're looking into cheap-er radios, don't get the Futaba 3PRKA. I had one, the access panel to the trims is a huge pain, and for just a few bucks more you can get a way better radio. For reference, I have about 5 cars on the shelf that could use...
Does anyone know if a JR XR2 transmitter will work with an Airtronics receiver. Both are 75 mhz AM models. My Airtronics transmitter recently quit working and I'm looking into replacing it. I want to keep my receiver because its a micro one that...
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I finally got around to calling JR radios customer service and they said that it will not work. Maybe she was just trying to keep me from using Airtronics gear. I'm gonna just keep my eye out for a vintage Airtronics AM radio.
) at the same time as my first real R/C car, which was a Tamiya Sand Scorcher. I'm still using it today to run my ~25 year old Edinger (for more pics of that, see my intro post over in the RC10 buggy forum: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=26052)
