Converting a Heng Long Tank to 2.4 gHz Operation Within 5 M

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  • @Brian-nz8hv
    @Brian-nz8hv Před rokem

    Great shot of your arm pit mate.

  • @calvinjacobs6796
    @calvinjacobs6796 Před 9 lety

    Well done!!

  • @paulus1412
    @paulus1412 Před 11 lety

    again good job and nice video :)

  • @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng
    @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amazing

  • @rctanksau
    @rctanksau  Před 10 lety +1

    Yes the system works with Spektrum gear. We do all of our testing with Spektrum, Turnigy/Hobby King and Fr Sky radios and receivers.

  • @chipsdubbo4861
    @chipsdubbo4861 Před 3 lety

    Hey mate, you think this thing could work on the Heng Long 1/16 Panzer lll L? The things already strapped for space on the inside.

  • @gofuckyourselfyoutube6914

    Is the turning/speed control more proportional now?

  • @christynewton2944
    @christynewton2944 Před 9 lety

    my two Heng long RC tank is not the same inside as the one you show.
    it mhas two open ele. board, your show one ele. board inside a box?

  • @axelkits3407
    @axelkits3407 Před 2 lety

    Good day, where can I buy the electronics to transform it? thank you

  • @Pzjgr
    @Pzjgr Před 11 lety

    Does it work with Spektrum transmitters and recievers?

  • @sofyanhardiyono9152
    @sofyanhardiyono9152 Před 6 lety

    will the system also work on futaba 14sg?

  • @syahirulamirshuhaimi3824

    hello,i just bought flysky t6 transmitter on yesterday.but now i had a problem to bind or connect with the my tanks.do you have any ideas please??thank you :)

  • @goatwarrior3570
    @goatwarrior3570 Před 9 lety

    So if I wanted to convert a heng long tank to 2.4 ghz I just need to swap out the receiver with a 2.4ghz version? It will then work with the existing board? I already have a 2.4 ghz taigen transmitter, will that work with this config?

  • @eapinformatica
    @eapinformatica Před 10 lety

    Hello! You have to sell this kit? How much would it cost to send to Brazil?

  • @geprab4595
    @geprab4595 Před 4 lety

    Are the rc5hl available sir...

  • @rb67mustang
    @rb67mustang Před 8 lety

    Great conversion Kevin!!! I wish you would list the items you're using for this conversion. I have never liked the HL tank recoil. I would rather have actual recoil like this tank has. Is the HL Sherman able to be converted to only gun barrel recoil like this tank is? Thanks for the great Video, I've subscriber to your channel.

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 8 lety

      +rb67mustang - To remove the track recoil you only need either the Komodo+ or ATRC boards - both of which are available in the webstorerctanksaustralia.com/shop

    • @rb67mustang
      @rb67mustang Před 8 lety

      Thanks, I'll take a look.

  • @w4rr10r11
    @w4rr10r11 Před 10 lety

    Are the Turnigy 9X's going to be restocked any time soon? Kind of disappointed I didn't buy one when they were still in stock.

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 10 lety +2

      Yes the 9X will be back in very soon

  • @dawoodalherz312
    @dawoodalherz312 Před 9 lety +1

    hi there! nice video! if i purchase the rc5hl, would i get the cables to connect to my reciever? and will it work with any transmitter? thanks!

  • @no1stoppy
    @no1stoppy Před 10 lety

    I like your vids they are entertaining and informative. But please tell me this, what are the benefits of doing the upgrade you just did. I have the Heng Long Tiger that works just fine straight out of the box. So what advantages of upgrading?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 10 lety

      If you have just one or two tanks and you just drive them around your backyard then there are no real advantages. If you want to do more than this then moving to 2.4gHz will provide the following.
      1. Increase in range - Rather than tens of metres, REAL 2.4gHz (not the new Taigen or HL 2.4 gHz) will give hundreds of metres range.
      2. Not limited by the frequency of the crystals. If you want to join a club or take part in tank battles then you will be limited by your 27mHz system. If anyone else is using your crystal channel then only one of you can drive at a time. Also you have the risk of accidents when someone turns on the same radio channel. I've seen a few tanks drive off display table due to this.
      3. You can run multiple tanks 10+ using a single radio. 1 radio and 10 tanks rather than 10 tanks and 10 radios.
      4. You can program your radio for each tank. The 9X offers practically an unlimited amount acceleration and momentum profiles. You can program a light tank to drive like a light tank and a heavy tank like a heavy tank.
      5. There are hundreds of products out there in the market designed for true hobby grade R/C market. By moving to a true hobby grade system you can incorporate these products in your setup. Having a REAL 2.4gHz system (again NOT the new Taigen or HL systems) will allow you to easily do the following:
      -control your tank volume from your radio
      -switch on/off headlights, other lights, smoke unit,....
      -add servos for recoil, hatch movement gun elevation,...
      -obtain proportional control for your turret rotation/gun elevation. (At present you will have NO control over the speed of your turret rotation which is at full speed)
      Apart from all those reasons the functions available on 2.4gHz radios are increasing practically daily. The lastest radios are offering 16 + channels of operation, model matching, USB computer connectivity, graphics and sound prompts.
      In a nutshell - the factory system provides the very basic functions and limits expansion/upgrade options. A 2.4gHz system removes most of those limitations.

    • @no1stoppy
      @no1stoppy Před 10 lety

      Wow! Thanks for the quick reply. That is certainly a lot of advantages. I'm not a member of any Club, not sure there is one in Adelaide, and I've only got the one tank anyway. I like your vids though. If I get any more tanks I might stay upgrading. Cheers!

  • @refelexfocus5290
    @refelexfocus5290 Před 6 lety

    quant tu fais une vidéo, tu pourrais mettre la cam de l'autre coté pour voir les branchement au lieux de voir tes coudes. apprantts a filmer charlo.

  • @topher12661
    @topher12661 Před 10 lety

    Would you know if it will work on a WSN or Torro halftrack as they are the old 27 mgh and really don't perform well.

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 10 lety

      No, the RC5HL only works with the RX18 unit. The control unit in the WSN is very similar to the RX18. Many user simply replace the WSN control with a RX18 and swap a few of the wire around (plenty of info on the net). Can't help on the half track.

  • @j1035ak
    @j1035ak Před 9 lety

    I'm new to this. I want a nice 1/16 scale m41 with smoke, great sound less winding noise and accurate. Any suggestions? Also I'm looking for a 1/16 m60

  • @russellstone9056
    @russellstone9056 Před 8 lety

    I have a HL Tiger I with metal gears, tracks, sprockets, etc. and now the electronics don't seem to function properly. It worked fine for 2 years. Turn the tank on and lights flash on the tank... and then turn on receiver and push the key to start... and nothing. I've done a lot of custom work on the model including a lot of custom paint work. I'm a master modeler but not too great with the electronics stuff. =( Last time it was run it worked great. I just bought a brand new Venom 5000 MAH 7.2V High Power battery and ran the Tiger 2 or 3 times with it no problem. I have a Spectrum DX6i and I thought about replacing the receiver with a Spectrum compatible one. How hard is it to replace the Airsoft with barrel recoil? I want to bypass the stupid tank spasm recoil as the real Tiger didn't move when firing because the barrel recoil absorbed the force. I want to also add Tamiya IR battle system as there is a local tank museum with a 15,000 sf RC tank battlefield. Any suggestions? Can I add the barrel recoil just by modifying the electronics? It appears you did that very easily with the Panther in the video...

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 8 lety

      +russell stone If you have a look at the rctanksaustralia forum. www.rctanksaustralia.com/forum you will find lots of info there including how easy it is to convert the airsoft unit to servo assisted recoil. You will also find info on what the Spektrum radio is not the best for land vehicles. Finally you will also find details of our Asp control board that will do all that you want above.

  • @veldkameel
    @veldkameel Před 10 lety

    My Heng Long Panther does not have this seperate receiver board nor the sound/smoke unit. It has a single board to which the antenna and motors are connected. Is there a way to use your converter on such an all in one board?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 10 lety

      No you will need to get a Heng Long RX18 control unit to replace your current non-smoke&sound board

    • @veldkameel
      @veldkameel Před 10 lety

      rctanksau
      right, thanks for the answer :)

  • @somayort
    @somayort Před 9 lety

    Will this work with my Walkera Devo 10 transmitter and receiver?

  • @kevincollins4749
    @kevincollins4749 Před 9 lety

    Hello. I have a Heng Long Sherman tank. It works basically fine with the radio that came with the tank-but there is one problem...the range. At somewhere around three meters from the radio, the tank essentially loses the signal. If I convert to the 2.4 gHz system will the range increase? Do you have any idea by how much? Thanks!

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 9 lety

      Kevin Collins line of sight - about 500 metres - maybe more. In realistic use you would still be able to drive away so far that you wouldn't even be able to see your tank properly (100 -200 metres)

  • @joaopereira2526
    @joaopereira2526 Před 5 lety

    Hello, I was wondering if this product is still available ?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 5 lety

      Yes the RC5HL is available here:
      rctanksaustralia.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=30

  • @vapester2528
    @vapester2528 Před 10 lety

    Can I do this with a Spektrum dx7 and Spektrum receiver

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 10 lety

      Yes. You will need to know how to program your DX7 and in particular assign channel 5 to a switch. If using a spectrum receiver with more than 6 channels you will also have to set the jumper to 'Spektrum Receiver more than 6 channels'

  • @JoseGarcia-yk3dl
    @JoseGarcia-yk3dl Před 5 lety

    Actually it would be possible to buy control unit 2'4 gh last verison, and replace the old 27mhz?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 5 lety

      Everyone should be aware that all the new "2.4gHz" units by Taigen & Heng Long are NOT TRUE HOBBY GRADE systems. They are the same toy grade systems but now using the 2.4gHz frequency. Proper hobby grade radio systems will allow you to use better radios, have better control, allow for the addition of more features, lights, servo's etc. and if you have more than 3 tanks potentially CHEAPER. The RC5HL ONLY works with the 27mHz MFU's. There is nothing that is compatible with the Heng Long 2.4gHz units and we stopped making the RC2TG which could be used to convert Taigen tanks. The RC5HL only works with the RX18 (27mhz) and a proper hobby grade radio, Turnigy, Futaba, Spektrum and so on.

    • @JoseGarcia-yk3dl
      @JoseGarcia-yk3dl Před 5 lety

      @@rctanksau ok! very thanks!

  • @bradandteinacook3506
    @bradandteinacook3506 Před 5 lety

    Is the 9XR and RC5HL still available?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 5 lety

      Yes the RC5HL is available here:
      rctanksaustralia.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=30
      Plain 9XR's are not available but 9X and 9XR Pro radios are still available. The FrSky QX7 is a newer, better substitute for the 9XR.

  • @cassiusfaux
    @cassiusfaux Před 8 lety

    I've got a Tiger I, metal track/sprocket/gearbox upgrade, smoke/sound, and annoying track recoil nonsense. As well as a Panzer IV Ausf. F-1, standard tracks and gearbox, same annoying fake recoil from its airsoft gun.
    The Tigers controller is fried, batteries exploded. The Panzer IVs controller, which can have its crystal swapped like the one this Panther has in the video, planned to do so for my Tiger, however it seems that the controller no longer transmits any signal at all. Light comes on, looks like it is powered on. Have tried with both the Tiger and Panzer IV crystals, and get no signal to either of them.
    While looking for replacements/new controllers I stumbled upon this, and was wondering how much it'd be to outfit these two tanks with the systems here, and have the ability to share the same controller, if any. Because it looks super expensive with that controller alone.

    • @cassiusfaux
      @cassiusfaux Před 8 lety

      Also as a minor edit. Is there any way possible that this stuff can ship to the US. Everywhere I find that has replacements or upgrades is across the world and doesn't ship internationally.

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 8 lety

      +Cassius Faux Reading your comment this system is not for you. You require a working 27mhz RX-18 for the RC5HL to communicate with. If one is "fired" then you need an entirely new controller. Also the first thing I do with the yellow HL batteries is to dispose of them immediately. BTW have you swapped crystals at both the radio transmitter AND on the receiver board inside the tank? If you want a reliable system you need a proper 2.4gHz radio and a decent Tank control unit. Unfortunately that does require $$$ but then so too do metal track, and gearbox upgrades. I don't win many friends by pointing out that maybe one should spend the $$ first on a control system rather than fancy metal do dads other wise you will end up with a nice static metal model. Yes we do ship to the US in fact most of RCTA business is to the USA and our shops default currency is the USD. However, you will need to "bite the bullet" wrt to cost. RCTA does have it's own complete tank control unit and we do also sell radios setup for our systems. There are many other solutions available out there I'd suggest investigating a few of them before making a decision. Cheers

    • @cassiusfaux
      @cassiusfaux Před 8 lety

      I bought the Tiger with the metal upgrades, on sale for 117$ USD. The problem is that the controllers for both of them, the Tiger I and Panzer IV, both able to swap crystals are both out of commission. One of the controllers itself had something burn out on the board and cause the batteries to explode inside the controller, the default batteries I have, the yellow ones for the tanks, all those act perfectly fine, although I use them for backup only. I've got a slightly better battery now that I use as a "main", currently on my Panzer III.
      Thinking about just getting the upgrade they offer, with the controller and the RX-18 box thingy and upgrading the Panzer IV first, since the Tiger I has plastic rear idlers that bend in and cause the track to come loose sometimes. Probably gonna divert money when I Can into the Panzer IV over the Tiger I.
      As for swapping crystals, yes. I've swapped the Tigers into the Panzer IV, and the Panzer IVs into the Tiger, still no response from the controller itself.

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 8 lety

      Yes I know you have swapped the crystals inside the tank but my question was to confirm that you have ALSO swapped the crystals at the radio.

    • @cassiusfaux
      @cassiusfaux Před 8 lety

      I have done so as well, no signal is put out for either. Controller powers on just fine however.

  • @alebear3165
    @alebear3165 Před 8 lety

    yes... but basically... how much do i have to spend and what do i need to buy to make this conversion?

    • @alebear3165
      @alebear3165 Před 8 lety

      +Ale Bear and is it possible on airsoft version?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 8 lety

      +Ale Bear The RC5HL retails for $40
      rctanksaustralia.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_9_62&products_id=225
      That is all you need if you already have a proper hobby grade radio and receiver. If you do not then it is your choice as to what radio you get. Suitable radios can start as low as $60 and go up from there. Unlike the old Heng Long system one proper Hobby Radio can control multiple tanks so your radio is a one time purchase.

    • @alebear3165
      @alebear3165 Před 8 lety

      ok thanks man! i really want to do that, i have a henglong tiger 1 but i don't have all that money to spend on it.

  • @KevinMillard68
    @KevinMillard68 Před 9 lety

    can these tanks go threw water with out any problems if so how deep

    • @KevinMillard68
      @KevinMillard68 Před 9 lety

      ***** well i guess if i do get one ill have to waterproof it then

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 9 lety

      KevinMillard68 Some are better for waterproofing than others. The Panzer IV is one of the better ones as the suspension doesn't intrude into the interior. You can get bearings for the main axles and with these well greased up you can get into water as deep as the junction between top and bottom hulls.

    • @KevinMillard68
      @KevinMillard68 Před 9 lety

      rctanksau awesome thanks for the info

  • @topher12661
    @topher12661 Před 10 lety

    How can I get this in Canada?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 10 lety

      Simply purchase from the RC Tanks Australia Shop
      rctanksaustralia.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_9_62&products_id=225

  • @ollychap1985
    @ollychap1985 Před 7 lety

    Is this the updated version on your website rctanksaustralia.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=27 ?will it work with a spektrum dx5e ?

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 6 lety

      Yes the firmware of main chip is exactly same. But with the dx5e you will not be able to use all the extras on Channels 6 & 7. I have an even cheaper board that will suit the dx5e much better RC5HL Lite. It is not in shop as yet but that boards are available

  • @JoseGarcia-yk3dl
    @JoseGarcia-yk3dl Před 5 lety

    Actually it would be possible to buy heng long control unit 2'4 gh last verison, and replace the old 27mhz

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 5 lety

      No because the Heng Long 2.4gHz protocol is a TOY protocol which is only compatible with Heng Long MFUs. Real 2.4 radios use true hobby grade protocols which is what the RC5HL understands. With true hobby grade 2.4ghz you can use servos, add sound modules, do whatever just about. This is not possible withthe HL or Taigen 2.4 systems. The Heng Long/Taigen 2.4 systems are for all purposes the same as toy 27mHz systems just operating on 2.4gHz.

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 5 lety

      You could - but the Heng Long 2.4gHz is a toy controller which happens to operate on 2.4gHz. So if you are happy with toy standards and not proper Hobby grade controls/protocol then that is a fine way to go.

    • @JoseGarcia-yk3dl
      @JoseGarcia-yk3dl Před 5 lety

      @@rctanksau ok, Thanks. What new control unit you recommends? Thanks!

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 5 lety

      Radios are what your should look at first. The best radios IMO for tanks are ones that can use or do use ER9X, ERSKY9X or OpenTX firmware. These are your FRSky radios, Taranis, QX7 and so on and the Turnigy 9X series with the 9XR Pro being the best of these. Tanks have lots of functions they need lots of switches and the ability to program these switches on your radio. The radios above have lots of extra switches from the factory with the option to add more.

    • @JoseGarcia-yk3dl
      @JoseGarcia-yk3dl Před 5 lety

      @@rctanksau thanks, and the control unit?

  • @tadeashlavaty6071
    @tadeashlavaty6071 Před 8 lety

    sorry

  • @j1035ak
    @j1035ak Před 8 lety

    $250-$300

    • @rctanksau
      @rctanksau  Před 8 lety

      +Jeffery King with $250 - $300 you can get 7 x RC5HL boards to convert 7 tanks. Anyone wanting that many would probably get a discount and more than likely 8 units would ship for $300 (Don't forget the RC5HL come with Worldwide Freee shipping)