IR Battle Systems?...... Heng Long 6.0 vs Tamiya

[William Fraden]

thanks now do you see what Ive been saying. not the same

[Beeg]

William Fraden OK, got your email and here is your photo..


Looks like you have a 5 pin 5 wire harness AND a 2 pin 2 wire harness. Is this correct?

[Beeg]

Posting a photo here is easier than emailing. At the bottom, below the smilies click on "Upload Attachments". A box will pop up so you can browse to where you have your photo. After selecting the image it will automatically upload. When it's uploaded you'll see it below. Just select "medium" and hit the post reply button.

[William Fraden]

That's a great picture of something I did not get. My wiring harness is completely different. You send me your email address and I'll send you a photo. that's they only way I know how to do that.WFraden1@aol.com

[Beeg]

These are pictures of the 5 pin 5 wire harness I received with my LegoDEI receiver. I didn't use the 5wire harness that came with my receiver as I had made my own but this is how you would use it for hooking up your receiver.
Doesn't matter what the colors are other than to use them to make sure the polarity is correct between the receiver and the sockets in the MFU.

[Rubicon99]

Lego that really does not help me. the picture I've seen has a 5 plug holder and it was a fairly simple set-up. But what I recieved for a wiring harness is nothing like what I've seen in pictures anywhere on HobbySquawk. I guess I have something I can't use . I'll just use the stock HL unit.

Please post some photos so we can see what you are talking about. Installing the LegoDEI receiver is not hard and if we could see your issue we can all help.

[William Fraden]

Lego that really does not help me. the picture I've seen has a 5 plug holder and it was a fairly simple set-up. But what I recieved for a wiring harness is nothing like what I've seen in pictures anywhere on HobbySquawk. I guess I have something I can't use . I'll just use the stock HL unit.

[Rubicon99]

Is there a specific height the reciever has to be on the tanks Measured from the turret to the top of the reciever . Not talking about stock Heng Long reciever but the one mentioned earlier.

Just high enough that it is not overly obscured or hidden behind turret obstructions. Unlike other IR receivers the LegoDEI uses four IR receiver bulbs not just one. This enables them to receive hits more reliably then the stock HL or in some case event the higher priced Tamiya IR receivers.

[William Fraden]

Is there a specific height the reciever has to be on the tanks Measured from the turret to the top of the reciever . Not talking about stock Heng Long reciever but the one mentioned earlier.

[LegoDEI]

I would suggest looking at the tutorial and reference pictures posted in the other thread, and if you still have questions about wiring, then please ask away.

[William Fraden]

Yes I would like two. I did get the other one but the picture showed a 5 plug and I got six individual plugs with know idea on how to install. Have HL pro T34.

[Rubicon99]

Bump

[LegoDEI]

I can print a set for you. They'd be the ones alpha designed. $10+shipping. The improvement however isn't very impressive, with dodgy reception at even only 35 feet. Rubicon did some testing if you haven't already seen this thread: https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc...r-test-results . The aftermarket receiver that's now available works out to 75 feet as tested - perhaps a more worthwhile upgrade.

[William Fraden]

Does anyone make the shades for the Heng Long recievers? Would like to order one.

[Rubicon99]

Bump

[HDMM]

It is plug and play electronics wise. I have now included 5 Dupont connectors that are already separated and plug directly into the control board, so from an electronics perspective you don't have to mess with any wire splicing or connector crimping yourself as the earlier orders did. The physical mounting is up to the user and requires enlarging the 3 pin connector hole to accommodate 5 pins.

Sent you a PM regarding these.....

[HDMM]

Bump because I have been receiving a few question about this topic now that the next tank shipment is due in any day now.

NEW TANK SHIPMENT!!!

[Rubicon99]

Bump because I have been receiving a few question about this topic now that the next tank shipment is due in any day now.

[Beeg]

It is plug and play electronics wise. I have now included 5 Dupont connectors that are already separated and plug directly into the control board, so from an electronics perspective you don't have to mess with any wire splicing or connector crimping yourself as the earlier orders did. The physical mounting is up to the user and requires enlarging the 3 pin connector hole to accommodate 5 pins.

Good to know you're always improving this sensor. I'm going to need a few more when the next tank shipment arrives.

[LegoDEI]

And yours plug right into the HL plug in the turret?

It is plug and play electronics wise. I have now included 5 Dupont connectors that are already separated and plug directly into the control board, so from an electronics perspective you don't have to mess with any wire splicing or connector crimping yourself as the earlier orders did. The physical mounting is up to the user and requires enlarging the 3 pin connector hole to accommodate 5 pins.