Re: C6C Sweet [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

Grant Mahalek wrote:
> Dr. Frank Pittelli
> Chairman, Asset Designation Committee
> R/C Tank Combat,

Nice touch.  Kissing #$* always helps in this hobby ;-)

> Does the C6C interface well with the full line of Anvilus trigger, 
> switch and controller products?

Yes indeed.  The C6C generates servo signals as output and all of the 
Anvilus products accept servo signals as inputs.  Joe designed the C6C 
specifically to work in the standard servo world.

> I'am looking forward to the "Cheap Bus" family of products........by the 
> way, what exactly does "Cheap Bus" mean......or is this still classified 
> and encripted by the "cone of silence??".

"CheapBus" (tm) is our working code name for a new approach that uses 
far fewer wires to control servos, relays, actuators and sensors 
throughout the vehicle.  Currently, most products use servo signals, 
which require 3 wires to be run separately to each component.  With the 
CheapBus approach, components can be daisy-chained using a single pair 
of wires to control everything.  For example, all the components in the 
turret can be controlled from a single pair of control wires run up from 
the hull. Not only does it reduce wiring, but with a digital protocol 
(instead of the analog servo signals) the logic requirements are 
smaller, thereby reducing costs and increasing flexibility.  For 
example, you'll be able to have two components (say relay boards) 
listening to the same signal regardless of where they are physically 
located.

We're in the design stage now, expect to see prototypes in the spring 
battle reports.  Expect to start riding the CheapBus in the summer or 
fall :-)

> Well, on to the meat of this note.....official tank designation....
> 
> How do I go about applying for official designation from the "Powers at 
> be"?
> Could please offer from suggestions as to what type of submission would 
> be most useful for posting to the "tanks" section of our website?

Simple.  Just send construction photos and captions for each photo to my 
email address (not the mailing list) and I'll post them on the website 
in the Pending category.  When you have a "rolling chassis" (can move 
under remote control) I'll give you an official designation and you'll 
receive all the glory and honor associated with it.  No money required - 
although contributions are always welcome :-)

        Frank P.