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Got the Trustfire WF-38B charger and 10440 batteries. Thought 3 of the 4 cells were bad because when they were put in the charger the light flashed red. Seem to remember Nor Cal having a similar situation and left the batteries in the charger for a while and the lights went green. If any one else bo...

Looks like the switches marked as A by Ravajack are the left and right turn switches and the B switch is to shut off the battery when the trigger is released.

Hi Ravajack, From the web site: Transmitter. The pistol type transmitter can be easily opened and it's design is simple. A diode is fitted to save damage from an incorrectly fitted battery. The trigger is a press fit to the potentiometer shaft and should slide easily between the supporting sides of ...

Thank you for the info Keld. Looking forward to cars arriving some time this coming week. Hope the batteries and charger get here also. To darn cold out side right now to go get track supplies, have to wait for a break in the weather. I really DON'T like when it gets below 0C.

Brion.

My plans are to use .035 E70S6 weld wire, there is some in the scrap bin at work. Free is good. That's one of the nice things about this venue, if it don't work, rip it out and start over. I'll go back and get some .030. Doesn't look like a lot of work involved. But my end goal is to run 1:24. "...

How far? The web site only states, " Range is adequate with antennae of only 90mm easily hidden within the cars.". 15Meter?

Brion.

Good point Keld.
I'm just joining the Que.

Brion.

I scratch build cars in a larger scale and would also like to buy just certain components. The receiver being 1 of those components.

Brion.

I hold the controller horizontally, parallel to the floor. This gives me my 'good' right slot car hand to control the throttle - and I find I can intuitively 'twist' the knob in the direction I want the car to 'twist' or steer, wherever the car is on the track - It works pretty well for me - and I ...

OK, just submitted an order for two cars and just waiting to get the email at this point. Looking forward to adding to the ranks of MAGracers.

Brion.