The Asp system has 3 PCBs, the main board, sound board and battle unit. So far the sound boards and battle units are here ready to go as well as all of the connecting leads. I am still waiting on the main PCBs which are currently 'in production'. I have not got an update on progress from the manufacturer but they have been making the boards for at least 2 weeks so I expect news any day soon.
Sales of this first run of Asp boards will determine how things proceed. I think Asp is at a better price point to break into the market than Taipan will be.
Cheers
KG
Statistics: Posted by Phyrephish — Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:26 am
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Statistics: Posted by hajime42 — Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:44 am
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Yes - mass production of the ASP board has begun, ASP receiver cables are on order, the sound modules are being made. The major time issue is now only the availability of components.
Here is a video of ASP operating in Airsoft mode. At the end of the video the elevation motor control shows some glitching - I later found that this was simply bad soldering on my part. Asp has lots of small components which are a real challenge to hand solder. Production units will be machine soldered.
Cheers
KG
Statistics: Posted by Phyrephish — Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:59 am
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Only major change to the above 3D is that the recoil servo has been moved to CH8 on the 9X program. That port now becomes a 5V out for cameras or other accessories.
Available soon.... (After Chinese New Year)
Statistics: Posted by Phyrephish — Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:13 pm
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Key Asp Features:
Plug and Play installation - there will be no need to do any mods to get Asp up and running provided that you have a 9X series radio running tankER9X. When Asp is released so to will the ASP template and eepe files.
Duophonic sound board included with user changeable sounds and SD card storage.
Additional Aux light and secondary machine gun
All of the following can be controlled using the radio
Headlight on/off
Aux light on/off
Smoke unit on/off
Machine gun selection
Sound volume and user sounds
NOTE: Asp is a NON-IR unit and as such is a unit dedicated to airsoft and scale tankers. There are no IR options nor the possibility for IR functionality. If you don't want IR then you shouldn't have to pay for it.
Expected cost will be $149 USD
Cheers
KG
Statistics: Posted by Phyrephish — Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:48 am
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I have one of those 90% metal tanks so I'll have to wait for the 2nd incarnation. I have the Taranis plus, although I don't have anythig to test it with... lol On another note have you played with modifying the Tanker EX for Taranis?
Statistics: Posted by Thor91172 — Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:53 am
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The first of the cut down Taipan boards actually arrives tomorrow.
BUT
This first variant requires the more expensive of the 2 Sound module options. Since ordering this PCB I have refined the design of this smaller board to use the cheaper sound option (only duophonic sound) but have added a few more control options.
So it will be up to you if you wish for the first release or the second.
BUT (2)
Because of all of the features on these boards I will only be supporting users who have a Turnigy/Taranis radio with tankER9X installed. Why - because it is only the 9X that has anywhere near enough switches and program options to control all of the features on these boards.
The first release board will be called "Asp". I will start a forum topic for the board soon where all of i's features will be detailed. But in a nutshell:
smaller board for smaller tanks - not real suitable for full metal 20 kg monsters
duophonic sound - user changeable sounds all on SD card
airsoft support
NO IR support - nada
recoil motor & recoil servo support
plug and play replacement for Heng Long/Taigen MFU
The following are controlled by the radio
Headlight
Aux light
Smoke Unit
Sound Volume
Cheers
KG
Statistics: Posted by Phyrephish — Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:30 am
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Let me know how I can purchase a couple of boards to start playing with.
Thanks,
John
Statistics: Posted by Thor91172 — Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:49 am
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There is no beta version - Taipan2014 is done - I am rolling them out into all of my tanks. If you want to build one yourself then the PCBs are only $9.
They take about a day to solder together and that is why they are not for sale nor will ever be.
However, there is a updated design for mass production - Taipan2015. It is sitting here on the computer ready to be brought to life.
When you may be able to buy one depends on fast the webstore can make $10 000 as that will be about the cost for a bulk run of mass produced Taipan2015 units.
The ball is now in your court tankers
Cheers
KG
Statistics: Posted by Phyrephish — Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:43 pm
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The sound module used by Taipan has an audio output jack which will allow easy connection to any separate amplifier module. Hence, Taipan can be as loud as you desire. There is an amp on the sound module itself but if that is not loud enough for you can beef up your sound to whatever maximum power you can fit inside your tank.
There are plenty of audio amplifier modules available on eBay and most that will fit easily inside a 1/16 tank are under $10. My current fave is the 10W stereo amps shown in the video.
On a side note - The upcoming Diamondback (Taipan's little brother) will be featuring an 8W amp. Depending on the success of that design - it may be ported over to Taipan2015. However, the external output option will always remain so that you can plug your tank into your home stereo system if you so desire
Cheers
KG
Statistics: Posted by Phyrephish — Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:49 pm
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