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    AC-DC adapter for the Field Motion Generator Motor

    in Accessories and Parts

    Posted

    I'm really glad you put the Lenink option up for consideration, Lolo.  I took a look at it.  Lenink does make a 6V output version (4-battery model).  And you would definitely want to try the 6V model, not the 2-battery model from the link above.  It only has a 3.5V output.  

    The benefit I see immediately of the 6V Lenink is that you can simply use the Play Action Controller without having to wire a momentary switch of your own.  This is very convenient.  But there are a disturbing number of negative reviews for the Lenink which make me kind of wary.  And I don't see any UL listing.

    Once I get my 6V option up and running, I'll let you know what I find out.  And I may try the Lenink as well just for comparison purposes!  But for now, I will pass in favor of the DIY option.

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    AC-DC adapter for the Field Motion Generator Motor

    in Accessories and Parts

    Posted · Edited by The Major

    Ok Sports Fans!

    Here's an update to the AC power adapter for the Tudor motors in lieu of the battery-operated play action controllers.  After some diligent research I found out that the adapter needs to be precisely 6V/1A.  Obviously, preferably UL listed. 

    I have in fact purchased a suitable adapter along with a 3.5mm plug adapter and an inline momentary button switch.  This all cost me about $15.00.  It is possible you can get the components cheaper, but that's not too pricey.

    I love the battery-operated system because it allows me to take the game anywhere.  But I would like the option of running it on AC power while at home. I think this might just provide that solution!

    Once I get all the components in hand (which will be soon), I'll connect the switch, plug it in and let you know how it goes!

     

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    AC-DC adapter for the Field Motion Generator Motor

    in Accessories and Parts

    Posted

    My 11 year old nephew has become a big fan of electric football and he has asked me to help to adapt his tudor board to run on AC power.  I know that Tudor once sold the Ultimate Converters but that is no longer the case.  So, I'm trying to find an appropriate AC to DC adapter that is suitable for the tudor motors.  Does anyone know the VDC rating of the motors and how many amps they draw?  In this situation, I would simply forgo the Play Action Remote Control and instead use a simple on/off switch.  But I don't want to smoke the motor! 😀

     

    Thanks in advance.

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    Interchangeable

    in Game Boards

    Posted

    Another point of clarification.  I did put the magnetic cover on top of bare sheet metal.  I did not have it on top of an already vinyl covered field.   Also, while I do have a good engineering background, I do NOT know the physics of magnetic field effects on vibrational fields.  I do know there is a relationship however as magnets are used in many applications to deaden vibrations.  I have my suspicions however, based on what I have seen, that magnetic sheets may have a negative effect on the playing field vibration beyond just their additional thickness. 

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    Interchangeable

    in Game Boards

    Posted

    On 10/10/2020 at 11:20 AM, Coachtrox said:

    Has anyone tried a field cover on a thin magnetic backing so that you can use multiple field looks for one board by just switching them on and off?

    Coach, I have used fields printed on magnetic sheets and I will not choose this method again.  No matter how thin you get the magnetic material (and there is a minimum thickness), it is another layer of material between the vibration and the player.  In short, everything got SLOW and jerky.  I was able to adjust the motors and placement to smooth it out and speed it up a bit, but compared to a vinyl cover it is woefully inferior. 

    As a result, I stuck that board to the side of my fridge (looks awesome by the way) and redesigned a new vinyl field for myself.  My board runs like a dream now on two tudor electric motors using the Tudor blip switch as well (aka Play Action Remote).   

    I would spare you from the expense of going through the process of getting a magnetic field only to not be satisfied with it.  Obviously, to each his own, however.  Some of you out there may have had a better experience.  For me, vinyl is clearly superior.   

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    Whacky Eligible Receiver Idea

    in Strategy and Gameplay

    Posted

    NEFGM, I have never heard of this before now.  Thanks for posting this link.  Must have been incredible to watch.  I can just imagine the shock that would have caused.  Looks like great minds think alike, Paul.  You and coaches Bryan and Humphries were on the same wavelength!  

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    Chasing the Tweak

    in Base Tweaking

    Posted

    Amazing amounts of information on this subject has been generated over the years.  Adjusting EF bases so they consistently run as you wish them to (AKA Tweaking) is probably the single most important skill you will develop in order to "improve" your game.  Why the quotes?  No one HAS to tweak anything.  However, a lot of us would like to have players that consistently run in a desired fashion.

    Lynn "Weirdwolf" Schmidt said it best during one of his interviews (and I paraphrase)--once you can get reliable movement on the field, you can now develop strategy.  Voila!  You are playing EF at another level.  I have sat at the feet of many coaches and watched and listened.  Many videos have been put forth.  For me, personally, I point to the legendary Electric Coach as the single biggest influence on my knowledge of tweaking.  This in no way suggests other videos are inferior.  Rather, Moe is simply the guy that I learned the most from.  Check him out here! https://tudorgames.com/how-to-play/electric-football-nation.html

    Also, I've attached the famous Wally Jabs tutorial as edited and compiled by TOEPRO Coach Kit Kinchen.

    Gold mines of information.  No get those pliers ready and get to squeezing. 😎

     

    Wally Jabs tweaking tutorial.pdf

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    Painting logos on helmets

    in Figure Painting and Detailing

    Posted

    This is one of those "It Depends" hobby questions that really comes down to what do you enjoy doing.  Meaning, how much do you enjoy painting tiny details on tiny figurines?  If you enjoy that, by all means, paint away.  Some logos are easier than others.  If you don't enjoy painting much, decals are a great option.  Personally, I enjoy painting and have for decades, but I still use decals.  They just offer me a crisp uniform result that is difficult to achieve with many team logos.  Some logos are quite easy to paint however.  If you haven't tried painting logos, give it a shot!  You might find you really like it and you're really good at it.  As for my personal preference?  Decals hands down.

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    Utilizing a Tight End

    in Strategy and Gameplay

    Posted

    Typically, I run the good ol' Wingbone formation.  So I use flanker/wingbacks in lieu of TE's.  But sometimes, I run variations with only a single wingback.  In those cases, I will either run a TE opposite to show run to that side (and to help with blocking if I DO option to that side) or I put the TE in the slot.  I have never run a double TE formation, but I like the idea of turning the TE to pick up outside LB/DE pressure.  It is this very reason why I will sometimes put TTC dial bases on my Tackles.  They sometimes need greater lateral speed to pick up the edge rushers. (One could call them Counter Loopers!) 😁

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    3rd and Long Challenge

    in Passing and Kicking

    Posted

    On 9/17/2020 at 9:02 PM, 3rdnLongFootballs said:

    Do you have the 3rd and Long Precision Footballs?

    Would love to see videos of coaches passing 🏈

    I use them and I love them!  I'm still working on creating a forum worthy video.  Plus, my passing skills leave a LOT to be desired.  I'm still a three-try per-pass-hit-'em-on-the-bounce kind of guy.  :football:  I just need to practice more.  Kind of like my golf game...🙂

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    weight

    in Base Tweaking

    Posted · Edited by The Major
    Date correction

    4 hours ago, nefgm.org said:

    I have considered using 1 gram = 50 lbs. (.1 gram = 5 lbs.)  which would make the average 4.0 gram figure be 200 lbs. Therefore a 300 lb. lineman would be 6.0 grams.  

    I think you are on to something here!  A lot of players will end up in the 4.1 gram range however (lots of 200-250lbs NFL athletes).  Not necessarily a bad thing though.  And I bet this is the exact thing others who use variable weights systems wrestle with--how to best create weight disparity without clumping half the team at the same gram weight. 

    In my research on this topic I did find a VERY helpful document by a brilliant young student named Cole Blender out of the University of Idaho.  In 2018-19, he compiled a statistical study of the average heights and weights of NFL players based on then current rosters.  What he found was quite illuminating and I really appreciate that he has made his findings public.  Go Vandals! 🙂  For your convenience, I've attached a copy of his final presentation.  I think you'll agree it is a treasure trove of information. 

    Avg NFL ht wt.pdf

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