42043 LEGO Arocs (Model B) fully motorized with RC electonics

This is my motorized version of the LEGO 42043-1-b1 Mercedes-Benz Arocs set. My goal was to keep all the features of the original model, its exterior and interior and, at the same time, make the model nice to play with.
Steering: Geek Servo motor
Propulsion: 2 * PF L motors
Fifth wheel lock: CaDA micro motor
Transmission: 4x4 without center differential
Receiver: FlySky Fs-R6b
Radio: FlySky3C
Curb weight: 1.55 kg
Functions with remote control: driving, steering, fifth wheel lock, fake engine, headlights
More photos and information:
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[@copernicon1]

What an awesome rc modification! it looks like a very nice truck to drive with! Now i want to mod my own 42043!
This has so much trial truck potential! Extend it to a 6x6, maybe 2 XL motors, remove the front bumper and increase the suspension a little...
it makes me remind of an attempt to turn my 42043 into a 8x8 trial truck... i failed hard, you can still see the 8x8 mod video on my channel haha
regardless, it is a very cool modification!

[@orangetrialtruck]

Thank you very much for your comment! :)
Yes, 42043 has a lot of potential to mod.
But this result couldn't be achieved with Power Functions or C+. A PF Servo, for example is more then 2 longer than a Geek servo (7 studs vs 3 studs). Also need to find a good place for a battery box / C+ hub.
For me, RC electronics was a real game changer - smaller servo motor, the system itself is modular - you can choose the battery/receiver/ESC that suits your needs. Recommend you to try :) Yes, it doesn't work out of the box, need to solder wires, but it really worth the effort!

[@copernicon1]

@@orangetrialtruck recently i have been playing around with pybricks, it allows you directly to use an xbox controller for your PU hubs, really cool and useful, sadly there are only 4 ports, the 6 port hub is horribly expensive and rare!!!! (second hand xbox controllers can be found for €30-40)
i am interested is using real RC stuff for lego but i first want to explore real lego options more :)
i am looking forward to more content!
any progress on your unimog V5?

[@orangetrialtruck]

@@copernicon1 Thanks, I know about pybricks - but what I don't like about PU hubs - proprietary connectors, only 4 ports, dimensions, AA batteries... And as I understand there is a latency - small, but still noticeable. RC world seems like freedom in comparison :)) And there is no latency at all - servos react instantly..
About the Unimog - I added a diff lock to the rear axle (with a GeekServo), but decided not to change the castor angle - too much of work, IMO the profit isn't worth the effort. Still need to make time and record a video

[@copernicon1]

@@orangetrialtruck there are definitely cons and pros to PU (btw, i dont like PU) and real RC
it might indeed be the best idea to keep the unimog as simple as possible