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  • Опубліковано 19 бер 2023
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  • @rctestflight
    @rctestflight  Рік тому +74

    Use code RCTESTFLIGHT50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box at bit.ly/3JgFdFQ

    • @richardathey3116
      @richardathey3116 Рік тому +1

      @rctestflight how much torque does it have? Could it pull/tow you in the snow or on the sand ?

    • @Heyjaybird
      @Heyjaybird Рік тому

      I'm building a power wheelchair I don't have all the kinks worked out..but I want to use hub motors so I can do 40ish

    • @FondlesHandles
      @FondlesHandles Рік тому +1

      what song did you use for the montage at 7:45? the description is sadly incorrect. clicking on the link leads to a different song for me, and searching for the song on youtube leads to a completely different one, neither of which sound like the song used.

    • @thewatchlist6917
      @thewatchlist6917 Рік тому

      Hey, idk if you see these comments but what if you made it a little larger and heavier so you could either put 2 motors in the front and back instead of just the front or put 2 in the front and 2 in the middle with a support wheel in between the and then have a dead axle kinda deal in the back where all the controls and batteries etc are

    • @dominicbrunsmeier
      @dominicbrunsmeier Рік тому

      Seen goliath in battlefield 5? Imagine this shit wired with explosives cruising at 70 km/h towards enemy tanks.

  • @kirillyazvenko8823
    @kirillyazvenko8823 Рік тому +2297

    Every new episode of the snowcat series we are getting closer and closer to a flying tank

  • @snjert8406
    @snjert8406 Рік тому +590

    I'm actually surprised that it survived for this long, I thought the tracks were going to disintegrate at such speeds. Awesome stuff!

    • @wheeliegriff777
      @wheeliegriff777 Рік тому +17

      The rc snowmobile community has had the tracks going 60+ mph it's insane how the links hold up! Note they are not rc test flights tracks

    • @Lucas_sGarage
      @Lucas_sGarage Рік тому +4

      3D-printed plastic is solid indeed

    • @matthewcox7985
      @matthewcox7985 Рік тому +1

      That was my first thought - that the treads would stretch at high speeds, and any wobble would send them flying.

    • @weeb3277
      @weeb3277 Рік тому

      😲

    • @tepidtuna7450
      @tepidtuna7450 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I was going to say "all that weight and plastic gears!!". Good going.

  • @kaushiksarker5594
    @kaushiksarker5594 Рік тому +47

    Those dogs enjoyed the chasing of your snowcat more than the drone did.. haha.. by the way.. great project and exceptional explanation of the building and learning experience..

  • @KaiweraGaming
    @KaiweraGaming Рік тому +33

    I don't think you get enough praise for the beautiful locations where you test and film and how good the cinematography is in these videos, alongside the informative and fun science and engineering. Great job with the snowcat and I think this video convinced me to move to the PNW!

    • @travissabo8792
      @travissabo8792 10 місяців тому

      while he terrorizes geese and rips up the lawn at the public park...

    • @citratune7830
      @citratune7830 9 місяців тому +1

      @@travissabo8792bro is a lawn 😅 what he ruining??

  • @flyingpancake3983
    @flyingpancake3983 Рік тому +245

    I was so confused by the supersonic dogs running past and coming back instantly until I realized there were 2 puppers. Great dogs and fantastic build!

    • @stephen1r2
      @stephen1r2 Рік тому +5

      These snow-cats seem to make great hound baits to get the doggies running

    • @Mattle_lutra
      @Mattle_lutra Рік тому +13

      Taking a hit from that snow-cat looks painful! Hope the dog is okay.

    • @Win7ermu7e
      @Win7ermu7e Рік тому +1

      @@Mattle_lutra I was gonna say this, that thing's pretty heavy and getting hit with the moving treads can't feel good.

    • @Mogipbob
      @Mogipbob Рік тому +1

      Imagine if they mounted a camera on one of the dogs :)

    • @Win7ermu7e
      @Win7ermu7e Рік тому +3

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Thnaks for this irrelevent fictional interlude.

  • @DeuxisWasTaken
    @DeuxisWasTaken Рік тому +242

    The chase footage with dogs was very fun to watch. I thought outrunning dogs was impressive enough, and then you nearly doubled its top speed… well done.
    Also, conversions to km/h:
    9:32: 11.95 m/s = 43.02 km/h
    13:06: 12.57 m/s = 45.252 km/h
    13:38: 19.17 m/s = 69.012 km/h
    15:19: 22.24 m/s = 80.064 km/h
    I prefer m/s since they're much easier to visualise, but the unit most people in the world are most familiar with is still km/h.

    • @dmitriiar2178
      @dmitriiar2178 Рік тому +1

      Yes, definitely very cool, almost looked like a video game to me)).

    • @Archimedes.5000
      @Archimedes.5000 Рік тому +3

      1m/s = 3,6km/h

    • @shoam2103
      @shoam2103 Рік тому +1

      That's insane ! Basically highway speeds there. I'd definitely be scared to drive at those speeds without generous distance between me and other vehicles.
      Also the acceleration! Probably because it's relatively lighter than a motorbike.
      I wonder if it could reach speeds of gas powered ones on a tarmac with an appropriate track / wheel?

    • @shoam2103
      @shoam2103 Рік тому +1

      @@dmitriiar2178 definitely felt like video game footage with the drone recording!

  • @____blank____
    @____blank____ 4 місяці тому +1

    i love how you show the metrics of the screws and the exact driver model and etc. Also your methods of measuring and drilling. It's something a lot of other makers leave out, which makes people like me who want to learn hands-on techniques really frustrating. You give me a better view of how each fragmented piece of knowledge can work together. Thanks whole lot!

  • @onesixski
    @onesixski Рік тому +6

    I am not into RC/drone stuff at all, super into the tech aspects (the batteries, motor, 3D printed frame, etc) but nothing I’d do irl. But this channel is insane, It’s making me interested in stuff you love just because of how you put these videos together and how much effort you put in

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse Рік тому +464

    So insanely quick!!! Definitely the world record. It's mad seeing the plastic start becoming brittle and chipping off in the snow test. I wonder if there's any real solution for that?

    • @ldub0775
      @ldub0775 Рік тому +55

      Solution: don't use plastic?

    • @TranceFur
      @TranceFur Рік тому +54

      Softer/more flexible plastic, or tougher plastic. Something like Nylon.

    • @mekanism8364
      @mekanism8364 Рік тому +9

      TPU?

    • @justinlabarge8178
      @justinlabarge8178 Рік тому +38

      @@ldub0775 ah yes, just add a zero to the cost. The optimal solution.

    • @ulrichraymond8372
      @ulrichraymond8372 Рік тому +3

      Polyurethane

  • @mf1ve
    @mf1ve Рік тому +131

    Dang, that IS fast.

  • @2LateIWon
    @2LateIWon Рік тому

    I've thought about doing this but seems like the bolts holes that strip out are always in the worse areas where I can't put a drill. But happy to actually see this in use. An old mechanic told me about this but never have had to use it yet. But one day in sure it will come. Glad to know if will work Great video

  • @DavyOordijk
    @DavyOordijk Рік тому +4

    Mannnn, this thing is awesome! You should totally make a version with rear suspension, either with some small rc car spring or another soft filament wheel. Since the thing is driving almost always in a wheelie I think that have the rear axles dampend will really improve the handeling and make it not flip. Also if you go for a soft filament wheel, the torque will be latend but also released faster, making it so wheelies are easier from a start. Which would be cool in my opinion.

  • @DorifutoRabbit
    @DorifutoRabbit Рік тому +103

    It's amazing how stable this is at high speed on grass, it's been great to see your snowcat evolutions

    • @dallysinghson5569
      @dallysinghson5569 Рік тому +4

      First thing I noticed... Other than happiest dogs alive finally giving chase to a worthy adversery XD

    • @alixhascour1715
      @alixhascour1715 Рік тому

      it was well built, motors are sync and the board is long enough to reduce the derivation

  • @ianwalker6546
    @ianwalker6546 Рік тому +132

    Probably too much of a risk but I would love to see you try and drive this across a lake!

    • @-aid4084
      @-aid4084 Рік тому +6

      Its likely it could stay on top of the water for a short time because it's mad of plastic and the tracks are reasonably wide. Probably not waterproof though...

    • @Gainn
      @Gainn Рік тому +6

      Some pontoons to keep it afloat to test?

    • @MrGuliton
      @MrGuliton Рік тому +13

      @@Gainn nah, this thing has enough power to skip right on top of the water, I'm not sure how stable it would be. but the speed is more than enough.

    • @Gainn
      @Gainn Рік тому +8

      @@MrGuliton I'd agree it has the power. The problem is if it stops.

    • @charliemelidosian8726
      @charliemelidosian8726 Рік тому +13

      @@Gainn the problem is *when* it stops

  • @mickvk
    @mickvk 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant work! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @phillmalloch1832
    @phillmalloch1832 10 місяців тому

    Awesome build. two things this reminds me of. First the rc mini ww2 tank busters some were tethered. The really cool thing is that this model it can be anyway up to move forward - it remined me of the game rollcage, the way it can move forward- no matter if it is upside down.

  • @Synergy7Studios
    @Synergy7Studios Рік тому +154

    The sand issue reminds me of the different approaches the AK-47 and the AR-15 take to handling debris. The AK has lose tolerances so sand can't get stuck anywhere. The AR has tight tolerances but uses those tolerances to keep the interior well sealed off from debris so long as you have a mag in and the dust cover closed. When you do something in between, you get the issues you had with sand scraping the motors.

    • @BodilyFunction
      @BodilyFunction 10 місяців тому +12

      The AR platform rifle tends to perform better in the muddy and wet environments then the looser tolerance AK style rifles. While the AK performs better in the sand. Both perform pretty awful if you let them get really wet and then freeze though 😂.

    • @Synergy7Studios
      @Synergy7Studios 10 місяців тому +1

      @@BodilyFunction I've heard the best thing you can do for freezing conditions is to strip all the lube out so it can't freeze

    • @BodilyFunction
      @BodilyFunction 10 місяців тому +5

      @@Synergy7Studios it kinda depends on the kind of lube. A bit of oil based lube is ok in some areas but water based lube is no go. It also depends on actual temperatures aswell as just where the water gets to.

    • @Synergy7Studios
      @Synergy7Studios 10 місяців тому +1

      @@BodilyFunction I just remember the soldiers in Korea found that their garands ran better in the harsh winters when they ran them dry. Their oil must have had a high freezing point.

    • @BodilyFunction
      @BodilyFunction 10 місяців тому

      @@Synergy7Studios makes sense but also garands are a bit different to ARs.

  • @martylawson1638
    @martylawson1638 Рік тому +34

    I've built skid-steered battle-bots and the best upgrade I ever did was adding a steering rate gyro. (just a V-tail mixer and a tail-rotor gyro to start) Took a bot that was a nightmare to drive that never pointed in the right direction and turned it into a drift master.
    I think doing the same with the flight-controller software will dramatically improve high speed stability and turning.

    • @ericcmcgraw
      @ericcmcgraw Рік тому +9

      Yes! As a bonus, add in pitch control to hold a perfect wheely for max acceleration!

    • @confuseatronica
      @confuseatronica Рік тому +6

      @@ericcmcgraw thats what i was thinking, since he already has an ardupilot install. I THINK Rover has pitch control in one of the modes. I know it has yaw control that countersteers when you get too much roll because I'm using it right now.*
      *although it's a little laggy and gets into weird oscillations on rough ground that lead to rollovers anyway

  • @ColonelBumButt
    @ColonelBumButt 7 місяців тому

    You're a really good engineer. I love how you identify and fix problems without complaining and bitching. You just get shit done.

  • @patrickmihajlovic4112
    @patrickmihajlovic4112 Рік тому

    Outstanding achievment and vid !!
    Especially the part with soundtrack + DOGGY's !!!

  • @DesertFernweh
    @DesertFernweh Рік тому +4

    13:33 are we just going to ignore the "Strongest Shape" he drew in the grass?

    • @AURESHION
      @AURESHION Рік тому +1

      thank god someone else saw it too

  • @AronGreen
    @AronGreen Рік тому +52

    FYI, you can also use thinned down silicone caulking (with 30+% vinegar, mineral spirits or toluene) as a waterproof coating and it can be removed/doesn't flow into everything quite as much as epoxy. I've seen that done on some outdoor equipment I've dealt with in the past, that had to be repaired onsite. One thing we did though, is use a multimeter on the wet caulking and choose a brand/type that did NOT have any continuity when wet.

    • @geordonworley5618
      @geordonworley5618 Рік тому +1

      There are also hard acrylic conformal coatings designed with high electrical resistance as well.

  • @seancook4317
    @seancook4317 Рік тому

    that one dog is fast as hell, he went counter curve on it and caught up to it twice lol. great video man, this brightened up my day, i needed that

  • @Celzot
    @Celzot Рік тому

    Most EXCELLENT ADVERTISING!!!
    Absolutely flawless.

  • @SimpleElectronics
    @SimpleElectronics Рік тому +88

    The snowcat series has been amazing to follow along to! Any reason why you aren't doing any more batches of the kit? cost? hassle? - either way, this project has been REALLY cool!

    • @RufftaMan
      @RufftaMan Рік тому +7

      Yeh, really a shame this isn‘t a product you can buy. Maybe outsource the whole packaging and distribution to some rc-company?
      I‘d love to build one if I ever find some time to do so..

    • @johnjallen
      @johnjallen Рік тому +1

      How much would you pay for this?

    • @SimpleElectronics
      @SimpleElectronics Рік тому +2

      @@johnjallen The initial buy in I remember being good value, I would have jumped in if I wasn't tight on cash at the time

    • @trealin4730
      @trealin4730 Рік тому

      Looked faster than 15mph

  • @Vindolin
    @Vindolin Рік тому +68

    Super cool! Have you tried using 58D TPU for the tracks? Extrudr even has one hard TPU mixed with carbon fibers which should make the tracks semi indestructible.

    • @joey_f4ke238
      @joey_f4ke238 Рік тому +6

      I think he's using cast tracks and not printed so they sould be plenty strong as is, it's just that hey are too wide to cope with the forces of such high speeds on solid ground, though on deeper snow wich they are designed for they seem to do just fine

    • @FayezButts
      @FayezButts Рік тому +1

      Lmao, watch the latest Zach Friedman filament video. That stuff is awful

    • @Vindolin
      @Vindolin Рік тому +4

      ​@@FayezButts Are you talking about the "CF-TPU by SmartMaterials"?
      Because that's a completely different filament.
      The standard hard TPU from Extrudr is one of my favorite Materials ever.
      It's super tough, easy to print and I'm pretty sure that the CF stuff is awesome too.

  • @florinssl
    @florinssl 7 місяців тому

    the dogs are so excited ! they are enjoying the performance of that tank lol

  • @nickkuzinski5380
    @nickkuzinski5380 Рік тому

    Outstanding build and dronework!! BRAVO

  • @KianBaywatch
    @KianBaywatch Рік тому +31

    I laughed like a maniac when it effortlessly popped the wheelie at what seemed to be the max speed prior to the upgrades. Awesome vehicle, very scary as well. I feel we are seeing a battlebot origins story unfolding before us, even if extreme speed may not exactly be a factor in the arena... Perhaps the world is ready for battlebot jousting; then we have a sure winner!

  • @AppleGameification
    @AppleGameification Рік тому +154

    These look fun to race. I'd love to start a racing league with home-made rc vehicles like these. It looks like it'd be super fast but would need a lot of skill and finesse to drive at their limit

    • @AndreyAntonchik
      @AndreyAntonchik Рік тому +19

      Just make sure everyone uses the same motor as the only limitation. And then let them race!

    • @pineapplepenappoodlepen
      @pineapplepenappoodlepen Рік тому +5

      @@AndreyAntonchik Why not open class? Push it to the limit. May the best builder win!

    • @bentracy7463
      @bentracy7463 Рік тому +17

      @@pineapplepenappoodlepen while fun, that also quickly becomes "may the builder with the deepest pockets win". Definitely would still want a class with spec limitations in order to get more people to participate.

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon Рік тому +1

      @@pineapplepenappoodlepen People would just build buggies or truggies similar to what you can buy right now as those are basically proven to be the fastest designs.

  • @Klawful2011
    @Klawful2011 10 місяців тому

    I know Paul Short from NZ!!! He taught me everything I know about drones as we live in the same area of NZ. Awesome friendly guy to know, knows his drones and electronics through and through!

  • @djicode5146
    @djicode5146 2 місяці тому

    Nice video! You should make a 4 motor version to even the weight distribution, widen the tracks some, and lower the track depth a bit. Awesome project!

  • @lextoonstudio6090
    @lextoonstudio6090 Рік тому +34

    its awesome to see way more uploads. ive still been building ground effects rc planes because of you.

    • @rctestflight
      @rctestflight  Рік тому +16

      Let’s see some of them!!!

    • @Nightowl5454
      @Nightowl5454 Рік тому

      ​@rctestflight I'm curious how much did this cost you to build this little RC tank?

    • @kiven_gamez4474
      @kiven_gamez4474 Рік тому

      @@Nightowl5454 easily $1000-$2000

  • @neoc03
    @neoc03 Рік тому +19

    I never heard of a tank so fast it needed a wheelie bar. This is awesome.

  • @user-im6mb1ve6f
    @user-im6mb1ve6f 3 місяці тому

    Awesome build!! You’re a genius! Super impressive!

  • @TheRealRCSparks
    @TheRealRCSparks 5 місяців тому +7

    Next Fricken Level!

    • @FLYBIRDSS
      @FLYBIRDSS 4 місяці тому +1

      1 like in 2 weeks

    • @TheRealRCSparks
      @TheRealRCSparks 4 місяці тому +1

      @@FLYBIRDSS I am not here for likes bro.. Ive had as many as Ive needed in my life :) I came here to congratulate a fellow OG UA-camr on a great idea

    • @FLYBIRDSS
      @FLYBIRDSS 4 місяці тому +1

      @@TheRealRCSparks im not hating im just saying...

  • @Seff2
    @Seff2 Рік тому +9

    Doggos chasing the snowcat are so cute. They are probably so happy to chase and run at their limit.

    • @spitfier204
      @spitfier204 Рік тому +2

      did you not see 8:46 ? rip doggo

  • @Th3BlackPhoenix
    @Th3BlackPhoenix Рік тому +4

    8:47 rip dog's legs

  • @braedenfischer6018
    @braedenfischer6018 Рік тому +1

    Love onshape! Cant wait to check out the file

  • @markkalsbeek5883
    @markkalsbeek5883 Рік тому +18

    Maybe you can use the IMU in the ardupilot unit to create a coarse type of ABS, but for acceleration rather than braking. So if the RPM of the motors exceed the vehicle speed by some margin you can forcibly slow them down to maintain traction. I think part of what makes it so hard to control is that if you turn hard right, your left track can lose grip and net you will actually turn left. Traction control could help what that, especially on the ice.

    • @markkalsbeek5883
      @markkalsbeek5883 Рік тому +4

      To reduce internal friction you could print the track guides out of a filament composed partly of teflon. There's a couple out there now and supposedly they feel so slick that they almost feel waxy.

    • @markkalsbeek5883
      @markkalsbeek5883 Рік тому

      I also wonder if you could reduce the air resistance of the snowcat by deflecting the airflow upwards before the treads. Downside would be reduced downforce and therefore traction.

  • @nikkothegoblin
    @nikkothegoblin Рік тому +24

    The FPV shots were exhilarating, great show of the speed!

  • @XxgunsxX1
    @XxgunsxX1 Рік тому

    well great job man on your project and yes im one of those unlucky ones that are here late and first time but glad you make your dream come true

  • @KDUB88
    @KDUB88 9 місяців тому

    I swear this has become my favorite UA-cam videos. I respect the brain power you would need to do everything he does. I love it

  • @Gosuminer
    @Gosuminer Рік тому +14

    This chase footage is the best I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of them. But then the video goes on to show more awesome fun stuff in snow and sand. Seriously cool stuff.

  • @dinosoarskill17
    @dinosoarskill17 Рік тому +13

    The M.1000 is pretty nice for what it is. We have a fully kitted out one at work. We don't use it for metal, though. That edge on the aluminum looked rough.

  • @Ernzt8
    @Ernzt8 3 місяці тому

    Crazy fast! Love the drone footage with the dogs running with it

  • @RoidDroidVoid
    @RoidDroidVoid Рік тому +1

    If you add skis to the front (rear) it will prevent the digging and keep it riding above the snow. You can also use them to add directional assistance.

  • @RonsarLo
    @RonsarLo Рік тому +30

    Love this series!
    Would you have better luck if you could find appropriate rubber tracks?
    And swap it to motors as the front to help with weight distribution?

    • @olliea6052
      @olliea6052 Рік тому

      The only issue i see with this is that the side of the track in contact with the ground should be under tension, so a long toothed belt would be needed to transfer the drive from the motors up front to the track drive sprocket at the back.
      That said, the track tension could be high enough for it not to be a problem! It worked well in the snow going backwards! 😄

  • @needmoreboost6369
    @needmoreboost6369 Рік тому +11

    I like your calculations for the motor requirements, it pushes a skateboard at 3:1 so direct drive rc should be fast! It’s the best kind of engineering! and I’ve got to say it’d be more than capable of running with most rtr cars too! Some drag or even a flat track racing between cars and the tank would be entertaining!

  • @derrickfyffe7269
    @derrickfyffe7269 Рік тому

    That's so cool....!
    What about adding fins or spoilers to keep it pressed to the ground?

  • @gabriellynch2764
    @gabriellynch2764 7 місяців тому

    Omg! I just got hit by so much nostalgia! I currently live in North Carolina. During the part in the icy snow i was sitting here thinking "Is that Snoqualmie beside I90?". And then the part at the beach north of the entrance to the locks... That's my home! I miss Seattle. I left for reasons and Seattle isn't the Seattle i grew up with anymore but i still love it. So funny that I've watched multiple of your videos and had a feeling that where you lived seemed very similar to Seattle, but maybe you were in BC or something? Who knows? Alot of places look like alot of other places around the world. But this video answered it for me and that it happened to be where i grew up is awesome.

  • @iamkian
    @iamkian Рік тому +5

    Look at the drill bending @ 2:48 😱😱😱😱

  • @DimensionMachine
    @DimensionMachine Рік тому +8

    That thing is seriously insane. Have you ever considered using brush on Silicone conformal coating for your electronics? I have had very good luck with it and one advantage is that if you need to do a component level repair it can even be soldered thru without much trouble. It is much less permanent that the epoxy seems to be. I saw what appears to be a bulldozer on the floor of your shop....hoping I can find a vid of that on your channel now!

  • @weekendstuff
    @weekendstuff Рік тому

    Ahtrack-ted all the kids and dogs in town.
    Nice build. Thanks for sharing.
    Weekend Stuff

  • @chehystpewpur4754
    @chehystpewpur4754 Рік тому

    i do have a soft spot for tracks. idk what it is about them but theyll always be my favorite impractical drive setup.

  • @last_name3143
    @last_name3143 Рік тому +5

    That was incredible. The drone shots. Wow!

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 Рік тому +14

    That was really cool. Great design. I will say that when I design things for 3D printing, I try to put things like ribs or runners on all large surfaces to give them a bit of extra strength.
    I dunno if you want to try it, but I'm wondering if the tracks are going fast enough to aquaplane on water. It might be able to cross a pond.

  • @adrianpivotto1916
    @adrianpivotto1916 Рік тому

    I've always wondered if you could put this type of equipment onto a snowboard to help for flat surfaces or even uphill.
    Given that your feet sit spaced apart there is certainly room to place the mechanisms.
    Hell you could even look at some method to raise / lower the tracks off the board so it doesn't affect normal boarding. Then when you need it can be places down and push you along
    Would love to see you try!!

  • @nate9392
    @nate9392 4 місяці тому

    That so sick tank I ever see even when n sand love those roosters if he build seal no dirty or sand get in then your golden keep up great work

  • @Bobble84
    @Bobble84 Рік тому +5

    I hope you build a marketable version of this someday. I would pay similar pricing to an XMAXX for this. Serious fun right there

  • @SebasTian-od7oz
    @SebasTian-od7oz Рік тому +15

    Man that looks so BRUTAL but yet so FUN!
    Strangely the first thing that came to mind when seeing the drone footage were the tentacle monsters (Mimics) from Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise :D
    I think the slight upwards angle, sleek "cigar" shape, fast paced filming and especially 2 colored tracks contributed a lot to that.
    Also the video was done great with the music and action drone footage!
    I hope this takes off like a rocket, creates a new subspecies of vehicle type and will get it's own small community/scene!

    • @duck-tape
      @duck-tape Рік тому

      I read that as testicle monsters from Mimic😅
      Had to re-read it realize what you were talking about 🤦‍♂️

    • @christopherbroms2508
      @christopherbroms2508 Рік тому

      it looks like that scene at the end of the movie with the water and the damaged plane.

  • @mcanderson0
    @mcanderson0 9 місяців тому

    @3:10 maybe it doesnt matter or maybe im misunderstanding, but i would slide a hella-thin washer onto the shaft before installing the coupler. That would help eliminate gouging if there is any wonkiness, and reduce any sidewall friction when the wheel is supporting side-loads.

  • @necessaryevil455
    @necessaryevil455 Рік тому

    Love it. It's a scary thing you have there. The part with the dogs, people, and music was beautifully done but, I was flinching pretty well.

  • @terminus9897
    @terminus9897 Рік тому +2

    That is incredibly fast. i think it might be worth checking out giving the middle rollers a dampened suspension.
    Also, I've been using onshape for about two and a half years and I can confirm that it is really good. they also have a free learning center that can very quickly teach you how to 3d model

    • @alixhascour1715
      @alixhascour1715 Рік тому

      any suspension would reduce the acceleration and the battery, to much energy lost in the suspension. Maybe if you just find a way to allow suspension only when not accelerating or under 90% of max speed, since suspension could improve durability at max speed ^^

    • @ltcuddles685
      @ltcuddles685 10 місяців тому

      @@alixhascour1715 I wouldn't be so sure, if it has more constant contact with the ground across the length of the tracks it could actually improve on acceleration simply due to better grip, especially with the high torque of these strong motors. Battery life loss probably will be mostly negligible.

  • @matterwiz1689
    @matterwiz1689 Рік тому +2

    You should try to add an IMU or distance sensors and limit the rpm while accelerating so it doesn't go into a wheelie for stability. Kinda like traction control

  • @talkerbillhilton1137
    @talkerbillhilton1137 4 місяці тому

    Its so violent in motion, i love it!

  • @NicB-Creations
    @NicB-Creations Рік тому +3

    That aerial footage with the dogs chasing it was amazing!

  • @IRONCaptainPanic
    @IRONCaptainPanic Рік тому +6

    I have a suggestion, maybe try out tracks printed in tpu, it would give them a little more durability and wear resistance factor, a little added flexibility as it seems one of the limiting factors are the tracks, so maybe using tpu printed tracks would benefit it, another thing you could do is make little servo controlled downforce wings that pop up at a certain rpm and fit flat and flush to the center of the body and between the tracks so they aren't damaged when not in use in the front and back of the vehicle, it could help with speed and control

    • @VulpeculaJoy
      @VulpeculaJoy Рік тому +1

      The tracks are cast. Idk what exact material they are, but 3d printing will be worse.

    • @charleslambert3368
      @charleslambert3368 Рік тому

      Doesn't tp lack stiffness and strength though? I think you could get a lot of mileage out of a dual-extruded composite of tpu and something strong like PC or PA. But maybe figuring out how to make the best gcode to tune the mechanical properties you want is a PhD-worth of work.

    • @IRONCaptainPanic
      @IRONCaptainPanic Рік тому

      @Charles Lambert TPU 3D Printer Filament Definition Explanation (Thermoplastic polyurethane) is a type of flexible and elastic 3D printing filament. Its rubber-like elasticity, resilience, and durability make it suitable for uses requiring impact-absorption and a soft-touch surface.

    • @IRONCaptainPanic
      @IRONCaptainPanic Рік тому

      @VulpeculaJoy they are not cast, they are 3d printed, he shows in previous videos he 3d printed the entire tracks

  • @98integraGSR
    @98integraGSR 4 місяці тому

    Couple things...
    1) I'd love to see some sort of TPU track option, both to further cut noise, as well as making it combatible with concrete, asphalt, and packed clay/dirt
    2) can we see if it can hydroplane?
    3) that "digging a nest" thing is awesome, and reminds me of a way that fullsize tanks can "bed down" for extra cover and concealment.
    Imagine this thing as a remote-operated anti tank mine in a non-permissive enviroment that precluded manual placement... Drive some in manually and then remotely "dig them in" to get them slightly below ground surface... There's plenty of room in the design for a simple pressure pad and an EFP- and the underside of a tank and its tracks are the most vulnerable parts.
    You may have accidentally invented an effective anti-armor tool

  • @jcriley7695
    @jcriley7695 9 місяців тому

    Love the drone footage!

  • @Casal70
    @Casal70 Рік тому +6

    Awesome! I started to think about centrifugal force, track linkage bearing friction starts to be a thing I guess at this point. Can be reduced by lower track piece weight or some suitable bearing in the track pieces.

    • @jonasstahl9826
      @jonasstahl9826 Рік тому +1

      Bearings arent possible with all the dirt and sand they fail very quickly, even real tanks and bulldozers dont have bearings in there tracks.

    • @charliemelidosian8726
      @charliemelidosian8726 Рік тому

      Mechanical roller/ball bearings would not be a good fit for this purpose, but a bronze bushing would fit this purpose very well

    • @whatelseison8970
      @whatelseison8970 Рік тому

      @@jonasstahl9826 You're right that the large tracks used on excavators and bulldozers don't have them but the OP's point was about the centrifugal forces tracks experience at significant speeds. Even fairly fast tanks are unlikely to face stress from centrifugal forces that even approach the forces from the usual driving torque acting against the vehicle weight/inertia and a bulldozer clearly _never_ would.. I don't know if bearings are the only solution but I don't buy the idea that sealed bearings couldn't be *a* solution -- if a slightly costly one.

    • @jonasstahl9826
      @jonasstahl9826 Рік тому

      @@whatelseison8970 The problem is the weight of the bearings, if I remember correct each of his tracks has 60 links, you need 2 per links, means for both sides you need 240 bearings.
      The cheapest sealed I have found are roughly 0,60€ means 144€ in total. Also the weight lets say there are 10 grams each that makes 2,4kg/ 5 pounds.
      You also need enough material thignes to fit the bearing, that makes it even heavier.

  • @Alex-RealApplebees
    @Alex-RealApplebees Рік тому +2

    Damn! I’m so jealous of that cnc machine, if I even had access to one I wouldn’t have nearly half the issues I have with building any of my rc projects!

    • @Hellsong89
      @Hellsong89 Рік тому

      Look up your local maker spaces and go talk to companies that might have cnc machines. My local machine shop went belly up, but guys that worked there put up their own company and owners dad that was going to retire still works there as a hobby and to help out. I can get machining jobs done fore fraction of the cost since i'm not in hurry to get anything done so they can fill their schedule with my jobs when there is spare time around in shop. Same thing with welding jobs and anything really. Most welders dont mind doing quick job on the coffee brake or afterwork if its not that time sensitive or large and usually pack of coffee (around 5€) is fine for them as they get more life juice into break room. So my advice is to talk to people. This is how you learn about possibilities around you.
      For making RC parts, most can be done with basic CAD (cardboard assisted design), jigsaw, hacksaw, grinder and some files. Holes with drill press specially if you are using aluminum. Just be patient.

  • @Just-A-Guy-Learning
    @Just-A-Guy-Learning Рік тому

    Use the no limit software. Turn the abs cutoff time limit up. Turn battery amps and phase amps up. Turn on field weakening. Also connect nrf51822 for making changes over Bluetooth. Then connect the controllers over canbus so they talk to each other.

  • @mattgiles1667
    @mattgiles1667 Рік тому

    That is so cool and fast. Oh and Scary!
    Hilarious when the dogs were chasing it on the field .

  • @emha172
    @emha172 Рік тому +3

    How cool would it be to sync the quadcopter to the car so that you can drive in 3rd person view?

  • @MrSmithFPV
    @MrSmithFPV Рік тому +1

    Very interesting project. Great work. Enjoyed watching. 🍻👏🔥
    And you say putting oil into the usb-c prevents the port to get unusable until coating?

  • @jeffrenman4146
    @jeffrenman4146 3 місяці тому

    This video was really entertaining… I can only imagine how much fun you had making all of this. You get to be in the hobby and here on UA-cam as a content creator at the same time. Pretty fun you should consider yourself so lucky. Anyway it was fun to watch big thumbs up from me

  • @tjibbeettema8759
    @tjibbeettema8759 Рік тому +5

    Imagine this but full scale. You're a russian soldier just trying to not die because of vladdy and then suddenly a tank with a top speed of 300kmh /180 mph approaches

  • @Nelsea7190
    @Nelsea7190 Рік тому

    AMAZING! awesome build and i love how RC cars double as exercise machines for dogs.

  • @x5132
    @x5132 7 місяців тому

    It's an rly cool rc! maybe you should also explore the idea of a hole digging rc, it was quite impressive how fast it dig itself into the snow and sand

  • @swagtoggled233
    @swagtoggled233 Рік тому +3

    Damn how am I so early? Also damn that's fast

  • @user-lx9jm1wo3h
    @user-lx9jm1wo3h Рік тому

    Do you think you could improve this if it had a kind of independent suspension/sway system? So when you turn, it would kind of lean into the turn, and angle the tracks to sort of carve its way through turns? That way it wont high side and flip over if you turn too sharp

  • @cybercifer8221
    @cybercifer8221 Рік тому

    Damnnnn you did hell of a work there 🎉
    I loved when you dribbled those dogs there😂

  • @theawesomer
    @theawesomer Рік тому

    Super impressive build! Can't believe it can handle that deep powder.

  • @anonymous5405
    @anonymous5405 4 місяці тому +1

    Seemingly small mistakes like epoxy in the usb c slot are the ones that can be the hardest to overcome. Unforseen, unpredictable, and it completely throws the project off the rails until it’s fixed. Sometime you don’t have replacement parts and the fix is going to be a whole project in itself. People don’t appreciate how satisfying it is when you find a good solution to something like that. From the outside it’s nothing, but to the person encountering it, it’s like defusing a bomb you didn’t see coming. Cutting a bit off the end was genius

  • @potatomuncher911
    @potatomuncher911 Рік тому

    Long time viewer, just payed for your bandcamp tunes, love your stuff!!

  • @Buldingstuff
    @Buldingstuff Рік тому

    So cool! Great build.

  • @scottmckee8783
    @scottmckee8783 Рік тому

    I've how it flips and keeps going. AWSOME

  • @SummerCrowfpv
    @SummerCrowfpv Рік тому

    I love the add inserts very well done 👍

  • @jonathanshelton2137
    @jonathanshelton2137 Рік тому

    I'd love to see you design a Battle Bot 🙌 Thanks for the video! Awesome build!

  • @user-qg1ig8xs5n
    @user-qg1ig8xs5n 9 місяців тому

    Snow cats usually have tails. maybe yours can also be done so that it does not roll over when moving quickly, and if you still work, then the tail could help turn. Like the rudders of a ship. A tail that would drag behind the cat on the snow/ground.

  • @Liithiumbob
    @Liithiumbob Рік тому

    Hi. Love your channel. Do you think a wing of sorts on the front for some down force would help with the flipping? I wouldn't print it though 😁

  • @marcinsvr
    @marcinsvr Рік тому

    This thing looks like the Tasmanian Devli from Lonely Tunes when it goes throug the deep snow :). Awesome build!

  • @honklerton732
    @honklerton732 Рік тому

    How did you work out the speed differentials between the left and right sided tracks? Just curious.

  • @nextjaeger9271
    @nextjaeger9271 Рік тому

    Now id love to see u iterate on this and make it super robust, easy to repair, easy to build, water and sand proof and maybe also work on the tracks for different Environments. Would be content id enjoy

  • @Shutup634
    @Shutup634 Рік тому

    I did a lot of work to my e-revo to get it up to 70mph yet I think this is superior in all departments. 6s lipos are scary efficient I can't even imagine what 12s would do

  • @goobernoodles
    @goobernoodles Рік тому

    Subscribed purely because you listed out every part. Really makes me want to go fabricate something.

  • @papaelf
    @papaelf 9 місяців тому

    The dogs chasing it was sweet!

  • @Witch0fSpace
    @Witch0fSpace 9 місяців тому

    the droneshot with the dogs was very cool