This is the video I have been looking for. I am a rancher, and this (remote control) will help me corral the cows!!!! And with some luck will add to my JD tractor
This is a brilliant project. Would you consider doing a deeper breakdown on the electronics includion the Arduino coding and workflows through the build?
@niic Thank you! I have thought about it, but I'm not sure where the best place to post the code would be. The function of the Arduino is to re-center the steering when I release the wheel. The function reads the position of the actuator from its built-in potentiometer and maps that to the range of the remote PCM signal. This is where I got my start: www.instructables.com/Controlling-the-Position-of-an-Actuator-with-an-An/
Thats awesome - Im in the process of building a beach buggy to cart all my stuff down to the beach. Fully RC controlled. I have been battling to find decent videos showing wiring diagrams for the steering and forward/reverse. Help
@niic Ha! I don't actually know. I'm pretty sure 500w is way more than I'll need, and since I haven't done any real-world tests (climbing sand dunes), I won't know until next Spring. I just wanted plenty of power and the price difference on the 300w wasn't that much. I do know that I had to turn down the signal on my RC remote to keep it from jumping the chain off the sprocket.
Man this is awesome. I need to build one for our family. Usually 35 ppl. Pulling a cart is getting way old. Thanks for the video. Are you wanting to get rid of this one??
Thanks! Not yet. Still working out the bugs. I do have one I am selling. It's based on a kids ride-on toy. Check my latest video for details on that build.
Hi, London calling. great project. I am building a ride on train from a copy of popular mechanics 1965 august. I am making it a road version so no track. I have a mobility scooter that I’m using for the motor.I have very little knowledge on the electrics.To keep it simple I am using a servo to operate steering and another for the forward reverse control.can you list the parts(I probably can’t write script so no ardweeno) I would need? Thanks in advance Tony
Hey Tony, You should be good without the Arduino, so almost any RC (PCM) controller rated to handle the motor's amps will work. As I mentioned, I used an Arduino only to make the steering return to center. It may return to center without it, I don't know. I had to spend a bunch of money to figure everything out. I hate for you to have to do that, but every project is unique. For motor controllers I've used Syren, RoboClaw and Mamba. The Syren doesn't have a GUI but seems the most dependable. I wish I could be more helpful.
@@pshermantech Hello and congratulations for your work, do you have links for the arduino board? and programming. thank you in advance, truthfully yours (Translated Comment) Vincent Time
This is the video I have been looking for. I am a rancher, and this (remote control) will help me corral the cows!!!! And with some luck will add to my JD tractor
This is a brilliant project. Would you consider doing a deeper breakdown on the electronics includion the Arduino coding and workflows through the build?
@niic Thank you! I have thought about it, but I'm not sure where the best place to post the code would be. The function of the Arduino is to re-center the steering when I release the wheel. The function reads the position of the actuator from its built-in potentiometer and maps that to the range of the remote PCM signal. This is where I got my start: www.instructables.com/Controlling-the-Position-of-an-Actuator-with-an-An/
Thanks very much. Super helpful!
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This has been super helpful. Thanks very much!!
Thats awesome - Im in the process of building a beach buggy to cart all my stuff down to the beach. Fully RC controlled. I have been battling to find decent videos showing wiring diagrams for the steering and forward/reverse. Help
Thanks! I'm planning to do a video on the steering controller with the Arduino code soon.
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Also keen to know how you determined your engine size? What factors did you need to consider to arrive at the 500W spec you used?
@niic Ha! I don't actually know. I'm pretty sure 500w is way more than I'll need, and since I haven't done any real-world tests (climbing sand dunes), I won't know until next Spring. I just wanted plenty of power and the price difference on the 300w wasn't that much. I do know that I had to turn down the signal on my RC remote to keep it from jumping the chain off the sprocket.
What width is the go kart axle?
It’s 1” by 30”
@@pshermantech thanks!
Man this is awesome. I need to build one for our family. Usually 35 ppl. Pulling a cart is getting way old. Thanks for the video. Are you wanting to get rid of this one??
Thanks! Not yet. Still working out the bugs. I do have one I am selling. It's based on a kids ride-on toy. Check my latest video for details on that build.
Hi, London calling. great project. I am building a ride on train from a copy of popular mechanics 1965 august. I am making it a road version so no track. I have a mobility scooter that I’m using for the motor.I have very little knowledge on the electrics.To keep it simple I am using a servo to operate steering and another for the forward reverse control.can you list the parts(I probably can’t write script so no ardweeno) I would need? Thanks in advance Tony
Hey Tony, You should be good without the Arduino, so almost any RC (PCM) controller rated to handle the motor's amps will work. As I mentioned, I used an Arduino only to make the steering return to center. It may return to center without it, I don't know. I had to spend a bunch of money to figure everything out. I hate for you to have to do that, but every project is unique. For motor controllers I've used Syren, RoboClaw and Mamba. The Syren doesn't have a GUI but seems the most dependable. I wish I could be more helpful.
Bonjour et bravo pour votre travail, avez-vous des liens pour la carte arduino ? et la programmation. merci d'avance Cordialement
I'm sorry, I don't speak French, but thank you for the compliment!
@@pshermantech
Hello and congratulations for your work, do you have links for the arduino board? and programming. thank you in advance, truthfully yours
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Your steering is soooo slooooow.