#rccars — Public Fediverse posts

Finally emptied the rear tyres onto the floor. Maybe it‘ll run a little smoother again now. 🙃

#RCcars

What’s this? A post? I’ve been so busy with moving to Colorado from California I’ve just not had much time for projects and that’s what I like to post about the most. Well today the movers arrived and oh I have so many boxes to unpack and move and man. Just too much.

But I also got an 8th scale buggy kit that I’m really excited to build. This is the kit and some of the parts needed to build it. It’s a Tekno EB48 2.2. #rccar #rccars

Well I guess I’m really in for it now. Picked up a new Spektrum radio. These radios can basically do all of the Horizon Hobby vehicles plus any regular Spektrum receivers.

Spent last night configuring the radio for my Arrma Kraton Mini and my oooold Traxxas Slash LCG RWD short course truck. Slash had to get a new receiver since the one it had was for a different radio system.

I also improved the geometry of the front end of the Slash and while working on it, remembering how much I used to love@this hobby. But I also wanna keep it simple.

#rccars #spektrum

Well I guess I’m really in for it now. Picked up a new Spektrum radio. These radios can basically do all of the Horizon Hobby vehicles plus any regular Spektrum receivers.

Spent last night configuring the radio for my Arrma Kraton Mini and my oooold Traxxas Slash LCG RWD short course truck. Slash had to get a new receiver since the one it had was for a different radio system.

I also improved the geometry of the front end of the Slash and while working on it, remembering how much I used to love@this hobby. But I also wanna keep it simple.

#rccars #spektrum

Well I guess I’m really in for it now. Picked up a new Spektrum radio. These radios can basically do all of the Horizon Hobby vehicles plus any regular Spektrum receivers.

Spent last night configuring the radio for my Arrma Kraton Mini and my oooold Traxxas Slash LCG RWD short course truck. Slash had to get a new receiver since the one it had was for a different radio system.

I also improved the geometry of the front end of the Slash and while working on it, remembering how much I used to love@this hobby. But I also wanna keep it simple.

#rccars #spektrum

Well I guess I’m really in for it now. Picked up a new Spektrum radio. These radios can basically do all of the Horizon Hobby vehicles plus any regular Spektrum receivers.

Spent last night configuring the radio for my Arrma Kraton Mini and my oooold Traxxas Slash LCG RWD short course truck. Slash had to get a new receiver since the one it had was for a different radio system.

I also improved the geometry of the front end of the Slash and while working on it, remembering how much I used to love@this hobby. But I also wanna keep it simple.

#rccars #spektrum

Flying under a flying car. #fpv #rccars

@stebbs

Thanks for the suggestion! I added a raspberry pi and a camera to the car. It doesn't work very well right now, but I'll improve it. I made a video for it but since it's not that good, I made the video about the importance of iteration instead! : )

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/9mMziE28QPU?si=hi_X-fqQVkA9cH31

Future iterations (of the car and the YouTube video) will be much better!

#iteration #hobbyist #rccars #robotics

@stebbs

Thanks for the suggestion! I added a raspberry pi and a camera to the car. It doesn't work very well right now, but I'll improve it. I made a video for it but since it's not that good, I made the video about the importance of iteration instead! : )

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/9mMziE28QPU?si=hi_X-fqQVkA9cH31

Future iterations (of the car and the YouTube video) will be much better!

#iteration #hobbyist #rccars #robotics

Hi Fediverse!

I've started doing some, er, questionable modifications to toys and RC cars.

I just posted the second one, where I cram the biggest 1S Lipo battery I can find into a small RC car, to YouTube here: https://youtu.be/j8_uTdA7Db8?si=oVrT0SKnWMPwXUpI
Yeah, I will get a Peertube instance up and running eventually, but the box my GotoSocial instance is on is already running low on memory...

Any ideas for future projects? I plan on winterizing an RC car (with big paddle tires and a sealed body), adding 3D printed tank tracks to the toy in the video, adding cameras to some RC cars, and adding a far-too-powerful brushless motor to my 1994 Tamiya rally car too (and setting up Peertube, and upgrading GotoSocial from v19), but other suggestions are appreciated!

#rccars #diy #toys #frankentoys #youtube

RC Car Best of Best Top Videos

#RCCar #RCCars #RC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6CsDHxp-Yo&list=PLqDH7pRjJIlb3lhR3BZwGFkTUfALvsIBd&index=1

Updating my very old #tamiya #ta02 to using modern components.

Changing out the AM receiver for a new #elrs one. It is crazy how small the new digital hardware is.

Next up, replacing the old mechanical speed controller with an electronic one.

#rccars #rc #remotecontrolled

I posted a couple of new 3D models today. A vertical holder for an M5Stack Atom Lite, and a parametric modular ramp for RC cars. You can download them for free from my Maker World profile - https://makerworld.com/en/@sylumer
#3dprinting #esp32 #radiocontolled #rc #rccars

I posted a couple of new 3D models today. A vertical holder for an M5Stack Atom Lite, and a parametric modular ramp for RC cars. You can download them for free from my Maker World profile - https://makerworld.com/en/@sylumer
#3dprinting #esp32 #radiocontolled #rc #rccars

I posted a couple of new 3D models today. A vertical holder for an M5Stack Atom Lite, and a parametric modular ramp for RC cars. You can download them for free from my Maker World profile - https://makerworld.com/en/@sylumer
#3dprinting #esp32 #radiocontolled #rc #rccars

I posted a couple of new 3D models today. A vertical holder for an M5Stack Atom Lite, and a parametric modular ramp for RC cars. You can download them for free from my Maker World profile - https://makerworld.com/en/@sylumer
#3dprinting #esp32 #radiocontolled #rc #rccars

I posted a couple of new 3D models today. A vertical holder for an M5Stack Atom Lite, and a parametric modular ramp for RC cars. You can download them for free from my Maker World profile - https://makerworld.com/en/@sylumer
#3dprinting #esp32 #radiocontolled #rc #rccars

Looking to upgrade my small parts trays I use for #RCCars, model building, #3dPrinting, repairing devices, etc.

Browsing the usual model websites doesn’t show anything compelling that is #Gridfinity based and a handy parts tray. They all seem cobbled together with little thought or proper construction. Some even slapped some gridfinity bottoms on an existing model that doesn’t really fit the 42mm universe.

What Gridfinity parts trays are you using, and what do like about them in particular?

Built a new prototype on the #lasercutter in the #Nbsp of the @chaotikumev:
a seesaw for our #RCCars

You can find the SVG and the #OpenSCAD source files here if you're interested:
https://git.chaotikum.org/derderwish/rc-seesaw

Fun with #RCCars:
I found an old TL-01 chassis from Tamiya in the trash a while ago and today I finally have time to completely disassemble & clean it…

Normal things to do at an Easter Sunday. 😅

Bring deine eigenen Farben auf die RC-Rennstrecke

https://www.brack.ch/blog/2025/02/rc-modellbau-karosserie-lackieren

#tamiya #modellbau #rccars #rccar #lexanbody #karosserie #nascar

Bring deine eigenen Farben auf die RC-Rennstrecke

https://www.brack.ch/blog/2025/02/rc-modellbau-karosserie-lackieren

#tamiya #modellbau #rccars #rccar #lexanbody #karosserie #nascar

20 hour print. Ran out of blue filament with 35 minutes remaining and had to switch to black. 🤦‍♂️ #3Dprinting #RCcars

https://youtu.be/jvXya1x0q8I?si=BDLgikx7mSxdFVx-

#tamiya #rccar #rccars #Porsche #porsche956 #nannirc

@mike I follow #rccars and #rccrawler and there's a few pings occasionally.

This is probably a long shot, but I’ve recently gotten back into RC cars and I’m wondering if there’s any other RC gearheads on here.

For attention: a video of my FMS Hobbies FCX18 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne in Red and White in slow-motion.

#RCCAR #rccars #scalemodels #RockCrawler

Dusted off my #Tamiya #RCCrawler this weekend. My landlord left rocks outside after a wall was built—perfect for crawling!

The Kamtec Land Rover LWB pickup shell is all beat up, tyres are coming off, and the center of gravity is too high for rock crawling. But it was fun for half an hour.

I dug up old photos to see how it used to look and found this buried on Flickr.

Taken in 2007—almost 18 years ago. But it feels even longer!

#rccars

Would you like to tidy up your #Tamiya #RCCars battery storage?

I just published my #Gridfinity Racing-Pack storage bin. It is compatible with most of the popular plugs used for that kind of rechargeable battery.

Like most of my #3dprinting objects, this one also includes the full #OpenSCAD source so you can modify it to your specific needs.

https://www.printables.com/model/963727-gridfinity-tamiya-racing-pack-storage-bin

One of my #RCCars is an #Axial crawler, an #SCX10 III to be exact. I really like the precise way it drives. Even though it's infamous for having leaky shocks. Like, *really* leaky.

I thought I could remedy the problem with #3Dprinting my own replacement o-ring spacers. It's a simple modification, but so far, my modded shocks have been tight for the last two weeks.

I'll be keeping an eye out for future spills. Does this shock-fix work on your crawler, as well?

https://www.printables.com/model/946313-axial-scx10-shock-seals

Finally took the time to publish my #Tamiya TXT-2 Agrios Stands for #3dPrinting. The model is fully parameterised, #OpenSCAD source is included and commented.

You can print a pair of these for the kit wheels, but they also support the popular Clod Buster wheel mod.
The model even supports multicolour printing with a single filament change, even without #MMU/#IDEX or tool changer.

Fits any 100mm build plate or larger. (Voron0, Průša mini, RatRig V-Minion, etc.)

https://www.printables.com/model/848722-tamiya-txt-2-agrios-stands
#RCcars

Rally glamour shot #traxxas #rccars

New Wheelie Yellow video dropped today!

https://youtu.be/VMI_qGUOWoo?feature=shared

#WheelieYellow #RCCars #Muppet

51.2 MPH on 3S with a 17/54 gear setup 😎 #traxxas #rccars

The Rally is set up with the GPS for a quick top speed run #traxxas #rccars

More kids attending the catbot class these days in addition to adults. The soldering can be a little difficult for them, but they really enjoy the final stages of the process.

The faces of kids and grownups alike light up when they realize they're about to have a fully functioning rc bot they built themselves. It's very rewarding!

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #cad #robotics #antweight #150g

More kids attending the catbot class these days in addition to adults. The soldering can be a little difficult for them, but they really enjoy the final stages of the process.

The faces of kids and grownups alike light up when they realize they're about to have a fully functioning rc bot they built themselves. It's very rewarding!

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #cad #robotics #antweight #150g

More kids attending the catbot class these days in addition to adults. The soldering can be a little difficult for them, but they really enjoy the final stages of the process.

The faces of kids and grownups alike light up when they realize they're about to have a fully functioning rc bot they built themselves. It's very rewarding!

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #cad #robotics #antweight #150g

More kids attending the catbot class these days in addition to adults. The soldering can be a little difficult for them, but they really enjoy the final stages of the process.

The faces of kids and grownups alike light up when they realize they're about to have a fully functioning rc bot they built themselves. It's very rewarding!

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #cad #robotics #antweight #150g

More kids attending the catbot class these days in addition to adults. The soldering can be a little difficult for them, but they really enjoy the final stages of the process.

The faces of kids and grownups alike light up when they realize they're about to have a fully functioning rc bot they built themselves. It's very rewarding!

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #cad #robotics #antweight #150g

Sparrow is finally in a decent spot, new motor, esc and transmitter installed yesterday. Crawling like a beast.

https://youtu.be/LWrw9IFqqC8

#rccars #RCCrawler #rc #CoteAdventures

Working on some mods for the #Furitek #AngrySparrow chassis. Just one part, skid guards, right now, but plans for at least adding an electronics tray.

https://gitlab.com/entropealabs/angry_sparrow

The STL viewer in GitLab is pretty nice too. https://gitlab.com/entropealabs/angry_sparrow/-/blob/main/skid_guard.stl

#RCCrawler #RC #RCCars #RockCrawling

New whip! Needs a little more drop in the rear, waiting on some longer shocks.

#RCCrawler #AngrySparrow #furitek #CCxRC #RC #RCCars

And here's the big flipper arm in action. The bot can really fling itself around if you want it to!

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #makers #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #cad #robot #robotics #n20 #combatrobot #hobbies

The very simple guts of the catbot.

#combatrobotics #3dprinting #Battlebots #makers #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #cad #robot #robotics #n20 #dcmotors #radiocontrol #toy

Fun with catbots

#combatrobotics #3dprinting #Battlebots #makers #electronics #rc #rccars #maker #sumo

Inside the catbot, the electronics are very simple. This receiver board also serves as the power distribution board and basically the only electronics.

The 9v battery powers the board, which then sends power to the 2 lifter motors and the 2 drive motors based on the signal received from the cheapo radio transmitter. That's it.

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #maker #antweight #fairyweight #electronics #rc #rccars #rccar

Inside the catbot, the electronics are very simple. This receiver board also serves as the power distribution board and basically the only electronics.

The 9v battery powers the board, which then sends power to the 2 lifter motors and the 2 drive motors based on the signal received from the cheapo radio transmitter. That's it.

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #maker #antweight #fairyweight #electronics #rc #rccars #rccar

Inside the catbot, the electronics are very simple. This receiver board also serves as the power distribution board and basically the only electronics.

The 9v battery powers the board, which then sends power to the 2 lifter motors and the 2 drive motors based on the signal received from the cheapo radio transmitter. That's it.

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #maker #antweight #fairyweight #electronics #rc #rccars #rccar

Inside the catbot, the electronics are very simple. This receiver board also serves as the power distribution board and basically the only electronics.

The 9v battery powers the board, which then sends power to the 2 lifter motors and the 2 drive motors based on the signal received from the cheapo radio transmitter. That's it.

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #maker #antweight #fairyweight #electronics #rc #rccars #rccar

Inside the catbot, the electronics are very simple. This receiver board also serves as the power distribution board and basically the only electronics.

The 9v battery powers the board, which then sends power to the 2 lifter motors and the 2 drive motors based on the signal received from the cheapo radio transmitter. That's it.

#combatrobotics #Battlebots #combatrobot #makers #robot #3dprinting #maker #antweight #fairyweight #electronics #rc #rccars #rccar