Worlds FASTEST R/C Tracked Vehicle

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  • @rctestflight
    @rctestflight  ปีที่แล้ว +74

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    • @richardathey3116
      @richardathey3116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Heyjaybird
      @Heyjaybird ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kirillyazvenko8823
    @kirillyazvenko8823 ปีที่แล้ว +2287

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

    • @odorouswo1f
      @odorouswo1f ปีที่แล้ว +55

      technically the RC tanks can already fly, just not controllably

    • @turbosix
      @turbosix ปีที่แล้ว +92

      *ground effect tank

    • @jamesfieweger8648
      @jamesfieweger8648 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Oleg Antonov enters the chat

    • @yuriibondar3757
      @yuriibondar3757 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Aerogavin shall be real!

    • @dapootisbird3608
      @dapootisbird3608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Sparks will finally be validated

  • @snjert8406
    @snjert8406 ปีที่แล้ว +584

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      3D-printed plastic is solid indeed

    • @matthewcox7985
      @matthewcox7985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @weeb3277
      @weeb3277 ปีที่แล้ว

      😲

    • @tepidtuna7450
      @tepidtuna7450 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kaushiksarker5594
    @kaushiksarker5594 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @citratune7830
      @citratune7830 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @flyingpancake3983
    @flyingpancake3983 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Mattle_lutra
      @Mattle_lutra ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @Win7ermu7e
      @Win7ermu7e ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Win7ermu7e
      @Win7ermu7e ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @DeuxisWasTaken
    @DeuxisWasTaken ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Archimedes.5000
      @Archimedes.5000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      1m/s = 3,6km/h

    • @shoam2103
      @shoam2103 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @____blank____
    @____blank____ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @DorifutoRabbit
    @DorifutoRabbit ปีที่แล้ว +103

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

    • @dallysinghson5569
      @dallysinghson5569 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @alixhascour1715
      @alixhascour1715 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Solution: don't use plastic?

    • @TranceFur
      @TranceFur ปีที่แล้ว +54

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

    • @mekanism8364
      @mekanism8364 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      TPU?

    • @justinlabarge8178
      @justinlabarge8178 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

    • @ulrichraymond8372
      @ulrichraymond8372 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Polyurethane

  • @DavyOordijk
    @DavyOordijk ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @seancook4317
    @seancook4317 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Synergy7Studios
    @Synergy7Studios ปีที่แล้ว +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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @KianBaywatch
    @KianBaywatch ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @anonymous5405
    @anonymous5405 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @2LateIWon
    @2LateIWon ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @ianwalker6546
    @ianwalker6546 ปีที่แล้ว +132

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

    • @-aid4084
      @-aid4084 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Some pontoons to keep it afloat to test?

    • @MrGuliton
      @MrGuliton ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @charliemelidosian8726
      @charliemelidosian8726 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Gainn the problem is *when* it stops

  • @AronGreen
    @AronGreen ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nickkuzinski5380
    @nickkuzinski5380 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding build and dronework!! BRAVO

  • @Celzot
    @Celzot ปีที่แล้ว

    Most EXCELLENT ADVERTISING!!!
    Absolutely flawless.

  • @mf1ve
    @mf1ve ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Dang, that IS fast.

    • @jack12494
      @jack12494 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what she said

    • @PCrailfan3790
      @PCrailfan3790 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why the Bible verse?

    • @MultiClittle
      @MultiClittle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@PCrailfan3790some kind of mental disorder

    • @YoursUntruly
      @YoursUntruly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      DANG that is FAST

    • @MultiClittle
      @MultiClittle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@YoursUntruly lol

  • @AppleGameification
    @AppleGameification ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @pineapplepenappoodlepen
      @pineapplepenappoodlepen ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @bentracy7463
      @bentracy7463 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @phillmalloch1832
    @phillmalloch1832 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @ColonelBumButt
    @ColonelBumButt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @martylawson1638
    @martylawson1638 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @confuseatronica
      @confuseatronica ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Seff2
    @Seff2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @spitfier204
      @spitfier204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      did you not see 8:46 ? rip doggo

  • @florinssl
    @florinssl 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Klawful2011
    @Klawful2011 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @SimpleElectronics
    @SimpleElectronics ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much would you pay for this?

    • @SimpleElectronics
      @SimpleElectronics ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looked faster than 15mph

  • @neoc03
    @neoc03 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @Ernzt8
    @Ernzt8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-im6mb1ve6f
    @user-im6mb1ve6f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Vindolin
    @Vindolin ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Vindolin
      @Vindolin ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @lextoonstudio6090
    @lextoonstudio6090 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

    • @rctestflight
      @rctestflight  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Let’s see some of them!!!

    • @Nightowl5454
      @Nightowl5454 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @kiven_gamez4474
      @kiven_gamez4474 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nightowl5454 easily $1000-$2000

  • @mickvk
    @mickvk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant work! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @necessaryevil455
    @necessaryevil455 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @nikkothegoblin
    @nikkothegoblin ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @Gosuminer
    @Gosuminer ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @benmcreynolds8581
    @benmcreynolds8581 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those dogs were having a blast. They were zooming around! You make some of the coolest projects.

  • @mcanderson0
    @mcanderson0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @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.

  • @DesertFernweh
    @DesertFernweh ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @AURESHION
      @AURESHION ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank god someone else saw it too

  • @markkalsbeek5883
    @markkalsbeek5883 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @Nelsea7190
    @Nelsea7190 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @patrickmihajlovic4112
    @patrickmihajlovic4112 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RonsarLo
    @RonsarLo ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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! 😄

  • @Th3BlackPhoenix
    @Th3BlackPhoenix ปีที่แล้ว +4

    8:47 rip dog's legs

  • @adrianpivotto1916
    @adrianpivotto1916 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!

  • @dinosoarskill17
    @dinosoarskill17 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @needmoreboost6369
    @needmoreboost6369 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @RoidDroidVoid
    @RoidDroidVoid ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @KDUB88
    @KDUB88 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @DimensionMachine
    @DimensionMachine ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @quintoneversull4219
    @quintoneversull4219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if you could add a sensor that knows when the front lifts then cuts the power to the tracks until it’s grounded again. That would help with the flipping. Also could add some downforce. The later would likely weigh less and be simpler over all.

  • @djicode5146
    @djicode5146 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @iamkian
    @iamkian ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @last_name3143
    @last_name3143 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was incredible. The drone shots. Wow!

  • @x5132
    @x5132 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @grey5135
    @grey5135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite part was watching the dogs have so much fun chasing it lol. Loved that part.

  • @SebasTian-od7oz
    @SebasTian-od7oz ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @christopherbroms2508
      @christopherbroms2508 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @IRONCaptainPanic
    @IRONCaptainPanic ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @charleslambert3368
      @charleslambert3368 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gabriellynch2764
    @gabriellynch2764 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Bobble84
    @Bobble84 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @matterwiz1689
    @matterwiz1689 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @theawesomer
    @theawesomer ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @krysmun
    @krysmun ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I swear you should look into what it takes to enter into something like BattleBots, you guys have a WICKED Idea for a "Blinding speed" type battlebot build!
    You'd be running circles around the competition with this thing! Just toughen everything up, scale it up to the right weight class, make tougher parts, and put a weapon on that thing and you'd probably have one of the fastest track-based battlebots in the series if not the fastest ever!
    Put a Vertical spinning blade or spinning drum/barrel weapon on the front in the centre of the thing and just Wreck House!

  • @NicB-Creations
    @NicB-Creations ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That aerial footage with the dogs chasing it was amazing!

  • @terminus9897
    @terminus9897 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @jonathanshelton2137
    @jonathanshelton2137 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @98integraGSR
    @98integraGSR 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @Alex-RealApplebees
    @Alex-RealApplebees ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @cybercifer8221
    @cybercifer8221 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mattgiles1667
    @mattgiles1667 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Casal70
    @Casal70 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @TheRealRCSparks
    @TheRealRCSparks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Next Fricken Level!

    • @FLYBIRDSS
      @FLYBIRDSS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      1 like in 2 weeks

    • @TheRealRCSparks
      @TheRealRCSparks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 TH-camr on a great idea

    • @FLYBIRDSS
      @FLYBIRDSS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @MaxwellFaro
    @MaxwellFaro ปีที่แล้ว

    This thing is super cool. As a kid, one of my favorite Christmas presents was a “Fast Traxx” RC car, I loved that thing. This is like the grown up version of that lol

  • @emha172
    @emha172 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @tjibbeettema8759
    @tjibbeettema8759 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @marcinsvr
    @marcinsvr ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @weekendstuff
    @weekendstuff ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @swagtoggled233
    @swagtoggled233 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @wukerplank
    @wukerplank 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So much fun to watch! Seems like you entertained the dogs and the whole neighbourhood quite well 😄

  • @raptonmk2987
    @raptonmk2987 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:50 the dogs chasing them were so cute

  • @alixhascour1715
    @alixhascour1715 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a pleasure to watch woofy running after it, can you make another video just of the dog and the RC having fun together and the drones ? :p

  • @pafnutiytheartist
    @pafnutiytheartist ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why but the dogs running after it are insanely wholesome and satisfying

  • @XxgunsxX1
    @XxgunsxX1 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @user-qg1ig8xs5n
    @user-qg1ig8xs5n 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @derrickfyffe7269
    @derrickfyffe7269 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pyrace
    @pyrace ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Australia, so this is pretty superfluous unless I head up into the mountains... but it doesn't stop me from wanting to build one! 😈
    Nice work, Mate 👍

  • @bishipc117
    @bishipc117 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish these videos would come across my page a lot sooner. I would love to have bought some of those tracks. I’m in the process of using a sabertooth 2 x 32 motor driver and some wheelchair motors. I am in the process of fabricating the chassis right now, but the track driven portion seems to be the hardest to find or the most expensive part. Love the channel so far, I will be looking for future videos.👍👍

  • @jeffrenman4146
    @jeffrenman4146 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 TH-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

  • @braedenfischer6018
    @braedenfischer6018 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love onshape! Cant wait to check out the file

  • @potatomuncher911
    @potatomuncher911 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PCrailfan3790
    @PCrailfan3790 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10:14 oh my god as a Floridian who has never touched snow, you don’t want to know how much i want to be in that snowy paradise.

  • @goobernoodles
    @goobernoodles ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @c-martz2846
    @c-martz2846 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a ankle snapper😂😂, kudos for the drone pilot too,👍👍👏

  • @jameshamaker9321
    @jameshamaker9321 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm enjoying this, because Ivan Miranda once built a tank and rode it like a scooter, it was just as fun to watch, especially watching a grown man roll around on a giant toy like vehicle shouting, "tank!"

  • @talkerbillhilton1137
    @talkerbillhilton1137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its so violent in motion, i love it!

  • @Shutup634
    @Shutup634 ปีที่แล้ว

    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