Holy garage build Batman! This is a serious piece of engineering. Ever since watching Howe & Howe Tech I've wanted to build something like this because it seems simple on paper, but the more I thought about the details, the more I realized it was a project beyond my skill set. Amazing work! I just subbed and will be watching your previous vids on the build. If you get it dialed in, which Im sure you will, this deserves an invite to Heavy Ds Snowed In Series next year
Your first test drive went better than mine did, LOL. Great job. I broke a couple wheels too, on my first test drive. I didn't know till the end of it. Must be a thing. LOL. I can probably help with your issues, if you like. Been working on mine off and on for 13 years now.
I want a rip saw. we have ripsaw at home... the ripsaw at home. No seriously. I'm only 2 minutes in and I'm impressed! Trial and error and failure is an option. I love it, Im subscribing, and gimme more!!!
I just now became aware of this project so I don't know enough of your design thoughts so take anything said with a grain of salt. It might make life easier for yourself to install a starter motor. I noticed when the camera view was near the tracks is that you really need a good and tightly secured battery tray, that thing is wiggling everywhere. It could cause a major issue down the road if your battery can just get tossed around. You might also consider incorporating a tensioner wheel either forward or rearward on the up-slope of the tracks. I don't see one. All that said this project is very cool. I really do think you're onto something here. Will love to see it when you can charge that suspension. What is your powerplant? Sounds like a 125cc or something similar. Have you considered a direct linkage for clutch actuation rather than a cam pushing pedals for steering? I do have an idea for the overpressure and that would be like a fluid by-pass that is actuated at whatever PSI you set to be the safety limit, not unlike a blow-off valve for a turbo kit. Very cool so far. Looking forward to improvements and to see this thing really rip.
Bro!!! 🤯 WOW you freaking killed it!!! That has got to be one of the best DIY projects I've ever seen! How are you only at 3k Subs!? This shit should go viral!! A Man with some really dialled in skills here! Love the build mate, amazing work🥰🤗😝🔥🌀🎉👌💪🤙
I have a question about your steering setup. I am guessing the outer rotors are pure brakes but the inner rotors? clutches of some sort? Can you tell me where I can find more information about those? I also have been working on the design of a tracked rig based off of a Toyota camry engine and drive. Differential steering is something I have not solved yet. Love how simple you rig is with so many off the shelf parts.
make linkage that links suspension wheels with tensioners track or a straight rods that link up and smoth out and go to top track whels which tension track
That’s a good idea. I have thought about a linkage system. The Dirtbike forks that hold the front idler are fully compressed. If I add air (one side has air forks, the other side has coil spring. Both should be air forks as I got burned on eBay the first set.) any slack on the non tension side of track would be taken up theatrically.
I just randomly came across this, but what is with that seemingly over complicated drive and steering setup. An open differential with braking, or go hydrostatic drives.
Open diff transmissions have multiple drawbacks that clutch/brake systems don’t have. Hydrostatic would need a fluid engineer to design, or trial and error that is costly with hydraulics.
Good point. I actually thought of the worst case scenario. Hit the brakes hard, Steering wheel latch fails, I get ejected out the front, then get run over. My builds are always trying to kill me!
That is so awesome gotta be one of the coolest builds on TH-cam. Does that motor turn off then start up backwards for reverse or something? Great job!
Amazingly it does exactly that. PERC. Polaris electronic reverse control.
Holy garage build Batman! This is a serious piece of engineering. Ever since watching Howe & Howe Tech I've wanted to build something like this because it seems simple on paper, but the more I thought about the details, the more I realized it was a project beyond my skill set. Amazing work! I just subbed and will be watching your previous vids on the build. If you get it dialed in, which Im sure you will, this deserves an invite to Heavy Ds Snowed In Series next year
Thanks for the awesome comment Brother!
Just watched Heavy D’s Snowed In Series. Would Love to attend!
Sweet build man. You'll dial it in.
We have all been waiting for this day. Great build
Your first test drive went better than mine did, LOL. Great job. I broke a couple wheels too, on my first test drive. I didn't know till the end of it. Must be a thing. LOL. I can probably help with your issues, if you like. Been working on mine off and on for 13 years now.
Cool! Have any pics of your creation?
@@kartbuilds697 I have I think 38 videos on my channel of me building it. All in a playlist. "X1 Scorpion" Enjoy.
Super cool build...I am a new subscriber and I am going ot have to go and watch the whole build now..Thanks for sharing this...-John
Appreciate that! Thanks for the comment.
@@kartbuilds697 sure thing my friend!!
I want a rip saw. we have ripsaw at home... the ripsaw at home. No seriously. I'm only 2 minutes in and I'm impressed! Trial and error and failure is an option. I love it, Im subscribing, and gimme more!!!
You’re the man. This thing is sick! Well done and thanks for sharing.
Dang dude, you're one heck of an engineer!
Nice machine, magnificent dog.
I just now became aware of this project so I don't know enough of your design thoughts so take anything said with a grain of salt.
It might make life easier for yourself to install a starter motor. I noticed when the camera view was near the tracks is that you really need a good and tightly secured battery tray, that thing is wiggling everywhere. It could cause a major issue down the road if your battery can just get tossed around. You might also consider incorporating a tensioner wheel either forward or rearward on the up-slope of the tracks. I don't see one. All that said this project is very cool. I really do think you're onto something here.
Will love to see it when you can charge that suspension.
What is your powerplant? Sounds like a 125cc or something similar.
Have you considered a direct linkage for clutch actuation rather than a cam pushing pedals for steering? I do have an idea for the overpressure and that would be like a fluid by-pass that is actuated at whatever PSI you set to be the safety limit, not unlike a blow-off valve for a turbo kit.
Very cool so far. Looking forward to improvements and to see this thing really rip.
Thanks for the comment! Definitely a work in progress.
Good job nice presentation
Thank you! I appreciate the comment.
You need a proportioning valve, the same idea they use in power brake systems. A hydraulic expansion tank will help as well.
Thanks Bud, I’ll look into that.
Fu*king cool brother. I’ll say I was expecting janky but it’s really really good. Just lil work and I can see you flying.
Thanks Brother! You never know when building a tracked vehicle. Could be Badass, or could be a boat anchor!
@kartbuilds697 would be a really cool a** boat anchor.
Bro!!! 🤯 WOW you freaking killed it!!! That has got to be one of the best DIY projects I've ever seen! How are you only at 3k Subs!? This shit should go viral!! A Man with some really dialled in skills here!
Love the build mate, amazing work🥰🤗😝🔥🌀🎉👌💪🤙
Thanks Brother! You talk like my Mom. I would guess you are Australian also.
You should've used the borg-warner t-20 skid steer transmission. A lot less complicated and they're pretty much bullet proof. Cool build. 👍👍👍
They are cool, but also $3k new
@curtismurray8703 There are plenty of used units out there, and they're easy to rebuild.
Thanks for the insight. I’ll look into that transmission.
I have a question about your steering setup. I am guessing the outer rotors are pure brakes but the inner rotors? clutches of some sort? Can you tell me where I can find more information about those? I also have been working on the design of a tracked rig based off of a Toyota camry engine and drive. Differential steering is something I have not solved yet. Love how simple you rig is with so many off the shelf parts.
Yes you are correct. The outside is pure brakes and the inside is clutches. Will be uploading final assembly video soon. Have to edit.
@@kartbuilds697 just watched part one, ...I should have looked first! You have a good explanation there, thank you and good luck!
Cool!
Sweet!
I built one me too but your steering is hot
make linkage that links suspension wheels with tensioners track or a straight rods that link up and smoth out and go to top track whels which tension track
That’s a good idea. I have thought about a linkage system. The Dirtbike forks that hold the front idler are fully compressed. If I add air (one side has air forks, the other side has coil spring. Both should be air forks as I got burned on eBay the first set.) any slack on the non tension side of track would be taken up theatrically.
@@kartbuilds697 Yah, That won't work completely. Tried that on mine.
I just randomly came across this, but what is with that seemingly over complicated drive and steering setup. An open differential with braking, or go hydrostatic drives.
Open diff transmissions have multiple drawbacks that clutch/brake systems don’t have. Hydrostatic would need a fluid engineer to design, or trial and error that is costly with hydraulics.
Where do I download the plans? 💰💰💰💰
Unfortunately the plans are floating around in my head at the moment. If there is more interest I may consider making a set of plans for sale.
😂 Yep turn the key on...works way better! 😂
I like it
Nice, but seat belts might be an idea before you break your neck on the steering when braking hard
Good point. I actually thought of the worst case scenario. Hit the brakes hard, Steering wheel latch fails, I get ejected out the front, then get run over. My builds are always trying to kill me!