DIY Remote-Controlled Construction Equipment

[@penguiin12]

youre like the most motivated person ive ever watched on youtube

[@ianrwin]

Beautiful, looking forward to bobcat battlebots.

[@cranktowncity]

Dude me too, fingers crossed 🤞

[@regun2434]

Bobcat size battle bots would be something to see.. spinners in that size 😁

[@peeweedan9]

I second and third this progression!

[@isaacbrewer5616]

10:05 Welding over the warning stickers on the Bobcat is the perfect summary of this whole video 😂 love it!

[@senorjp21]

KZbin has many perfectionists. I appreciate your get 'er done attitude

[@Alphaseen]

Bobcat battlebots is going to be amazing.

[@minecraftfirefighter]

imagine full size spinners...

[@MattDunlapCO]

At 12:04, that transition to the CAD animation was too clean. Absolutely amazing what you are able to produce while still holding down your day job.

[@timderks5960]

Quick suggestion about RC safety, which you may very well already know: Make sure your receiver kills the entire machine as soon as the connection to the remote is lost. It depends on the type of communication, but some receivers can get stuck with a control actuated if they lose signal at the wrong time. Since the remote doesn't have a connection at that point, the relay also won't help. Basically as soon as the remote disconnects, the machine should be considered unsafe and it should shut down immediately. Also, your bucket/arm controls seem like they could get stuck due to the handle going underneath your metal guidebars (5:26 is pretty close).

[@cranktowncity]

I did configure it to shut the whole machine off at the relay when it loses signal. My bad, I guess I left that out of the video. And that's a good point I didn't think of, may have been what got the bucket stuck while unloading!

[@youkofoxy]

@@cranktowncity You can make collars like those found inside a gear box, that way is less like to get stuck.

[@IlusysSystems]

Was about to comment this lol. Flysky should be good to 1km as far as radio link (was flying even 3km far, but flying high!) also you get low battery warning, but still.

[@Bllinker]

5:46 The RC radio transmitter has all kinds of settings, like trimming and exp/lin curves for these kinds of things, probably faster than reflashing the arduino

[@LibreImpacto]

Dude, I used to DREAM about car-sized battlebots in the old days. I hope you get to build them sooner rather than later.

[@Jgreb314]

Excellent project as always.

[@cranktowncity]

Thank you!

[@frend_beest]

Dude you're one of my favorite channels. There are a lot of other diy (dont really know how else to call it) channels that feel a bit unapproachable and; not to rag on any of them or anything I love pretty much everyone in that space, even pretentious at time. But your videos always feel so down to earth. Watching you is always just so cool because I find myself thinking "damn yea you could just do that couldn't you" and sometimes even "damn I might be able to do that one day!" Despite my efforts to the contrary I've spent a lot of time doing hard labor for a living, and seeing a guy whose done the same shit making the kinds of things you do is just genuinely inspiring I guess. I hope your channel takes off man. I love every upload

[@dionnesimoneissmitten4436]

Much love & respect, your cousin Dionne (Dave's daughter) I am completely loving this build.

[@kpogatchnik]

I think you’re my favorite KZbin channel because I can relate to you on your desires, but I really really admire your problem solving and tenacity (that I don’t have, but wish I did). Keep the cool videos coming.

[@WobblycogsUk]

I can't understand why you don't have more subs. The just get it working attitude is such a refreshing change.

[@ThyAnarchist87]

I have no idea why you don't have a lot more subscribers.

[@nosidenoside2458]

That's a cool monitor arm

[@Bob65001]

dude, I wish your channel was bigger. You deserve to have some real money. Your talent shouldn't be wasted.

[@BecomingOffgrid]

I am totally chipping in for Bobcat battle bots. LFGoooooo

[@cranktowncity]

Holy shit man thank you very much!!

[@deepus101]

How the hell do you only have 47k subs! This has got to be one of the best channels on youtube!

[@andreaudio]

Only explanation that I can think of it it’s the low amount of uploads. YT likes more crapy faster upload content than great slower rate ones like his. I love this channel! By far one of my favorites.

[@urielsmachine997]

Structural burr for aesthetics...yoo-hoo! I'm impressed. Great job and video squire.

[@maxhouseman3129]

I really like your videos! It’s very satisfying to see your problem solving skills. Greets from an electronics engineer from germany.

[@ericgillespie2812]

Your channel is by no small margin my favorite. It’s always clever simple solutions(made complicated cuz reasons) to such a variety of problems.

[@pete3897]

Mate, that gearbox _alone_ was feck'n incredible :) Bravo, once again

[@sjamesparsonsjr]

The most metal thing I've seen today!

[@cranktowncity]

Hell yeah!

[@BADHIGEEN]

It's always a hell of a journey with you man.

[@Paulydude2000]

Now an FPV setup would be sweet

[@vitaliiheleta9695]

My first thoughts😂

[@JD2jr.]

Better yet, 360 cameras and computer vision, Get an AI to do the whole job! Let the computers make the money so he can stick to building full size Battlebots!

[@ChrisBigBad]

Wilson's funky punk sister! 8:50 (Wilson was a gear that Wintergatan Martin, from the musical Marble Machine - killer song btw - has cut, which became his pet)

[@woofernl]

Best channel ever! Learn so much from every episode. Enjoying the Arduino builds

[@arcrad]

Always fun to watch your madness unfold

[@georgedreisch2662]

Dude, y’all’s channel is becoming Trailer Park Boys, meets Jeremy Fielding… Love it!

[@xxtrengt8871]

Bobcat battlebots seems like a juicy idea to me 👌

[@klausnielsen1537]

You still have the best ideas and video compositions on KZbin. I love your ideas 💡 I love your editing and your humour is such a breath of fresh air into the alco-rhythm that is slowly turning the tube into boredom by suggestion! Thank you for being you ❤

[@mrsockyman]

This is friggin sweet!! On the steering homing on low battery- if you're using a hardcoded "midpoint" value, you might see improvement by using 2 resistors in a voltage divider, using analog read to measure the voltage between the resistors and use that as the mid point. I'm thinking when the voltage sags the middle of the potentiometer might be less than the hardcoded midpoint value, but if its all handled by the receiver then that throws all this out the window and gives an "exciting" driving experience 😂

[@daneverhart7649]

Dude, that is flawl'ish. I want one! ...but with multiple cameras, even 360 view cameras, for FPV control from a lawn chair where I can stretch out and sunbathe while getting shit done too. Bravo!

[@Rebar77_real]

Kickass! Could add a couple more potentiometers to the bucket and arm then you could have preset bucket positions! Set to ground plane, travel, dump-ready, dump, type thing. Actual 360 rotary encoders might be more accurate and sturdy though, heh heh. The eventual spinner or pincer will kickass too!

[@TheJeffp860]

You make the best videos on KZbin. Keep making them dude. You are awesome!

[@BirnieMac1]

You and William Osman are engineer goals for me Love your work mate

[@BertMaker]

Amazing. I can't wait for battle bobcats!

[@lumotroph]

Dude you are such a freaking champion. Congratulations on the build! Keep it up!

[@TheElbarfo]

Always happy to see a new video!! You rock man, great idea.

[@gydo1942]

that's cool! you should put a FPV camera on there so you have live video feedback wherever you're controlling it!

[@AndrewSpencer2]

So awesome. I have a hydraulic crane on my truck that I would absolutely love to do this to

[@ericscholem6629]

Don’t forget to optimize/game your title and thumbnail! The current one kinda sucks but this project and your delivery are spot on.

[@cranktowncity]

Lol I know I'm terrible at thumbnails

[@FalloutMan493]

Always been a natural engineer. cheers m8, you look different from last time I saw you

[@TradieTrev]

That's cool AF! Love your work bother!

[@ghostwheel9935]

Another awesome episode

[@wiredandhung]

i didnt realize how much ive been needing one of your vids. you have quitely made it to my top 3 creaters. excellent work im already anticipating your next vid. DINGER!

[@ttreezz]

dude i support you 100% bobcat battlebots amazing. i believe in you man.

[@TedCarnahan]

This time on the Post Apocalyptic Fence Guy… making RC construction equipment.

[@cranktowncity]

Haha I love it

[@rjm842]

I love it! great job dude! I had a thought while watching the pain you were experiencing with the Potentiometer... try using a rotary encoder, they are more painful to arduino with but there's tons of guides/sample code available and they don't have hard limits so you can't accidintally over rotate and stuff them up. Great video as always, keep em coming :)

[@carlnelson3893]

You are the King of RC!

[@cranktowncity]

Haha I wouldn't go that far but hey I'm learning!

[@ChrisBigBad]

@@cranktowncity Well, you can! Anyone who'd dispute your position.... **pointing at battle-bob-cat**

[@ChrisBigBad]

To make the vid more accessible (to me) I would have liked a little overview of how the bobcat is supposed to be steered. I have never seen, let alone used, such an artifact. I mean, 80% of your viewers are probably office guys, like me, dreaming of building something manly with their hands. (The Pros watch your channel purely for amusement ;) Showing a picture with the controls intact and pointing out how they work would be nice. Or maybe just a link to another vid from some other creator. Anywhoo: I really enjoy the onscreen commentary. LoL (lots of love), chris :D

[@cranktowncity]

I got you man I'll post a how to vid on patreon later this week haha

[@unmanaged]

Damnit man bring this to my house so I can build my dream workshop 😂 nice arm man🎉

[@ericscholem6629]

Absolutely smashing.

[@henrikkarlsson9569]

Love your videos, thank you for doing what you do

[@julias-shed]

Wow you just go from strength to strength 😲 awesome work as ever

[@dean9498]

Here's a good ole dinger, this was pretty epic! 👍

[@philipcowzer8962]

As near as i can get to workiing from home, happy days ❤

[@BecomingOffgrid]

I am so here for Bobcat battle bots. Everyone that can send a thanks so we can see this!

[@ocp242]

All the work to get here was worth it! :D

[@Vikingwerk]

Now that is badass.

[@JohnJaggerJack]

Howdy dude. I really like it that you bought the same receiver/transmitter combo as i did.

[@tracybowling1156]

I've been subscribed for a long time, and I cannot wait until you get rich and we can battle the bots!

[@xavtek]

Ready for BBB !!!!!!

[@ferriswhitehouse1476]

youre an inspiration to us all cranktown ❤Next you gotta put a couple cameras on the bobcat with a video feed!

[@cranktowncity]

Hahah that would be insane

[@Sugar3Glider]

That Plumb joke was good

[@crassbusinessman3122]

Another great video!

[@ryantaylor6831]

Awesome! Now you just need a camera on it with FPV goggles!

[@edug1168]

Structural burr, I love it. 😁

[@one4stevo]

Sweet setup you need to FPV that puppy next. Cool video

[@dr_fish]

Have you considered becoming best friends with William Osman? His vibe has been a match for this kind of thing lately. 😂

[@owenvanriper]

I would love that collab

[@JD2jr.]

Yeah, I was thinking he needed to make something for the Safety Third guys if he wants to boost his numbers. He'd probably get a lot of new eyes like thee guy who made the leather forklift (backhoe? tractor?) controls.

[@owenvanriper]

@@JD2jr. I think his style would be a breath of fresh air for William. From what I’ve seen William has major anxiety around his videos and the structure around them. Cranktown is the exact opposite, (from what he shows us) and just goes for it.

[@ewasteredux]

Oh heck yeah!

[@youkofoxy]

On that gear box thing looks like a window elevator of a old Toyota. You know, you could have placed a multi turn potentiometer, or a rotation encoder, or a really fancy hall effect sensor system. Now add some cameras and you can work safely.

[@InterpretingYou]

Dude, you are a machine yourself

[@thesystemsucks]

dude this is awesome. fantastic work

[@House0fwax]

Most splendid. I really enjoyed the video. Much respect. :)

[@ryanhacker9444]

Best channel!

[@pauldery7875]

You're an animal, That's awesome, nice work. Safety first. Paul, USA

[@BloodyMobile]

If he continues at this speed, he's gonna have a remote controlled car before the end of 2025. 17:31 "good" is one word to describe it. "Health hazard" was what came to my mind. No idea why.

[@brianwilliams1094]

epic conversion! maybe replace the knob on the arm/bucket control lever with a longer steel cylinder?

[@exploreseafaring]

I can see this being used in so many ways. obviously the usual ways, but also landmine clearance, biological/radiological clean up, attach a machine gun to the top...

[@memejeff]

Freakin sweet build. Love how well it worked. Makes me also wonder if you could use CV to steer it automatically given that you dabbled in it in a prev video.

[@americanidiot1088]

Genius

[@2hlix]

You could also add limit switches to the turning mechanism if you wanted an additional thing to shut off steering inputs.

[@peterklemenc6194]

How is this guy not working for SpaceX yet?? BattleDozers on Mars...

[@Jimmy___]

This was epic! I wish it was good enough to use for work though?? Seems pretty close

[@DuckshotProductions]

Crank town throwing down

[@the_runofff]

its always the part that you think you dont need to model that causes the interference. for me its always the fasteners

[@cranktowncity]

Lol I'm guilty of that as well

[@pascalrhins3770]

The devil hides in the details ! Always

[@dav1dsm1th]

So you just need to add cameras and a VR headset to the mix now 🙂 Thanks for the videos.

[@TheDoranMaster]

Dingger given! What a beautiful monstrosity 😂

[@dumbtex6107]

Now you gotta add LiDAR, route planning, and gps to automate the whole thing

[@laurahaaima1436]

Love it!

[@Pest789]

This comment entitles the bearer to one dinger.

[@chrisrichards6440]

Hell yeah man! Wish I could subscribe 937 more times. Lot less getting jerked around running it remote haha

[@aaro_n]

That being a flysky transmitter you can use the ibus arduino library to read all the channels instead of all the wires for each channel you can just use one serial connection

[@cranktowncity]

Oh man that's a game changer I'll check that out

[@gangedup1]

Epic!

[@mrDavo111]

Id strongly recommend a estop bar or something else like estops on all sides

[@joels7605]

Amazing. So cool.

[@truetech4158]

Add a wifi enabled 360 cam that has image stablization and a VR or AR eyewear setup.

[@AlbertRavoir]

That is amazing