DIY Arduino based RC Hovercraft

[@808GT]

Damn, stop giving me even more cool projects to do

[@HowToMechatronics]

😊

[@Dronebotworkshop]

This is truly amazing, what a great project!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you! 😊

[@JmonteroArg]

I love that remote control. ❤️ Is so flexible that can be reused in multiple ways. Thank you so much for all the splendid content you are producing

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@honkhonk8009]

I remember making something similar in grade 6 out of cardboard and milk cartons but without the arduino and the joints between the ESC and stuff being hot glued on

[@ototheo2740]

You shouldn't connet both BEC together it is saver to cut one positive BEC wire, this way no current can flow between both 5V potential if they dont have the same voltage.

[@haydenc2742]

I wonder instead of a fan type build...make it a blower type setup, this way the airflow fills the skirt then escapes out the bottom of the skirt...more efficient use of the blower to lift the hovercraft Very very cool design and build! Keep em coming!!!!

[@ANBHK]

What is that app where you showed the movement of the propeller and rudder......at around 2:27 Please reply sir!

[@LeoGitarzysta]

Project looks great, but this tiny power switch made me cringe. It's not going to break lots of current, but if running full-blast for prolonged time it's going to melt itself. Bigger RC models do not have such switches for a reason. I think you could use panel-mounted XT60 connector with a loop as a switch capable of handling bigger current. I wonder what's actual power consumption by the motors, and if run-time can be increased by using 'server type' BLDC fans like Nidec Beta V TA350DC which can lift itself easily using only ~2.5A. I made a proof-of concept using this fan and a small food-tray, and it lifted like a rocket ;)

[@felixm1167]

Is the plastic trash bag stable enough?

[@Can4lb0st4]

Hiiii, nice hovercraft bro, love from Brazil🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@MaxImagination]

WOW! Nice hovercraft bro! Super cool

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks! :)

[@sriramgangadhar2408]

Sir what software did you use for the 3d modelling?

[@reznov122]

It's solidworks

[@MisterWestbam]

Wauw, I need to get a 3D printer ASAP. awesome video and explenation, many thanks!

[@vallupatil5243]

Bro make a 3d printer

[@sentientcloud]

This has got to be the best DIY hovercraft I have seen Good Job

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@daviddavidsonn3578]

you could use nylon screws for 11:30 for example, might save a tiny bit of weight.

[@Xiaodalao]

Thank you for your video,it's save my match,love from China😊

[@anEternalblueSun]

Wow truely amazing...... Awesome..... please keep on making such type of videos.... 👍👍

[@akroutsamo]

Wowww Dejan this so original !!!!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@kijngs2584]

What is the best way to run a visual machine learning algorithm to sort through pictures of leaves and sort through which leaves are edible and which ones arnt

[@bowas_777]

Wow 😲 mind blowing project can u tell me aurdiuno rev 3 is that nessary or i can use a aurdiuno R3

[@AbhishekKr1902]

Super cool project, love from India!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@Helder98725]

Amazing! But I had a question, why do you convert values from 0-255 and not from 0-1023 ...?

[@dominicandoh3873]

Help me make a receiver for the transmitter

[@jon_raymond]

You never fail to impress!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@PedroHenrique-yt9tn]

Hello, how can i make a bluetooth control for this hovercraft? (Can you help me? Thanks from Brasilll!)

[@PrintingPerspective]

Wow, this is really cool and unique project! :)

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you! 😊

[@LeonvandenBeukel]

As always an awesome and very well documented project! 👍👍

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@jerry5642]

really cool project，but I got a problem that my ship kept rotate itself，，，，can you help me plz

[@onebeartoe]

This is very well presented, man. Great work!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@pietrom2642]

And how much does the battery lasts?

[@sancholife9451]

I think it is less than on drones because it has only two brushless motors. 10-15 minutes on 3S 2500mA/h. I think so.

[@Babylonbadders]

Awesome, very well made and explained video, thanks!

[@tariq7071]

I literally like everythung this channel has to offer To understand everything better, Should i do a course in mechatronics or electronics?

[@ellisp83]

Wow!!! Great work ! Keep it up 10/10

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@СашкаБелый-ч6м]

How quickly the skirt will spoil? You use hovercraft at asphalt, i think plastic bag will have holes after 20-30 minutes. If you use glue - it not possible to change plastic bag easy.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Yeah, the skirt will eventually fail. Well the bottom part already have additional tightener for the skirt so it could be secured in place without a glue, it should work. This can be also implemented from on the top side as well. Just make holes around the skirt holder and use screws or bolts for securing it. I went with glue because it was a simpler way, and I think it would be still easy to replace it, the glue would come out with some scraping.

[@arsars8649]

Why u didnt maked it with your rc reciever?

[@Palcious]

The nuts need countering, especially on the steering mechanism. Else you'll either lose your nuts or lock the mechanism eventually.

[@namocrafts1101]

Wow sir . I always prepare my self for ur video . Thanks for sharing ur knowledge with us . I have lot of respect for u. One q . Did u study to do this ? And what software are u using to design the parts . I use 360 fusion

[@vinayaks.n.3283]

This is a mindblowing project. I would definitely make it.

[@bolessamih3980]

Hi, I want a four-LED control code using a button and four servo motors using variable resistance (nrf24)

[@makis_chatzopoulos]

As always, good and full-explained tutorial!!! Keep up the good work!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@makis_chatzopoulos]

You are very welcome! One question: What is the name of the animation software you use for your awesome tutorials (e.g. Electric field, Coulomb's law, Work) ? I am a teacher and would like to make my lectures more interesting...

[@ramsabarish9011]

How much the total cost?

[@abhishekprasad2935]

depends on the fact that do you have access to a 3 d printer and an RC Rx Tx :D , if you have than it must cost you bet Rs 4000 to 5000, which includes motors , esc, arduino , battery , charger and servo.

[@thatradioguy6839]

@@abhishekprasad2935 It's not an RC solution, it's a simple nrf24 module

[@sevdakaya7076]

Does this go on water too?

[@ghostienz]

Sekoja chest 👏👏👏

[@aliahzakiah2303]

Is it possible to use smartphone controls?

[@rohitathavan.r464]

You can do a fpv car using this diy rc transmitter and receiver

[@JoaoNelsonLima]

Good. Please test in other terrains, thank you.

[@mosheashkenazi9766]

Very original and interesting like alot and very enjoy your projects!!!!!

[@ggeasy8499]

How much does it take for work until it's out of battery ? With that 3Ah battery

[@X達]

Really cool, wonderful DIY skill.

[@Omwekiatl]

It's perfect beautily perfect! the design, solid-works, code, electrónics, mechanics, colors, 3D printing, all very professional :o (and open source!) so it can be more great, I think in put a coordenates in space and make the vehicle go evading obstacles and autocontrolling (clearly with manual option too)

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@krisgachify]

what software are you using?

[@ArduinoExperiment]

Wow!!.. That's amazing 😍😍

[@gautamahuja7469]

awesome work man....nailed it

[@shihab2218]

can this operate through water

[@zettaker2181]

Great job! love it.I'll try to do something similar with Delta server fans. :D

[@ILYA-un1vo]

Do you sell plastic parts for the hovercraft?

[@victorldunn9638]

I have only recently discovered your channel - Great videos - Great explanations and follow-up detail on your web site. May I ask please, what software are you using for the circuit diagram visuals in your videos - and the diagram animations such as in the "Brushless Motor and ESC" video - I am impressed with the clarity of illustrating the required detail. Thank you.

[@sonicblue5926]

What is the software for design?

[@pratikdhande2685]

How much overall cost was required for this project?

[@saviothomas253]

bro when looked upon the STL files in which i opened in fusion 360 the dimensions are much larger

[@andywilson2760]

Brilliant, another great video, keep them coming :)

[@tdwebdesigntest]

Hi, Great job! is it possible that a STL file is missing? top access plate? thx

[@HowToMechatronics]

Hey thanks! Yes, that's true, the top file was missing, but now I have updated the files. Thanks for the remark.

[@jadobdatta5028]

Does it run on water?

[@starpilot101]

Me sitting here still using x acto knife, styrofoam and hot glue hoping it's not too obsolete for grade 10 tech design.

[@DrakerDG]

Cool! Congratulations!

[@henryjago.]

How do you pair the transmitter the receiver?

[@anant3182]

can you make robotic hand with sensor,so that it cotld work its own??????????

[@mohamedessamhadid231]

May u mention the name of the 3D printing software?

[@AnkitModi_AnkyX]

Hey This is a great project work. I need your help for RC Transmitter and Receiver for range upto 3 km. What should I do? Do you have any circuit diagram for that?

[@peixetstudios]

Gran trabajo! Enhorabuena! :)

[@mmoon1860]

Very interesting job 👍

[@Justin-yc3eb]

Can you use any RC Controller? Just have to setup the Arduino code?

[@HowToMechatronics]

Well yes, you can use any RC controller, in such a case you won't even need an Arduino. Only RC transmitter and it's receiver on the hovercraft. You just need to control 2 ESCs and 1 servo.

[@AmitKumar-ol5ky]

Which software have you used for 3D modelling?

[@tawnkramer]

Fusion 360. It’s in the docs from the video description.

[@Grcbyte]

How did you made the video animation? Love it!

[@electronic7979]

Excellent project 👍

[@mikelt]

amazing project! one question, which model is your 3D printer?

[@Babylonbadders]

He mentions it in the video and there's a link in the comments section. It's a good price to quality printer which I'm considering buying myself.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Yeah, there is a link to the 3D printer in the description of the video. It's the Creality CR-10.

[@tawnkramer]

What material did you use to 3D print the hull?

[@HowToMechatronics]

I used PLA for all of the parts.

[@budandbean1]

Really nice work, you should be proud, this is a very cool project! I’m so curious, what made you think of it? Did you see a commercial unit and just think you could do this or what? Big props!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you! Well I just wanted to make a cool Arduino based project, and I found making a hovercraft would be a cool idea. :)

[@budandbean1]

Well, it certainly was! Thank you for this really cool idea and post!

[@VestedUTuber]

This really seems like an "Arduino for Blog Cred" project - you're using the Arduino to do something that can already be done with off-the-shelf electronics. I guess it's cheaper than using a premade DSM radio but not by much if you actually look at the price of budget radio equipment vs the price of an Arduino-based control system.

[@utkarshsaraswat7892]

Love your videos 😘

[@mattelanni]

Is the switch capable of that current?

[@HowToMechatronics]

It's rated 6A 125V, not the one for this application but still it worked...

[@shridharkulkarni5394]

Make video on how to make drone using this transmitter please

[@PhG1961]

Excellent video !!

[@babali7588]

I think you must shooting the video longer. I would like to see your driving experiences more.

[@tondajires7283]

Cool. What about RC Tank now? (Please)

[@UndernetSystems]

Very cool project my friend

[@manickn6819]

Nice project. Well presented.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@fatihylmaz8]

another perfect video. By the way which program did you use for 3D design?

[@lakshyakumar4459]

Fusion 360 can be used

[@ceo4cet]

absolutely wonderful.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@wallybe2946]

Awesome as usually Thank-you for your time and effort

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@faizalmansaralam4229]

Superb project 😍👏👏

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@ijthohed7643]

Did it not work in water

[@nadeesilva5567]

Super 👍

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you 👍

[@marvinlumbres9359]

Great knowledge! thanks man.

[@mareksokol269]

you have bad control right control is mode2 moving have to be controling by right hand, but nice rc printed project 👌😃👌

[@mahadjamil7776]

Software used for 3d modeling plz👏

[@speedseeder]

usually it's a bad idea to parallelly connect BEC of differeent ESCs, because they can fry eachother

[@SolarWebsite]

Yeah, well spotted. Even identical ESCs can have small voltage differences between them, allowing a current to flow between them. It might have been a good idea to use just one BEC.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks the remark.

[@2010Edgars]

You must print this object vice versa.

[@elve44]

As a subscriber to your channel I greatly appreciate your projects. Can under please give me a link to buy the motors. Thank you

[@crashhhhhhh3068]

bravo Dejan