How I built my Tracked Robot

[@jamhamster]

Nice! Scooter engines are great for these, I use Sabertooth controllers in mine but they're a tad pricey. I didn't know that the SmartDriveDuo existed and they look way cheaper so I'll use one of those in my next one. If it wasn't for your video I wouldn't have known they they existed so cheers for that! :-)

[@eclecticlife]

jamhamster Have you tried the SmarDriveDuo? Thanks

[@greavous93]

ive been looking at building a lawnmower with FPV and instead of these expensive speed controllers im going to use a pair of suitable sized ESC's from HobbyKing. Most of these motors only draw a few amps (wheelchair motors which an haul people size loads) only draw 8 amps so these 30 and 60 amp speed controllers are only really overkill. You can use the radios settings to "mix" channels as you wish and that is what the dip switches and Duo or Dual channel feature is doing with the expensive units. Although overkill, a 30 A speed controller for RC use is about $15 each so that frees up money for other things.

[@john146muaythai]

@@greavous93 The true gospel is the good news of the Person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. In other words, it is concerning who Christ is and what He did to save His elect only. The gospel includes the how and why, which can only be seen by faith. It is a message that declares how the eternal Son of God came down, took on a body of sinless flesh (John 1:14) as He was born of a virgin (Mat 1:23). He was both God and man in one Person. He was born under the Law to keep and fulfill it (Mat 5:18, Gal 4:4). He did that, not for Himself, but for all those He represented because they could not keep it themselves. The word of God calls these people the elect or His sheep, among several other names. His obedient life also included the part of dying. He took on the sin of His people as both a Substitute and Representative of those people. The Bible said He was "made to be sin" (II Cor 5:21) and the way that was done is by God imputing (legally reckoned or charged to the account of) sin to Christ. That means all the sin of all those people God chose was "laid on Him" (Isaiah 53:6). This sin was legally transferred to His account and He then owned it in such a way to be guilty of it all. God the Father poured out His wrath and hatred toward sin on His Son and had pleasure (Isaiah 53:10) in doing so, in that, He was completely satisfied in Christ as a Sacrifice that met all the demands of His strict Law and inflexible justice. Christ finished the work of paying the penalty of the Law and then said " It is finished" (John 19:30). He secured salvation for all God’s chosen people that would even be born. His resurrection is evidence of the acceptance of His sacrifice to the Father. The combined work of His obedience to the Law and His obedience unto death on the cross was considered establishing righteousness. This is what one of the Old Testament prophets prophesied as "bringing in an everlasting righteousness" (Daniel 9:24) as Christ died effectually and exclusively for those chosen of God before the world began (Eph 1:4). This righteousness is what God imputes to His people in the context of giving the life to believe in Christ. This puts them in a state called "Justification" and as a result they are eternally secure, in Christ. This is the gospel (Rom 1:16-17). All this takes place in such a way to show God as both a God of justice and a Savior. This is how grace reigns through righteousness (Rom 5:21)

[@TheRainHarvester]

@@greavous93 did it work?

[@Ratkill9000]

The 2x60 Sabertooth is probably better suited for hilly, since inclines require more amperage.

[@charleyboy74]

Awesome job, but why would you put the rx on the heat sync.

[@epicstuffmaker]

Haha, true :) but don't worry, i did found a better spot for the rx

[@ITSMERALD-f1z]

Where did you buy the wheel, can you provide some link. Thank you?

[@senahaloka]

Hi can u pls let me know where shall I get this all parts

[@jlucasound]

Bas, as far as the tracks and their matching drive components? Go to TORO. (Lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.. Old company, good reputation).

[@mmrproductions1]

QUESTION, how come you used chains instead of directly driving the track drive wheels with the scooter motors? Wouldn't it have been simpler and cheaper without the chains? I'm curious because I want to build my own. Please reply. Cheers!

[@epicstuffmaker]

The motor sprocket and axle sprocket are different sizes. With this I achieved slower output speed and stronger tourque. Also, center of mass is more in the middle of the robot for better stability

[@TheRainHarvester]

9:46 is there a bearing on the axle? Or just axle in the hole? Very nice!

[@epicstuffmaker]

No bearing

[@camelosa]

Very cool!!! Please what is the distance between the axles of the wheels in the maximal tensioned state and what is the width of the track???Sorry for my English,google translate.

[@thomasmanni8796]

do you have an complete chassis kit you recemend

[@sailork3506]

Sir, I know this is an old video. But I cannot find the corner plastic pieces that you found in a hardware store. Can you share more information? I cannot find them in local (USA) hardware store, or Amazon, or Aliexpress. Where did you get them?

[@LotusPetalAdventures]

Also curious where you got your tracks, and drive & axle parts, and if you would share your cad file for the part you made?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Tracks and track wheels are form a local hardware dealer (snow blower parts). Motors (electric scooter) and electronics are from ebay and the rest is from a regular hardware store.

[@LotusPetalAdventures]

@@epicstuffmaker What size sprocket/tooth did you use on the drive axle? What size drive & idle axles 5/8? Where your drive axles pre toothed, curious how the drive wheels connect to axles. Such a fantastic build. Would be possible to chat you more on email or fb?

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@LotusPetalAdventures Sprockets are 32 tooth, but this is really up to what power transmission you want. I just had those lying around. The axles are 10mm in diameter (don't know how much this is in imperial fractions). The wheels have pre toothed hubs, so I 3D printed a part that would interface those teeth and then screwed that 3D printed part to the power axle.

[@MattiaRaggiDrum]

Good job man!!! Is it the same if i use two hoverboard brushless motors? thanks

[@epicstuffmaker]

You will need deferent motor driver for brushless motors. Here I'm using brushed motors.

[@MattiaRaggiDrum]

@@epicstuffmaker oook

[@MattiaRaggiDrum]

thanks

[@samuddhaofficial4303]

Where can i buy this rubber track and wheel...??plz..

[@epicstuffmaker]

I bought it on ebay

[@samuddhaofficial4303]

@@epicstuffmaker thank you very much..

[@antonwinter630]

really clean design. where did you get the snowblower kit from?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Local hardware dealer

[@INC-do8nl]

Where did you get the black aluminum profiles from that you mounted the motors onto to then screw onto the frame?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Motors came with those mounts already attached

[@xaxx0n]

hi can you do a kit of this ...

[@robertherbstzuber7931]

Where did you get those bearings and axles.. I can't find tutorials anwwhere about wheels and axles on robots...

[@epicstuffmaker]

Search for mounted bearings. Axle is a simple steel rod.

[@robertherbstzuber7931]

@@epicstuffmaker And the Gear on the shaft? That is another thing which eludes me...You'd get 1M views on a tutorial just about bearings/wheels and sprockets.

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@robertherbstzuber7931 I have a video here, hope it helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6fQg6N8hriMm9U

[@BadBoy-up3fe]

This motor drive can control with microcontroller or Bluetooth with Android phone??🤔

[@thestylesworld]

Thanks for the tutorial. Which are the best places to purchase wheels & axle assembly?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Mostly ebay

[@Erosgenuino]

hola, ¿qué tipo de motor se necesitaria para transportar 100kg en el tanque?

[@priyankarawat600]

Load capacity ? ( excluding motors and batteries which you used ) Means , how much external load can it carry??

[@priyankarawat600]

Please tell

[@epicstuffmaker]

10kg

[@priyankarawat600]

Thank you

[@nguyentranvan1347]

I'm doing the final project. Could you tell me some links to buy Rubber tracks and wheels or Frame and metal parts. I am a foreiner. Thanks you so muchhhhh

[@nguyentranvan1347]

or do you sell this car ? I need to buy Rubber tracks and wheels, Frame and metal parts, motors and the driver.

[@drksoul36]

Can I get a list of the item to build this

[@eclecticlife]

This is by far the best tracked DIY robot. I have watched many videos and your build is the best. Would you please be so kind in specifying which aluminum frame did you use? Where specifically did you buy it? Please include the plastic connector information as well. I really appreciate your help. Thanks

[@epicstuffmaker]

The frame is aluminium square tubing (2cmx2cm) with plastic connectors. All bought at a local hardware store.

[@yansmaryadi1797]

Where if I want to buy a rubber crawler??

[@benjamind7290]

Which model tracked snow blower did you get these from? Are they Honda?

[@epicstuffmaker]

I ordered just the tracks set from ebay. Not sure what is the model

[@anhtuanvidi]

Very nice project. Thank you for your video. Just a question I am in Australia has no snow . So can you write down the link of shop then I can order wheel and tracks as in your video wheel . Thanks

[@epicstuffmaker]

I bought those from a local hardware dealer and he doesn't have an online store

[@EliSpizzichino]

@@epicstuffmaker this is the hardest to find!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Really cool, I'm doing some research for my own project. I see your motor controller is half the price of the sabertooth controllers I keep seeing, has it been a good choice? Again, great video, thanks

[@donuchiyama4276]

Very cool. What was the total cost of the project?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Around 1000$

[@carloslabbe9675]

Hi!! Where I can find the tracks and wheels?

[@epicstuffmaker]

I bought it on ebay

[@miomao5589]

Dove posso trovare il kit cingoli con ruote dentate .

[@justsosmooth2k23]

Can you suggest substitutions for item made on 3D printer? And what local hardware store provided frame and snowblower treads?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Aluminium square tubes are a relatively common object in hardware stores. I bought threads from a dealer that sells snowblowers and snowblower's spare parts. For the substitution for the printed item i suggest that you first get all needed parts and then see if you really need some special part. Before I had a 3D printer I sometimes took some plastic a heated it up and then molded it into a shape I needed.

[@antonioparadiso9295]

Posso avere un preventivo con un sedile a che altezza dal terreno? Grazie

[@faroukbabeker8939]

Where did you get the trucks??? I need to buy them

[@epicstuffmaker]

Ebay

[@faroukbabeker8939]

@@epicstuffmaker I want the link please

[@TheCj71984]

What brand tracks and wheels did you use ?

[@epicstuffmaker]

From a snowblower. Any brand will do.

[@mindfreak001009]

hi mate, would you mind to give the dimensions of the rubber tracks, thanks...

[@DLMonak]

very cool design and good step by step video. wondering if something like this could be used to animate a Lost in Space B-9 !:1 Robot?

[@thedroneranger2362]

Wha kind of distance are you getting?

[@redneck2994]

The motor driver, can you use a pistol grip radio with it ?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Yes you can

[@redneck2994]

Epic Stuff Maker ok cool, so what’s the difference between that controller and a Sabertooth? Which is like $130 vs $65.

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@redneck2994 I have been using Sabertooth a lot in my previous projects (check my other videos), but this one has more features and its cheaper. So I'm planning to use this one in the future.

[@elicitingaltruism4845]

How is the Cytron motor controller working out? I have been looking at them for awhile but not many people seem to use them. I have been leary to try them; didn't know if they used lower quality components. I need to drive dual 24VDC 450 watt motors with stall current up to 130A

[@epicstuffmaker]

For 130A you need something more capable than what I'm using

[@DeanBateman]

What is the run time with the two 5ah sla batteries for this robot? does it last long?

[@epicstuffmaker]

5ah is not a lot for a robot like this. About 1-2 hours.

[@vincenzo130]

how much does this system cost in total? without the remote control ??

[@epicstuffmaker]

Around 500$

[@vandiholic451]

Can you share the dimension of this

[@damango4307]

Hey this looks awesome, I’m trying to make something similar but I’m having some difficulty. Could you tell me how many mounts and rings with screws(I don’t know the name)you used:) thank you for the vid

[@epicstuffmaker]

This video of mine is about the axle assembly kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6fQg6N8hriMm9U

[@marianohernandez198]

Where did you got that frame or how can I look for it

[@epicstuffmaker]

Simple square aluminium tubes with plastic links from local hardware store

[@pol_khol____6405]

How fast it goes, as far i know the motors you used has 2700 rpm at 24volt. Will appreciate your reply.

[@epicstuffmaker]

here I'm using 12V. I didn't measure the speed but you can see the speed in the video when driving around

[@lundebc]

Wow, what hardware store carry’s tracks and wheels like those, I would like to know because those are exactly what I have been looking for for a tracked robot?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Tracks and track wheels are form a local hardware dealer (snow blower parts). Motors (electric scooter) and electronics are from ebay and the rest is from a regular hardware store.

[@epicstuffmaker]

Tracks are from a tracked snow blower

[@biglange7526]

Hey man nice video. I'm trying to replicate this project and I have everything except the drive sprocket. What are the dimensions of yours and where did you get it?

[@epicstuffmaker]

I got it on ebay and it has 32 teeth

[@rongqianwu576]

Oh~I am sorry. Is www.fightertracks.com

[@stevebabine7706]

How much can this push or pull? I am looking to do this exact build to use as a tracked platform for a snow plow or a snow blower. Should I use geared scooter motors? Great build! Thank you.

[@epicstuffmaker]

It can carry around about 5-6kg. You can increase push/pull power by using 24V arrangement. You could also use electric wheelchair motors.

[@hilmiazhari8491]

how much weight this machine can carry?

[@epicstuffmaker]

I tested with 5kg and had no problems

[@sailorkane7489]

Very nice but I think more ground clearance would be helpful.

[@GeorgeCostandi]

Great work! How long does the battery last? Have you tried the maximum load it can handle?

[@epicstuffmaker]

It can carry around 5-10kg. Batteries last around 2-3h.

[@TerryRGraham]

@@epicstuffmaker It can carry my fat mother-in-law down the street. Just needs more battery life to keep going.

[@muthurajaib9]

How much does it cost?

[@wwelper4917]

is there a wiring diagram available? I've built one like yours, but without track wheels.

[@mohamedosmanali5344]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing! you are so kind.

[@jacksonsroy]

Don’t u need to code for motor? Right/left/back/forward

[@epicstuffmaker]

No, no coding needed

[@eclecticlife]

I got the SmartDriveDuo. I setup the SmartDriveDuo with an RC TX/RX. The error LCD blinks twice (Input Error). I tested the RC TX/RX with servos and they work fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@epicstuffmaker]

Try to check the DIP switch configuration on the SmartDriverDuo. This is the manual I used to configure mine: www.robotshop.com/media/files/pdf/smartdriveduo-smart-dual-channel-30a-motor-driver-datasheet.pdf Different motors require different configuration on DIP switches.

[@eclecticlife]

@@epicstuffmaker According to Manual instructions : 1. Input Error (Error LED blinks 2 times) Every time SmartDriveDuo-30 is power up, the input data must be ‘stop’ (for RC, Analog, PWM input mode). This feature prevent the driver from sudden run, especially when the driver accidently reset. How did you do this? Thank you!!

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@eclecticlife You have to put all inputs on the radio to neutral/off. Like left stick should be to 0 throttle.

[@DIYROBOTS]

Hi, what's your square tube size, 3/4"? I cannot find the corner connectors at local hardware store, any name that i can search and buy from internet

[@epicstuffmaker]

Yes, its around 3/4, I bought is as 2cm x 2cm. I also tried to buy those corner connector online but also couldn't find them.

[@myonline88]

Did you use l293d motor driver?

[@epicstuffmaker]

SmartDriveDuo motor controller. Link is in the description

[@myonline88]

Thanks bro. New friend here. We could get connected

[@meetbhatt1983]

Hi I'm from India and I'm not able to find the wheels. Can you share link?

[@asimchughai6613]

Cool, pretty hard work

[@GWAStech]

Amazing project! I am really impressed!! 👍

[@dw8402]

Hey I'm building something similar for a project in school, what are the things called at 2:02 that connect to the drive shaft? Great video by the way it gave my group some great pointers on what we have to do.

[@epicstuffmaker]

Thank you, I am very happy to hear that. They are called mounted bearings.

[@thomasmaiden3356]

Zoe The Robot noticed that you built the entire robot one handed, too.

[@DIYROBOTS]

Hi, how did you mount the front axle to the wheel?

[@epicstuffmaker]

I 3D printed a wheel hub

[@epicstuffmaker]

I'll probably make a separate video about that

[@kolerberkley3187]

We're did you find the tracks?

[@epicstuffmaker]

From a local winter hardware dealer

[@kolerberkley3187]

@@epicstuffmaker oh okay, do you know of any places that would have bigger tracks for snow?

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@kolerberkley3187 when I couldn't find parts localy I tried to buy them on ebay or any other online store

[@kolerberkley3187]

@@epicstuffmaker okay, thanks

[@Amaury441]

Good job👍 what is the Axle Diameter 10 mm?

[@epicstuffmaker]

yes, 10mm

[@Amaury441]

Thank you for Replay Tell me about the frame measurements 12x12x4 plus 1 inch from each corner connector?

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@Amaury441 whole frame plus corners is 36cm x 36cm x 13 cm

[@mansibasumatary9790]

Hey bro what about the cost

[@epicstuffmaker]

I spent about 700$

[@zoba4645]

Kako si povezal pogonska kolesa s pogonsko osjo, ker v kolesu so zobniki? Lp

[@epicstuffmaker]

Pogonsko os sem zbrusil tako da sem na obeh koncih dobil ploščato površino - www.fhbrundle.co.uk/thumbs/thumbsd/180_180_ffffff_L1BhbmVzL0hhbGZyb3VuZHN0ZWVsYmFycy5naWY-01/titled/steel-half-round-steel-bars.gif Potem sem s 3D printerjem natisnil vmesik, ki se je prilegal ploskemu delu osi on zobnikom v kolesu.

[@zoba4645]

@@epicstuffmaker Hvala za odgovor. Me še zanima ali ti nasplošno daljinsko vodenje deluje zanesljivo, ker meni kar pogosto gre zadeva svojo pot, kot da izgubi signal in vozilo kljub temu da spustim komando pelje v svojo smer.

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@zoba4645 Z daljinskim vodenjem nisem imel nobenih težav, pa sem kupoval najcenejše kar je bilo na voljo na HobbyKing.com

[@michaelzajac5284]

How many volt?

[@epicstuffmaker]

12V

[@divyasinha4448]

What was the total cost?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Around 700€

[@AvivMakesRobots]

Not bad! 😊

[@IRONMAN-ne5oq]

Ciao bell lavoro.... Complimenti... Il mio è un po' diverso... dove ai preso i cingoli..?

[@myonline88]

Cool big robot bro

[@eclecticlife]

Great video! Have you had any issues with the Cytron SmartDriveDuo driver? Most people use the sabertooth.

[@epicstuffmaker]

Yes, i was using sabertooth before, but this one is cheaper and has a few additional features

[@eclecticlife]

@@epicstuffmaker Great to know!! You saved me $60. I really appreciate your video and the info. So, it will work with any RC transmitter/receiver, right?

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@eclecticlife I used one of the cheapest radios from hobbyking and it worked with no problem

[@limanek]

hello where you can buy the pásy?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Parts are listed in the description

[@Thatoneguy884]

How much $ you have into it? 700?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Yes, some where in that area because I have my own 3D printer and those parts are basically "free" to me.

[@MCgangsta11]

how much? ill buy it.

[@epicstuffmaker]

already sold, sorry

[@MCgangsta11]

@@epicstuffmaker can you build another one?

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@MCgangsta11 yes, I can

[@MCgangsta11]

@@epicstuffmaker E-mail me ( [e-mail] )with the price.

[@dorylahoud9018]

@@epicstuffmaker can you build bild m113 1/16 facebook.com/dory.lahoud.3 let me khnow pls

[@azizibilal2205]

Could i buy this of of you?

[@epicstuffmaker]

Sorry, it has already been sold.

[@azizibilal2205]

Epic Stuff Maker Cool, is it possible for you to make another for me? Apologies, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask?

[@epicstuffmaker]

@@azizibilal2205 Sure, I could. I'm just not sure how long it would take for the missing parts to arrive, due to the virus, but I shouldn't be that big of a problem. In what country do you live?

[@azizibilal2205]

Epic Stuff Maker I’m in the US, based in NY.

[@azizibilal2205]

How much do you charge for something like this?

[@BonusPhotography]

How i buildt my tracked robot.... with one hand !

[@lubeckable]

load capacity?

[@epicstuffmaker]

25kg/50lbs

[@AlternatifKreatif]

terimakasih untuk berbagi

[@miomao5589]

Quanto peso può portare.

[@groovejet77]

Dear God man the music!!!

[@epicstuffmaker]

Glad you like it :)

[@CunningLinguist01]

I also built a rc tank. Have a look if you have time

[@Cosmojourney]

Thank you! Great and easy to repeat project!

[@michaelharris6328]

that is not a robot but a R/C tank there is no computer or microcontroller just a R/C transmitter

[@Hoffmanpack]

Basic enough to build upon yourself it seems

[@michaelharris6328]

I have built a number of autonomous robots both wheeled and tracked, the programming alone takes months@@Hoffmanpack

[@johnsmith-iu1dv]

very cool

[@buzzzkill9183]

one handed f__ drivd me crazy

[@dgb5820]

This is an extremely easy and helpful video and Thankyou very much

[@rockanimations5177]

Wow wery inpresive and cool😊😊😊

[@LigiaElenaBritoperez]

Me encanta 👍👍👍👍👍

[@sr5u]

great 👍

[@jasonwood9254]

Invest in a tripod mush ya can use 2 hands then

[@tallandhandsome29]

Interesting! It looks like the L over C ratio needs some work though.

[@BadBoy-up3fe]

Hi sir...

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

HElp you carry the shopping

[@paulojorgedasilvaoliveira3232]

ou musica nojeta nada aver

[@wolfrobots118]

Please use words instead of that highly annoying music!!!!!

[@epicstuffmaker]

Will try do it next time :D

[@Zarflex-hotSushi]

😂❤ Great works I already built one ☝️ but it came from half chop up Razor E 200 scooter 🛴 😂 I was in a budget It works well

[@mikebird9717]

Were do you get the tracks from??

[@epicstuffmaker]

Ebay - snowblower tracks