How to make a 3D Printed RC Airboat (DIY)

[@samtheengineer]

even with only two videos, this channel is underrated!!! can't wait for more awesome videos!!! also I will totally be making this boat!!!

[@lemastertech]

Another great video and cool project man! I don't think many creators start making content on KZbin as well as you have entered the scene! Can't wait to see more in the future!

[@aaedmusa]

Short, simple, to the point. Awesome video dude!

[@garyandjanesisk9063]

Nice design. Looks like a lot of fun. The Lego man was a nice touch😂!

[@jonserra2076]

Sehr cool! Vielen Dank für die Dokumentation Ihrer gesamten Arbeit.

[@sidraptor]

Absolutely brillint design1 You paid so much attention to detail, the model was a total pleasure to build. And it has so much potential for expansion! I plan to print a slightly larger version and kit it out with a full autonomous setup

[@buildsomestuff]

Awesome!! Thanks!

[@LarsAhl]

Just started printing on another air boat design for the kids, but this one seems way better. Great video 👍👍

[@keybrent64]

Man, this is one of the best thought-out designs. Such a pleasure to print and put together. Literally no hiccups. I greatly look forward to more projects from you!! I will be posting my build on Thingiverse soon

[@buildsomestuff]

That’s great to hear! Thanks!!

[@purduepolytechnickokomo8348]

When you are ready to go to college, let me know. There are some really great schools that would love to have you as a student.

[@ozibornwaterstorm1309]

How does a video this cool only get like 100 views in 5 hours😐

[@cannibalholiday]

This would be cool to build with a cutout for an acrylic box in the middle of it so you could stick a gopro or phone in it and record the underwater scenery :)

[@hanoverview]

I did just print one :) also i made it 6S... not the best idea but its FUN!

[@piotrancerowicz6164]

Really great project. I'm new in 3D printing and this will be most advanced project I gonna do. One question: Didn't you have problem with to high battery voltage (9.6V) and receiver? Vendor says that max voltage receiver works with is 6V.

[@farismmk]

Great build, subbed! Eager to see what else you come up with.

[@shaft3r1]

This will be my first 3D printed model. I have some unfinished business with rc boats xD

[@TrueNorthZero]

I have broken the rudder servo attachement and rudder hinge twice. I am going to try and print these pieces in PETG to see if that helps reslove.

[@buildsomestuff]

PETG should help. Where exactly did the rudder pieces break? Was it the little alignment tabs that broke off?

[@TrueNorthZero]

@@buildsomestuff Yeah, the "tongues". I printed in 0.12mm layer height in PLA, perhaps if I used 0.2mm as you recommended they may have held up better.

[@buildsomestuff]

@@TrueNorthZero Ah, possibly. If PETG doesn’t do the trick, it’s certainly ok to just pop the tabs off anyways and continue gluing without them. They’re not absolutely necessary, just there to make it a little easier to line up. Best of luck!

[@TrueNorthZero]

@@buildsomestuff Thanks for the advice. Printed the hinge and servo attachment in PETG @ 2mm and i tried to break the tabs off and they held well. Looking forward to your future designs as a Patreon sub.

[@buildsomestuff]

@@TrueNorthZero That’s great!! Thanks!

[@BillBongle]

Brilliant project, well done!

[@TimBranyan]

Cool!

[@vincenzolima7223]

Hi friend, how should the Hull_Part_1 part be printed? In what position? Do you need to add media for printing? How many perimeter layer?

[@Sheldinator]

what size motor and fan blade you used?

[@JANVKRIK]

Thats cool

[@laurentludres]

I am finishing the build of your airboat and I have a problem to configure the same ESC with a radio RC car (Flysky GT3B). I have neutral problem. How can you do ? best regards

[@piotrancerowicz6164]

I have the same problem with the same ESC but controller I used is GA-4H (the sam as in the video). When triger is in neutral position, motor runs with about 50% speed. When I push this to max (like when you want to break or drive back) motor stops. Did you solve this?

[@laurentludres]

@piotrancerowicz6164 Hello, try to test with plane radio and not with surface radio. Working for me . Tell me if it will work for you. Regards

[@danielthur6979]

How do you recharge the boat.. love the design..

[@buildsomestuff]

Thanks! I just use the charger included with the battery purchase. I’ve link the Battery/Charger in the description.

[@danielthur6979]

Ok. Thx for the response.. is the blue cap fixed with the glue for water resistant? Or can you open and close it and have no problems when the boat turns around. Thx

[@buildsomestuff]

@@danielthur6979 The blue cap/lid is removable. It snaps on and off. I applied a bit of gasket sealer along the rim of the lid to keep water out. I’ve linked the sealer in the description as well.

[@danielthur6979]

Thx.. I bought the things over your link.. you make very nice things..

[@christophertelford]

The airboat looks great (I've just started printing one) but your suggested power system isn't all that good. For spinning a 5" propeller on 3 or 4 cells you'd be better off looking at the motors the fpv drone flying crowd use. 2300kv and 2204 / 2206 size is a good place to start. You could get a lot more performance out of a power system like that with less weight if you selected the right parts.

[@buildsomestuff]

Thanks for the info! Yeah, I wasn’t too familiar with power efficiency for these types of motors. I just bought what worked for me. Hope all goes well with assembly!

[@christophertelford]

@@buildsomestuff I'll give you a shout when I've got mine printed and working if I find a good power system I can definitely recommend. Could you do me a favour and tell me how much one of yours weighs built and both with and without the battery loaded please? It will help me choose the right motor. Thanks.

[@buildsomestuff]

@@christophertelford Certainly! It weighs 12.55 ounces without the battery and 19.35 ounces with the battery.

[@christophertelford]

A quick bit of googling tells me that full sized airboats usually have a thrust to weight ratio of just under 1:1 Using 600 grams as an estimated total build weight a 2300kv motor should be capable of producing about that with 3 or 4 cells and the right 5" propeller.@@buildsomestuff

[@christophertelford]

Fingers crossed for my first airboat test in a few hours. I've used a BLheli esc which can be set to neutral at the throttle mid point and then opposite directions either side of that. Hopefully my airboat will have a working reverse feature though it'll be interesting to see if the rudder works. @@buildsomestuff

[@RoccosStuff]

Very cool. Did you use PLA or something more exotic?

[@buildsomestuff]

Thanks! Just PLA here. Although, a more robust material may be better for continuous usage outdoors.

[@gabedarrett1301]

@@buildsomestuff Be careful; PLA absorbs water over time. I'd recommend PETG for any 3d prints that touch water. Love your work, by the way! I appreciate the parts list in the description too

[@buildsomestuff]

@@gabedarrett1301 Thanks for the suggestion!

[@vishnuchaudhary4425]

Bro, it's pla or tpu ? That you have been 3d printed the boat from ?? Please reply 🙏👍☺️❤️

[@buildsomestuff]

Just PLA here. Although, TPU may be a better option for this boat. But PLA worked just fine for me.

[@vishnuchaudhary4425]

@@buildsomestuff and what about petg ?

[@buildsomestuff]

@@vishnuchaudhary4425 Oops! I meant to say PETG in my previous message instead of TPU. So, yes, PETG would probably be a better option than PLA. TPU would not work very well for this application because of its flexible properties. Sorry about this!

[@vishnuchaudhary4425]

@@buildsomestuff very thanks, and nice working of you bro 👍

[@jean-michelchevalier6649]

Hi there,do you use "CW" or "CCW" propellers?

[@buildsomestuff]

Hello! I’m using a CCW propeller for this boat.

[@jean-michelchevalier6649]

Thank you very much for your help and your perfect STL files. Great job.

[@buildsomestuff]

@@jean-michelchevalier6649 No problem!

[@shreeyashsalpe2436]

hey i want your help in this project so will you help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kadingamerxd7468]

I build my own and it’s awesome

[@albraa951]

How can someone acknowledge your work especially for educational purposes?

[@shreeyashsalpe2436]

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[@wyattduncan136]

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[@shreeyashsalpe2436]

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[@wiredforstereo]

1400 KV? Come on, we can do way better than that. How about a 2500 KV quad motor on a 4s? Now we're talking.

[@harveyjoneswoodsman5956]

At least 3600

[@shreeyashsalpe2436]

Hiiiii