LEGO Technic Amphibious Tracked Explorer - Amphibious Test

Full-scale amphibious test of my amphibious tracked vehicle.
Power on land : 2x LEGO XL motors
Power in water : 2x LEGO L motors
Propeller retraction mechanism : 1x LEGO M motor
Control : 1x BuWizz, 1x Sbrick
Remote controller : An old Nexus 5X and LG G6 :)
Footage was shot on DJI Mavic Mini and LG G6.
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[@simplelegotechnic7757]

Ok it also swims but it steel doesn’t fly:) very impressive , that’s the type of video that i like

[@brickandgear]

Thanks! That's the kind of video I also like doing. Can't wait for the Covid-19 lockdown to be lifted, so I can play with my LEGO outside!

[@omarbaba448]

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[@brixideas8456]

I’m impressed, it really can pass any obstacle 👍👍👍👍😁

[@brickandgear]

Thanks! It was a big improvement compared to my previous amphibious attempt (The Behemoth). It can't carry any cameras but drives well off-road and in the water!

[@omarbaba448]

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[@poketheooi7020]

man i just love your videos please never stop

[@brickandgear]

Thank you!

[@propertiesoftechnic]

It swims?! OMG👍🤪

[@brickandgear]

It's aliiiiive!!!

[@chrissmarduksrccarcarnage4940]

Finally IT swims...Nice Idea...⚓great Work man.

[@brickandgear]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@antonchik2371]

No way! That thing is the best!

[@brickandgear]

Thank you so much! It was a very fun test before the Covid-19 lock-down.

[@Coelian]

Very nice and smooth editing! What editing software do you use?

[@brickandgear]

Thanks! I use Hitfilm Express 14. It's very nice and free...

[@caturlifelive]

Awesome.. just imagine if this have fpv camera, you can go everywhere.. 🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brickandgear]

Yeap! It was rather small though, so I didn't mount a camera on it. I was afraid it wouldn't balance correctly.

[@caturlifelive]

@@brickandgear It makes sense, and very complicated. By watching your video, I also just know if lego can be made into various vehicle with control. Btw, happy new year mate!

[@brickandgear]

Happy new year!

[@AMOGUSGamErPRO]

Ur lego is so cool!!!!?

[@brickandgear]

Thanks! 😁

[@dobriklegotechnic]

Omg COOL

[@brickandgear]

Thanks!

[@johansten7976]

Really cool! It could use a little more lift in the front, but I'm not sure how to accomplish that.

[@johansten7976]

Maybe a small prow between the tracks, filled with styrofoam?

[@brickandgear]

It is a bit front heavy due to the motor placement and the fact that the rubber belts "cut" through the chassis. I had to remove a bit of styrofoam from the front to accommodate the belts. A very simple solution would be to add a bit of weight at the back (I have a LEGO weight from an old police boat). I'd rather add some foam at the front like you said though and not make it heavier with ballast. If I make a teardown video, any feedback would be great!

[@johansten7976]

@@brickandgear Yeah, it's already low enough in the water that adding weight to the rear is out. Please do teardown video, I would *love* to see properly how it's built! I think your choice of a belt drive is ingenious!

[@brickandgear]

@@johansten7976 I will! Thank you!

[@reeseferrell2731]

Where can i find the drive screws this uses? cant find them anywhere :(

[@brickandgear]

I got them from a shop that sells RC equipment.

[@reeseferrell2731]

Ok, thank you, do you remember what the shop was called?

[@brickandgear]

These are the props : www.tagmodels.gr/en/tilekateythinomena/skafi/antallaktika/robbe-1471-3-blade-propeller-50mm

[@reeseferrell2731]

@@brickandgear Thank you! you have gained a subscriber today good sir1

[@brickandgear]

Welcome aboard!