Giant LEGO Bulldozer - R/C Functions & Build details - Mantis Hacks E16

[@muddlersworkshop]

Man I love this I still have mine that I got as a kid and I have the motor kit that you could get for it to motorise all the functions. I would love to build this as a large kit like you have it brings back so many memories.

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏 appreciate the feedback 👍

[@Bigelowbrook]

I had that one as a kid. Also had the LEGO 956 Auto Chassis. Now that would be a challenge to build!

[@MattDenton]

Yeah 956 was a great kit! And would be a huge challenge!! 😬

[@quertz42]

Nice to see all the tricks behind the scenes and how you got things to work

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@TheGubble]

It would be interesting to see if you could embed a linear rail inside of the smooth parts, that would at lest allow them to move.

[@MattDenton]

I'm sure something would be possible...

[@tobiastho9639]

Idea: How about a worm screw for the bucket mechanism? They also exist in LEGO, are black and it should fit inside the front.

[@MattDenton]

Its a possibility.

[@colincampbell3679]

Ultra Cool... and totally amazing to see! As a old Lego model fan whom has a huge collection of the Pre-2000 bought Technic Lego.. I am really stunned how well you done! A great use for 3D print tech.. so lovely that Lego should make these as real Lego sets maybe though 3 times size than this 5 times. with Lego's robotic factory system they could just either do bigger 3D printers or just bigger Lego injection modding of the original Lego Bricks.

[@MattDenton]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@BER-UK]

May be worth looking at linear actuators.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I need to revisit this project and get the bucket working!!

[@erikbruus]

Very very nice. Great work you have done there.

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@rjrfletcher2355]

Wow... this was my first Lego Techincs Set ❤

[@MattDenton]

My second.. forklift was my first.. check it out on the channel :)

[@rjrfletcher2355]

Matt Denton I'm in the process of rebuilding some of my old model. I now want to rebuild this one :-)

[@MattDenton]

It’s a great set 👍

[@UKVampy]

My first real Technic set as well, although I had some of the older red, blue and yellow gears.

[@LionOfJudahRules1]

Matt, once again this is so cool! I also had this toy as a child wanting to understand engineering along with the car chassis! You need your own museum and class room! I'm in the USA and this would be a great STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program! I wonder if there is a way to make molds to save on the time 3D printing using recycled plastics. The only problem would be working out the tolerances due to plastic shrinkage.

[@MattDenton]

Thanks. Yeah Lego technic taught me loads. I would love to exhibit the pieces on a museum one day.

[@playerg0ne]

First of all...kudos my god Sir. What a great job you did. About the rack and pinion Problem. How about an linear guiderail hidden underneath the Parts sort of?

[@MattDenton]

Thanks! Yeah that could work. I was trying to solve it without ruining the looks. So that could be an option. I’m currently playing with linear drives..

[@josephbarnes3099]

At the end of the day legos teach mechanical engineering

[@floaterr8894]

Love it.. Ever consider making an insert into the peg holes to hide the screws? I like the strength idea but seems you dont like the non LEGO look..

[@MattDenton]

Yeah I have kind of done that now.. I'm hiding all non Lego parts where I can 👍

[@_P0tat07_]

That’s so cool. I’m sure you’ll be able to figure it out :D

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏

[@BlueEyeDK]

you are my hero

[@MattDenton]

👍👍

[@wystrach_sam]

It would be cool if you would make a very big set like the 9398 crawler. But I think it would take years of years of 3d printing right?

[@MattDenton]

Yeah.. and lot sir money 😬

[@lagresomadsl]

You can hide a linear ram inside the central frame, leaving the lifting mechanism as is, exposed and non functional..

[@ashervulchanova8904]

Sus videos son geniales, ojalá pudiera colocarlos Subtitulados

[@cbgadget4740]

That is really awesome. Do you draw all your own (I assume CAD) dwg’s for the 3D printed parts? Amazing engineering skill you have. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 🙏. Yes what I can’t find online I cad myself. :)

[@dr.rajasaurusandunclebonec6526]

You should make a wolf and call it Legosi

[@sed6]

Neat! If I want buy just a few parts as a conversation piece or gift how do I do that? I know zilch about 3D printing.

[@MattDenton]

Well you can use an online service or PM me and tell me what you want.. if I’ve got time I might be able to help :)

[@the0limonatorpower530]

next: lego shed for his big legos lol

[@MattDenton]

Good idea 👍

[@KristofferEk]

cant you mask one engine as the bottom gear for the lifter and leave the rest of the gear box as is then you'd have to only figure out wire routing.

[@normannick9877]

Matt, what you do is f...... amaaaaazing!!! :) Unbelieveable!!! Please go on with this crazy stuff and hopefully LEGO won´t stop you! Completely excited about the idea I started my 3D printer yersterday, also printing huge LEGO blocks! :) One question ... I started with the 2by1 technic block with the hole in the middle. Mine is 80x40x47mm. Can you tell me your dimensions of that block? Thanks you!!! Norman

[@MattDenton]

Thanks Norman. What scale are you printing at? I'm guessing 5x as that would be 40mm wide. My previous projects were that scale. This one is slightly bigger!

[@normannick9877]

@@MattDenton I grabbed the models in the Wavefront format out of the LeoCAD Software ( Freeware ) they have a lot of ready made CAD LEGO Models in it. I imported it into CURA and gave each model a scale of 200%, so that finaly these dimensions came out. What do you think? Is that a good way to start a first project? Now I have 7 bricks ready and they have a ggod - snug fit ;)

[@MattDenton]

Yeah if it works great! I found the LEOCad models were too basic/faceted

[@TheDistur]

Selling my car building a giant Lego bulldozer.

[@valovanonym]

Imagine walking on this

[@charleswoodrow]

1:01 No, it's bouquet

[@MattDenton]

😂 RICHARD!

[@Joey-vw3ei]

How can i dowload the Stl Files for my printer. I will build this for my Son.

[@MattDenton]

I sell them on threading.com

[@Joey-vw3ei]

@@MattDenton This Website did not exist.?

[@MattDenton]

Sorry threeding.com

[@Joey-vw3ei]

@@MattDenton Thx but the Bullzozer is not on the Webside.

[@MattDenton]

No sorry. Not available yet

[@d.i.d]

Great work! Why so small number of viewers? :/ YT still promoting some crap :(

[@MattDenton]

The tech breakdowns never do as well.. but it may build over time 🤷‍♂️

[@macsgreen6668]

hay why not use a pisten to move the diger

[@MattDenton]

You mean the bucket motion?

[@drubradley8821]

YES!!!!

[@MattDenton]

👍

[@stee4592]

ARE YOU SHARING YOUR TOYS WITH YOUR KIDS ?

[@MattDenton]

NO 😆😆😆😆

[@kavitarohilla1870]

Yo bro

[@timcertichin1020]

Which 3D printer do you use ?

[@MattDenton]

Hi. LulzBot Taz6. There are details of materials parts and printers in the description :)

[@ZodiacClanCod]

26 kg? Thats not a lot...

[@MattDenton]

Yep!!!

[@olimpiaedwards5255]

Hi

[@MattDenton]

Hi

[@موسى_7]

Sir, this isn't too impressive. The impressive thing about giant lego is the number of pieces, not the size of the pieces. Edit: sorry if you are offended over the hard work

[@ferdi12.]

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