R/C Lawn Mower Homemade Radio Controlled

[@jack002tuber]

This is a great project. I like how you worked out the alternator and all the RC stuff. It just needs more fine control of the steering and it will be perfect

[@Bucklygr]

Thank you all for the comments. Working on a new R/c lawn mower. Just need to find a junk lawn mower to build.

[@samuraikhan6854]

Hi John, That's a really well-engineered lawn mower. I am working on a similar setup and would like to use an alternator. How did you get the belt on to the engine? Do you have more pictures/design description? Would love to learn how you got it hooked up. Thanks

[@cambridgetate]

Ubaidul Khan you will have to get a self propelled mower and use the belt that would normally go from the engine shaft to the drive tranny. I know on craftsman models it come out the top of the mower deck which works perfectly. I am building one right now. Should be finished in June 2015.

[@thechaindude1320]

+cambridgetate Is it done now???

[@digglerderka7844]

+TheChainDude13 it done now ?

[@digglerderka7844]

+cambridgetate is it completed?it's July of 2016

[@nickguitarguy1]

You notice there was no grass to mow because he'd been playing with it all day... lol love it building one soon. came across your video after doing research on several others. Good stuff. Quick and dirty. done right. I think I'm going with the H-Block design, but cool to know this stuff too. Maybe use your design to control my switches for emergency off switch to kill engine.... :) always learning

[@robgreen9070]

Now this gentleman…. Is true engineering 👍 With that being said, it would have sharper steering if it steered from the rear. Easy for me to say though because I couldn’t have done what you did. Awesome 👏

[@gginnj]

Love the front end. All you need now is fuel injection and a turbo charger!

[@shtboxgarage905]

ggin nj better not be a honda joke

[@CrowdSurfingGeezer]

You, my friend, are a genius! To take this project from concept to completion is quite remarkable! I hope your employer appreciates your abilities!

[@cgrobe21]

You don't need all that tension on the alternator. It spins freely. Loosen it up some or build a idler pulley that you can disconnect the tension when starting and re engage after start.

[@tom3777]

I built a camera pan and tilt using car window motors and found the motors were very easy to control with rc dc speed controllers with reverse. Just like you the motors do not return to a center position but unlike your setup I have variable speed. It works great.

[@sanjaydahri9317]

Just a genius. Great knoledge an re-usauge of recycled parts/motors off other equipment. Keep up the good workmanship,an plse cän u do an show any orher projects u may have done or on goin etc.God bless

[@bc4092]

The car alternator strapped to the front!! :'-)) Genius! Love it..

[@LectronCircuits]

Lawn-Mower Man would be very proud of you!

[@norman16176]

hi john -thanks for sharing your video - i am also in the process of building me a rc lawmovwer,your is the first model that i have seem that did not used the rear wheel from a power wheel chair motor (which the only place i have found to buy then is on e-bay) i found that your steering system is a very interestedin ideal-(good job on that) i know this is your prototype-i am hoping that you will post more on at a later time-thanks

[@Grizzydan]

How can you dislike this? Get the steering sorted out, maybe by adding a slower gear ratio, or setting up a revert to neutral circuit. and you have a perfectly good rc machine xD keep building!

[@leevans9693]

Im amazed that little engine runs that gm alternator !!! It takes like 3-5 hp to turn that sucker under load. Especially on a dead battery.

[@Df4gc]

John, great job. I love the front steering, the Alternator and the worm drive on the rear. Great job. I bet the neighbors question this guys "sanity" :-)..

[@DJTAZ1996]

that would be a blast to play with on hot days. id sit on porch drinking a cold soda and mow my grass lol

[@davidsecamond1016]

Need two springs to return steering back to center position when release turn switch. Awesome build

[@jpian0923]

In the description under "Category" it says "Science & Technology". It should be under "Comedy", cuz I've been laughing for about ten minutes straight. Dude, you made my day!

[@RonRay]

Brilliant! Only thing it needs is two springs returning the front wheels to center when not receiving a signal. (temporarily on)

[@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf]

OMG! THIS video has made my day. Imagine if it goes out of range in full throttle like a rc car.

[@DragonworksProductions]

This is the most frightening thing I've seen all day... I LIKE IT

[@zackkasey]

Love it! Love the idea of the wiper motor for steering and welding a pulley to the flywheel to turn the alternator for battery charging. You can also use it for a roll around vehicle jump starter if your car or truck battery is dead. Lol great job.

[@fahb68]

Hi you made the perfect Fathers day gift..... Rc car and cut the grass everybody wins.... Just remove the handle you dont need it any more...... congratulations

[@AtlantaPerformance]

Awesome job with this! And from parts you had laying around. I see so many guys building these and spending a couple thousand dollars in the process, and it looks even better, youve got that "ghost rider" effect LOL. Id love to see the looks on peoples faces as they drive by and see that. I commend you on you ingenuity my friend!!!

[@navinramroop9092]

one of the best RC mowers I've seen..... great work!

[@timlee500]

This is my home made drive in mower, has 2 x 20 inch cutters, can be removed in minutes, fun to drive & the grand-kids love it.

[@Robert-qw1zy]

I like your idea. And for the steering you can use a limit switch to stop the motor straight.

[@jeremynading2006]

I love how the stroller is like "nope fuck this shit I'm out"

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

dude your on to something it's truly awesome awesome job my mate

[@3dw3dw]

The caution I would give is to leave the belt tension on the lose side. Because of the way the engine is oiled if you pull too hard you may accelerate bearing wear. This may also be why it's hard to get started. Now for your next project maybe use the sensors and controller from a robot vacuum cleaner like a roomba, give it perimeters and let it roam around the yard as it wants, then you won't have to have the controller.

[@stevenlewisoutdoors]

very nice build. Everything I was looking for all on one machine; learned a ton. thanks soo much for sharing

[@slader-hl1kk]

Ya but he need to buy and actual servo for the front steering wheels so they are always straight and once you turn they always return to center you can get a heavey duty servo for like 30 40 bucks expensive but worth it

[@harshtimes23]

How can someone dislike this video. This is something you can give to a senior citizen to cut grass

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

Indeed 👍. In the video's notes he said he doesn't have the skill to build an h - bridge motor controller. Maybe he doesn't, IDK. But, he certainly does have enough skill for a project like this! 👏👏👏👏

[@sinformant]

step 2 get anatomically correct human skeleton, dress in black Cloak, mount on wheels with hands on mower handle so it looks like the grim reaper mowing the lawn

[@edwardjackson7710]

sinformant m

[@lulu8332]

only thing i would have changed was to trow away the generator and mount a Dynastarter (starter and generator in 1) you will only get about 25AMPS but then you could have eletric start,,and less strain on the small engine,,, but VERY ingeinius work sir! i like how you use standart parts easy to get ahold of, and cheap..,i see ppl building stuff out of brand new parts and the mower ends up costing a fortune,,,

[@waynedavis2505]

You don't really need a lawnmower guy, you can just wait for the rest of the grass to die. lol another week should do it. That is one sick lawn.

[@appealingpit]

That is very neat creation. I like that idea. Some neat enginering.

[@massis32210]

now that's sweet... great job on the build!!!

[@marksevigny]

amazing good for those hot summer days sit in the shade with a big glass of ice tea

[@hazzlepop5496]

ive been trying to work out a cheep but powerful motor for the steering servo u saved my headache just need to work out how to run one from a radio control with out using a servo to power switches

[@trevcessna1723]

Too funny I was just saying to my wife yesterday I need to make my lawn mower remote control... awesome!!!!

[@benheatherman2839]

It has a alternator, steering, electronic self propulsion, car battery and a tail light. Still missing an air filter (lol). I like the idea you might try and use a Stator under the flywheel to generate the electricity instead of the alternator and use a lawnmower with self-propulsion built in and use that.

[@MarshmallowVogt]

the wind is HORRIBLE!!! but really liked your video lots of cool ideas with stuff you can find for low cost thanks for sharing

[@snowrocket]

Actually, that style Tecumseh mower engine (and most others for that matter) were/are available with 12 volt electric starters. I know where to get several used starters for Tecumseh and Briggs and Stratton mower/utility engines. You can buy them on Ebay, too. Make sure your flywheel has the gear teeth on it, or you'll need to change the flywheel to one that has the gear teeth.

[@jonwright2624]

all your missing is the fluxcapacidder. .. back to the future. .. imagine driving by your house and your controlling this from your front room and nobody sees you. good stuff man its to bad we're far away I have a lawn care business and we have five to ten broken mowers laying around .

[@fullboostturbo1]

Now that's a new age Lawnmower if I've ever seen one LMAO. I want one talking about having fun while mowing the lawn sick.

[@XD45OWNER]

Man, That thing is super cool! Very well done on your little project :-)

[@RichardMacLean]

Cool project. You might want to invest in some remote controlled sprinklers while you're at it. LOL!

[@mjmcomputers]

Nicely done! If you can find a larger pulley for the motor, that would increase the speed.

[@wernerpfeifer]

I hope you have a lawn by now.

[@oxmachines]

That's cool as hell brother! good job!

[@erf1278]

Fantastic! Great backyard engineering!

[@Krish289]

That is pretty awesome, nice job!

[@JK-zl7vv]

Since the steering is just on and off, you should put a gas strut that always brings it back to center, this way your steering will be much more controllable

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

This is ten years old, I am sure he has made changes and improvements to it by now. ✔️

[@canticloud0119]

Cool project dude. Hey your baby is rolling away in the background. Lol.

[@johnwilson1206]

You are a genius

[@petea2721]

John Wilson i wouldn't go that far

[@jeremiahl2552]

yours looks more heavy duty than my traxxas lawn mower. :)

[@neoblackwolf69]

I want one!! I have a broken back and it would be a life saver 😇!!

[@andylupo2061]

They now have robot mowers, program them to mow on a set schedule, smart enough to go back to home port if grass is to wet or rain is immanent. WORX, Black & Decker, Husqvarna , all the usual suspects have them now. Starting prices go for about $999.00

[@Grizzydan]

andy but where's the fun in that?

[@dimondgod7128]

Andy Lupo you sound like a sails man

[@Grizzydan]

diamondgod7 You sound like a High School dropout.

[@Grizzydan]

No lies Please You sound like a filthy SJW.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Why not man , I like it ..Thumbs up !!

[@bobx3646]

You're a genius! This is the only video I've seen of the hundreds that has an alternator and the awesome front end. How did you build the steering? Where do I get the parts? Thanks

[@Bucklygr]

The steering is a wiper motor from a S-10, with momentary DPDT switch connected to servos. Just a basic RC controller setup with two servos. As for the supports for the wheels, just some bearing i had, no idea where to get them from. Thanks.

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

@@Bucklygr 💡 My dad turned 80 a few months ago. I came here looking into the idea of hiring someone to remodel his mower into a remote controlled one, using materials in his garage.... No promises nor commitment implied, just curious; How much generally would you want to be paid for such a job?

[@865Boyz]

The 3:37 moment the baby stroller self propelled outta there lmfao maybe mom remote controlled that shit to the trunk! Haha

[@Danroxye01]

Cool mod ! what you did . interessting. But the lawn , may be using several dehumidifier running on an other lawnmower and all of the water be used to water the lawn.

[@joshuaatkins5197]

the stroller rolling away? Hilarious

[@10630390]

That's damn cool!! I like it.

[@kentnovasalmen1967]

Great, However it looks like you need a lawn seeder and water more. I made a log splitter using a riding tractor frame that I should post.

[@landonvangilder2476]

anybody see the stroller roll away

[@patrickmurphy3759]

ya i saw that, and hear a baby about ten seconds later

It was an R/C stroller

[@tyjanssen3191]

I read this, looked back up and the stroller had just started rolling away.

[@codyengle466]

3:41

[@kennymane-]

Landon VanGilder thats what i waz i coming here to say lol

[@offgriddlifestyle2544]

apply milongranite for grass to grow. be generous good luck on a beautiful lawn . awesome build

[@HOMESTEAD_INSTEAD]

you should attach a skeleton to the handle bars with the feet a few inches from the ground and then send it into a cemetery :)

[@robgreen9070]

😂😂 Yes!

[@blandman3471]

Nice mower ! You could add an inverter, then you would have a rc generator.

[@davescopes249]

This is made / Converted very well. And I hope you got your child and pushchair back because it rolled down the drive. Lol. It's a yes from me high five ✋

[@Billycous]

...all it needs now is a plastic skeleton attached to the handlebar with no legs to really freak the neighborhood kids out! I like it.

[@SammSheperd]

Now lets put my APM 2.6 autopilot on it with "Rover" firmware and have it do your lawn with GPS

[@ttips4237]

Samm Sheperd if you did that the lawnmower would likely leave home seeking greener pastures. The grass may not always be greener on the other side of the fence but in this case....

[@timtim-ef7xu]

Bravo. Look at that thing. Mad max mower.

[@richardbedard1245]

Alternator are not designed to charge batteries from "stone dead". It's job is to supply all the electrical loads while the engine is running.

[@tedsears2356]

now granny can mow the backyard.

[@hifivelowfive]

It's got "huni I shrunk the kids" written all over it lol

[@alasdair4161]

A work of pure genius!

[@BackPainGarage]

this is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. i would however suggest the use of a starter generator from a gas golf cart. will be a little more pricey, but you can then find a way to trigger the starter and kill switch remotely. also would step down to a smaller battery that actually holds a charge.

[@WallStreet749]

No need to have servo motors and a drive system Just use rear servos to drive and steer kinda like a skid steer For the front end have swivel wheels and do away with the rack steering system KISS it. I like the alternator good idea.

[@thersten]

neat! I think programming the path would be the most efficient way to cut. future project maybe?

[@slader-hl1kk]

Right it needs gps tracking and telemetry.

[@dgb5820]

Really like your project its very clever

[@32cstyle]

Great work man! Congrats... We should work together to see what we could come up with. I'm looking to work with other inventive types. Let me know.

[@hell5309]

Maybe now that the battery's charged, you can make a low-voltage starter motor for that thing so you don't have to break your back starting it.

[@fabiolas4]

wow that's awesome, great job! i think if you get rid of the handlebar it'll be damn near like the one in "honey i shrunk the kids."

[@djnemesis82pluss1877]

So did you just wrap the alternator belt around the cooling fins on the flywheel ?

[@WS-gw5ms]

Nice work but just get a 15 buck charger and ditch that alternator. Remember a 75 amp alternator takes over 1hp itself. But really good work. Good for you to make it.

[@Mikeofindy]

Great job!! Very nice set up

[@eddieallen8982]

You ever thought of using springs on the steering that's strong enough to pull the wheels back to center but not too strong to fight your wiper motor?

[@jcstarion88]

That's an awesome build i though of this a long time ago whn i was in class

[@1ivannthegreat]

I can tell he got that idea from a 1990's movie " Honey I Shrunk the Kids" Where that guy comes out with the Rc Lawn mower.

[@imtheman3039]

That thing is pretty fuckng cool, too bad your lawn is dead and you don't really need a mower for it!

[@cmcgill8832]

If be looking threw the front window in the a/c lol this is awesome!

[@hamzahikram1549]

Very nice love it very much wish I could do something like this some day

[@carabela125]

that is so cool. add an electric start. and a grass seed spreader :-O

[@WazzyCabbage]

if you put a larger cog on the 24v motor and a smaller cog on the drive shaft side. Then this alone should increase the movement speed ?

[@SidecarHero1]

now you need a RC sprinkler

[@andrewsmart2949]

relays aint expensive,air filter is a must,that alternator could soak up the entire engine output

[@alfredoreyes98]

I Like you,re idea overall, especially the alternator, can you tell me how you wired the alternator to the battery, was there a switch to turn on the alternator to begin charging.

[@cgrobe21]

Mrx2002 you missed the point. He said that its hard to start because of the tension of the alternator with the belt. All alternators spin freely just just don't need all that tension to spin the alternator and generate voltage. I just don't understand your "easier way" of charging the battery with a electro magnet and a switch.

[@guarionex1961]

Keep on man! Great ideas starts like this.