Radio controlled beach wagon build video. How I built the R/C wagon.

[@travisedgar1780]

Best “how to” that I’ve looked at. Thanks I’m currently building a beach cart

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Cool thanks 👍

[@timwegman5776]

Man it’s a shame more people don’t click on this video, they don’t know what they’re missing. All these build channels out there racking up hundreds of thousands of views and this build is better than have and as good as the other half, Idk maybe it’s the nerd in me that loves these home built useful toys I mean remote controlled C’mon what one of us men can say we don’t still day dream about our first RC experience and why not re-live that nostalgia through your cart build😂! Thanks for posting. ( I found your video because I have 2 tons of rock in clients front yard that has to move to the back via tiny wheelbarrow but now I’m on a mission thank you)

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Lol , Thanks for watching I'm still fascinated by anything radio controlled. When I learned about the modern stuff that you can plug together and make something like this happen I was really surprised.

[@tedbastwock3810]

I just want to reiterate how much I appreciate the amount of thought you put into this. After a YT search, I found countless vid copying a couple of builds from years ago. I cant really blame those publishers, it is useful to see their experience and that they were able to make it work, but I really didnt learn much from them over what I learned from the original couple videos. You, however, have done something unique. It is a true 4WD. It is a true zero turn. It is geometrically balanced. It has the ability to switch between power sources because of the forethought that you put into the power connections. And the fact that the power source can come from such a wide variety of options is impressive. After watching a bunch of others today .. because I have a sudden interest in this kind of build 😁I specifically came back just to share this to others. I want to see you add tracks. If I ever get to the point you got to in this video, I will give it a shot.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

I have looked at those small sets of tracks but since these videos don't do very well I just haven't invested in it. Thanks for watching

[@AshAllen08]

Met you tonight! Thank you for riding my kids around!!! Super cool

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thank you for letting them, I think they loved it, enjoy your vacation.

[@daudnasir]

Chris this is great. I am thinking to attach a power shovel to get rid of snow. this would be great.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

That may possibly work if it can get traction I'm thinking about adding a leaf blower to it this fall. Thanks for watching

[@engineeringentropy8965]

Thanks for making this video. I really appreciate it. Saved me a lot of learning things the hard way.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Awesome, glad it helped, thanks for watching

[@tedbastwock3810]

Im trying real hard to get my first clone of this version of your cart done in time. Im already trying to decide if my next version should use tracks or incorporate some designs from a dune buggy. Maybe after I test it out I can make a more informed decision. Ik you didnt get a lot of views from all these beach cart vid, but I for one am eternally grateful for them. Love God & Love people.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Testing will give you the most valuable information regarding the next version , The first failure is how I realized it had to be four-wheel drive. Thanks for watching

[@sh1elds_tv]

This is amazing, Please keep me updated, I want to put a 12 in sub on the back and 2 tops on both sides , camping stuff in the center, it would be really cool to somehow add suspension for crawling for trails

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

I'm down at the beach right now using the wagon. Thanks for watching

[@SluSharkND]

Great build. Great detail. I love your projects, so keep up the great work!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Chris from Key farm, just happens I have a mobility chair in storage was thinking of switching it to tracks. Great demonstration Central California watching

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks

[@skinnywheelz]

I dont know if i got any useful information out of this video, but it sure was fun to watch! Great video Chris, Thanks for sharing!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks

[@brandoncassidy807]

Hi Chris! Nice to run into you on the beach. I’ll be building this!! Ty!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Cool, it was good talking with you. Enjoy your vacation!

[@brandoncassidy807]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm you too my friend.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

👍

[@jacklabloom635]

Nice build. I’ve sent a lot of people to your channel, especially on the golf cart videos and the tractor videos. You did the golf cart in a way that actually holds up long term, with that shaft and pillow block bearings. I really enjoyed the tractor build too.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks Jack, I appreciate you helping out the channel and I look forward to your comments.

[@rquest3059]

That is an excellent build. It could be a mobile target stand. Just don't shoot too low for obvious reasons.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Absolutely!

[@adamnorthup1620]

this is great & appreciate your practical explanations!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks

[@alsouthern7190]

Love the build. Just think about what you could build if you had the time. Always wondering what you will come up with next. Keep those videos coming

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thank you!

[@omartech189]

This is a great video! I’m forwarding it to my son who is in to robotics and loves to thinker. Would be cool to add tracks and perhaps a robotic arm at the top to fetch cool drinks from the cooler or fridge 😂

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

That would be awesome

[@JDavidsonPhotography]

Thanks for your build videos, I'm not going full R/C but I am looking at making a power assisted beach cart for that thick gulf sand that'll kill every beach cart!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

This one was built for the Alabama Gulf Coast and really works pretty well. Thanks for watching

[@JDavidsonPhotography]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm I'm trying to get one built before we head down to Destin in June. Harbor Freight aluminum cargo carrier, balloon wheels and mobility scooter electronics are the current plan.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

That sounds like an awesome plan, send me some pictures [e-mail]

[@josebriones4990]

I wish I had the technical knowledge to do something like this. I feel like a pack mule every time we go to the beach.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Most of this project is plug and play not terribly hard to build but you do need some hardware and be able to weld a little bit.

[@Bitemwah]

What an awesome concept I would like to do this for a surf fishing cart. I have a question on the steering using this skid steer concept. Does it track pretty straight when going straight ahead only. In the surf fishing world sometimes we have to go down walkways that are narrow so I’m wondering how easy it will be to negotiate that with a remote control system like this.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

It tracks very straight as long as the axles are straight I can drive this one down a sidewalk no problem.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks for watching

[@mikekissner7894]

I love it, slap a wacky waving arm inflatable tube man on it and chase unsuspecting beach combers🤔👍🏻

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

LOL, that's a great idea

[@TimTurner115]

Love it. You have given me some ideas. Now I'm waiting on my chance to be left unsupervised. 😂😂😂

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

LOL

[@tedbastwock3810]

Amazing video!! Been coming back to your channel a lot, not sure how I missed this until now. SOOO much great info here. For example, I was already eying the cytron as an alternative to the sabertooth, so glad to hear your endorsement! The demonstration at the end was REALLY fun to watch! Did you use fuses? Did you do anything to the shafts on the middle side, i.e. between the two middle bearings, to stabilize the shafts? If so I don't think I caught that, but it might not be needed. I followed the link but didn't see it in the description .. do you know how many amps those motors draw, or what is their torque rating? Just wondering for comparison to other options. 🙏🙏🙏 p.s. been praying for your family member

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

These controllers whether it be the sabertooth or the cytron have several protections built into them so when I was using the 18 volt batteries I did run those through an inline fuse but when I ran the bigger lithium batteries I did not. I'm not sure about the amp draw ( probably average 15-25)on these motors and depending on how much work they're doing ,it would change I'm sure it spikes at the very beginning but as far as torque since they are gear reducted motors they have a massive amount of torque. 👍

[@briantussey548]

This was so badass!!!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

It works great at the beach .

[@elibrewer1321]

I met you early man super cool!!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Cool, thanks for commenting.

[@gregbaehring1656]

Thank you for your content.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

You're welcome Thanks for watching and commenting

[@PedroRodriguez-dr6xu]

Awesome, going to build one for my trailer

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Cool 😎

[@doylerhill]

Interesting! I’m trying to figure out if it’s practical to make a remote “mule” to carry my crap on outings. (Off road but not beach)

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

That would pretty cool

[@aryeh4u2]

Nice build . Can you explain how the R/c system works or setup?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

It's in the video at 8 minutes 50 seconds. If you need more help than that let me know.

[@aryeh4u2]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarmthank you for your reply. I have purchased both, is it difficult to program it? Do you have maybe a good reference video to set it up?. Looking forward to completing my project with your inspiration

[@RCAVEMANS]

Have you tried this out in sand with a load on it? I’m guessing tracks would be the best?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Absolutely there's a couple of different videos on it check out the channel I think you'll like it.

[@mikekissner7894]

I am wondering which one you prefer between the skid steer and the smaller swivel castor steered trailer hauler you made if you take deep sand out of the equation?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Excluding the sand the two wheel drive with the casters is much more responsive and much more fun to drive

[@mikekissner7894]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm I have two complete power chairs and I purchased a cytron controller, I guess I can just make both versions and just swap electronics between them 😬 I also am wanting something on tracks, I live up in MN on a farm and it’s heavy clay 🫤

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

That sounds really cool when you get them finished send me pictures

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

[e-mail]

[@alyssacatanese7222]

Me and my sons gonna have to build one of them

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Go for it , let me know how it goes, [e-mail]

[@fedemon76]

Hello very nice project, congrats! What type of crown did you use on the axle and how did you lock it?

[@fedemon76]

Also do ot understan how wheels are connected to the axle, I mean in rotation

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

The axles are currently 3/4 all thread rod , the hub has a notch while the rod has a 1/8 pin through it, the notch sits on the pin and 3/4 nuts hold everything tight

[@DavesCoolCustomBikes]

I built one with 50 in mower deck only difference is i make it so i could use 2 semi tires cut side walls off and stretched over your tire setup where they are now tracks like a tank i use it to mow the field when over 6in the deck has independent riding mower engine just to turn the blades

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

That sounds awesome if you have any pictures I'd like to see it. [e-mail]

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Glad you liked it, Thanks for watching.

[@ChrisPham-wu4hv]

Can you specify more about how you connect the electronics together , to futher discuss we discuss in a zoom meeting ?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

These electronics are pretty much plug and play. I learned how to use them by watching other KZbin videos. Search sabertooth motor controller

[@tedbastwock3810]

The electronics portion is extremely simple because its using modular components. Its basically just matching specs and doing some wiring. He already supplied the components that work for him, thats a great starting point. In fact, I highly regard his endorsement of electronic components. His commitment to budget friendly design is also very admirable. If you find these parts cheap, Im sure you can wire them together.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

👍

[@innovationin-sight8108]

Hey mate, Thanks for the info. I'm building one! How long did you manage to run it for on the Ryobi batteries? Did you say what Volt and W motors you have there..... Thanks

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

The Ryobi batteries do very well, especially for the price. I have some 20 amp hour lithium batteries I run in series for 24 volts. The 18 volt Ryobi batteries are parallel, so if you want longer run time you could add more batteries but the run time for 2 is good. The motor are electric wheelchair motors that are rated at 24 volts but work great anywhere from 12-24v . Thanks for watching

[@innovationin-sight8108]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm Going with 2x 18 Volt 12Ah Makita batteries in parallel on 24 Volt 250w motors. See how it goes on the beaches in Australia 🦘!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

@innovationin-sight8108 it should work great, you can send a picture of it to [e-mail]

[@tim75052]

Thanks for sharing

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Glad you like it

[@pspwilliams]

I want to build something like this but I never actually built anything should I start small or just do it any advice?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

If you want something similar but don't have a lot of experience building what you need to do is buy an old power chair where the batteries or the electronics have went bad. Put new batteries in it remove all of those electronics and add new electronics. I can show you / tell you how to hook it up. I have one made just like that and it is awesome an old non-working power chairs are normally about a hundred bucks.

[@pspwilliams]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm yes please ! And what where do you usually get yours

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Marketplace is the best place to look .

[@pspwilliams]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm I found a couple !! In working condition too

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Cool

[@carl0s288]

you didnt put any fuses to protect the sabertooth? Peak amp is 64A

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

When I run the 18volt drill batteries, they do have 40 amp fuses in the hot leads, in this 24 volt setup if you over amp draw the batteries, they internal monitor in the battery will shut the power down. My battery connector only hooks up one way, so as long as it is installed right, there is no reverse polarity to worry about. A fuse wouldn't be a bad idea, but I just haven't installed one in the current setup, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@patrickweldon7092]

Great video! God bless!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@tseemore9599]

Nice build but curious how heavy is it?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

I think it's about 60+/- pounds, thats just an educated guess

[@tedbastwock3810]

Do you remember the dimensions of the lower frame and the size/thickness of square tube you used? Also the box on top? 🙏

[@tedbastwock3810]

I'm guessing the bottom frame is roughly 1x3.5 or 4 ft, 1in x 1in square tube that's 1/16 or 1/8 in thick, and steel? And the top frame is aluminum, roughly the same length, close to 2 ft wide, and aroun 1.5 ft tall?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

It's definitely 1"x1" -1/8 thick wall tubing, but could have been thinner if I had any. Right off hand I don't remember the exact dimensions , but really just build to the size most useful to you .

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

It's just tall enough to clear the batteries.

[@tedbastwock3810]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm Thanks man. If I pull this off I will send you pics in email.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Cool [e-mail]

[@MartiArtisan]

What size sabertooth are you running? 2x32?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Yes , this one is a 2x32

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks for watching

[@MartiArtisan]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm awesome. I wonder how this would work with the Arduino boards like the Uno 3 or nano. Think I’ll give it a shot!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

If I knew how to work all that stuff I would have already done it but I've never had anyone to teach me.

[@MartiArtisan]

@@ChrisfromKeyfarm that’s fair! I just kind of stumbled upon it so I’m in the process of learning myself.

[@turtlewax2]

I desperately need this. Is there a parts list?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

So I don't put a parts list in the description because links expire and that doesn't really help people but if you'll search for the part that I named on eBay every part of this buggy can be bought on eBay , surplus center, or robot shop. Excluding the steel tubing frame

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

For instance for the sprockets you would search,( 40 sprocket 14 teeth).

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

The motor controller can be a saber-tooth or a cytron

[@tawakoni56]

What size tires are those sir.

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Those are front tires off of a typical lawn tractor like an MTD or a Murray they are 15x6-6.

[@brandonlaragirl]

Soooo cool!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks man, I appreciate it, this has been a very useful project. Thanks for watching.

[@crazzyearl]

LOOKING good

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Thanks

[@christiancordero4060]

Omg awesome thank you thank you

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

Glad you like it, thanks for watching

[@qbertatx]

Now put a paint ball gun on it with remote trigger

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

That would be fun