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carmageddon rc !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well this all started when I got a RC heli just before guy fawkes night helicopter + rocket = cool
well i did start that but soon realized i would have to buy another controller to fire it on command then i had a vision (actually i tripped over my RC nitro car then it came to me RC-carmageddon so with some parts that i had sitting round i figured i could do this for only the price of the rocket

the link for the video can be found here

vid number 2 firing a small screw

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Step 1What you will need

>>>>>>>Remote controlled car (working would help)

>>>>>>>4 Channel or more the better controller and receiver

>>>>>>>Higher capacity battery's (I use a heli lithium cell 7.4v 800mah)

>>>>>>>2X RC servo

>>>>>>>TOOLS and MATERIALS:
Tin snips
Pliers
Screwdrivers small and large phillips and flat head
Drill
Knife
Tape
Aluminium off cuts
Extra screws

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35 comments

Feb 3, 2008. 12:45 AMphilipster says:

i made one of these a few years ago but i used a electric rc and a 8 ch receiver and transmitter and for my gun i used a coil gun it was awsome till my friend spilled coca cola on it

Sep 11, 2011. 9:21 PMFurball_Fidelis says:

I think an electric would work better over a Nitro for a project like this..and open up more opprtunities...

Nov 23, 2010. 10:16 AMvicky666 says:

all this is ,is a r/c shop bought car. it's not a robot.it's not rocket science and i could do this at home!!!!!!!!!!!

May 11, 2011. 6:24 AMJumpin Jehosaphat says:

calm down !!!!!!!!!!

Apr 27, 2011. 12:17 PMDumchicken says:

Nov 19, 2009. 10:43 AMamando96 says:

I want to see the video :P

Jun 4, 2009. 7:55 AMSanechka3 says:

Please photo rotate

May 6, 2009. 3:30 AMrobot797 says:

what type of car it this. i has parts.

Dec 17, 2008. 11:51 PMa918bmxr says:

have you tried mounting a mini electric airsoft gut to this ANKLE SHOOTERS!!!!!!!! (check out me insructable) http://www.instructables.com/id/flame_throwing_altoids_guitar

Dec 15, 2008. 3:05 PMkaianuanu says:

this is really cool. im making this minus the car so its just the turret. some mods im doin to the cannon are: using a copper tube, a glow plug for ignition. another thing i wanted to point out, for ammo, you could use a bottle rocket, just shorten the fuse and put a tiny little bit black powder to help ingite the fuse.

Jan 11, 2008. 10:09 AMlovejobworknomore says:

i am surfing for new techniques to modify my HOME MADE RC SURFBOARD, dude, you are a great help.

Jan 15, 2008. 4:04 PMalanfreefal says:

haha... pun... "surfing," "surfboard". sorry, just had to point that out

Sep 28, 2008. 2:20 AMzimmemic25 says:

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Dec 3, 2008. 10:47 AMRobert L says:

it is funny :)

Sep 23, 2008. 5:47 PMi make shooting things says:

you should be able to use a spare glow plug to light the match

Sep 22, 2008. 1:47 PMlooking4ideas says:

Why not do this: get an estes rocket engine and attach it on instead of a cannon.

Apr 5, 2008. 7:03 AMvince086 says:

would love to try this but the rc stuf is too expensive. that fireing is going to kill the servos. cool project

Sep 22, 2008. 7:48 AMlooking4ideas says:

Cant u add a heat sink to prevent over heating ???

Sep 22, 2008. 10:40 AMvince086 says:

the only reason you would need a heat sink is if the thing has rapid fire mode, witch would be cool if it is possible

Jul 12, 2008. 4:28 AMShotPain says:

Step 7: Then stick a General Lee shell on and be rebellious! YEEEHAWW!

Jun 26, 2008. 3:18 PMcrazyboy246 says:

how fast is it?

Jun 22, 2008. 7:01 PM

Mattrox says:

great idea now all you need is a flamethrower.

Jun 17, 2008. 2:08 PMfurferret says:

Thatz soo awesome !!!!about how much would it cost 2 make 1?????

Feb 7, 2008. 6:23 PMthe pro says:

add me to the R/C group too!

Dec 8, 2007. 7:04 AMnerfer192 says:

will you add to my new group?

Nov 6, 2007. 1:40 PMthe gizmoman says:

try modifing it to shoot those easties rocket engines!!!

Nov 6, 2007. 3:24 PMMAD-DOC (author) says:

that was the hope but it is really cool i have posted a video up on youtube under rc carmageddon cant link it right now but take a look yourself sorry bout the quality i had a poor cameraman thanks

Nov 16, 2007. 2:44 PMthe gizmoman says:

alsome dude!! keep up the good work!!

Nov 8, 2007. 7:01 PMthecheatscalc says:

seems very bad for the servos.... but good idea! I'd suggest spring mounting that cannon so it doesn't strip the servo gears!

Nov 7, 2007. 9:29 AMMAD-DOC (author) says:

check out the new vid will have some more pics and vids as soon as i complete the quad cannon ha!!

Nov 6, 2007. 7:38 PMDaniel662000 says:

why is this under knex?

Nov 6, 2007. 11:20 AMtyeo098 says:

How does the cannon fire?

Nov 6, 2007. 12:38 PMMAD-DOC (author) says:

just tested the cannon for the second time fired in just under a second from braking no misfires as so far will be making a quad cannon attachment soo so will post that too