Introduction: 3D Printed RC Tank
Have you ever wanted to have an RC tank? This one is almost fully 3D printed, so if you have access to a 3D printer, you can build it! It is very easy to construct and once it is running, it is awesome! Please vote in the 3D printing contest!
Step 1: The Parts
First, you'll need the parts. You will need:
94 tread segments: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1596549
4 drive sprockets: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1596550
4 sprockets: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1596108
2 brackets: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1596552
2 base pieces: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1596555 and http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1596553
some Velcro
a plastic container
around 10 jumbo Popsicle sticks
Some wire
4 motors (I used the ones from RC Thunder Tumblers)
some screws
A transmitter and receiver (2 channel): http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8338__Hobby_King_2_4Ghz_4Ch_Tx_Rx_V2_Mode_2_.html
2 brushed motor ESCs: http://www.amazon.com/Hobbypower-Brushed-Motor-Speed-Controller/dp/B00DU49XL0?ie=UTF8&keywords=brushed%20esc&qid=1464570784&ref_=sr_1_11&sr=8-11
A lipo battery, 2-3S: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9272__Turnigy_1300mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html
A few pushrods: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/%5F%5F65717%5F%5FMetal%5FPush%5FRods%5FM2%5F2xL300%5F10pcs%5Fset%5FUS%5FWarehouse%5F.html
Some music wire: http://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Smooth-Diameter-Precision-Tolerance/dp/B002M3JQGC?ie=UTF8&keywords=high%20carbon%20steel%20wire%20%232B%20.055&qid=1464615056&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2
A couple small pieces of plastic
A couple small wooden blocks
You will also need:
A hot glue gun
A screwdriver
2 pairs of pliers
A soldering iron
Some heat shrink
Connectors for your escs