snowcat wheels/tracks build

[b-kons]

Not yet, fortunately rubber tracks still safe and works fine.

 

[snapon boy]

I've been watching your videos amazing work.

 

[b-kons]

Thanks, how did you spend the winter, did you run your Blizzard?

 

[snapon boy]

Here is after the Christmas run when my son got his blizzard. I live in Texas we had 78 degrees on Christmas day. We do get snow on occasion and when we do its bad but not much this year.

 

[b-kons]

Great team "thumbsup"

 

[Derek Larsen]

I wanted to add a second ESC, but I don't know how to make it work at the same time, when I pull the throttle.

Hardware & Accessories>Wires & Connectors>Servo Wire, Plugs & Accessories>Y Leads

I believe this is what you need. You can do the same thing with the battery connection, unless you want two batteries.

 

[b-kons]

Preparing for the second season. I got Mad Torque dual ESC and RC4WD Predator Tracks.
By the way, these tracks are quite heavy and very hard to spin, as opposed to Blizzard, which can be spun by one touch.
I don't use mounting connectors, so we'll see how it will work.
It move slower than wheels, so I have to use different types of motors.
I have tried to use sub-transmission with 2:1 rate, but it creates too much pressure.
I also have another body, which I got for the interior, using it to make some kind of trailer or a cabin.

 

[snapon boy]

Awesome

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[JatoTheRipper]

That is freakin' cool!

 

[b-kons]

Thanks!
j.krug Steering with double wheels was really difficult, as well as with skis, it works only when the truck is moving.

Mounting the cabin on small shocks

and assembling everything.

 

[MiteyF]

This thing is pretty badass! But I'm wondering why you "waterproofed" your motors... brushless motors are waterproof by their very nature.

 

[b-kons]

MiteyF I used to work with brushed motors and trying to improve what I have, maybe it would be useful in the future.


Snow is collecting very fast. A day of waiting and it may be not ridable until spring.
I tested the new tracks. They work well on a plain snow, I think it will be perfect on ice.
There were times when it worked fine, and times when it overturns all the time.
Maybe combination with the the Blizzard is the reason.
It is always interesting to try new things, but if you plan to use the tracks, keep in mind that it can be capricious.
It also works fine without mounting connectors.

You may think that using four motors discharge the battery four times faster, but it is not.
I spend almost as much time as I always did.

https://youtu.be/T90TcLvd_pY

 

[1BadJeepBruiser]

this thing is rad! very cool build

 

[b-kons]

Converting Wraith axle to 6x6

Removing original plate

and screws.

Scanning the plate.

Modeling in 3ds max.

Printing it at the local 3D printing office, it cost me about $10.

Installing on the axle.

Assembling the chassis.

More process in the video: https://youtu.be/3-wlx0r-jNU

Here is a link to the file that I printed.
Switch language at the bottom if the page is in Russian.

https://yadi.sk/d/NAv4rOEU34r2zh

You may need to sand the bottom of the model after printing, or not.
I made the bearing hole slightly smaller so it fits for sure, so a thin layer of material needs to be cut.

 

[rngrchad]

Super cool Bkon. I admire the skill you put forth on that tracked Jeep snowcat type machine. Merry Christmas from USA.

 

[b-kons]

rngrchad Thanks, Merry Christmas to you too guys!

This one should be better if you plan to install servo on the axle.

https://yadi.sk/d/3vckrDbq35ZUjJ

 

[b-kons]

Start rebuilding the body.

 

[b-kons]

 

[b-kons]

 

[b-kons]

Testing the colors: Tamiya Fluorescent orange, Brilliant orange, Clear orange.