This is a work in progress project I started 3 weeks ago. The chassis is now complete and operational. Feel free to start building it. There might be trivial updates to come.
Look out for:
1) Videos showing the build step by step
2) Sonar capabilities
3) Line tracking capabilities
Change Log
- 2017/10/08 - Initial upload
- 2017/10/14 - Uploaded some instruction videos
- 2017/10/23 - Included an option to mount the servo from the bottom (cleaner)
- 2017/10/24 - Uploaded design source files (OpenSCAD)
Build Instructions - Rear Piece
Parts to print:
- MainStructure.stl
- MotorBase.stl
- MotorHolder.stl (x2)
- Standoffs_27mm (x4)
- Standoffs_20mm (x4)
- Standoffs_14mm (x4)
- Standoffs_10mm (x6)..
Use these when mounting the battery from the bottom
Parts to buy:
- 3M x 40mm bolts and nuts (+-20)
- 3M x 25mm bolts and nuts (+-3)
- DIY 3-Slot 18650 Battery Holder With Pins (
ebay)
- 3M x 9mm self tapper screws (+- 6)
- Dual axis gear motor (x2)
Videos:
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Mounting the Microcontroller
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Mounting Motors
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Mounting Motors - continued
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Mounting both Microcontroller n Motors
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Mounting Battery Pack
Build Instructions - Front Piece
Parts to print:
- FrontStructure.stl
- FrontWheelArm.stl (x2)
- FrontWheelArmLid.stl (x2)
- Standoffs_32mm (x4)
Parts to buy:
- 4 x 687zz bearings (7 x 14 x 5mm)
ebay
- 2 x 608zz or f608zz bearings (8 x 22 x 7mm)
ebay
- 9g Servo
ebay
- 3M x 9mm self tapper screws (+- 10)
Videos
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Building Front Structure
Build Instructions - Servo Bottom Mount (Optional)
Parts to print:
- SteeringRod(Updated)
- ServoHolder
- Standoffs_11mm (x4)
- FrontStructure (Updated)
Parts to buy:
- 4x 3M 25mm bolts and nuts
Videos:
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Steering Servo - Alternate Mount - Intro
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Steering Servo - Alternate Mount - Cont
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Steering Servo - Alternate Mount - Testing
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Steering Servo - Alternate Mount - First Run