A list and part number for the electronics would be great i click on the google community and it takes me to a new community not related to this. Please help me.

Any chance you can update the link for electronics suggestions? That one isn't getting me very far. :-)

Outstanding design!

Is the BOM still the same as before, and is there any opensource or free software to open up stp files for figuring out the BOM?

Just started getting into building a prusa i3 about a month ago. Seems like i have sourced everything but the the steppers and the control board. I ran across this thingi and my son's jaw dropped when he saw it, he is 6. We have been talking about buying an rc car or quadcopter. Now that the printer is almost done we can do both on a budget. Will def post my experience on the build and keep the community informed. Thanks for the design.

Hi..
can you split the wishbones into to 2 files, left and right as the 4 parts want fit my i3 plate size.

thanks
Auzze

Thats cool I got it. I plowed into Blender( finally I have had it for about a year) I figured out enough to delete the right side pair. Thanks again for doing this. It is starting to look good. Really awesome. Love too see this,

Regard's,

Ben Linus,
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Is it possible to separate Wishbone_Plate.A.
It doesn't feet on my Prusa.
Thank you.

Amazing work! I love seeing things like this because it show the possibilities of at-home 3D printers, even if some parts are proof-of-concept.

I am currently running a slightly modified prusa and when I tried to print the chassis plates, they ended up being to big for my print bed. I must not be the only one encountering this problem. I was wondering if it would be possibly to split the bottom plate up into four? I would do it myself but I don't currently have the cash to drop on a Netfabb license and I would imagine that some things would need to be altered for the 4 plates to maintain strength. Maybe you could upload a template for a bottom piece for those who have access to a laser cutter or want to hand cut the bottom.

I am currently printing out the other pieces and I am very excited to drive it around when I finish. Again, props on the design!

Hi barspin!

A short update: I managed to print most of it with slic3r. Working with 0.8 perimeter thickness and three perimeters is basically the key factor for nices looking parts. I netfabbed the pieces before printing.

The chassis printed successfully. My normal M3 screws dont fit into the lower shield, my caliper says their diameter is 2mm but the hole on the plate is 3mm. Did you use self-cutting screws? I would prefer self-cutting screws over normal m3. They form a better connection.

The center diff is now printing (4 hours) and is looking fine so far.

PS: I would recommend to replace the shockspacers with aluminum parts. If've seen shocks including those spacers.

Hi barspin!

Incredibly inspiring work you have done indeed I must say! I've been thinking about 3D printers for couple of months now and the more I have got information the less I have slept at nights, but now I can't sleep at all! :D

My short scope dream is to build a 1:28 awd racer similar to the Kyosho mini-z. I already have the drive train as I have been trying to make the car with material removing methods but due to lack of decent machinery, progress has been somewhat slow :D

In this scale it might be almost possible to build also the bodies if one could get access to such cad data or had an eye for car design :)

Hmm, I just might be able to get an Ultimaker before the spring if I "forget" my wife's birthday present! Oh boy it's gonna be a long winter! :D

Cheers!!

Hay there, So I have made one. Now I can see that the differentials made of plastic won't hold up to the kind of driving I want to do. I have got a set of LOSI T-Ten dfferential housings. They will work but the bearing are wrong. The side bearings are 12 x 18 x 4 and the input shaft bearing are 5X11X4. The housing that you have made is almost there. I am very much beginner using a CAD. Also you have the original files. I was wondering if you could mod the dif housing so that it will fit the new bearing? The center diff uses that same diff assmebly just with different connectors. So the center need updating as well. I hope you can if not I will try.

Very Impressive!! Great job!

Hi Barspin, this looks awesome!
Quick question though, what are the dimensions of the biggest part? Ie, what print area would I need to print this?

Absolutely outstanding work on this, I could not believe that pretty much the entire thing was printable. You've inspired me to dust off my printer and print this out, I hope to contribute to the design once I've sourced all the vitamins. I hope you can find the time to continue development and do some testing, I'd love to see this thing working. I've also just noticed from the exploded drawings that it's 4wd, really impressive!

Ok, I am done with what you have provided but, I am still waiting for the bearings to come in. I put the two top pieces on last night. The trugy Looks very good. However I don't see the standoffs and the part that the center diff fits into. In other words what goes under the top covers?

Hi barspin,
you did an impressive work!
I'm about buying all the stuff I need for the openrc car to have everything prepared, when my replicator will arrive. Can you mention the lengths of the M3 screws? That would help me a lot.
THANKS!!!

I have printed the Dif plate. I print at .28 layer and I am using pla. Any way, did I miss something in the print. I can't seem to find the bevel gear for the incoming drive shaft. Also, If you have one could you post a picture or diagram on how the servo saver look when done. This is so cool! Is this car based on anything that I could buy metal part for? I thing I would like the center dif and the front and back difs to be metal if I can find then and it is not a violation of the all "printed part" code.

Hey barspin,

This is it! Great achievement !

I'm currently printing all the parts. I will print all those bulky body parts in PLA for added strength and everything else in ABS. Mendelmax, Slic3r, 0.5 nozzle, 0.2 Layer.

Maybe some hints on sourcing he parts (I live in germany):

Maybe it would be cool to use some kind of upgrade kit for existing cars to source the bearings, suspension and so on. The LRS S10 Blast parts used by MCNugget as well fit in nicely:

LRP Ballbearings 15x10x4mm (10 Pieces) - S10
LRP Ballbearings 10x5x4mm (10 Pieces.) - S10

Can you give me the measurements for the drive shafts and suspension? I will help you creating the BOM for germany!

Freakin' awesome.

I can't print the wishbone plate. Is there any way you could you could make a front and back plate?

This is the coolest 3D print thing I've seen. Specially since the best feature is that one can 3D print any part that breaks when using the car. Spare parts are basically for free!

You'll also find a truckload of bearing offers if you just search for the dimensions on ebay.
5x10x4 is size MR105
10x15x4 is size 6700
Try to get a 2RS version - those are actually sealed, while the ZZ variants still allow dust and sand to get into the bearing.

This is great, thanks for all your work! It looks like many of the parts could be laser cut. Do you have DXFs of the flat parts? Although, I am not sure if the parts are made in standard acrylic sheet thicknesses.

Regardless, I will be working on getting one of these printed for sure.

Again, great job!

Do you have a source or part names for the bearings? Like when people list 608zz bearings, they don't usually throw the dimensions like that. What are the actual bearing IDs?

Hey barspin, Great work!

I've been into RC for a while and IM just now getting into 3d printing, I cant wait to combine the two. I have a couple questions:

First of all, what printer are you using? your prints look really high resolution and shiny, are you sanding them after printing?

In terms of design, your ride height looks a little low but you have the front shocks pre-loaded all the way down, is weight going to be an issue? or do you just need stronger springs on the front?

Im looking forward to playing around with your design!

Flippin Awesome Sauce! You should make it look like the Toy Story RC Car though ;)

This looks awesome, I have always wanted to get in to rc cars. What a great way to easily get into a hobby.

I've been waiting for this one, thank you so much!

I'm in love with you man!!!!!!!!!!!
10x

This is sooo cool!

This is the greatest 3D-printable toy! Thanks for sharing this with the RC-enthusiasts world!