So I have really really bad allergies to grass and wanted a fun little project to keep me busy and out of the grass. I present to you guys my rc mower project. This is what happens when a car enthusiast builds an rc lawnmower... It's still not finished and I'm still waiting on some parts, but here's what I have so far... enjoy
Just welded up some side frames and mounted them to the motors. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140527_142859_zps028600d4.jpg.html>
Getting an idea of how long/wide it should be. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140527_151356_zps791d3089.jpg.html>
Got the frame all welded up. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140527_194903_zps912d011a.jpg.html>
Fabbed up some front wheel mounts. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140528_191130_zpsde3b31d0.jpg.html>
Got some battery brackets welded in. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140529_173947_zps772d474b.jpg.html>
More test fitting. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140529_174701_zps28b4cffa.jpg.html>
Test fitting some hangers to mount on the mower height adjusters. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140530_190356_zps5465c54c.jpg.html>
Just about to weld the hanger brackets. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140531_001618_zps090ca01c.jpg.html>
and all welded/bolted. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140531_012414_zps17677818.jpg.html>
Gotta have some better tires! http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140604_065835_zps57884a94.jpg.html>
And let's def get some better paint on this thing. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140604_162958_zps89d9588a.jpg.html>
White white white! http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140604_193912_zpseb20d34c.jpg.html>
Giving the frame some love too. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140604_193839_zps60d96de3.jpg.html>
More test fitting again with a battery box and fans installed on it. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140605_013249_zps5cbb0921.jpg.html>
Thinking some headlights would be fantastic! http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140605_173217_zps9e9672e6.jpg.html>
Test fitting! http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140605_232339_zps421de397.jpg.html>
Looks cool, but needs more..... hmmm.... Rice? lol http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140606_023329_zps2b1baee9.jpg.html>
Paint for the front wheels. These will do the trick. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140610_011046_zps768a6967.jpg.html>
Let's prime the back wheels. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140611_033036_zps9cadb5ca.jpg.html>
Let's paint the motors/hydrogen and helium bottles lol. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140612_100803_zps20f58b0e.jpg.html>
A little carbon vinyl for the motor cover? Sure http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140612_133554_zps7d45e126.jpg.html>
These old lame decals will just not do.... http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140612_141208_zpsd0888d23.jpg.html>
Much better! http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140614_114753_zps765f2b15.jpg.html>
Let's see that other side. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140614_114814_zpsf5d917d9.jpg.html>
A nice little decal on the motor cover and fan grills added to the mix. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140617_163709_zps5d3ed728.jpg.html>
With the lights on, I dig it! http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140617_163517_zps1f87a5d7.jpg.html>
And here's just a bunch of pics. It still has a ways to go to be finished, but I thought I would throw my progress up here. I will soon have a camera mounted to with pan/tilt so I can mow from my couch. I'm also in the process and adding a bunch more decals to add to the kind of science theme. The orange is soooooo much more intense in person too. http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140617_202819_zps09d3480c.jpg.html> http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140617_202901_zps5f8bdbcc.jpg.html> http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140617_203005_zps3db9aaa7.jpg.html> http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140617_203045_zps2889a1e2.jpg.html> http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/Red90Sev/media/RC%20Mower/20140617_203108_zpsb5f27acc.jpg.html>
#48919, "RE: My RC lawn mower project" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by Babbz413 This is awesome. Very cool and creative. How do you plan to link the front wheels and control steer?
It steers like a tank. The two rear motors are controlled independently of each other. So forward is both motors rotating at the same rpm. To turn left, the right motor spins at a higher rpm than the left motor, causing it to turn left. The front just swivels. I'll get some video up of it soon. I mowed the yard with it before I took it back apart to do the painting/decals and haven't mowed with it the way it is. It's just so pretty I don't want to use it to mow lol. But as far as being done, it's 100% functional, I just haven't finished a lot of the decals and am still waiting on the ccd camera. (Damn usps)
#48920, "RE: My RC lawn mower project" In response to Reply # 2
This is awesome! Should post this over on ASEC. Know a few guys will be highly impressed over there! Can't wait to see the video and possibly a how to lol!
#48925, "RE: My RC lawn mower project" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST This is just badass...I love the though/creativity put into it. Im excited to see a video
Thanks! And here's a quick video! I wish I was finished already.... I have like six more decals to put on and all the video gear/mounts. http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb423/Red90Sev/RC%20Mower/20140624_173333_zps720d2de7.mp4>
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