As a passionate hobbyist, I always had an inherent desire to create something unique and innovative. One such idea that intrigued me was the creation of a tracked vehicle that could traverse through snowy terrains effortlessly. Hence, I decided to embark upon the journey of designing and 3D-printing my own RC Snowcat.
It was a challenging project that took me over a year to complete. One of the most significant hurdles was the requirement of multiple motors to power the tracked vehicle. During the testing phase of the speed controllers, I encountered some issues and even burnt some cables. However, this experience helped me understand where 3D-printed gears were suitable and where metal parts would be a better choice.
Apart from the motor and controller issues, building the tracks was another challenge I had to overcome. I decided to build the tracks myself from scratch and used rubber bands to connect all the links, ensuring strong and reliable operation. Overall, the entire experience was a great learning opportunity that helped me hone my skills and taught me valuable lessons about designing and building complex projects.
Model-Facts
- Printer: Prusa MINI+
- Filament: Prusament PETG
- Duration: 2d 18h 24m printing and approx. 12h assembly
- Weight: 5.1 kg
- Length: 48cm
- Width 39cm
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