Hi, here you can find all informations how to build your own Rough Terrain Crane.
My goals for this project:
- affordable parts
- modular build
- easy maintenance
- playability
- playing with kids (limit switches on all possible functions)
- real lifting capabilities
Tested about 17kg (37lbs) load lifting so far. It work. I think limit may be about 20kg.
RC Functions
All functions are electric controlled. No hydraulics.
- 2 axle steering (2x 40kg servos)
- All wheel drive (Locked differential)
- Slewing
- Outrigger beams (extend/retract)
- Outriggers (extend/retract)
- Boom lift cylinder (lifting/lowering)
- Telescopic Boom, 1 section (extend/retract)
- Main hook
- Fast line
- LED Lights
It's optimised to print on 250x250mm printbed.
I've printed all parts on Bambulab X1C.
I used PETG from Sunlu to print all the parts except small TPU pads for outriggers.
I strongly recommend calibrate and use ironing on your printer so top layers will be super smooth.
Google drive online version (always up to date):
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