Build Thread Luke66's 3D Printed RC Comp F1.

[luke66]

I'll start this build thread by telling you WHY I'm building this car. I'm planning on getting into on-road RC racing at Apex Raceway and Hobbies near Nashville Tennessee. I am planning on building up a TC (Future) and I have a 1/12 pan car on the way currently, but I thought 'Aw what the heck, lets 3D print an F1! So. I. Did.

Introducing the car: (As it sits now)

As with the MKUltra build, this is NOT my design I am just building it. So far it seems to be a top notch design, and I'm excited to see how it turns out.

As what will turn out to be either a smart or stupid move, I'm going to keep track of exactly how much I've spent on this project. So far:

$10, Screw set from Amazon (Awful, they're so easy to strip)
$30, 21.5t motor (Included with that 1/12 pan car mentioned earlier)

And, so far nothing else. A typical build of this kit would require a rear axle + diff from Fenix Racing (Around $80) But being broke I will 3D print a Ball Diff for this car.

I'm very interested in seeing how this comes out.

 

[Spksh]

What plastic are you printing it in?

 

[majin]

cool I've printed a few chasis for 6x6 but i havent manged to be brave enough to try a car like this, I'm eagerly following

 

[luke66]

What plastic are you printing it in?

PETG.

 

[RustyUs]

.... I will 3D print a Ball Diff for this car.....

I love the build and all, but, BUT... help me/us understand what pieces will be involved with a printed ball diff.

 

[luke66]

Using this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3085455#google_vignette

Ball diff designed for the OpenRC F1. The OpenRC has a 3D printed axle which is the same size as a typical 1/10 F1 axle. I will need to get the balls and some other bits, but mostly 3D printed. I will also have to find some F1 Wheels with the correct offset

If I wanted to do a more basic gear diff I could try this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2361718 Although it looks like this design requires a unique wheel.