Rc car washing station

[EJRC]

Hi guys.

Builded an washing station for rc cars 1/18 and smaller. Just wanted to hear what you think about this idea and if yall have some ideas to improve, today tested to remove some hard dryed mud and i can say it was not an easy task with just a water

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

That's pretty cool!

 

[majin]

thats awesome! my only suggestion is to make me one for 10th scale trucks!!!
or maybe a build thread for one so we can tinker with our own versions based off yours? i personally could REALLY BENEFIT FROM SOMETHING LIKE THIS,
oops sorry i got the fat fingers
my current method is to either set up a trash can with a grill grate

 

[CertifiedMike]

I like it!
Fun summer RC stuff!!!

 

[EJRC]

thats awesome! my only suggestion is to make me one for 10th scale trucks!!!
or maybe a build thread for one so we can tinker with our own versions based off yours? i personally could REALLY BENEFIT FROM SOMETHING LIKE THIS,
oops sorry i got the fat fingers
my current method is to either set up a trash can with a grill grate

I have trx4 which is really, i mean really dirty so i was just thinking if i got boring next week on holiday i will build mudwasher XL for 1/10 car lets see

 

[EJRC]

Here is link for youtube video where i tried to remove the mud

 

[Ritz413]

If you spray the car with simple green and let it soak in for like 10 minutes before drive through the washer it might take off more. Great idea, I like it!

 

[RLB454]

Thats about the coolest thing I've seen today! Just looks fun

 

[EJRC]

Thats about the coolest thing I've seen today! Just looks fun

If you spray the car with simple green and let it soak in for like 10 minutes before drive through the washer it might take off more. Great idea, I like it!

Yea i think it need some soapy stuff to remove that heavy mud its really hard stuff D

 

[CertifiedMike]

Yea i think it need some soapy stuff to remove that heavy mud its really hard stuff D

Can you set up a couple rotating brushes? Hydropower?

This idea has tons of potential!!!

 

[CertifiedMike]

I want one for my dog!

 

[xjtorc]

That's awesome dude!

 

[EJRC]

Can you set up a couple rotating brushes? Hydropower?

This idea has tons of potential!!!

Thats awesome idea about hydropower because at this moment my only idea was to make brushes that are tight and while car is driving it is rotating them but i have not evwn thinked that i could use water as a power supply in this case. Damn thanks for that idea i will sleep in night and think about how to make it work!!! Brushes would take mud out totally different way

 

[CertifiedMike]

Thats awesome idea about hydropower because at this moment my only idea was to make brushes that are tight and while car is driving it is rotating them but i have not evwn thinked that i could use water as a power supply in this case. Damn thanks for that idea i will sleep in night and think about how to make it work!!! Brushes would take mud out totally different way

Water driven wheel with gear reduction to power the brushes?

High RPM 'run for your lives!' ninja brushes?

You'll work it out.

I can't wait to see the first prototype!

RC carwash! Cool!!!

 

[PonkyKong]

Well rotating dish brushes is clearly the next logical step.

 

[funkyyy]

I would coat the cars ahead of time (before bashing that is) with a silicone spray. It would considerably improve the results.
First idea that came to my mind is add electrically motor powered brushes but seems over complicated with springs or elastic.

Second idea was to do a second one optimized for an air blower. Blow, rinse and repeat.

Just keep it simple if it works !

 

[EJRC]

I would coat the cars ahead of time (before bashing that is) with a silicone spray. It would considerably improve the results.
First idea that came to my mind is add electrically motor powered brushes but seems over complicated with springs or elastic.

Second idea was to do a second one optimized for an air blower. Blow, rinse and repeat.

Just keep it simple if it works !

I've been trying 45 degrees nozzles to get the water really hit the car and not to miss, and also been busy printing the 1/10 version its huge washer inner dimensions are 400mm and 400mm. I will try today get the 1/24 and 1/18 muddy again and try to add some foam from soap and then hit it again with washer. One idea is to put another washing station after the water wash but instead of the water is to supply it with pressure that would dry it, maybe? Also been working on the brush idea but just at the moment havent had any time to focus on the brushess.

 

[EJRC]

I have youtube channel if you want to check assembly/nozzle change of the Mudwasher. My youtube channel is: EJRC_Official

 

[CertifiedMike]

10 hour print?!
I don't 3d print so I don't know much at all about it. Seems like a long time.

Modular is smart!

I like the carwash idea and I think other ppl will too.

I watched your other behind the scenes video.
Your work area is far too neat and organized. Its confusing me.

Also, since I understand extra RC space and the constant need to expand, let me leave this bit of advice.

When you need to knock down the kitchen wall, move the fridge and sink to the garage and you think your wife may not understand.

Its easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

 

[EJRC]

10 hour print?!
I don't 3d print so I don't know much at all about it. Seems like a long time.

Modular is smart!

I like the carwash idea and I think other ppl will too.

I watched your other behind the scenes video.
Your work area is far too neat and organized. Its confusing me.

Also, since I understand extra RC space and the constant need to expand, let me leave this bit of advice.

When you need to knock down the kitchen wall, move the fridge and sink to the garage and you think your wife may not understand.

Its easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

Yeah its a 10 hours of printing time if you would print all the parts by once but because its modular most of the parts are 40 min prints but biggest headtower is 2 hours.

xDDD i will use that tactics when the expanding time comes and i think its not so far away D