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12-30-2013, 11:30 AM
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Bruder D11
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Re: Bruder D11
The range of motion is perfect, it travels exactly to the physical stops/limits on the model. I am using metal gear servos on each side so it is plenty strong it has an approximate combined torque...
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Construction Equipment
12-30-2013, 03:04 AM
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Bruder D11
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
So I got to working on the blade lift. I decided to use servos tucked into what would be the track tensioner.
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/shahrestani/P1013119.jpg...
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Construction Equipment
12-28-2013, 11:43 PM
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Bruder D11
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
I agree the dozer will not be to scale speed but I had these motors kicking around so I figured I would use them. I can always adjust the EPA's on my radio to scale the speed back. Plus I have so...
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Construction Equipment
12-28-2013, 01:08 PM
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Bruder D11
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28,388
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motocrawler
Bruder D11
I've had the new Bruder D11 model sitting on the shelf for a while and finally I had enough time to tackle the conversion. I have to say that the level of detail on this model is quite impressive...
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Metal forming & tools
12-20-2013, 11:24 PM
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Endmills
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motocrawler
Re: Endmills
I get my end mills from two places in the lower mainland. I find busybee tools has good endmills at good prices and Thomas skinner has the real nice high end bits. I would invest in a nice set of...
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Construction Equipment Tech
12-03-2013, 12:01 AM
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diy hydraulic cylinders
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2,937
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motocrawler
Re: diy hydraulic cylinders
Check out clippard they make single and double action hydraulic cylinders, they range in price from $20-30. You couldn't make it for that cheap, and they work great!
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Construction Equipment
11-16-2013, 10:06 PM
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Future plans and help
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motocrawler
Re: Future plans and help
For geared motors check out Pololu and robot marketplace. I typically run a direct drive via a hub to the wheels. However, I have just recently started using Traxxas bevel gears to make geared ...
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Construction Equipment
08-28-2013, 06:46 PM
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Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
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5,257
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
Here is a video of it working in the yard. Operator needs to get a little smoother with the controls, I spent about 1.5 hours yesterday digging, making roads, etc on a 1100mah battery. This is too...
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Construction Equipment
08-28-2013, 04:58 PM
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Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
Thats great to know! I actually cut the ends of the zip ties at 45 degree angles and reduced their width and that has really helped as well.
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Construction Equipment
08-26-2013, 06:01 PM
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Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
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5,257
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
Here are some final finished pictures and a video will come shortly. So impressed with how steep an angle it can climb. A few things I need to change to are: a more powerful lift boom servo and...
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Construction Equipment
08-26-2013, 05:55 PM
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Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
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5,257
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
From there I went to work on the propulsion system. I used 298:1 geared motors soldered to the circuit board of a hi-tec continuous rotation servo. I then used a v-tail mixer from rc planes to be...
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Construction Equipment
08-26-2013, 05:42 PM
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Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
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5,257
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motocrawler
Bruder Skid Steer Conversion
I have been really digging (no pun intended) doing these Bruder conversions, I am so impressed that with a little will and good equipment how functional these models can become. This time around I...
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Construction Equipment
01-09-2013, 01:34 PM
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4 Hour Bruder Dozer
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Posted By
motocrawler
Re: 4 Hour Bruder Dozer
Well done! I have done a similar conversion but I used the wheels closest to the blade as my drive wheels. If you look at the track you can see that the wheel provides the most surface area against...
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Construction Equipment
09-25-2012, 09:31 AM
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Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
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36,941
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
Here are some final finished shots of the loader.
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/shahrestani/P1012440.jpg
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/shahrestani/P1012438.jpg
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Construction Equipment
09-25-2012, 02:57 AM
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Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
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36,941
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
Here is a quick video of the test run...still need to get use to the controls and get a smoother speed controller...but she is powerful.
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Construction Equipment
09-25-2012, 02:53 AM
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Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
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36,941
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
Once I got the rear axle in I worked on the motor and transmission. I made these aluminum motor mounts
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/shahrestani/P1012393.jpg
With motor mounted
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Construction Equipment
09-25-2012, 02:45 AM
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Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
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36,941
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
The next step in the process was figuring out how to make the articulated portion of the loader work. As easy as the photos make it seem I actually spent a lot of time trying to figure out what would...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-25-2012, 02:31 AM
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Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
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36,941
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
Step 2: Figure out how to connect the linear actuators to make the boom and bucket work properly. I started by cutting and drilling a hole at the bottom of the boom chassis.
...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-25-2012, 02:22 AM
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Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
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36,941
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motocrawler
Bruder Liebherr 574 Conversion
Hi guys!
Just wanted to introduce myself, and say I have been lurking around this site for the last month and have been soaking up all the amazing information. I thought I would post up my Bruder...
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