Bruder Liebherr loader build

[pumptech]

Well,I had a little setback on the boom, wasn't going to reach max hieght, the way I was going with it,with the servo incased in the front portion,had to come up with plan B ,reverse it ,put the servo in the boom,have the new boom tacked together,got the rams made,seems to work much better now ,has good lifting power with just the one ram,will be using two though,now onto getting the bucket going.
Have a few pics and vid.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds87p...el_video_title

[pumptech]

Well,little update on the loader,been working on the swivel for the middle,rear section,now on to mounting the rear axle.Forgot to take a pic of the bottom of the model,but have metal tied in to the bottom,will get that pic on the next post.
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[pumptech]

Well , getting a little futher with the loader,got the rear axle mounted up,thought about using one servo with a linkage,thought about it some more,decided to try screwdrives,works well,took apart one of the servo's,desoldered wires on the motor,changed postions of wires,soldered back,to get the push/pull for the screwdrives.
I know my metal work looks pretty bad right now,just getting it all mocked up/tacked together,once I have it mocked up,going to take it all back apart and finish welding everything up,grinding down all smooth.
Have a few more pics and vid.
Thanks for looking




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfB5a...el_video_title

[chaseracer]

looking good .........keep it comming

[pumptech]

Originally Posted by chaseracer

looking good .........keep it comming

Thanks chaseracer,still have a long way to go with it,thanks again.

[doodlebug]

Clever way to steer it!
Cheer's Neil.

[pumptech]

Thanks doodlebug
Little update on the loader got the motors in and installed,have some more wheels with better grip I may use but the rims need some mods.
Few more pics of the finshed metal work and vid
Thanks for looking.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfrWr...el_video_title

[pumptech]

Well, need to order 3 more servo's for the rams for the boom/bucket.Been working on the rear plastic section ,getting the battery in,it fit like a glove.
Cut out some the unneeded plastic to make room for the electronics.
Going to cut off the long bolt from the wheel and replace the hex nuts with some cap nuts.
Few more pics

[pumptech]

Well little update,this as been quite a slow build,no rush though ,lol
Finally got all the parts in I had on order,Have gotten it primed and painted,now to just get it all back together.Hope to have the loader going soon
Few more pics.

[RCP57]

Looks good! We can't wait to see it rippin around! What rpm and torque are your gear motors?

Reg

[pumptech]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Looks good! We can't wait to see it rippin around! What rpm and torque are your gear motors?

Reg

Hey Reg ,thank you very much ,should have it running soon.I have to say I'm very pleased with the strenght of the screwdrive rams,quite powerfull.
Ran the boom/bucket up and down /bucket today ,works great.
I am using these motors from robotmarket place,with the battery I'm using ,motors should be around 250 oz of torque.Around 150 RPM


http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-BHG31.html

[JensR]

Heavy duty Bruderism, great!
Is the screw drive an adapted hand-drill? One of those that you push with your hand - sometimes called Archimedean Drill? I think they might be much smoother than drill bits, as they are actually designed to be used for a drive (and not cutting).

[pumptech]

Originally Posted by JensR

Heavy duty Bruderism, great!
Is the screw drive an adapted hand-drill? One of those that you push with your hand - sometimes called Archimedean Drill? I think they might be much smoother than drill bits, as they are actually designed to be used for a drive (and not cutting).

Hey Jensr Thanks
Just using a regular style masonary bit 1/4" ,been using this style for awhile have good luck with them.The Archimedean Drill would probaly work better,but mabey hard to find in my area,lol .Can't beat the price of the one's i'm using now ,around 3 to 5 bucks a bit.
Is this what your were referring
pic to follow

[Tamiya Cowboy]

This is a really great conversion.. Keep the updates coming I am taking notes..

[pumptech]

Originally Posted by Tamiya Cowboy

This is a really great conversion.. Keep the updates coming I am taking notes..

Hey Tamiya cowboy
Thank you very much ! Now the fun part ,all of the electrical to get wired up and stuffed inside.Should have it going on the next post update.

[pumptech]

I would like to give a big thanks to whomever voted to make this a 5 star thread.
Thank you very much!!

Thanks everyone for all the postive comments


Finally got the loader together,the build went okay ,I guess ,had a few set backs on it.First tried to build the boom just like the factory boom,but wasn't going to get full hieght ,had to resort to plan b ,reverse it and put the servos in the boom.
Few more pics of the finshed model.
Will try and get a vid up real soon.

[SmallHaul]

Wow! That really looks nice.

Great job. I can't wait to see some vids.

[pumptech]

Originally Posted by SmallHaul

Wow! That really looks nice.

Great job. I can't wait to see some vids.

Thanks Scott

Was able to get a vid in today of the loader running some,only have less than 30 min run time on it,still have to get use to the controls
Video of the loader ,may want to lower the volume,kinda loud


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjp_s...el_video_title

[modelman]

Pumptech-looks like the loader turned out really nice! Good job. Tough digging in that drive-way huh!

[pumptech]

Originally Posted by modelman

Pumptech-looks like the loader turned out really nice! Good job. Tough digging in that drive-way huh!

Hey thanks modelman , yea,the wet packed sand was a little tough,should work well with loose dirt and potting soil,mostly what I use at home.