My RC is bigger than your RC. :)

[Supermario]

Just completed another rebuild of a underground scoop. After 8 weeks, job is done, but the customer had one more request. Install and test the remote system!
I've seen these run on remote but this was the first time I got to try it myself

So here is a vid of my 40 ton RC loader.

http://youtu.be/nS0srAgIyPs

[bigford]

horn sounds kinda small for a big machine

[ihbuilder]

Originally Posted by Supermario

Just completed another rebuild of a underground scoop. After 8 weeks, job is done, but the customer had one more request. Install and test the remote system!
I've seen these run on remote but this was the first time I got to try it myself

So here is a vid of my 40 ton RC loader.

http://youtu.be/nS0srAgIyPs

Hey I want the 1:1 RC D11

[Dieselchopper]

That looks like fun!!!

[flatdeck]

I still want to see Sue's face when you unload that one form the pick up to do some work in the back yard... LOL



Wayne

[TRUCKMAKER]

You could surely wreak havoc in the neighborhood with that!

[Radio Control Trucker]

OK, Mario... Stop playing on the job and get back to work.

- RCT

[Lil Giants]

So what sort of failsafe software is built into the radio control system in case there is ever a disruption in communication between radio & machine?

My experience using Spektrum gear and it's happen to me having a radio turn off b/c it ran out of charge, the model will keep doing its last given command till I chase it down & turn off the master switch.

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

So what sort of failsafe software is built into the radio control system in case there is ever a disruption in communication between radio & machine?

My experience using Spektrum gear and it's happen to me having a radio turn off b/c it ran out of charge, the model will keep doing its last given command till I chase it down & turn off the master switch.

Any loss of signal causes park brake to apply and engine ECM shuts down.
Even during normal operation, if you don't move a function for more than 5 seconds, the park brake applies and you need to re apply the park brake release before you can move again.
The left stick is drive and steer. It has a push button on it which is like a dead man switch I guess. If you release the switch while operating, the service brakes apply.

This system also monitors tranny pressure and hyd pressure so if you blow a hose or the tranny pump fails and the operator is unaware, the machine shuts down.
Some of these scoops are run from surface in a nice clean office room , meanwhile the machine is 1000meters underground.

Lots of damage can be done running on remote. I've seen a machine that broke the bucket dump cylinder pin on the barrel end. Operator did not realize and tried to continue digging as the cylinder was hanging from the hoses and bashing into everything around it! Wasn't till the hoses tore off before the operator stopped. 30 grand in parts , line boring and down for a week!

It truly is amazing the abuse underground equipment takes and how tough they are

[Lmackattack]

Please don't bring that to any of our meets. thanks you



LOL!!!!

[BRICKNICK]

Wow Mario that is awesome. You do fine work my friend. How cool is that tho, wow.

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Lmackattack

Please don't bring that to any of our meets. thanks you


LOL!!!!

Aaawh.... Are you sure? I have a lowboy lined up ready to load it .
Just think, we could run our trucks on the bucket lip

Originally Posted by BRICKNICK

Wow Mario that is awesome. You do fine work my friend. How cool is that tho, wow.

Thanks Nick I appreciate your kind words.
For so many years my job in field service was about fixing a machine that's broke or not working right. My sense of accomplishment came from seeing it fixed and working right once again.
Rebuilding machines now, I get my good feelings when I see a old beat up machine turn into like new and ready to go...... And it's clean work btw!

Mario

[1985 kenworth]

Hey wayne could you imagine bringing that to one of our shows...we will for sure need a bigger layout...lol that is cool mario ..looked like you were having fun there also
i never knew you could get the big real tractors remote..i have seen tow trucks with the back end remote or cranes too but not excavating machinery...wow!!!
bring it ...either allen with mighty mouse will pull it or i could bring big ZEUS .it would haul that no problem...lol

[TRUCKMAKER]

Beyond Mario's video (he really is having to much fun there) this is one of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-THzZGG7ic

[sparkycuda]

Then, there is the Komatsu D575 Super Dozer- Radio Controlled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxxyII9ko9c

Ken

[Supermario]

Thanks guys and yes, I was having a blast!
I'm surprised I let the 2 young guys who worked on the rebuild have their turn

I know there is much larger RC equipment out there and I love the D10 and the Komatsu but it wasn't you guys running them.

Anybody else on this forum run a bigger RC than mine? speak up now!

Mario