3D Printed D10T Build [Archive] - RC Truck and Construction

JDH429

04-05-2015, 03:20 PM

Inspired by RCP's cool Bruder conversions.

Going for this in 1:14.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OsfTqghsw88/VR1UCOO5vZI/AAAAAAAACcA/5T7DFGGwsAQ/w1177-h883-no/2015-03-26%2B16.07.42.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XKEyHzEtmJ4/VR1TfWc9itI/AAAAAAAACbM/8NSQJ0r192k/w1177-h883-no/2015-03-31%2B12.11.47.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sRToy7ojH2I/VR1TUR4cRkI/AAAAAAAACas/HnTgPdIAbQo/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-01%2B18.18.47.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x8RRgJWDQqM/VR1TUiFKRpI/AAAAAAAACa0/6Z2cn0Xd0bk/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-01%2B09.01.13.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-99IXqtbxbsE/VR1TZhkloaI/AAAAAAAACbE/OJBap9whrc0/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-02%2B10.31.15.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bQFIMxK1q0w/VR1T2Ie1QII/AAAAAAAACbs/3MeXdiVKHqo/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-02%2B10.31.31.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ie13QSMrY9Q/VR1ToMtwwAI/AAAAAAAACbc/6PcmOO43oRU/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-02%2B10.31.54.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9FMpKo4ozdY/VR1TYouJsNI/AAAAAAAACcQ/38oW_nZffbY/w1117-h802-no/2015-04-02%2B10.30.36.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DM4flrm8kyM/VSF8t3t4aUI/AAAAAAAACdI/CfK9ltiVGEE/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-05%2B14.19.04.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XZs4fKQJ7Qs/VSF6QP5jbCI/AAAAAAAACcw/XPxYPzrPLUg/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-05%2B14.06.14.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GuFrG6pPSFc/VSF6QI5gesI/AAAAAAAACcs/fOuTr960EgE/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-05%2B14.07.44.jpg

:)

JDH429

04-05-2015, 03:41 PM

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GYlkFCr79gY/VSGBSRbBjHI/AAAAAAAACdg/wzucEqGCeME/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-05%2B14.38.22.jpg

ihbuilder

04-05-2015, 03:54 PM

Wow Jason , your givin that printer a werkout :eek:

TRUCKMAKER

04-05-2015, 08:00 PM

This is going to be nice Jason! Keep the pictures coming!

Izzy

04-05-2015, 09:49 PM

Love the detail. Are you modeling all this or scanning?

Either way nice work!

Izzy

04-05-2015, 09:53 PM

What size link pins are you using. I never could find proprietary pins. Had to have them made.

bigford

04-05-2015, 10:18 PM

the fact that your printing every thing is too cool!!!

Roll Rite

04-05-2015, 10:44 PM

Hi what kind of printer are you using ?

JDH429

04-05-2015, 11:26 PM

Wow Jason , your givin that printer a werkout :eek:

Steve, Yes, Ive got a few hours into this one, and bit more to go.

Love the detail. Are you modeling all this or scanning?Either way nice work!
What size link pins are you using. I never could find proprietary pins. Had to have them made.

Thx, Izzy. I bought 3/16" dia by 1.5" usable length off ebay. Was the best price for 100 at a buck each. Designing everything in cad. I wish i had a scanner that could scan something this small accurately...But then it may be just as much work and time to redesign the components for my needs and fix the model after scanned? Who knows, not familiar with scanners yet, I just CAD whatever i need.

the fact that your printing every thing is too cool!!!

Thanks man, I did originally print the pins for the track and they worked fine but figured one of the most wearable parts should be metal. I may reproduce more parts out of metal as i need them and they wear, but this a great way to prototype a model. Wish I had Steve's machining abilities.

JDH429

04-05-2015, 11:42 PM

Hi what kind of printer are you using ?

Search, I wrote a thread all about my stuff somewhere here.

Someone asked me about the strength of the model when its done so i grabbed a scrap piece from this build (lower chassis part) and took these pics to share.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--kQLMUytV9A/VSHr2eU0JkI/AAAAAAAACeA/eODKcquC0tM/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-05%2B20.22.41.jpg

Im 200lbs, and am balancing myself with my hand on the counter while my wife took this shot.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8vS2nWYkPfI/VSHr2fdy-uI/AAAAAAAACeE/Jzs-yKyfjJY/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-05%2B20.21.10.jpg

These parts made of ABS can be very sturdy, as you can see ( this part is not even constructed with the most dense filling that can be utilized). Of course not as resistant to wear as metal but like i mentioned i will use metal in certain areas, and would prefer to build the whole thing out of steel, but dont have the energy for that and wanted to do a full 3D printed build of some sort and this happened to be it. Atleast this way I can cut the build time in half and do something not yet done.. Anyone seen a 3D printed Dozer yet?

doodlebug

04-05-2015, 11:47 PM

You can check this scanner out, http://structure.io/ I have to get a new phone before I can try it out.
Cheers, Neil.

JDH429

04-06-2015, 12:04 AM

You can check this scanner out, http://structure.io/ I have to get a new phone before I can try it out.
Cheers, Neil.

Neil, Thanks for the link. I saw that a while ago. It was made just to be used on the Ipad I think. Id be interested in knowing how small of details it could grab.. I still think affordable laser scanners are a bit off, but becoming more consumer based due to 3D printing. Ill wait for one of those, but even still having to hollow out the model to be used mechanically would be more headache than its worth..Unless your modeling people and stationary things.:) Just my thoughts..

My cad

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LJjizLhBUfs/VSH1-8gZaOI/AAAAAAAACeY/WSKVY3TS4ys/w1357-h905-no/Screenshot%2B2015-04-05%2B22.54.09.png

JDH429

04-06-2015, 12:13 AM

Izzy,

Grooved Clevis
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171655116933

Trucker_Jo

04-06-2015, 01:14 AM

Very impressive, I cant wait to start CAD at school.

Lil Giants

04-06-2015, 02:56 AM

Incredible!

If you're in need of a product tester? :)

JDH429

04-06-2015, 03:03 AM

Incredible!

If you're in need of a product tester? :)

If I did need one, can't think of anyone better to call. ;)

Manfred

04-06-2015, 04:33 PM

Jason,

it looks great. :jaw::jaw: I can hardly wait for what's next. For those parts of my 3D printer would take longer.

Manfred

JDH429

04-08-2015, 10:19 PM

Jason,

it looks great. :jaw::jaw: I can hardly wait for what's next. For those parts of my 3D printer would take longer.

Manfred

Thank you Sir,

Got some of the body assembled. The platform which the cab sits on is a snap on deal with detents, and the center hood will be removable to access battery.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-boV7RThuCWQ/VSXRenQ-fyI/AAAAAAAAChY/eeFi52L2vR4/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-08%2B11.38.27.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OEO2UUv1DNQ/VSXRemNEeGI/AAAAAAAAChg/Ycj5yD2hM8k/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-08%2B12.35.45.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KBXRcaC20PU/VSXRhSfdMKI/AAAAAAAAChs/dXJg3fUMpZY/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-08%2B20.43.42.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_qydbj_oSt8/VSXRlRw7cOI/AAAAAAAACh4/njvC_TQ1tsg/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-08%2B20.43.59.jpg

Have a few dimensions to go back and adjust and reprint on the motor housings, then should be ready to finish cutting the track roller shafts (24- 4mm) and assemble the undercarriage.

mazdaparts

04-09-2015, 01:43 AM

Nice work. I would put the head of the track pins facing out, looks better to me anyways. Also what is the cost of the material you are using for the printer, and any idea of a finished cost?

Trucker_Jo

04-13-2015, 10:02 PM

That is looking great! :cool:

JDH429

04-14-2015, 02:26 PM

Nice work. I would put the head of the track pins facing out, looks better to me anyways. Also what is the cost of the material you are using for the printer, and any idea of a finished cost?

ABS i use is about 30$ lbs. Maybe about 500.00 which is mostly electronics, not including the ripper parts, which is not designed yet.

That is looking great! :cool:

Thank you

Its starting to look like something. Theres a delay in production due to some printer repairs going on. Hope to have the left side undercarriage finished this weekend.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4iw5kF-WGwc/VS1MQ7BfrYI/AAAAAAAACi4/-Jj7aogFISA/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-14%2B13.15.35.jpg

Removable hood

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TfuvgUr5aeI/VS1MQlybghI/AAAAAAAACiw/5x0hAqOTFJs/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-14%2B13.13.06.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-55TM4btfZkI/VS1MQ5TeBOI/AAAAAAAACi0/zsu_Q6OgKYc/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-14%2B13.14.04.jpg

Track rollers

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ky0mb9DmKWo/VS1QpVJZ0QI/AAAAAAAACjY/3KNRWlosUDc/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-14%2B13.37.45.jpg

Lil Giants

04-14-2015, 03:50 PM

egronvold

04-14-2015, 04:03 PM

Very nice finish. Is it that nice straight from the printer?

JDH429

04-14-2015, 04:24 PM

What's its weight at now? Will it be all electric with linear actuators?

Using this Izzybilt dozer with twin Firgelli L12-30-100-12-S on the lift is working sweet! The blade lift is quick & powerful.

Joe, each side of the undercarriage is almost 2 lbs, So im estimating the total built weight should be near 12-15 lbs. A tad over what i figured scale weight to be, 9.1 lbs..If i figured correctly.
This will be an all electric build. Ive got a set of 100mm L16 Firgellis to use on the blade, and a handful of L12s for experimenting with.

Very nice finish. Is it that nice straight from the printer?

No, theres a a bit of post print sanding and treatment to get it looking somewhat smooth like it is. Thanks

JDH429

04-21-2015, 12:58 PM

Quick update.

Almost have all the parts finished. Slowely getting there. Just waiting on some hardware and will start assembling. Blade is filled with lead to give it some weight and blade tilt will be fixed. Ripper will be static until i get around to replacing some printed parts with metal and aquire the electronics to make it functional. For now it will just look cool.. hopefully.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-35RfNQXqd0M/VTZxr1aoANI/AAAAAAAACkA/HTYRpxYbe5c/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-20%2B13.12.18.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yKULOACAOeE/VTZxsHVyBPI/AAAAAAAACkI/7JNN1jQvNz4/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-20%2B13.13.05.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TDqSc2W409k/VTZxsTb1rJI/AAAAAAAACkE/oorHq4WoSrU/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-21%2B11.48.17.jpg

egronvold

04-21-2015, 01:29 PM

Jepp, the whole project looks cool!

TRUCKMAKER

04-21-2015, 03:18 PM

Really nice Jason, Is all I keep thinking while following your progress is "I can't wait until the kit comes out" But........;)

JDH429

04-21-2015, 05:23 PM

Really nice Jason, Is all I keep thinking while following your progress is "I can't wait until the kit comes out" But........;)

Haha, Thanks. I have given it some thought. I may look more into that once the equipment im using is updated, which is in the works. Id be able to produce more parts at a quicker rate. Fingers are crossed. Thanks for following.

Trucker_Jo

04-22-2015, 01:24 AM

Oh wow that is killer! I can't imagine putting in all of those C-clips is very fun, but I bet after doing a few you got a system down.:D

Lmackattack

04-22-2015, 03:22 AM

Great job with the 3d printing parts. This should be a cool dozer when finished.

JAMMER

04-22-2015, 11:03 AM

You are doing a great job keep up the good work. Ed

JDH429

04-22-2015, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the compliments. Got a little further today with testing and part fitment. Im digging the way its looking, but I realized after the first test of the track motors that they are lame (77 oz torque/51 RPM @ 12v= not good) and had to order another set with some better power. That means back to the drawing board to redesign the motor mounts and corresponding parts. Heres a few more pics of how its looking.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rlw7vav9rU0/VTg3gwn36JI/AAAAAAAACk8/a62w8ojEEhI/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-22%2B15.20.27.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eKZRLUBe7jc/VTg3g7ylpqI/AAAAAAAAClA/ousJXq1x0k0/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-22%2B15.20.48.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-A3GBA9AS-rc/VTg3UA3vZYI/AAAAAAAACkk/1sN92gptEO4/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-22%2B17.41.36.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7owQgtdX3Yg/VTg3hDqQeXI/AAAAAAAAClE/iDEBfphloxQ/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-22%2B17.41.28.jpg

bigford

04-22-2015, 10:59 PM

that looks sick!!! post a pic with a coke can or something for size comparison

JDH429

04-23-2015, 10:25 PM

that looks sick!!! post a pic with a coke can or something for size comparison

Thanks! Im sorry i couldnt do much better than this pic. Everything that could be painted was torn apart last night. If this helps, heres the blade next to a tall can.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tgwlAWI8-og/VTmasKAnSeI/AAAAAAAAClg/DYiYhkQeJgs/w1207-h905-no/2015-04-23%2B18.31.23.jpg

doodlebug

04-23-2015, 11:44 PM

Wow! I like it!

JoseFL10-4

04-24-2015, 01:14 AM

Wow, beatifull Great Job any idea a price Range after done..

JDH429

04-24-2015, 07:51 AM

Wow, beatifull Great Job any idea a price Range after done..

Rough figure on cost with shipping
2 sabertooth 2x12-150.00, 2 Figelli L16 100mm actuators 150.00, 2 motors - 85.00, 100 track pins and e clips - 120.00, misc hardware - 35.00, ABS filament- 80.00, paint - 40.00... My time - priceless. :)
Total if I don't need anything else and not including radio gear & battery- 660.00.

Also wanted to add I think my estimated scale weight was way off, it should be like 100 lbs.. I think I can add enough weight inside to get it near 25 lbs easy, which should do the trick. It's heavier than you'd think already.

thebigo

04-24-2015, 09:47 AM

Very nice, and I like your Radio hang-up idea in the background.

David

RCP57

04-24-2015, 10:28 AM

Rough figure on cost with shipping
2 sabertooth 2x12-150.00, 2 Figelli L16 100mm actuators 150.00, 2 motors - 85.00, 100 track pins and e clips - 120.00, misc hardware - 35.00, ABS filament- 80.00, paint - 40.00... My time - priceless. :)
Total if I don't need anything else and not including radio gear & battery- 660.00.

Sounds about the same cost as my Bruder dozer conversions(same electronics basically) only the ABS cost is swapped with Aluminum and the track pins are K1 chain. Building this stuff isn't as cheap as some people imagine and the time involved to design and build the parts adds up. You are doing a fantastic job on it though and I can't wait to see it pushing dirt!:D

JDH429

04-25-2015, 03:07 PM

Very nice, and I like your Radio hang-up idea in the background.

David

Thank you, I got that idea from RCP. :)

Sounds about the same cost as my Bruder dozer conversions(same electronics basically) only the ABS cost is swapped with Aluminum and the track pins are K1 chain. Building this stuff isn't as cheap as some people imagine and the time involved to design and build the parts adds up. You are doing a fantastic job on it though and I can't wait to see it pushing dirt!:D

Your right, This is about as cheap as you can build a dozer from scratch? ...And mine has limited function, just blade up n down, and track movement. Thanks Reg. :cool:

JDH429

04-25-2015, 03:18 PM

Got some painting done.l Had to put some parts together to see how its looking. I like it :D

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GwIMF8aHUlM/VTvZhsJKBiI/AAAAAAAACmo/7NHnxnbakPo/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-24%2B15.42.49.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3RDsNW5FKTs/VTvZvbgBlDI/AAAAAAAACnI/hXwZGM_RLxY/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-25%2B14.10.30.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-526_je4hGt4/VTvZta6DiKI/AAAAAAAACm8/2zBzVP6mzW4/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-25%2B14.09.19.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pUs6t1TOlYg/VTvZtbRLB9I/AAAAAAAACnA/fuR8xr4QjyU/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-25%2B14.09.10.jpg

egronvold

04-25-2015, 03:43 PM

Looks good with the color on. Did you use some kind of primer on the blade to keep the paint on when starting to push dirt?

Cooper

04-25-2015, 04:31 PM

Wow looks killer!! Same question about priming, I assume you were using petroleum based cat paint? Was wondering about it melting the abs. I've never painted any 3d parts, but plan on in future, thanks for sharing, your doing an amazing job!!!! Can't wait to see it pushing

JDH429

04-25-2015, 05:04 PM

Yes I definitely primed everything with Rustoleum Self Etching primer. After doing some scratch tests on ABS, i found the Self Etch Primer held up the best. But Krylon primer Ive used many times before without any issue. I felt better about the Etching primer on this build being everything was going to see abrasion....But its a dozer, its not supposed to stay looking pretty for ever. If the paint wears off, im fine with that. :) I also topcoated everything with Rustoleum Satin Clearcoat. It helps for sure, and i like the way it takes the shine away. Ive always thought models look better on the dull side, seems to highlight detail.

Got my replacement motors today, so im redesigning the mounts to accommodate the larger motor cans. Tracks are painted and curing over night. hope to be testing the motors tomorrow. I hope these are stronger- 194.4 oz-in. @ (12VDC), we shall see..

pigeonfarmboy

04-27-2015, 11:26 AM

Looks awesome!

Trucker_Jo

04-27-2015, 10:19 PM

Looks great with some paint, the finish turned out very well! I agree with the matte-ish finish, looks more realistic.

JDH429

04-28-2015, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the comments,

Got most of the assembly done, and took advantage of the nice day to snap a few pics outside. Need to work on some electronics and should have it on the move soon.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-338q4UH-k3w/VT_tXkwtUDI/AAAAAAAACn4/TaC7YQVcqdQ/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-28%2B16.24.35.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rio3K4t1MPo/VT_tTsziZnI/AAAAAAAACnk/f8OPpVhMjwc/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-28%2B16.24.50.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oYfc_oe-tKM/VT_tYFiheDI/AAAAAAAACoA/dtTIl2_p9Fk/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-28%2B16.25.07.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TThknXOfUns/VT_tYhT6wDI/AAAAAAAACoE/VWfta9AD4oU/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-28%2B16.25.39.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Oqu9r1xnHqg/VT_tUpmJNcI/AAAAAAAACns/r0GOZzytrLI/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-28%2B16.23.34%2BHDR.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hk57hjRj748/VT_v0k8qDXI/AAAAAAAACoY/SnvN6OfTMHo/w1444-h837-no/Screenshot%2B2015-04-26%2B17.02.59.png

Supermario

04-28-2015, 05:38 PM

RCP57

04-28-2015, 07:28 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to win the lotto so that I can afford a printer! I'm not saying I have the skills to put it to this kind of use but man it would be fun to try! While I'm dreaming I would like a CNC mill and a waterjet.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

TRUCKMAKER

04-28-2015, 09:15 PM

Turned out insane! Now about that roller kit..........

JDH429

04-28-2015, 09:27 PM

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it push dirt:bounce:
I notice your missing one thing on the paint job or just on the to do list. You need to add the red stripe that runs along the hood line and makes the black and yellow come together nice. ;)

I noticed you didn't paint the idler tubes. Nice touch :)

Thanks Mario, I haven't finished the detailing yet but did forget about the red accent. I will def add that. The idler tubes needed to not be painted in order to function, i agree it looks cool.

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to win the lotto so that I can afford a printer! I'm not saying I have the skills to put it to this kind of use but man it would be fun to try! While I'm dreaming I would like a CNC mill and a waterjet.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Thanks Reg. I could use a cnc plasma table, much more affordable. Could open up some possibilities.

JDH429

04-28-2015, 09:30 PM

Turned out insane! Now about that roller kit..........

Thanks man, im happy with the look of it. The kit.. I'll continue to ponder that. :)

A.ash

04-29-2015, 12:30 AM

Any thoughts on just releasing the CAD and/or stl's? I have a printer and would love to give it a shot in the spare time I don't have.

titandigs

04-29-2015, 10:08 AM

Fantastic job, how long has it taken to do?

pigeonfarmboy

04-29-2015, 04:54 PM

Worst case, you have a really nice trailer queen that can drive around! Hope it's able to push dirt without too much strength issues.

Trackerman

04-30-2015, 04:21 AM

JDH 429,
What sort of 3d printer are you using? Love the build it is very impressive.

Cheers

Trackerman

tracksntreadslou

04-30-2015, 11:18 AM

Look out Bruder..No coversion here ..way better ..A fully functional model to start with ..Im impressed with your Cad/printer skills and design..Awsome work Jd

pontiacmann

04-30-2015, 11:57 AM

wooow:jaw::jaw: nice Work looks very nice

JDH429

04-30-2015, 03:52 PM

Any thoughts on just releasing the CAD and/or stl's? I have a printer and would love to give it a shot in the spare time I don't have.

You should try autodesk 123d design. It's an easy program to help get started in designing your own stuff.. It's what I use, practice, practice, practice. 😄

Fantastic job, how long has it taken to do?

Thank you! I'm a fan of your YouTube videos and machines.👍🏻 Prob about a month and a half. I'd say design took me a week or so, printing took about 2 weeks, and assembly about another 2 weeks. Just about done now, just finishing up a few details.

Worst case, you have a really nice trailer queen that can drive around! Hope it's able to push dirt without too much strength issues.

No trailer queen here, I don't see any real issues with strength other than maybe the track pads and sprockets wearing out, but that's realistic in a way. 1:1 dont last forever either. I used #4 drill bushings on all the working joints and after running it around a bit and pushing some chunks of 6x6 on the shop floor, it will push some dirt nicely I think.
JDH 429,
What sort of 3d printer are you using? Love the build it is very impressive.

Cheers

Trackerman

Thank you, I use Afinia printers. Very pleased with them.

Look out Bruder..No coversion here ..way better ..A fully functional model to start with ..Im impressed with your Cad/printer skills and design..Awsome work Jd

Lou, thank you!

wooow:jaw::jaw: nice Work looks very nice

Thank you!

Updated pics soon.

trucker n

04-30-2015, 07:45 PM

very nice can u make me one

TRUCKMAKER

04-30-2015, 08:38 PM

Jason, out of curiosity how many pieces did you print for this machine?

A.ash

04-30-2015, 11:42 PM

You should try autodesk 123d design. It's an easy program to help get started in designing your own stuff.. It's what I use, practice, practice, practice. 😄

CAD experience isn't the problem (Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Alibre, lots of experience). My problem is the time available in a day to do the work. I have a 3D printer with a large work volume so I would like to give this a shot. Just curious if you would consider releasing the STL's. I totally understand if you don't want to. Can't hurt to ask :)

andyathome

05-01-2015, 01:06 AM

I also have a 3d printer but not the time or skills with the whole design thing to produce a product as good as you have.
I am amazed how well it has turnned out and you should be commended for an awesome result.

but for a reasonable price I would be interested in buying the stl files.
or would you consider printing another dozer to sell.

cheers andy

JohnStilwell

05-01-2015, 07:59 AM

Awesome Jason!! Are you using the H800 or the 480? Afina filament or another brand?
Using software for the supports or adding them manually?
I'm also interested in the STL's for a reasonable price.

John

JDH429

05-01-2015, 09:06 AM

Not interested in selling files.

Truckmaker, there are roughly 250 pcs printed to make this model.

TRUCKMAKER

05-01-2015, 09:33 AM

Not interested in selling files.

Truckmaker, there are roughly 250 pcs printed to make this model.

Thanks Jason, that's not bad as far as a kit would go, design and print, well thats a different story!

JDH429

05-01-2015, 04:26 PM

Thanks Jason, that's not bad as far as a kit would go, design and print, well thats a different story!

Yes, if i had a larger printer some parts would not need to be cut up, so would mean less parts, but the same amount of time. There are few things i would change in the design if i made another one. It was fairly time consuming for this one build...

A few more pics and vid of the full assembled running test with sound. Imagine you dont hear the air purge :) And excuse the slight shakiness of the video, I had clamped my phone to a 60" straight edge, and it wombled a bit as it was leaning against the table. I also need a little practice smoothing out my control.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BgYwwc0fZaU/VUPRFC1rcPI/AAAAAAAACpU/cfzUrRJr_3U/w1177-h883-no/2015-04-30%2B11.58.49.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uLdY9FNHejY/VUPRDIAz5wI/AAAAAAAACpE/Nb9HOJvQDog/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-01%2B10.38.50.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_heRcVJEVp4/VUPRDiv5MlI/AAAAAAAACpI/BGd2fONveg4/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-01%2B10.49.37.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-alx3NTUqzDo/VUPSFOUR5cI/AAAAAAAACpw/EAHUUdKyppk/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-01%2B15.19.27.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XghdxTQx_AA/VUPSE0ZTPoI/AAAAAAAACps/phnfJhmLXsk/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-01%2B15.19.04.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QAMW31j7fR8/VUPSEoi696I/AAAAAAAACpo/A6TXnWAu1TI/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-01%2B15.18.41.jpg

Bench Test vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMtr9hjfOY0&feature=youtu.be

Supermario

05-01-2015, 06:35 PM

trucker n

05-01-2015, 06:36 PM

so any interest in selling in kits

Trackerman

05-01-2015, 07:37 PM

JDH429,
Well done, an absolutely brilliant model and build log. Looking forward to seeing where the project goes from here.

Cheers

Trackerman. :bounce:

JDH429

05-01-2015, 10:19 PM

It's not even mine and yet, I'm all excited! What a beauty! :D

Top notch work Jason :cool: everything fits inside so nice and organized...runs smooth, and it has a red stripe! :lol:;).

You sir, are a 3D master. :)

Mario, thank you for the comments and suggestion on the red accent. It really added a lot to the look. It pays to listen to the pros :)

so any interest in selling in kits

I have some tweaking to do to the design, and am waiting on some new equipment. Once I get caught up, I'll def put some time into producing a few kits to sell for sure.

JDH429,
Well done, an absolutely brilliant model and build log. Looking forward to seeing where the project goes from here.

Cheers

Trackerman. :bounce:

Thank you, I have a few more accents to finish and am then looking forward to getting it dirty.

tracksntreadslou

05-02-2015, 01:31 PM

Awsome Jason ..Are you happy with the power of the new gear motors now?...Im looking forward to seeing this beast in the dirt ..Nice

NYHowie

05-02-2015, 03:07 PM

That is one beautiful machine, awesome build thread. Now get it dirty!

JDH429

05-02-2015, 05:38 PM

Awsome Jason ..Are you happy with the power of the new gear motors now?...Im looking forward to seeing this beast in the dirt ..Nice
Lou, yes I'm pretty happy with the gear motors now. As you can see from the vid, the speed is perfect And I need to test a little bit more by adding some plate steal inside the chassis for weight but the motors will not stall while pushing an object heavier than the dozer itself. The tracks loose traction, but this was on concrete. Dirt will be diff but I think the tracks will still break loose if pushing something too heavy. Thanks for following.

That is one beautiful machine, awesome build thread. Now get it dirty!

Thank you. Will post some video in the dirt asap.

sparkycuda

05-02-2015, 09:25 PM

An absolutely unbelievable build! It is so realistic. I don't have much experience with electronics so what sound system are you using? Ken

JDH429

05-02-2015, 09:34 PM

An absolutely unbelievable build! It is so realistic. I don't have much experience with electronics so what sound system are you using? Ken

Thank you, and sorry about that I never mentioned anything about that, or showed that the Servonaut SMT I'm using for sound is tucked up under the 2 Sabertooth 2x12 motor controllers. I printed a little organizer for the electronics to mount to, to keep things neat and the sound module can't be seen in the pics.

The sound isn't bad, actually sounds good in person due to the larger speaker and speakerbox I'm using. I had this SMT laying around, I'm curious to know what the new sounds on the new Servonaut modules sound like.. May have to place and order cause this SMT was actually supposed to be for my excavator.

JDH429

05-05-2015, 11:31 AM

Added a few small details to finish off the build.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--KNa9EVomuQ/VUjTTwugrLI/AAAAAAAACqc/2jA-EnkkFgs/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-05%2B10.22.57.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WgtRxYe9lDw/VUjTUNOydHI/AAAAAAAACqY/jlnS1oEP3Lc/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-05%2B10.23.16.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lSkP1fR6SPA/VUjTUT6NJ4I/AAAAAAAACqg/VW9MTHuy9Uo/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-05%2B10.23.40.jpg

JAMMER

05-05-2015, 12:53 PM

Jason that looks real good. Ed

Azonic

05-05-2015, 02:55 PM

Wow, very nice looking!

rc_farmer

05-05-2015, 05:56 PM

Jingle bells, Jingle bells.......:D, very nice build and extraordinary talent!

TRUCKMAKER

05-06-2015, 06:23 PM

Thank you, and sorry about that I never mentioned anything about that, or showed that the Servonaut SMT I'm using for sound is tucked up under the 2 Sabertooth 2x12 motor controllers. I printed a little organizer for the electronics to mount to, to keep things neat and the sound module can't be seen in the pics.

The sound isn't bad, actually sounds good in person due to the larger speaker and speakerbox I'm using. I had this SMT laying around, I'm curious to know what the new sounds on the new Servonaut modules sound like.. May have to place and order cause this SMT was actually supposed to be for my excavator.

Jason, I've haven't had experience with the sabertooth motor controllers yet but have a conversion on the books for one, why did you use 2? I thought that the 2x12 operated 2 motors? Sorry if I missed this somewhere.

JDH429

05-07-2015, 09:16 AM

Jason that looks real good. Ed

Thanks Ed

Wow, very nice looking!

Thank you!

Jingle bells, Jingle bells.......:D, very nice build and extraordinary talent!

Thank you!

Jason, I've haven't had experience with the sabertooth motor controllers yet but have a conversion on the books for one, why did you use 2? I thought that the 2x12 operated 2 motors? Sorry if I missed this somewhere.

I used the second controller to operate the 12 volt linear actuators on the blade. These controllers are great, and will def use them again for my next project.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mNVZ9InGyZc/VUtWTSeHrlI/AAAAAAAACrI/AXTudV40pdI/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-06%2B13.21.05.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CMcgjd5CgZE/VUtWJywflxI/AAAAAAAACrA/qnpoivpAVLs/w1239-h883-no/2015-05-06%2B13.03.02.jpg

chris deacon

05-07-2015, 09:42 AM

Wow looks fantastic.. Some great skills you got there sir..

JDH429

05-07-2015, 11:14 AM

Wow looks fantastic.. Some great skills you got there sir..

Thank you Chris! And also for the nomination on Build Of The Month!

Bo Wallen

05-07-2015, 01:04 PM

Jason.
You just got 3D Printing to a whole new level..... extraordinary talented build and execution. Congratulation.
Bo

TRUCKMAKER

05-07-2015, 01:04 PM

Quote:
"Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER View Post
Jason, I've haven't had experience with the sabertooth motor controllers yet but have a conversion on the books for one, why did you use 2? I thought that the 2x12 operated 2 motors? Sorry if I missed this somewhere.

I used the second controller to operate the 12 volt linear actuators on the blade. These controllers are great, and will def use them again for my next project."

Now it makes sense, driving the actuators separately to get your blade tilt;):cool:

RCP57

05-07-2015, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Now it makes sense, driving the actuators separately to get your blade tilt;):cool:

You figured out my secret!lol Doing it this way works awesome. Add another actuator to the C frame and you get the tip function. It all works very well and is quite easy so long as you have everything pivot and only anchor the blade on one side. I'm not sure if Jason is running his this way or not though? Are you Jason?

Reg

JDH429

05-07-2015, 03:51 PM

Jason.
You just got 3D Printing to a whole new level..... extraordinary talented build and execution. Congratulation.
Bo

Thanks Bo! The printer did most of the work :)

Quote:
"Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER View Post
Jason, I've haven't had experience with the sabertooth motor controllers yet but have a conversion on the books for one, why did you use 2? I thought that the 2x12 operated 2 motors? Sorry if I missed this somewhere.

I used the second controller to operate the 12 volt linear actuators on the blade. These controllers are great, and will def use them again for my next project."

Now it makes sense, driving the actuators separately to get your blade tilt;):cool:

Yes, Im just using the actuators for blade up n down, and have both actuators tied together so the blade does not tilt left or right yet. I wanted to prove everything else out before getting tricky, but after running the dozer that function would be useful so will be working on that in the future.

You figured out my secret!lol Doing it this way works awesome. Add another actuator to the C frame and you get the tip function. It all works very well and is quite easy so long as you have everything pivot and only anchor the blade on one side. I'm not sure if Jason is running his this way or not though? Are you Jason?

Reg

Reg, yes your secret is out as i am doing exactly that. And yes the blade uses a draglink which is mounted on one side of the front of the dozer chassis. I should have moved that point as far to the edge of the chassis as the radius of that drag link would be larger and on full lift and drop of the blade, the blade shifts in towards the tracks as it follows the radius of the drag link. No rubbing, but ive made a note about that for next time.

RCP57

05-07-2015, 04:44 PM

Haha, not much of a secret!:rolleyes: My first try at making the blade tilt didn't go great because I was using two actuators to "tip" the blade and that caused binding when "tilting". When I built the second conversion I didn't use any for tip but had learned from the first that one side of the blade must anchored to the C frame and the other side must "float". If both sides are held tight it will twist the $h!t out of everything and you won't get much tilt on the blade. I also switched from rubber bushings to spherical bushings where the C frame mounts to the track frames. This made a big difference as well as there is no resistance at all against twist. I went back and redid my own conversion and the blade tilt and tip works great now. Lot's of trial and error but we eventually get this stuff working sweet!:bounce::bounce:

JDH429

05-07-2015, 08:39 PM

Wow, good info there. Thanks for sharing that. Yes, Test n tune is the name of the game here. Thanks for following the build and your help Reg.

RCP57

05-07-2015, 11:01 PM

Haha, yes lots of trial and mostly error. I usually get things figured out but sometimes the learning curve is steep. Happy to help any way I can....

Trucker_Jo

05-08-2015, 12:26 AM

Beautiful finished build there sir!

Wiskybilt

05-08-2015, 12:39 AM

Can you add sand in the honeycomb for weight?

JDH429

05-11-2015, 11:09 AM

Beautiful finished build there sir!

Thank you

Can you add sand in the honeycomb for weight?
Sure, I dont see why not.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-onKSpa76-0M/VVC3nFJyfjI/AAAAAAAACrw/_7ispCNRpAM/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-06%2B13.03.10.jpg

JDH429

05-12-2015, 06:07 PM

http://3dprint.com/64122/3d-printed-caterpillar-dozer/

Dozer featured in 3DPrint.com article.

RobotArms24

05-12-2015, 08:11 PM

JDH429

05-12-2015, 10:01 PM

Would it be more expensive to print something like this in color? It would hide wear and tear better wouldn't it?

This project is fantastic btw, I hope to see more builds from you done like this. The article mentions casting wheels in a 3d printed mold, sounds awesome.

Thank you, believe me if they had a cat yellow filament I would be all over that. My next project is going to be a Euclid dump truck. They were like a lime/neon green and I happened to order filament close to that, so there will be less painting thankfully. On the other hand I did go with the grey so the wear was more noticeable on the dozer tracks and uc parts, I like it kinda.

D8R

05-13-2015, 07:56 AM

Very interesting build (and technic with printer). Would love to learn more about using printing. A lot of details could be made this way!
Can't wait to see your next model, especially how to make those tires!

JDH429

05-17-2015, 01:30 PM

Hired some help

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z26UBfHvKoQ/VVjAmw0mIaI/AAAAAAAACts/-pxyaErnBL0/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B10.48.14.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HUGR_HRcQR4/VVjAtXhHb8I/AAAAAAAACuU/KqwPwQxPoUA/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B11.49.37.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-V1ltKnDDCoA/VVjAnkGVDJI/AAAAAAAACtw/lNcNucMk4EM/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B11.46.04.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hCWm1aDsR8U/VVjAtEkPO-I/AAAAAAAACuQ/Al7MPMvehPY/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B12.01.50.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HI_2UN104hM/VVjAttgL8tI/AAAAAAAACuY/FRLD1kIA1w4/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B12.02.41.jpg

Have a matched set now that some detail has been done on my Vario build.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PuNLRaECBpE/VVjAXUe9h3I/AAAAAAAACtA/spmglPcioXc/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B12.16.56.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-szPPuGzd178/VVjAW47LKDI/AAAAAAAACs4/UFfrarNr-yE/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B12.17.09.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HH9FWW5YQ-Y/VVjAfMfrZ4I/AAAAAAAACuw/GQqPA0LTE0o/w1177-h883-no/2015-05-17%2B12.17.39.jpg

Supermario

05-17-2015, 02:16 PM

Your killing me Jason!:eek:

What a sweet looking combo:cool: I'm in love! :lol:

TRUCKMAKER

05-17-2015, 02:31 PM

NICE! Are these the same scale? Can't wait to see the 657 sitting there with them!

JDH429

05-17-2015, 02:55 PM

Your killing me Jason!:eek:

What a sweet looking combo:cool: I'm in love! :lol:

Haha, Thanks Mario

NICE! Are these the same scale? Can't wait to see the 657 sitting there with them!

Yes they are both 1:14 scale, roughly :). The 657 will be a giant. In this scale should be close to 4' long if i remember right. The tires are 7" tall. Still a bit of a ways away from seeing that picture. Thanks for the comments.

Azonic

05-17-2015, 04:02 PM

Very nice, well done on both machines!

quick691

06-26-2015, 09:47 PM

Love you work JDH429 :)

What clearance did you use between your different parts ?

Trackerman

09-22-2015, 09:15 AM

Jason,
How is the printed running gear going for wear? Really interested in your build.

Cheers

Paul

td9clyde

11-08-2015, 09:31 PM

Very nice work, very interested in those printers.

Pooie69

11-09-2015, 09:15 PM

Did you quit building?

RCP57

11-09-2015, 10:08 PM

Did you quit building?

He'll be back. He's just had a busy summer/fall.

RexRacer19

07-28-2016, 01:48 PM

I've really enjoyed this thread. It inspired me to start my own 3D printed track loader project.

cosworth34677

08-02-2016, 11:55 AM

cummingsman29

08-02-2016, 09:14 PM

This is incredible ! I want one! Outstanding work !!

Northern Farmer

08-03-2017, 05:58 PM

JDH429 you did a h3ll of a job on the build, looks bloody great :cool:
Have you ever got a chance to weigh the dozer ?

skeeter

08-04-2017, 07:57 AM

I LOVE IT! I wish I had the ability to do things like that. I DON'T know much about computers, so CAD, & technical stuff like that is outta the equation for me.

JDH429

08-04-2017, 08:50 AM

skeeter

08-04-2017, 10:56 PM

Thank you!

I haven't weighted it but It feels like 12 lbs maybe 15..?

It's never too late to play around with a free cad program and then maybe get a cheap printer to start out with. StArt with some simple models and work your way up.

I DIDN'T know htere were free programs! I thought all that powerful software was expensive. Do you have a link to such program that you'd recommend?

JDH429

08-04-2017, 11:28 PM

Autodesk 123D and Tinkercad come to mind and Fusion360, although I'm not sure if that one is free or not. There are some others I'm sure. Plenty of Autodesk tutorials on YouTube to get you started too.

skeeter

08-05-2017, 04:11 AM

Thank-you sir! I'll look into downloading one, or more of those, when my brother gets here to visit. He's the one that knows how to initially get stuff like that into my computer.

JDH429

08-05-2017, 06:34 AM

No problem, have fun!

Rvjimd

08-06-2017, 08:50 AM

Jason,

Are the track pads on the dozer printed? Is that a difficult print? It looks like there would be an overhang no matter which orientation it was printed?

I'm thinking about getting a printer or having a friend print track pads for my little Oliver Dozer.

Thanks for the great build thread, great work!

Jim

JDH429

08-06-2017, 09:48 AM

Jim, yes I printed them and the way I avoided any support was printing them at a 45 degree angle, and a fine resolution. They came out great. I think I may have a pic showing the part orientation. If I'm going to make more in the future, I would like to try printing out of nylon, not that mine are worn but I really avoid driving it on anything but dirt if you know what I mean.

http://i.imgur.com/m6DgZbE.png?1

http://i.imgur.com/W7c42v1.png?1

Heres how they printed... And a little trick i use when the part doesnt have alot of area to stick to the build plate in the printer like the chain here, is to design a small pad onto the part that gets printed like a foot, and later is easily broken off after the part is done. I loaded the build area up with as many tracks as i could fit. Hope this helps.

skeeter

08-06-2017, 01:50 PM

Can you recommend a decent 3D printer(s) & what is the cost range for them?

JDH429

08-06-2017, 02:09 PM

Can you recommend a decent 3D printer(s) & what is the cost range for them?

Ive been asked this a few times, and i can really only recommend what i know, and i use the Afinia h480 printers, they have been replaced now with the h400. They arent very main stream but are quality printers. They are around 600.00 i think. I like this place for their customer service and prices. www.octave.com/3d-printers/afinia-3d-printers.html?p=1

So as far as a decent printer goes, Afinia makes good stuff. I like mine which are over 5 years old now and still running day and night.

skeeter

08-06-2017, 04:30 PM

Thank-you, sir.
5 years of constant usage says all I need to know, they're a GOOD quality machine to still be running. I've had inkjet printers that didn't even last that long.

skeeter

08-10-2017, 06:39 PM

In the video, teh model makes the srceaching sounds like the REAL cats, with ALL METAL track, & track components. It this something you did with the sound system, or is it due to the metal track pins you've used? I LIKE the way it sounds realistic.

JDH429

08-10-2017, 11:39 PM

Yeah, your not the first person to mention that haha. Its just the track pins squeaking like you said. Cool little bonus I guess. :)

skeeter

08-11-2017, 09:27 AM

Yes, it is a great added bonus feature. It sounds very realistic!
Would you consider selling the STL files for JUST the tracks? If not, would you consider making a set of tracks?

JDH429

08-11-2017, 09:37 AM

Sure, Pm me.

scottyk

08-11-2017, 11:21 AM

I've been doing some investment casting using 3d printed parts, I think those track links would be a great candidate for brass investment casting. Make the pin hole slightly undersized and drill it out as a secondary operation. How many links total?

JDH429

08-11-2017, 10:59 PM

JDH429

09-02-2017, 04:42 PM

So anyways......

Had a Firgili actuator blow a drive nut a few weeks back..

https://i.imgur.com/QnOpUk5.jpg

Actuonix has taken over now and were very helpful in getting me back together by sending me some replacements at no cost except shipping. Thanks Ian!

However didnt need the "special tool" to get the end cap back on.

"The actuator shaft is screwed onto a Delrin/Fiberglass composite drive nut. This nut can be broken by over rotating the actuator shaft if you remove or reinstall the shaft tip. See

https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yQlQ9mKdwzU

Back together and ready for the dirt.

https://i.imgur.com/0exnrHR.jpg

JDH429

09-06-2017, 08:36 AM

https://youtu.be/PYRnJYrVLbE

rlafolle

09-10-2017, 09:39 PM

Checking on stl files for this project

Leemeans

09-11-2017, 06:50 PM

that looks cool. great job

smitty888

12-14-2017, 08:28 PM

I am looking at doing a Tonka bulldozer RC conversion and am considering using the Firgelli/Actuonix actuators. I am wanting to have a two way blade, both raise/lower and swivel left/right. The raise/lower would use two actuators moving in sync like your dozer, but the left/right would require the actuators to move inversely (left extend, right retract). Do you know of a way to do this?

Robson Melo

08-27-2020, 09:15 PM

:bounce:boa noite a todos , que belo trabalho muito bom mesmo,, teria como enviar os STL.para meu email? robsonmelo10@hotmail.com

Robson Melo

08-27-2020, 09:17 PM

:bounce:good night everyone, what a beautiful job very good indeed, how would you send the STL.to my email? robsonmelo10@hotmail.com

Manfred

10-04-2020, 07:59 AM

Very great cinema. :jaw:

skeeter

03-05-2021, 12:34 PM

Sure, Pm me.

Sorry for the late reply. I sold the dozer I was working on. The tracks were my biggest issue I was having. That coupled with my gear reduction drive motors constantly burning up, led me to get flustered with it. I sold it to a fellow in our local RC club. HE is slowly working on it. HOPEFULLY he can get it to function properly!