Bruder Delta Loader Conversion (my version)

[A.ash]

Well first off I would like to personally reach out and E-Slap :p you guys for making the ideas flow in and the dollars flow out :D.

Enough of that.

So my first project will be converting a Bruder Delta Loader to RC. I will be following in the footsteps of SmallHaul and his fine example. I won't bore you will the details of the tear down but, I will be posting pictures as I reassemble.

So hang on here we go...:)

Alan

[A.ash]

Got the gear box installed. Still need to screw it in.

[A.ash]

Gear box dirt protection
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0172_zpscc6fd608.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0172_zpscc6fd608.jpg.html)

Lift servo installed (bottom view)
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0173_zpsdedc9960.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0173_zpsdedc9960.jpg.html)

Curl servos mount build and installed
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0176_zps1e5c73ed.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0176_zps1e5c73ed.jpg.html)

Electronics (minus Rx) and lead ballast installed
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0177_zps287a5b08.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0177_zps287a5b08.jpg.html)

More to come

[A.ash]

Now I have a question for you guys. For this type of control (buckets, lift, etc) how do you set up your radio? With the spring centered sticks do you set everything up so that in the neutral position the lift is at the bottom of travel and the bucket curl is parallel to the surface? Or do you remove the springs? Or what?

Thanks

Alan

[SmallHaul]

Nice work Alan, it is looking good.

i use the right stick for drive and the the left stick (throttle channel) is used for the lift without a spring loaded center so that you can leave the lift up or down without holding it there...and the left stick (rudder channel) is kept spring loaded..just set the trim so that the bucket is up as far as it can be at center.

Have fun.

[A.ash]

Nice work Alan, it is looking good.

i use the right stick for drive and the the left stick (throttle channel) is used for the lift without a spring loaded center so that you can leave the lift up or down without holding it there...and the left stick (rudder channel) is kept spring loaded..just set the trim so that the bucket is up as far as it can be at center.

Have fun.

Thanks SmallHaul

Right now I have the left side setup for forward/backward and left/right. The right side is set up for lift and curl. For now I am going to leave it that way to see how I like it. Just have couple of more things to complete and it will be done. Have computer issues so I can't post anymore photos.

Alan

[A.ash]

Hi Alan.

These are a great little build, a friend and myself are also doing a delta cat at the moment. you are doing a great job, and the sabretooth controllers are great. I have used one in the Bruder D5 Dozer and I am doing one in a Bruder D11 a the moment.

The only thing that worries me is your work mat, I hope its paint and not blood stains every where. LOL Sorry couldn't help myself.

Ralph.

A little blood never hurt anyone. It's the finger I miss the most:eek: Actually it is just red paint.

Thanks for the comments Ralph.

My next project is going to be a King Hauler day cab dump. After that I hope to give a scratch build of a Cat 320 Excavator a go.

Alan

[A.ash]

OK, time for some more build pics. The build is nearing an end. :bounce:

Lift servo install top view
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0179_zps9a529b44.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0179_zps9a529b44.jpg.html)

Gear Box Installed
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0182_zps5e6dd544.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0182_zps5e6dd544.jpg.html)

Routing and connecting wires
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0185_zps48140e44.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0185_zps48140e44.jpg.html)

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0186_zpsb826ca99.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0186_zpsb826ca99.jpg.html)

Curl servo wires glued in place
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0184_zpsaa23172a.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0184_zpsaa23172a.jpg.html)

New drive wheel off the lathe waiting for it's turn in the mill for the dowel pin holes. Hopefully this happens next week.
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0188_zps64d1dd12.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0188_zps64d1dd12.jpg.html)

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac64/Grnrzr/IMG_0187_zps757095a0.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/Grnrzr/media/IMG_0187_zps757095a0.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking.