1/3 size skidsteer

[onadplanebill]

first ever post go easy on me
I say 1/3 size because hats off to all of you builing beautiful scale equipment
the time invested and thought is admired in every pic I look at in every thread
I have enjoyed rc my entire life
and always disliked lawn chores
20 years ago my first rc lawn mower wasn't pretty and hardly worked
15 years ago could mow picture in picture while watching the game
they never were too good looking but did the job
so set out to build something that looked like something else
last year i made a 1/4 size skidsteer with plow and lawn mower attachments
it worked very nice
my latest build for the upcoming season I went a little bigger and more
power per pound with faster movements
and i took picture and video along the way.. thanks to my pateint wife
I will post the pics i have and one video, can find many more videos on my channel but will not post all here.. you can watch if you choose.
so heres some specs
4 - pronto wheelchair motors and wheels..
1 high amp wheelchair controller
2- 31 amp gel cel batteries running 24 volt
actuators are 24 volt from wheelchairs
22" wide- 27" tall- 36 " long no bucket 280lbs
snow box 32" wide
Nice to say hello to all of you
Bill Lowe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDgOex-bVe4

[Mikeo78]

Very cool! Welcome aboard! 👍

[onadplanebill]

dirt bucket will hold 5 gallons of liquid
pushing power..can push my mini van up hill
lifting cap 175lbs or me changing a light bulb
thanks

[doodlebug]

Welcome aboard! Great job on the skidsteer!
Cheer's, Neil.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Welcome to the forum, that's a nice build, sure could use it we got about that much snow today, that would definitely put the fun back into clearing snow!

[onadplanebill]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/P1010221_zps2de1b316.jpg

first try at photo bucket,
build pics

[onadplanebill]

http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/onadplanebill/library/

maybe this will show all pics?

[FlyingBeagle]

That is great. It works very smooth, Never bogged down or even spun a tire. How do you control it? I saw that you are using the guts out of motorized wheelchairs, but how do you make those RC? Are you using a hobby radio system that has servos moving the wheel chair joystick, or do you have a more elaborate radio system.


Thanks for sharing.

[onadplanebill]

wish i knew how to link the two using signal only
but this has worked for years without problem
removed part of the spring in the joystick to make it easy on the servos
in the pic can see an arming servo too..

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/P1010270640x512_zpsaf18f8ea.jpg

new tires in the mail today. not gray...nice black

anyone notice nitrogen springs where the hydraulics should be?
no need for the motors to lift dead weight every time
some day i will sleeze with larger plastic pipe and paint black
actuators are hidden behind.

[Fired up]

Very nice. Works very well

[onadplanebill]

rims had to go too

tire picture


http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/IMG_0157_zpsa58fb624.jpg

[Finster]

Nice build! You can do some real work with that puppy! It would be great to plow my driveway from the comfort of the house looking out the window.

[Lil Giants]

Use the image code link to post in the forum to make photos appear. I changed the code in your earlier posts. ;)

I quite enjoyed your vids of snow removal, an arduous task now made enjoyable. :cool:

What's the max amp draw of your wheel chair motors? Would this dual 60A motor controller be big enough? This would plug directly into your receiver.
http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x60

[dirtpusher9]

Very nice, I like how quiet it is.

[FlyingBeagle]

Thanks for the details on the controls. Simple, yet reliable. Thats the way to do it.

[dabears]

That is awesome!! very clever on making the joystick rc! I agree the new tires and rims are way better! keep the pics and vids coming!

[Stacked smoker]

Bill,

Way cool build!!!! I have been contemplating building a larger RC skid loader for a few years and havnt gotten around to it. What size would you recamend? You mentioned 1/4 and 1/3 scale that you have built? Which was more easy to put together and make/ find parts? Ie motors and tires making batteries fit? Fab work is not a problem its the rc and electrical that I im fuzzy on. Any more info or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Caleb

[Stuff]

Very nice!! like the wheel upgrades at the end!

[onadplanebill]

Bill,

Way cool build!!!! I have been contemplating building a larger RC skid loader for a few years and havnt gotten around to it. What size would you recamend? You mentioned 1/4 and 1/3 scale that you have built? Which was more easy to put together and make/ find parts? Ie motors and tires making batteries fit? Fab work is not a problem its the rc and electrical that I im fuzzy on. Any more info or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Caleb

well both were quite a challenge..
1/3 scale used 1 motor per wheel. very easy, no drivetrain like the smaller 1/4 scale( front wheels used #50 chain for drive )
also a bit more room in the larger one
parts were the same in both models, wheelchair parts, easy to find
rc is simple with picture above, actuators work from simple dpdt switches
more pics in my photo bucket
thanks for nice comment, here to help if I can
Bill

[Stacked smoker]

We got up over 40 today and the snow is melting. Water and slush everywhere. It got me to thinking.Have you had any problems with water in your electronics or motors? If im going to build something I want to use it in different types of weather conditions. Thanks again Caleb

[onadplanebill]

Use the image code link to post in the forum to make photos appear. I changed the code in your earlier posts. ;)

I quite enjoyed your vids of snow removal, an arduous task now made enjoyable. :cool:

What's the max amp draw of your wheel chair motors? Would this dual 60A motor controller be big enough? This would plug directly into your receiver.
http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x60
thanks for the link.. the 2x60 was a great upgrade. used only one to power all 4 motors. no problems after 6 months. the wheel chair controller limited power , speed, and change in speeds so it is kept smooth for the rider.
a new vid of new project.. uses 3- 2x60's . one is used with a kangaroo for steering servo. all electric, 5-4 pole wheel chair motors one for steering servo.
using brushless outrunners on actuators
hope you enjoy Bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdW-CXj91iw

[mgb]

Nice Job! It runs very smooth.

[Lil Giants]

Great to hear that the 2x60 is serving you well. :cool: I have a 2x25 for track drive controller in the 80lbs JD850 hoe, never a moments trouble in 5yrs.

Your wheel loader project off to a great start. :cool:

[onadplanebill]

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picture of front motors. the third motor in the middle is the servo motor

don't let the ugly pics hurt your eyes.
most parts are used...(scrap)
the front base is a riding lawnmower frame with 1/4 inch added

[onadplanebill]

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rear motors sit on scrap bearings from the wheel chair
pivot points are also from wheel chair

one battery at the rear and another low in the middle
wanted to keep center of gravity low.

[onadplanebill]

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[RCP57]

This big stuff is just great! It makes me want to get started on something of my own but time isn't an my side at the moment. Keep the build pictures coming!

Reg

[onadplanebill]

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I like foam.. cheap and easy to cut to fit.
no plans to follow.. had to make it a little wide to fit all the parts

[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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a fender :)

[onadplanebill]

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tail lights are trailer markers

[onadplanebill]

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the cab is made of 1/2 x 1/2 over 20 feet

[onadplanebill]

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tried to keep as light as possible
arms are I beamed for strength
door and mirrors

[onadplanebill]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0092_zpsh4w8a3hd.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/onadplanebill/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0092_zpsh4w8a3hd.jpg.html)

5 gallon bucket for size
you can see the brushless outrunner on the end of the actuator

[onadplanebill]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0098_zpspzas6r4o.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/onadplanebill/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0098_zpspzas6r4o.jpg.html)
it was nice to see a little color

[pontiacmann]

love it Nice Work :jaw:

[Cooper]

I keep seeing your hand tools laying on hood or nearby and realize just how big she is!! This is an inspiration for me to possibly jump to the big scale and make so,etching that I could actually do some work with:).

[onadplanebill]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0111_zpss7ko6pn5.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/onadplanebill/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0111_zpss7ko6pn5.jpg.html)

the roof was a lawn mower seat bracket cut in half and widened
only simple hand tools in use . where there is a will there is a way
thanks for the comments

[onadplanebill]

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more foam before steel
that is a 48 tooth #40 chain sprocket. the servo motor(wheel chair motor and gearbox) is further reduced and linked here

[onadplanebill]

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the steering esc is a sabertooth with a kangaroo added. had to add an encoder to the end of the motor.

[onadplanebill]

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my average mess per part

[onadplanebill]

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after a little media blast

[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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body filler

[onadplanebill]

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primer

[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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with tail lights

[RCKiwi]

Good skills buddy, look forward to seeing her in action!

[onadplanebill]

Good skills buddy, look forward to seeing her in action!
thank you sir

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[onadplanebill]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0190_zpsnwkwt0u0.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/onadplanebill/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0190_zpsnwkwt0u0.jpg.html)
2 leg rest pads (from the wheel chair) cut and put together
made a nice leather seat

[onadplanebill]

http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0191_zpspxn2esj4.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/onadplanebill/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0191_zpspxn2esj4.jpg.html)
working arm rest

[Lil Giants]

Would a 2-4 yr old kid fit in the cab?

[onadplanebill]

pic of steering wheel
my kids building set parts and a wooden bracelet
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag433/onadplanebill/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0193_zpskveyonfq.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/onadplanebill/media/Mobile%20Uploads/KIMG0193_zpskveyonfq.jpg.html)

no way on a kid fitting.. if were 2 foot tall would fit in the skidsteer
14 to 15 inch figure will fit the loaders scale

[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9E2BEm3eIg

last snow of the year

[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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cutting in windows

[onadplanebill]

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[onadplanebill]

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front window heated and bent after scoring out the crease lines