Fully 3D printed John Deere 1/10 scratch build

[ddmckee54]

Regarding the 30mm or 50mm fan for the smoke unit. If it were me I'd go with a 50mm radial blower, like the kind used by 3D printers for filament cooling fans, instead of a 50mm axial fan. The radial blower will handle the higher back pressure you have in this system and the difference in airflow will be amazing.

Don

[agriRC]

Originally Posted by ddmckee54

Regarding the 30mm or 50mm fan for the smoke unit. If it were me I'd go with a 50mm radial blower, like the kind used by 3D printers for filament cooling fans, instead of a 50mm axial fan. The radial blower will handle the higher back pressure you have in this system and the difference in airflow will be amazing.

Don

Yes good point, I will look into them. May allow me to slimline the design so I can fit more/bigger batteries under the bonnet.

Thank you

agriRC

[ddmckee54]

Slimming things down can definitely happen.

If memory serves, I think the blower that I'm using on my 3D printer is about 15mm thick. The difference in airflow between a 40mm axial fan and a 50mm radial blower was like night and day.

Don

[Ceroll325]

Have you finished this yet?

[skeeter]

FANTASTIC build! I love that you're 3D printing as much of it as possible. The display screens are fabulous! I wish I had more computer skills so that I might be able to do awesome stuff like this!

[agriRC]

Hi Everyone

Sorry this was put on the back burner as relationship fell through. Suppose I was spending too much time ion the office I am reviving this project in next few weeks so Il keep you updates. Really want to get this finished as I found some old parts that brought back memories!!

[jerry56]

Life sure does take some zigs and zags.....but everybody needs a hobby.... glad to see you back at it...

[ddmckee54]

Yup, it sucks when life gets in the road of the really important stuff. The nice thing about this hobby is it mostly keeps you off the streets and out of trouble - well off the streets anyway.

Don

[Krewmember]

Look's like a really cool project. I am looking forward to seeing future updates

-Shawn-

[ddmckee54]

agriRC:

Any updates? I know how it can be with some projects getting back-burnered. I've got several sitting on the back of the stove myself.

Don