Gosainthan, Competition RC Rock Crawler (Super Class) OpenRC 3D Printer Model

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Summary

THIS PROJECT IS STILL ON PROGRESS, WILL BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY.

This is the design of a Competition RC Rock Crawler for the Super Class competition category.
This kind of RC cars are not designed for speed they are designed to climb over obstacles (usually rocks) remarkably well and manny times very surprising. You can see how they perform in this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-tF0uGzCNE&t=11s
You can find more information about this kind of RC cars and competitions in this forum: http://www.rccrawler.com
You can download the competition rules where the different categories (Clases) are defined and how the competitions go from here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LWjbpH_yxB0n_0F3WMOmRx4DMo_LsBE-DuquBto_nok/edit

Some notes about this vehicle:

  • The superclass category is provably the most technically advanced of the RC crawlers.
  • Manny of characteristics of a Rock-Crawler are very different than from a speed-racing car.
  • Vehicle weight should be as low as possible.
  • CG should be as low and forward as posible. In order to achieve that CG position weights are installed on the front wheels.
  • As low overall weight the better.
  • As much suspended mass the better.
  • As much turning radius the better.
  • Brushless motors are not well suited for the task unless they are sensored (difficult to find)
  • Suspensions work more like a energy reservoirs systems for climbing than a normal car suspension.
  • On a Superclass both axles are able to steer.

So in order to meet those parameters I come up with this design/idea of how to install all equipment (most of the weight) inside of the wheel rim.

You can access to the CAD files of this project here: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/27bacf61b020beec43556ddc/w/e8cdb36f8c358f6e6ad41942/e/4e156028111cbb92cec77030
You can see the design just clicking on the link.
You need and Onshape account (it is free) in order to be able to copy, modify, export, etc. the design.
The CAD file will change and improve as time passes, it is more tested and ideas from others are added to the design.
You can find more information on the design, characteristics, and group discussion in this forum thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/superclass-crawlers/594046-crazy-axles-idea-design.html

  • Some parts can be printed or CNC cut on Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber or Alum. plate.
  • Some parts have to be made on Aluminium or Steel with a lathe.
  • The steering and suspension links can be made from different materials, CF tube, GF tube, Alum. bar, Steel tube, Ti Tube, etc.
  • There is 4 different wheels rims to choose from depending what tire you want to use and how you want to make them (CNC or 3Dprint)
  • There is two versions of the chassis on the CAD: V1 Gosainthan and V2 Gasherbrum. V2 version is not finished or tested.

Equipment planing to use. The links are just suggestions, there can be other compatible options:

Pending Updates:

  • TO FINISH BOM AND LINKS TO POSSIBLE SUPLIERS
  • ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY
  • TRANSMITTER PROGRAMING AND MIXES WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY
  • MORE PICTURES AND ACTION VIDEOS WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY
Axle_-_Axle.stl 35.8MB
Axle_-_Spur_Front.stl 8.5MB
Axle_-_Spur_Rear.stl 6.1MB
Chassis_-_Side_Plate_L.stl 13.8MB
Chassis_-_Side_Plate_R.stl 13.8MB
Details_-_1.5mm_Conic_Washer.stl 70.4KB
Details_-_6mm_Conic_Washer.stl 70.4KB
Details_-_Calibration_Cube.stl 120.6KB
Gear_Box_-_Box_Cover_L.stl 117.1KB
Gear_Box_-_Box_Cover_R.stl 117.1KB
Gear_Box_-_Gearbox_Bottom_L.stl 31.5MB
Gear_Box_-_Gearbox_Bottom_R.stl 31.5MB
Gear_Box_-_Gearbox_Top_L.stl 16.8MB
Gear_Box_-_Gearbox_Top_R.stl 16.8MB
Gear_Box_-_Servo_Holder.stl 85.0KB
Wheels_-_Inner_Rim_Ring_2.stl 355.1KB
Wheels_-_Outer_Rim_Ring_1_L.stl 736.3KB
Wheels_-_Outer_Rim_Ring_1_R.stl 734.5KB
Wheels_-_Rim_3_L.stl 11.3MB
Wheels_-_Rim_3_R.stl 11.3MB
Wheels_-_Rim_4_L.stl 10.3MB
Wheels_-_Rim_4_R.stl 10.3MB
Wheels_-_Rim_Bed_1.stl 3.0MB