“The Force” Controlled RC Thunder Trax 3D Printer Model Free Download

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This project hacks an Air Hogs Thunder Trax RC vehicle by replacing the standard remote with an accelerometer enabled gauntlet. To control the vehicle, you simply move your hand in the direction you want it to go. Master Yoda would be proud.

This project was inspired by someone with a disability affecting one arm leaving them only in control of their right arm. This hack allows them to enjoy the fun of controlling an RC vehicle with just one arm.

The project was implemented with education in mind as well. All circuits are open and easily visible so that one can see all the components required to make it work.

All printing instructions, construction details, and program listing are provided in the attached Build Instructions PDF file. Additionally, we created a STEM educational handout to provide to students at science fairs, maker fairs, and STEM expos.

Enjoy!
DJ Hatfield
H5 Labs

Build_Instructions_V1.1_-_H5_Labs_-_The_Force_Controlled_Thunder_Trax.pdf	1.5MB
Part_10_-_Button_wire_chain.stl	500.5KB
Part_11_-_Tube_Base.stl	1.3MB
Part_12_-_Tube.stl	4.3MB
Part_13_-_Button.stl	1.8MB
Part_14_-_Washer.stl	210.0KB
Part_15_-_Blank_RC_Control_Mounting_Plate.stl	345.4KB
Part_1_-_Accelerometer_Mount.stl	4.8MB
Part_2_-_Accelerometer_Mount_to_gauntlet_wire_chain.stl	507.9KB
Part_3_-_Gauntlet_wire_chain.stl	543.0KB
Part_4_-_Gauntlet_Attachment.stl	342.8KB
Part_5_-_Gauntlet.stl	4.1MB
Part_6_-_AABatt.stl	440.3KB
Part_7_-_9VBatt.stl	353.4KB
Part_8_-_Attachment_Pin.stl	203.8KB
Part_9_-_RC_Control_Mount.stl	1.1MB
STEM_Handout_-_H5_Labs_-_The_Force_Controlled_Thunder_Trax.pdf	729.2KB

“The Force” Controlled RC Thunder Trax 3D Printer Model

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