The idea of a remote control lawn mower honestly terrifies me, but it's also genius. I love the way you guys built that!

Two wheel drive and zero turn front tires would do the trick. Thanks for sharing the video 👍🏻

i made on similar 5 years ago. i used big caster wheels for the front it works excellent

Did you ever get the steering updated? I'd love to see what you did.

i look forward to seeing the updates on this mower

That's very cool! I like how your design is actually quite simple. I noticed that you don't have an updated video on this machine. Did you and your dad ever get it sorted? I'd love to see more!

Interesting, I was thinking about doing something similar. Would love to see more of this. 👍

@jamesturner7728

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Grady you lieing basterd

Okay I want to see this work! This is really cool

To turn or do a neutral turn the tyres need to slip sideways so with grippy treads that’s not going to happen. It could also tear the turf to shreds. Maybe two wheel drive and castor pinions on the rear wheels may help. Hope it goes well whatever you do and I’ll be watching. I use a RoboMow RC304 robotic lawnmower and it works great but sometimes I think it has a mind of its own. Thank you, Colin

That looks awesome! You should rob the hydrostatic drive train from a riding mower. Nothing stronger than hydraulics. Mine is a great hill climber. It also will last forever! 10 years and mine works like new with no maintenance. Keep at it guys. So very jealous!

Awesome project bro!!

I've seen the commercial version of this using 4 motors That one was built with 4 corner steering, each corner was a vertical shaft to a 90 degree gearbox driving the wheels. The drive was through a tube that acted as the steering pivots. The neat thing was it could steer in all directions with crab, and counter steering. But it was $$$$$

Nice. Thinking of building something pretty similar, but with castor wheels on the front, and an FPV camera/transmitter on a gimbal.

You had me at remote control!!! LOL Amazing

Looks really good for a prototype. Now all you need are some sensors and a bit (ok, a lot) of code and you'll have a lawn roomba.

Two improvements for dads project. 1, use a dual motor driver 2, make the front wheels swivel But it looks great

I have been BINGE watching your channel! So many fun projects!! Quite a few that I have also tackled or have been planning soon (we just bought a house with 2x the inside space and 3.5x the lot size) so I will actually have space to build bigger projects. Your dad sounds AWESOME! Mine had been out of doing anything car or "fun" garage related long before I was even a teenager. I now have teens of my own at 41 and try to get them into doing fun things! Not just for the experience and problem solving but at least for the memories! Wish I had you for a new neighbor! If you happen to be near North East Ohio and want to put a GM LSx engine in that boat (haven't found out if you still have that project yet, I'm working my way from the oldest videos to newest) let me know. I put a 6.0L LSx in my KIA Sorento SUV (videos on my other KZread channel) and she's a monster. Haha Keep up the great content and awesome projects!!

@1D10CRACY

2 жыл бұрын

The memories are so important! And the hands on experience will show up in their lives later and have a positive impact on them! I take the 1970 Winnebago up that way once a year around the beginning of August near Mentor! There is a fellow there that host a vintage camping event and I have been going for years!

great job, did you solve the problem with too weak motors?

LOL sounds like old T55 Russians tank 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Swivel free spinning wheels in front and independent rear wheel drives should be able to do zero turn.

I enjoyed the video. I want to make it too, but I'm worried about the battery. To do a 25V 250W motor, use the CYTRON MDDS30 motor drive. Please give me some advice.

Yes, Yes, Yes!

Ahhhh... I see the Apple doesn't fall far from the Tree!

What size wheelchair motors are being used?

Cool af

Looking for that update video!

Caster wheels on one end would solve your problem I think.

when does the shipping data start :)

That's impressive and inspiring. How did you wire the 24V alternator to the battery?

@user-vs5kn6wv1z

Жыл бұрын

If alternator has DC output then wire directly to battery thru a fuse.

Social Distancing doesn't mean with your lawn lol. Nice setup.

I would like to see the updates to this, did you get it steering better? I am doing so etching similar and would love to see your solution

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

He gave it steering wheels. If I get a chance, I'll do an updated video.

Hi, good work Dad. Just wondering, is the motor (driving the cutting deck) mounted to the deck or the frame?

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

The engine is mounted to the frame. The two drive motors are also mounted to the frame.

Maby 3 wheel drive would be easier to stear ?

What size gas engine is that and does it run the mower deck good. I am debating on doing one this size or a smaller one. I have a 48" deck off a 318 already and I want to mow some really steep hill that are to steep for my JD 332 and getting to hard to weed wack because of the size of them. I would think stronger motors would allow it to turn like a bobcat, those are a lot heavier so I think a much bigger electric motor on each side would do it. I need 4wd because of the hills and the hills are my primary goal but if I use a full size deck I could do a lot more areas. I just do not know the HP needed to turn the deck. Do you have the alternator on the same belt that turns the deck, is there a clutch to engage the deck or it is always engaged to the deck. I looked for more for videos but did not see them.

Do you have any more videos of this? Does your dad upload his build videos to a different channel? I'm actually in the process of making one of these.

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

No new videos yet! Dad doesn't have a KZread channel either.

There is a playlist on the Cleetus MacFarlan channel about turbo charging ... might be something there that you can use on this buggy! :^) You did say that currently it is "under powered."

@jaredpursey3791

10 ай бұрын

The engines running the actual drive of the cart is underpowered not the petrol motor for the cutting deck.

Shorten the wheelbase to be less than the track width of the tires and it will turn on a dime

Put swivel casters on the front. Take those chains off.

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

That was my thoughts too! Last time I checked, Dad had the front end steering and still kept it 4wd. LOL I'll do a follow up this summer!

The 2 front wheels need to be able to spin around 360 like a zero turn. RWD should be sufficient!

Badass

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Is there an update video?

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet, but I'm sure there will be soon.

Needs custom strait pipe exhaust,,,two little smoke stacks

@AnonYmous-ci5eu

3 жыл бұрын

And some Mickey Thompsons

I get a robotic mower, but an RC mower? Why? I really don't see the advantage, although I get the fun of constructing it.

@1D10CRACY

3 ай бұрын

You get it! The fun of the build! Dad built his because he wanted to trim the hills where he lived. I'll also add mowing with a remote control mower is just, fun! And once you build an RC version, your next step is to make it into a robotic mower. :)

UPDATE????

@1D10CRACY

2 жыл бұрын

Last I checked he gave it to my nephew .

Front wheels need to pivot, back wheels need to be just aft of the center of weight.

Tesla should make one all electric with autopilot. :) Just enter the corner coordinates into the app and there goes the Tesla lawnmower. What? Elon Musk is busy going to the Mars when the grass is growing here on Earth?

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