Work continues on the DIY Tracked Vehicle. I think the engine is too big, what do you think? Can you have too much power?

@blackjack117200

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted for a long time to build a tracked vehicle, one or two seater, dune buggy/ripsaw style, but aside from finding an already engineered track system I had no idea where to start, it would still be a bit of a different scale, but you’re definitely inspiring me to put some more serious thought into it.

@VolgClawtooth

2 жыл бұрын

if it doesn't generate enough power to cause structural damage, then it is not 'too much' power.. That said gearing to keep the speed sane while increasing the torque is a good idea.

@Personal_Track_Vehicle

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, when the diff is rated for 10 hp. I'm actually downgrading from my 13hp, figured I don't really need all that power.

@jeff81008

Жыл бұрын

I really don't think so but I'm looking into working with two hydraulic motors to run each belt separate but I'm looking into hauling upto four disabled Veterans that are going out on elk hunts so power is a big thing for what I'm planning. Has to be built light but sturdy to handle whatever they throw at it.

@Junksoldiers

8 ай бұрын

More Power is GOOD!! Great project.

putting a hitch on that little guy would make moving boat trailers and tuff around in tight spots a dream. I bet you could even use it to pull a single bottom plow like a garden tractor. It is a pretty cool build. I have MS and am planning on building a track machine for future use to get around in the woods when I get to the point I need help getting around. It would be pretty cool to make one a bit wider with the motor forward or backward so a wheelchair could roll right up in between the two tracks. and lock in.

I can't wait to see the finished project!

Yes, you are running into basically all the exact same problems I did, welcome to the club!

You are a down to earth guy. Love you videos. Keep them coming.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Looks like it will be fun!

Amazing work!!! Going to use your idea to build a track!!! Thanks for sharing

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Better to have to much than not enough just because it’s their doesn’t mean you need to use it only when you need to 👍👏

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

MOAR POWER MOAR BETTER! This project has me geeking out about my own tank idea. My old zero turn mower has a ruined deck and belt assembly but a hella strong 22HP motor and the differential steering system. Add it to the project list...

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the vehicles Tank Commander is making. He started out with an old zero turn mower and has improved the design over time.

My first visit to your channel. Very interesting and informative! I look forward to the next video of the track vehicle.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

That is a very ambitious project. It should be interesting all the way through.

Great build. Looking forward to the next video.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Subscribed! Awesome job! You have taught me a bunch about precision with this video. Thank you!

@MakingStuff

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

This is really cool very well built. I do think it will be very heavy, but will have some serious pulling power!

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so! Thanks for watching!

"I think this engine is a little too big..." WHAT?!?!?! NEVER TOO BIG!!!! Of all the channels I follow, this project has me biggest interest.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow mate that will shift. My machine only had a Honda 5.5hp and it is fairly quick. I had the same alignment issues and had to use a jack shaft as you guys in the states call them. Very substantial build. Loving it so far. Hope you’re well.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, all good here in the US.

@sebsshed4517

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff good to hear. Been a good few years since I was last there. Spent a good deal of my child hood going to Florida. Where are you based?

Love you man .. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Nice...

Good video 🇬🇧🙂

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

Not something I would make!, but,so cool to watch it being built!!!! As for as the motor, go big R stay home!!!

muito bom esse veiculo aqui no Brasil vai pegar legal nota 10

How often do you hear somebody say …. It’s got too much power. Liking the build 👍

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

JFYI Northern Tool Carries the Duramax engines. BTW "Stanton" in Ok carries all the stuff for a "Peerless differential".

Sir i respect your creativity and i how i wish i could experiment with you.

It has more power - more is better !

Think it'll work out just fine the engine you got the weight of the tracks the move and your body I think it'll probably be just right I think it's like I'm pretty dang sweet! I can't wait to work on my projects but I got too many things going on right now Christmas for the kids everybody says that the engine be too much I think it'll be just right actually just wait till you get it all put together and some of the gearing a little testing and the tank it will go anywhere just watch and see It'll be sweet! I would like to see you when you get all finished with it what actually the real cost at the end product I think that would be very interesting nice job keep it up!

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

The cost has been creeping up on me because the price of everything keeps going up! The cost of steel right now is insane. Thanks for watching!

You probebly noticed, the track direction is not the same on both side! Sweet project!

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it has been fixed. Thanks for watching!

give em hell harry!

That's awesome project. It's just that, it has no reverse because there's no gearbox. It's dependent solely on its steering when turning around.

@MakingStuff

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's the only draw back. Thanks for watching!

I think this thing is awesome I know it's been done but I'm new I just found your channel and I'm going through watching your videos I don't think the engine is to big it will probably need it that's alot of moving parts and the weight of the Rider and vehicle and terrain and if you pull anything

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Wow this is so cool Could I make a bigger version of this for the rear of my vehicle driving from the axle. And 2 separate for the front?

@MakingStuff

Жыл бұрын

Anything is possible, thanks for watching.

very good guy

Pretty cool. How are you going to drive the chain on the differential? It doesn't seem to align with the torque converter.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Will show solution in the next video. Thanks for watching!

Have you crunched numbers for gear ratios and such with the big engine? 150 ft-lb torque limit on the diff, I'd try to keep it under that with room to spare. For heavier vehicles I've seen chain drives off the diff to stop the diff from seeing so much torque. You might just get by with your setup given that it's a light weight vehicle.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

No I just chose a gear ratio with available gears that was in the mid-range. I think that this engine will have enough power that I can gear it up and get more speed out of it. Will have to wait until I get it finished.

Looks to me that one of those tracks needs to be flipped around. The lugs on the top should all be pointing in the same direction, toward the front. That engine does look a little tall but, better to have the power and not need it...🙂

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's flipped the wrong way, will fix before next video. Thanks for watching!

Where did you soure the rear differential from

Looks like youre planning to use a jackshaft to get the drive from the torque converter assy to the sprocket on the diff, i'd place the jackshaft to the rear of the engine and then pass the second chain under the engine mount and straight to the diff sprocket, the engine size is good, i'd rather have more power than i need than not enough power, you could have made the whole engine mount assy to bolt to the frame though instead of welding it on, that way you could always remove it if you needed to get to the diff assy.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's a good idea about bolting the mount to the frame. Thanks for watching.

@BenMitro

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the diff sprocket and the converter sprocket are way out of alignment - then you provided the obvious solution - a jack shaft. I feel so dumb.

Looks great but your drive clutch is on backwards. Right now your belt will be misaligned while you are driving. Flip your driven clutch and they will be aligned while you are under throttle.

Does this have a reverse... if not how would you do this

At 0' 26", the tracks are fitted facing differently,

Where did you source the rear diff

Hi great job.. would like to no if you have a wiring diagram to your plasma cnc...

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, no

I keep waiting for someone to make one of these using the engine and transmission off of a zero turn lawn mower. My JD Z445 has a 25 HP motor and each side is controlled by separate hydraulic motor. No differential needed. No brakes slowing one side to turn. In fact, no brakes needed at all as it uses hydraulics so slow it down or reverse one or both tracks. Way more efficient.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Check out TankCommander BT channel on KZread. He used a zero turn on his first tracked vehicle.

@garylambert5212

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff thanks I will.

@garylambert5212

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff I saw Tank Commander’s setup and I liked it. Decades ago when I drove armored personnel carriers it used to bug me. You would be hauling Ass at full speed and, when turning, the brake based steering would bleed off speed. Besides the steering brakes they did have pivot handles to reverse either track but we were always cautioned to not use them and if we did uses them to do so from a stop or it would throw a track.

Is this rear diff available in 2023 where did you source it...

Where did you get the differential?

I’m really enjoying a series. Do you have a lead ins on the slots on the motor plate on the wrong side?

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, not sure about the lead ins.

@lotuselanplus2s

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff Where the plasma cutter started to make the cuts for the motor mount holes, would have been better to start the cuts from inside the holes that you wish to cut instead of from the outside and having to fix the cut marks.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I had Sheetcam set to Outside Offset. It should be Inside Offset. I have already made a new plate. Will show it in next video.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

@@lotuselanplus2s Yeah, had Sheetcam set to wrong setting.

@mkegadgets4380

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you miss the little thing, when working on the big picture…

3:16 looks like your plasma should start on the waste side, might come out cleaner cut.

Hi Bob,looks like fun.have you tested it fully.and are you going to make and sell them..?

@MakingStuff

Жыл бұрын

No

Добрый вечер. Где можно купить такой маленький дифиринциал....??!?

👍

Gardan apa yg di pakai itu..??

Would it work for the differential if you install a reverse kit?

@MakingStuff

Жыл бұрын

It would take a gear box to make it go in reverse.

I'd relocate the gas tank so it's more low profile.

Engine too big? Not possible. Just additional challenges to fit and balance it’s placement. 😉 As for small engine shortages. I work for a company that along with its main products that I’m involved with the company also builds the best (some might disagree) small engines available and even we can’t buy anything right now.

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, it's crazy trying to find small engines right now. Thanks for watching!

Was wondering where you found the axle from looks like it might have a lot of uses

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Link is on the Making Stuff web page.

@chrishughes8504

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff what's the link for the page.. I need that axle hahah

One of the tracks is the other way. *Slight visible discomfort*

Where did you buy the diff thingy and what is it called?

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

makingstuff.info/Projects/Personal_Tracked_Vehicle

On which site did you buy the differential?Please

@MakingStuff

Жыл бұрын

makingstuff.info/Projects/Personal_Tracked_Vehicle

When the frame flexes during driving won't the differential drive lock and not allow you to steer?

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed that doesn't happen. Once I get the brake calipers mounted, I can beef up the front end so that hopefully there is no more frame flexing.

@handdancin

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff i wonder if you could remove a pillow block in the middle from each side then they can auto align

Where did you find diff and shaft?

@MakingStuff

9 ай бұрын

surpluscenter.com

Hi where did you get the differential from

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

SuprlusCenter.com

Hello Bob, To make sure I order the correct Differential from Surplus Center, is Peerless 100-224 Differential 1" Axle ITEM NUMBER: 13-1619 and Peerless 41 Pitch 40 Tooth Differential Sprocket 786042 are the correct ones to order?

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

The axle is correct. The sprocket I am using is a 36 tooth not a 40. I'll will be updating the links on the web page this weekend.

@roberteverette4766

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff Thanks Bob, I'll check out the updated links this weekend. Happy New Year!

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberteverette4766 Updated the links a little early, enjoy!

Where do you find that axle?

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Link in description and web page.

440cc? Wow, #RobotCantina is running a whole car on a 440cc engine and it goes 60-70 miles/hr. I think you're in for a surprise!

It would have been far easier to use 2 hydraulic motors to drive each track separately for much greater ease of placement and vehicle control like a real tank in the end...Doing that you could place the engine and hydraulic pump and tank assembly anywhere you wished...

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea but wasn't in the budget. That's how Tank Commander makes his machines. It would have also given the machine a reverse, which this one does not have. Thanks for the tip!

8:20 @fireball minions?

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Where did you get the diff?

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Link in description of first video.

@divya_

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff Can't seem to find it. Forgive me, if it's indeed there.

@timkors1346

2 жыл бұрын

@@divya_ same here

@MakingStuff

2 жыл бұрын

@@divya_ Surpluscenter.com

Scape your differential and use a clutch and brake on each side. Such as cat Unless you can afford a hydraulic drive for each side I’m 90 yrs old and worked all my life on heavy equipment

ਰੇਲ ਪਟੜੀਆਂ ਤੋ ਟੱਟੀ ਵਾਲੇ ਨਹੀ ਹੱਟ ਦੇ । ਫਰਕ ਕੀ ਪੇਣਾਂ। ਇਸ ਤੋ ਵਧੀਆ ਸਹੁਲਤ ਕੁ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੀਆ

Boop

I think the brake steering is a terrible idea. Cant see it working at all. Would have be better to drive each side separately with hydro pump and motors.

@joetuktyyuktuk8635

2 жыл бұрын

Had the same thought, the "diff" appears to be an open differential, as the brake on one side applies, torque is shifted to the axle with the least resistance. This will undoubtedly cause issues with steering and driving in a straight line over terrain, where there is more resistance on one track. I suppose with constant adjustment with brakes, you could maintain some semblance of control, but I foresee some issues over obstacles... which is kinda the point of this vehicle. I think I will use independent hydraulic drive motors for steering on my project, more expensive, but I think a better solution overall.

amazon dose not need anymore of your money. jeff takes but dose not give back

Can you say Army procurement? Seriously.

"Is the engine too big for the project?" Who needs that kind of negativity in their life???? Of COURSE it's too big. Get the next size up, for crying out loud!

I can’t find links in your videos for the differential. Can you post it to me? Thx very much

@MakingStuff

Жыл бұрын

I got mine from SurplusCenter.com but they have discontinued it since the video was made. I think you may still find it at www.staton-inc.com

@oneangrycanadian6205

Жыл бұрын

@@MakingStuff thank you so much for the reply my friend

Where did you get the differential?

@MakingStuff

11 ай бұрын

Surpluscenter.com