Patria Unveils New Armored Tracked All-Terrain Platform ‘FAMOUS’ at Eurosatory
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Patria Unveils New Armored Tracked All-Terrain Platform ‘FAMOUS’ at Eurosatory
#Patria #FAMOUS #ArmoredVehicle #TrackedVehicle #AllTerrain #Eurosatory2024 #MilitaryExhibition #ArmoredTechnology #RWS #RemoteWeaponSystem #EuropeanDefense #EDIDP #FAMOUS2 #ArmoredVehicleTechnology #MilitaryInnovation #DefenseIndustry #LatviaManufacturing #MilitaryVehicle #CombatModule #ArmoredProtection
Tracked RC Vehicle is (Mostly) 3D Printed
While wheels might seem like a foundational technology, they do have one major flaw: they typically need maintained roads in order to work. Anyone who has experience driving a Jeep or truck off-road likely knows this first-hand. For those with extreme off-road needs the track is often employed. [Let's Print] is working on perfecting his RC tracked vehicle to take advantage of these perks using little more than 3D printed parts and aluminum stock.
This vehicle doesn't just include the 3D printed tracks, but an entire 3D printed gearbox and drivetrain to drive them. Each track is driven by its own DC motor coupled to a planetary gearbox to give each plenty of torque to operate in snow or mud. The gearbox is mated to a differential which currently shares a shaft, which means that steering is currently not possible. The original plan was to have each motor drive the tracks independently but a small mistake in the build meant that the shaft needed to be tied together. [Let's Print] has several options to eventually include steering, including an articulating body or redesigning the drivetrain to be able to separate the shaft.
While this vehicle currently has no wheels in order to improve traction, [Let's Print] does point out that a pair of wheels could complement this vehicle when he finished the back half of it since wheels have a major advantage over tracks when it comes to steering. A vehicle with both could have the advantages of both, so we're interested to see where this build eventually goes.
Thanks to [Joonas] for the tip!
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A Simple 3D Printed Rover Design
There are plenty of RC cars and robot platforms out there that you can buy. However, there's an understanding that's gained from building your own rover from the ground up. Which is precisely what [Alex] got from developing this compact 3D printed rover design.
The design is by no means fast; it's intended more for crawling around "at a slow deliberate pace" as [Alex] puts it. Off-the-shelf 12 V gear motors are used to provide plenty of torque to get around. The modular design means that it can be built with just wheels, or set up with tracks fitted for additional performance in softer terrain. Skid steering is used to turn the platform.
Fitted with a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, the rover can be controlled remotely over WiFi. A separate FPV camera and transmitter is then used to stream video remotely to pilot the bot. However, if you're so inclined, you can probably use the Raspberry Pi to stream the video, too.
It's a fun build and a great way to learn about building rovers and robots that move. We've seen some other interesting tracked rovers before, too. Video after the break.
Ride-on Tracked Vehicle Is A Stout Metal Build
When we think of tracked vehicles, we normally think of tanks, or perhaps heavy construction machinery. Meanwhile the average member of the public is left out of the fun. [Bob] of [Making Stuff] won't be one of them, however, having put together a ride-on tracked vehicle for his own enjoyment.
The machine is welded together from plenty of steel, making it more than tough enough to soak up the punishment of off-road duty. The design features four suspended buggy wheels on either side running inside rubber tracks, with a cogged drive wheel at the front. Propulsion is thanks to a 440 cc DuroMax engine good for a full 18 horsepower and 26 ft-lbs of torque, driving the tracks through a differential mounted up front.
The design has one major issue at the moment. The heavy engine is mounted ahead of the front wheel inside the tracks, which means the vehicle wants to nosedive at the slightest provocation. Such an event would be highly uncomfortable for the rider, so mods are needed, either by scooching the engine back a little or pushing the wheels forward.
We look forward to seeing [Bob] fix the issues and get the machine driving soon. We've seen other tracked builds before, too - often on the smaller scale. Video after the break.
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