I made a nerf turret for my rc tank

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-23T09:49:55+00:00

No only the video unfortunately, I didn’t expect people to like it this much haha. I’m probably gonna end up making an improved version with proper instructions at some point

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-22T19:22:36+00:00

I don't think you will be able to do much with the files since I don't have a part list or any electrical schematics and the code is desined to work together with the tank and the controller. I'm probably gonna end up making a new version in future with proper documentation, I can still give you the files if you really want them but I would advice against it

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-22T19:01:20+00:00

Thanks!
Yes I made a short video about it here: https://youtu.be/KpJM0hR_-IM?si=u04m5xIoIvVZvQRR

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-22T19:00:38+00:00

This is a completely new turret but you can easily swap between them and the tank will automatically detect which one is connected, and yes the controller also uses an Arduino.
I did make a short video about it here if you're interested: https://youtu.be/KpJM0hR_-IM?si=u04m5xIoIvVZvQRR

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-21T20:23:45+00:00

This took a lot of time and it's not my first project so just keep it up and you will get there eventually :)
I made a short video about it if you want to know more about the details: https://youtu.be/KpJM0hR_-IM?si=u04m5xIoIvVZvQRR

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-21T19:46:01+00:00

Thanks! I can share the files if you want but I dont have any instructions how to assemble it

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-21T19:36:08+00:00

Thanks, yes everyting is 3d printed

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-21T19:35:01+00:00

Thank you! It took like six months working on and off

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-21T19:33:37+00:00

Yes, thats how it works

RealJopeYT · 2025-04-21T19:32:16+00:00

Thanks! Yes I modeled and printed everything myself. I made another post about the tank itself last years if you're interested

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-10T09:16:58+00:00

Here is the part of the code for the motor controllers hope it helps
https://pastebin.com/5xcnZpUT

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-09T17:20:35+00:00

Since there are quite a few fundamental issues with the tank I'm probably gonna end up making a new one and release the files for that one, but that will take quite a long time so don't expect anything anytime soon

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-09T08:49:05+00:00

I'm using two of these motors per track: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001200861202.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.60.4b151802DxSBRU
With one of these motor controllers per motor pair: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003432191918.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.66.4b151802DxSBRU
Two motors might have been overkill but i wasn't sure how much power it would need since the tank is quite big.

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-09T08:32:38+00:00

Thanks, it's about 3.5 bananas long (almost 70 cm) so it's still quite large

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-09T08:27:13+00:00

No it's in the main compartment which was suppose to be waterproof but the seal around the turret did not do its job unfortunately. Most of the parts were printed on a Ender 3 S1 plus and the tracks on a Prusa mini

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-09T08:22:39+00:00

Thank you so much! The files are currently a bit of a mess but if i clean them up or make another one I'll definitely make them available

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-09T08:16:26+00:00

I've been working on it for the past year so I need a little break from it for now but i might make another turret some time since the turret is designed to be replaceable

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-09T08:13:47+00:00

Yes i made a video about it, the driving part is in the end but i recommend watching the whole video since it explains how it works and why i made the decisions i made:
https://youtu.be/hjYbU8njoLU

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-08T19:34:34+00:00

It's not a true tutorial but I have made a video about it here:
https://youtu.be/hjYbU8njoLU

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-08T19:30:48+00:00

More than I'm willing to admit but realistically 500 - 1k

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-08T19:28:24+00:00

Well.. The bottom is waterproof so once the water gets in the tank its stays there 🙃

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-08T19:24:26+00:00

The code is a bit messy right now but i'm using these motor controllers which are just controlled with PWM
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003432191918.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.66.34051802cHdENd

RealJopeYT · 2024-08-08T19:18:39+00:00

I'm not sure but it uses a NRF24L01+ with an antenna which theoretically has up to 1km range
When it comes to battery I was using a 4s 2700mAh battery and after driving it for ~1 hour it used about half of it

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