3DPUP File Exchange for RC Tanks and Armored Vehicles

[Alpha]

This master thread is intended to organize all tank/armor 3DPUPs designed in-house by Motion RC, our development team, and our factory partners. I also welcome everyone to post their own 3DP creations so other modelers can share in the fun!

When posting, please include the STL file, a picture of the finished product, preferably a photo or description of how to position the part on the build plate, and also any special settings, if required. For example, infill %, supports, etc.

[Alpha]

Version 1 of a sun shield for Heng Long TK6 IR receiver ("apple"). Must be painted black! I'll update this post as my testing continues.

[Alpha]

You may have noticed several "onboard" shots during our Tank Introduction video, linked below.

Those "onboard" shots were made with this easy to print mount that I designed for a GoPro Hero 4 and similarly sized action cameras. You'll need a 6mm carbon tube, and probably a round metal file to lap the inner hole depending on how tight you want the fit to be. Printed in PLA at 25% infill.

[RCjetdude]

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[amgsky1]

All over it.....Is it February yet????

[Jdcrow]

Buddy of mine printed up the sunshades while we try to patiently wait.

[Rubicon99]

Buddy of mine printed up the sunshades while we try to patiently wait.

They will make a huge difference in outdoor bright sunlight use. Try it with and without the shade and you will see.

Myself I am still trying to find someone local that can print a dozen or so of these that can be given to new club attendees to use on their 6.0 tanks.

[Alpha]

I added a reflective adhesive mirror on the ceiling of the top cover, facing down toward the apple. This seems to improve reception slightly better than without it. More tests to come to verify this result with a larger sample set, though.

[RCjetdude]

They will make a huge difference in outdoor bright sunlight use. Try it with and without the shade and you will see.

Myself I am still trying to find someone local that can print a dozen or so of these that can be given to new club attendees to use on their 6.0 tanks.

I am East Coast but I can print you up a bunch if you want them.

[Alpha]

Don't mass print them yet, guys, I am still working on a final version that assembles more easily. The files above were primarily intended for others to test and give me feedback, otherwise I'll refine the design based on my testing alone and will post the final print-ready STL files in about one a month from now, before the tanks arrive. I plan a couple of different designs for heavy sun or light sun conditions, and also different shapes to somewhat blend better depending on the tank it's mounted on.

[Rubicon99]

I added a reflective adhesive mirror on the ceiling of the top cover, facing down toward the apple. This seems to improve reception slightly better than without it. More tests to come to verify this result with a larger sample set, though.

I added a mirror disc like you are doing to my first one when I built it a few months ago. It does help a little. Gold like you are using should have good results. Gold reflects IR best but then I suspect you know that.

[Alpha]

Attached is a file for a mount I designed to specifically fit the Heng Long 1/16 King Tiger. This mount is printed with 100% infill, standard PLA. It screws onto the smoke generator, using the original screws. No glue is required. The mount functions as a free-floating stand off type of mount, to position a three digit LED voltage indicator directly below the hatch cover without needing to run wires to the upper hull or into the turret. You will need to cut out the hatch.

I soldered a momentary switch in between the ground line, so the voltage indicator illuminates only while I am pressing the button, whether the tank is on or off. The battery's balance connector is plugged into a corresponding connector soldered to the voltage indicator.

Supplies required:
1) Three digit LED voltage indicator suitable for 5v-12v
2) Momentary switch
3) 3-pin balance plug female receptacle
4) Pin vise and/or hobby saw to remove the hatch
5) 3D printer (I use the Ender 3)



I am designing 3DP hinges to articulate the original hatch door. The advantage of locating the voltage indicator in this position is that it is not connected to the upper hull, so removing the upper hull remains easy and uncluttered.



A more accessible location for the voltage indicator would be concealed under one of the two hatches on top of the turret, the advantage being that both of these hatches are articulated from the factory so you don't need to cut anything. The disadvantage is that you now have four more wires running up into the turret from the lower hull. If you don't plan on opening up the tank a lot, then perhaps either of these locations would be easier to implement.

[James]

Printing a few sun shades now for some testing

[Rudinater]

Version 1 of a sun shield for Heng Long TK6 IR receiver ("apple"). Must be painted black! I'll update this post as my testing continues.

Ok for the first real print on my new 3D Printer I printed these. Thanks for providing the drawings/files. Not sure I like that you build it on the IR detector and once built its not removable. Then again I can't think of a reason why I would remove it later.


Thanks

[Elbee]

Hey all. I am hoping this thread will explode after the next tank shipment. In the mean time, has anyone designed a mod for an Idler arm for the HL King Tiger? That will be my first tank if it doesn't sell out in the first hour . Put in an "In-Stock Notice" at MRC. Best, LB

[William Fraden]

Is there an update on the HL sun shades? and where to find it to 3d print one.

[William Fraden]

Well my 3D printer guy was a bust. Is there some one that makes these I'd like 4-5.

[Beeg]

Whitlerz (aka: BcuriousR) has uploaded this IR receiver base to fit a JST-XH 5-pin connector. Designed for open turrets or other open mountings cleaverly disguised with a cover that looks like a radio if you choose.
Thank you, BcuriousR.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4431694

[Beeg]

Vaseline uploaded his version of an IR Receiver (HL) mount (LegoDEI) for JST-XH 5-pin or "Dupont" style connectors 5 across IR receiver.

Quote from other post by Vaseline:

I designed a universal 3D printed riser tower to set the 5 pin plug into for mounting LegoDEI's receivers in tanks with really low hatch floors/ cupolas. .STL found here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4384598

Thank you Vaseline.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4384598

[xanthar]

Is there an update on the HL sun shades? and where to find it to 3d print one.

I'm confused on this. Where are the files for the sunshades? I see posts that people have printed them but, no stl files?