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Here's the next video, early for Patrons. This is probably going out publicly on the 12th or 19th, and it's the only video for March.

I'm working on the next project for which will be one or two videos in April TBC, I'll post some previews for Patrons soon.

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Colin Furze Helped me test my TANK

Do you remember when Colin Furze built the Rhino tank and then got stuck in a ditch and had to pull it out with a JCB? The concept was pioneered by Elie Aghnides on the 1950s. The idea being that due to the domed-shaped wheels, the more your sink into mud, the more grip it has. Colin Furze converted a dumper truck to build his version of the Rhino, but it originally had much smaller wheels. The motors are hydraulic, but there wasn’t enough torque to turn the bigger diameter wheels when it was really needed due to the increased leverage. My plan is to make a slightly smaller version, and it’ll be electric, and I’ll try to get a large reduction from the motors to the wheels so I can get more relative torque. I’m also going to have a servo controlled camber angle so it can transform. @colinfurze videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_FD452OphQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHmgHjvv1Hk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqgjIIbpy34 You can support me on Patreon, join my Discord, or buy my Merchandise: *************************** Discord: https://discord.com/invite/fc6MedG7eW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/xrobots Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/james-bruton *************************** Other socials: *************************** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xrobotsuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/xrobotsuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xrobotsuk/ *************************** Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something: *************************** 10% off at https://www.3dfuel.com/XROBOTS - use code XROBOTS at the cart screen. Music for your YouTube videos: http://share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots *************************** CAD and Code for my projects: https://github.com/XRobots Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon. HARDWARE/SOFTWARE Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects: Filament from: https://www.3dfuel.com/ Lulzbot 3D Printers: http://bit.ly/2Sj6nil Bearings from: https://simplybearings.co.uk/ Lincoln Electric Welder: https://bit.ly/2Rqhqos CNC Router: https://bit.ly/2QdsNjt Ryobi Tools: http://bit.ly/2RhArcD 3D Printer Filament: http://bit.ly/2PdcdUu Soldering Iron: http://bit.ly/2DrNWDR Vectric CNC Software: http://bit.ly/2zxpZqv CAD content is sponsored by Autodesk Fusion 360

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AW

Great video! The vehicle is a masterpiece of carpentry, welding, 3D printing, RC control, every skill you have showed us over the years. Then playing with it with Colin Furze on his property was the best part. I thought it was going underwater for sure!

Jonathan L

Funnily enough, additional weight (like a passenger) would have improved the grip.