How to make RC Car Steering that Self-centers - Front Axle

How to make RC Car Steering that Self-centers - Front Axle | Toy-grade Mechanism

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Thanks for tuning in! This time we make a basic car steering mechanism out of a PVC pipe for 1:18th scale toy-grade remote-controlled cars. Thanks to the integrated pen springs, the mechanism self-centers (returns) the wheels to a neutral position after power is pulled away from the motor to continue driving straight. Additionally, this steering/axle unit has higher steering torque with the dual-spur compound (step down) gear taking the motor's pinion gear rotation and rolling the rack gear back and forth.
This mechanism can be used in RC cars with 4-channel HIGH/LOW receivers (controllers) and transmitters.
This is my original car steering mechanism design, hope you found it straight-forward to make, with my parts' blueprints and guidance.
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Printable blueprints sheet of the mechanism's parts (stick straight onto PVC sheet):
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Full list of materials and parts required with links:
1. Gear kit (Includes needed wheels, spacers, (8-tooth pinion, 32-tooth to 8-tooth double spur, & rack gears) - amzn.to/3SoMowX
2. 3-6V DC brushed 130 motor - amzn.to/3faX5os
3. PVC sheet or pipe (2mm in thickness) - hardware store
4. Steel bicycle wheel spoke (2mm) - amzn.to/3qY1UnQ
5. Rebar tie wire (1.5mm) - hardware store
6. (x2) Pen springs (4mm) - amzn.to/3StwEbS
7. Wooden skewer (3mm) - amzn.to/3f2tbma
8. Cheap cotton bud tube (or narrow ballpoint pen refill) - craft shop
9. Ballpoint pen stem/refill tube and larger tube piece from pen - amzn.to/3S6JuNr
Other supplies & tools to use:
Superglue (non-gel type )- amzn.to/3Sdr9yn
Sandpaper - amzn.to/3BCXjw8
Scissors
Hobby knife - amzn.to/3BGSXEn
Wire cutters (used here for PVC cutting) - amzn.to/3dzQLq4
Screwdriver kit - amzn.to/3SoQdSP
Large needle-nose pliers - amzn.to/3xIGiiY
Lighter
Kitchen stove
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@bens4446 10 ай бұрын

PVC pipe + stove = the poor man's 3D printer. Very clever.

@MaxImagination 10 ай бұрын

I work with what I have! 😂 Cheers 👍

@ShatterDavid 6 ай бұрын

Yeah me too and I finally made mine too

@RICKY-RIKON 4 ай бұрын

The hard way you learn is the better! Then... Later when you meet all those full automatic 3 D prints and micro electronic tools you will be more fit to work your workshop! That is the way 🎉

@klausjurgen2696 2 ай бұрын

Honestly 3D Printers aren’t that expensive at this point no? Like a cheap printer will still get you better results than good pipe skills

@someonez768 2 ай бұрын

@@klausjurgen2696I cannot even afford cheap one, because CHEAP isn't actually cheap beacse of taxes and they're imported to my country.

@noobmaster6074 Жыл бұрын

That spring corrector is pretty genius

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@User-zb2gh Жыл бұрын

Your working level in reality max. It's amazing

@spencer963 Жыл бұрын

I've never thought of using pvc like that, very innovative. Subbed!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Spencer!

@bigredwatermelon Жыл бұрын

It is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing your steering wheel project

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Glad my video helped. Stay tuned for the upcoming video of the final RC Car which uses this steering mechanism. Cheers!

@invention_A_to_Z 5 ай бұрын

Perfect stearing in youtube

@MaxImagination 5 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching

@reshmisinha904 7 ай бұрын

Very good thing ❤

@MaxImagination 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vallepukumar6564 Жыл бұрын

Great work max! I really appreciate your work! And awesome VFX at end of the video! Have a great weekend 😊

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Kumar! Your support is greatly appreciated as usual, thanks! 😊 Have a good weekend, too!

@vallepukumar6564 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImagination 🤜🤛

@akramhabib753 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing Max! We would love to see you recreate the rc car from 2019 with this new steering mechanism. Love ur vids

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'd be glad to make part 2 showing how to make the rest of the car. Will work on it! Thanks for watching. ✌🏻

@ironyguy1750 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍 I am from India

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

@jeffreymoffitt4070 4 ай бұрын

I would cut the slit for the steering limiter wider and use a longer piece of bar gear for some serious drifting!

@MaxImagination 4 ай бұрын

Good tip!

@kashishpatel4543 Жыл бұрын

this is exactly what i was looking for, thanks for the tutorial, dude

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks for your comment :)

@ritesh9202 Жыл бұрын

Love from india

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting! :)

@kristoffermulbjerg6848 Жыл бұрын

Very clever and well designed steering thing. Keep up the good work! 🙌🤘

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks, Kristoffer! 😊

@carlosgarzon6906 Жыл бұрын

thanks very much super you video

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@Mr_KPs Жыл бұрын

Your Rc car steering is very simple and it is very helpful for my projects Thanks

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it... Thanks for your comment!

@_cl3tus Жыл бұрын

Very nice mechanism. I fancy the way it's not too complex to make and understand. Great work!🤚 And btw, nice ending 😂

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! 😁✌🏻

@jonujangid3J Жыл бұрын

That's work great & new design of self centering steering mechanism i like it.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks for your comment 😃✌

@GrandadsOtherChannel Жыл бұрын

This is excellent work, Max 👍👍👍

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, James! 😃

@rabitudu7937 10 ай бұрын

Thanks it help me in my school project 😃 and itell yor story in school

@MaxImagination 10 ай бұрын

Most welcome 😊 Thanks for your comment!

@poonamvishwas-ys4kj Жыл бұрын

How to make RC car break Front and back

@zainuddin4076 8 ай бұрын

Incredible

@334hafiy4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks,i really apreciate that,ive been working on my dad rc,its an mk4 supra

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Cheers ✌

@TechsScience 8 ай бұрын

Nice mechanism You deserves more views

@MaxImagination 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@BuildCreation Жыл бұрын

Really Creative mechanism!🔥

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kaustubh! 😃✌

@Rishunitsvlog Жыл бұрын

Wow well explained brother

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@Technocrafts Жыл бұрын

This is so amazing! 💯

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment! 😁✌🏻

@elciomartinsbfilho 3 ай бұрын

Dude, great work! I will use servo, but i love your idea. I will use a lot of your work as basis. Thx a lot!

@MaxImagination 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks!

@DoItYourself-DIY Жыл бұрын

Great work Max. I like it

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Cheers!

@DjAlciney 8 ай бұрын

O melhor ate hj

@sabreeyansyahsalleh6761 Жыл бұрын

Now ,you can animated you're dream become reality

@angryhusky2467 24 күн бұрын

Man you are a genius?

@MaxImagination 24 күн бұрын

Maybe 😉

@ManusWorkbench Жыл бұрын

Wow great max. Different design .. 🔥

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@ManusWorkbench Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImagination can i expect New rc car version 2 😀😃

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

@@ManusWorkbench Stay tuned 😉

@boithebingus3317 Жыл бұрын

Super cool! Could you add 3d model STLs for printing?

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thank you! I have not publicly provided an STL file to its 3D design due to the dedication and time it takes to design it when I did not 3D print the project in the first place. I would be willing to personally 3D-design you this steering mechanism in return for a kind tip via the "Super Thanks" button (up front payment). Cheers.

@beautiful_feelings9 11 ай бұрын

عمل رائع !! ربما تنفع هذه القطعة في تعويض Servo Motors إن أردنا صنع طائرة للتحكم في الذيل والأجنحة 🤩 شكرا على هذا الفيديو الرائع صديقي❤

@sermadreda399 Жыл бұрын

Great video ,thank you for sharing

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@spiderman699 Жыл бұрын

Nice bro ,love from india🇮🇳

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting! 😊

@spiderman699 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImagination ❤️

@tiagodesteffani Жыл бұрын

Great job, Max

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support, Tiago 😃

@astr0yt344 Жыл бұрын

This is amazingly clever

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Astr0!

@Tinvan_real Жыл бұрын

I think better to buy electronics for 20$ and servo for 2$

@congvub7142 Жыл бұрын

great job, nice video

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in! 😀

@yusufabdulloh 11 ай бұрын

This is awesome...

@MaxImagination 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@DeatouchtableThings Ай бұрын

Hopefully I can make that my Tamiya Boxstock to that Steering Mechanism

@kspcreation666 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build very usefull gear

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

@UnfunnyMayonaise 7 ай бұрын

I did everything that u did, but my 3 volt dc motor cant seem to move the mechanism, its maybe less powerful, what do i do

@MaxImagination 7 ай бұрын

Hi there. You might need to reduce the tension on the springs, either find some weaker springs or compress them a bit. 2, you might need a higher-voltage power source or a stronger motor. Hope this helps.

@bineeshbincy8090 5 күн бұрын

Brother try less tensioned springs and high torque motor like gear motor.

@shakilscreativezone Жыл бұрын

Amazing work

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@afonsobarqueiro Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I also use PVC a lot in my projects.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nice! PVC is the perfect material to craft with for these kinds of projects if you don't have a 3D printer. Cheers. 😊

@davydorynbaev Ай бұрын

I like how you used the springs for correction!

@MaxImagination Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dipanshupaul1819 9 ай бұрын

first video of making rc car with proper explanations. Loved it. can you convert a hot wheels car into remote control and provide a proper explanation ?

@MaxImagination 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Actually, that's going to be my next video. I won't be going into detail as it's been a difficult and lengthy project for myself, but I will be sure to provide you with project files.

@dipanshupaul1819 9 ай бұрын

very much excited about it@@MaxImagination

@darkgt0066 Жыл бұрын

Awesome bro

@Anthony-vb7sj Ай бұрын

great work 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@MaxImagination Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@user-tb4dc4wd6u 3 ай бұрын

It’s the best thank you Onur!

@muzammilacassim1271 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video👍🏻

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍 Glad you enjoyed it.

@7MinutesCreative Жыл бұрын

Wow Your ideas is great 👍👍 very creative ❤❤

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@sasinikanchana281 9 ай бұрын

Good bokka super

@paulmwipikeni9407 Жыл бұрын

So u already made the steering, can u remake the whole rc car.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

That's the plan. Will work on that! :)

@MechAero_Labs Жыл бұрын

So cool,Amazing ❤❤

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@joshuaaranguren1020 Жыл бұрын

Nice steering mechanism 😃🙌🏼

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joshua! Have yourself a good weekend! 😁✌🏻

@joshuaaranguren1020 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImagination thanks you too ☺️

@vandeirminiaturasautomotiv522 Жыл бұрын

Sensacional, muito bom! Mais um inscrito!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! :D

@Truepowerofhulk Жыл бұрын

Wow

@CraftChannelYT Жыл бұрын

Hi max nice video 🙋‍♂️

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Hi Naraş. Thanks for tuning in!

@mobilecubing 5 ай бұрын

I want to make a Tamiya RC conversion thru that 😅

@dulboreyofficial 11 ай бұрын

Say yes for your idea😍❤️👍💯✅🎉🎉🎉

@RICKY-RIKON 4 ай бұрын

Very nice and with a lot of very accessible materials! Keep the good trade and best wishes for your channel at this 2024 year🎉 Seasons greetings from LIMA PERU!

@MaxImagination 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind remarks! Will keep it up, cheers!

@ruartiststudio 3 ай бұрын

Hi my name is nil I do not have a pvc pipe ,so what should I do

@teslastellar Жыл бұрын

Great job 👍

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@devilalchouhan8176 Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy I like this work 👏👏amazing 👍

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit! Cheers!

@rcpvc-sg5ti 9 ай бұрын

Magnífico 💡 boa

@AlokMauryaOfficial Жыл бұрын

Very nice..

@VINAYAK.VINAYAK. Жыл бұрын

Super Video Sir Amazing

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! :)

@Cafe_Mikrochip Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nitishsingh1264 4 ай бұрын

Amezing car

@M1sc3 9 ай бұрын

Realmente muito bom, genial!

@MaxImagination 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@troop24 Ай бұрын

Bro make one for drift cars. I'll need it

@RithyChannel 9 ай бұрын

Good

@STATUSGLITCH2K Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro i am planning to make a rc car at home

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

All the best! You are welcome! :)

@3lemoat 7 ай бұрын

Is there's 3D models that i can print instead of making? I don't have these tools

@MaxImagination 6 ай бұрын

Not yet, since it wasn't designed initially in a CAD program... I would have to make a 3D model of the steering from scratch...

@doomslayer8639 8 ай бұрын

I think the electric current will break the motor because at some point it cant move and it will melt the rotor

@MaxImagination 7 ай бұрын

Not quite... it may heat up the motor, but meltdown isn't possible due to the already low power given. You can choose to over-complicate the mechanism with stop switches and unnecessary circuits or simply make a steering mechanism with a 9G servo for a hobby-grade RC car that can tell where to stop.

@naoaki6598 16 күн бұрын

You are mistaken,Mr.dooms. The steering system created by Max is designed to be used with a low-voltage on-off And,You might not be aware, but...Similar steering systems are also occasionally used in RC cars for children.

@hqgprojectofficial Жыл бұрын

Amazing Friend keep it up ❤❤❤❤

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😄

@user-tb4dc4wd6u 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again and I will see What tomorrow?

@plumbum826 Жыл бұрын

Very clever design! Do you think there is any simple, good way of adding suspension to a car using this mechanism?

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I would have a method in mind for converting this mechanism into one with shocks for the front wheels.

@plumbum826 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImaginationWould you like to share?

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Maybe in a future video! 😊

@Pushpendra_Chaudhary0 Жыл бұрын

Gjb brother and I am big fan of u

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! :)

@geekofallthings4568 6 ай бұрын

Hey Max! I just wanted to ask if you think this design would be possible to create with cardboard. Because unfortunately, the PVC around my neighbourhood is much too thick to make the design. So I just wanted to ask if you think it is possible to create both the car and the steering with cardboard? Thanks so much And make sure to keep up the great content!😊🎉

@MaxImagination 6 ай бұрын

Hey there! With more durable cardboard, it may be possible but the self-centering part will probably not work due to the tension required. I highly recommend you look in your hardware store for 2mm pvc. Thanks for your comment!

@kevinmarch6442 6 ай бұрын

Also cardboard is going to be really difficult to make the pieces as small / precise as you need it for this! If you can't find the PVC locally you can probably order the small pieces from one of the on-demand 3d printer services

@chairmanofwhat Жыл бұрын

Make another card board car but smaller please!

@savneetsinghrairai6823 Жыл бұрын

Good servos n transmiters n huge batteries add lot of weight/ complications / expensive to make ....a simple solution

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Simple made, yup. Thanks!

@tlahan123 Жыл бұрын

Hlw lovely ❤️

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Hello, t lahan! 😊

@musicaltablabeats4079 Жыл бұрын

thnx bro 😆😆

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Welcome 😊

@user-lm5rg6wb5y Жыл бұрын

Крутое видео

@tahminaamin748 11 ай бұрын

It's a little difficult bro .😬but thank you.

@MaxImagination 11 ай бұрын

You can do it! The mechanism is at least reliable and durable.

@isamsedeeq5535 9 ай бұрын

You are ❤

@jailsonaraujo5766 Жыл бұрын

sou seu mais novo inscrito 😁

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining aboard, Jailson! 😁

@stephanyzimmerman6809 Жыл бұрын

Max make a rc car wite bateryy case

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Will consider that in the future RC car video tutorial!

@MrSquigglesYT 11 ай бұрын

You should use a lazer cutter for cutting the pbc plus lazer cutters can cut wood, plastic, and much more

@diegeeleel 10 ай бұрын

Not bad. I think that the turning circle might be a bit wide though

@MaxImagination 10 ай бұрын

With shorter steering arms (rods) and some adjustment to the slider piece, the turning circle can be decreased.

@dirceudonisseli3025 9 ай бұрын

EXCELENTE!

@josegilenolopes5815 8 ай бұрын

Show... Só faltou comentar sobre as medidas do desenho ! Caso alguém queira fazer igual 😊

@MaxImagination 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The measurements are given in the blueprints already... Have a nice week.

@PURGATONYT Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: if you use a drone RC, you will, with enough torque, have a proportional steering mechanism.

@acmgj8536 8 ай бұрын

How to make remote for rc car sir?

@MaxImagination 8 ай бұрын

Hi there, please watch my full rc car build video to see that. You can purchase the modules to assemble your transmitter (remote) through clicking on the links below that video.

@primusgamerx3281 3 ай бұрын

is a normal moter used for the steering

@MaxImagination 3 ай бұрын

Yes, a normal motor can be used.

@kinzaeman7742 10 ай бұрын

😮

@musicaltablabeats4079 Жыл бұрын

also need help can you make a asistant with arduino that will answer with a display like goggle asistant and we can give command to it pls help

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

I'll keep the idea in mind for a possible future video 🙂

@musicaltablabeats4079 Жыл бұрын

and what is the name of the long gear downside of the motor pls tell

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

The straight stick-like gear is called the "Rack Gear". Can be purchased with the gear kit linked below my video. Cheers.

@alodianu1010 Жыл бұрын

I have tried making this steering mechanism for my project but i dont know why it doesn't slide left and right.... Please help

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

This could be due to not having sanded the parts in certain areas to make it slide better. Try also scraping away any unnecessary edge around the slider. Cheers.