Build a DIY RC Car with Steering Under $20

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Жыл бұрын

In this video tutorial we build a basic Remote-controlled Car out of PVC with steering on a budget. This DIY RC Car build is technically the heavily-improved version of the first RC Car I made in a popular video from 2019. A handful of you in that video had good suggestions as to what to improve on the car, so I took note and came out with a completely new Radio-controlled car by my design!
The car operates on these $5 40mHz toy-grade radio communication boards giving it an operating range of 10-20m, has 4 channels of control, and uses a 6V battery pack that'll last the car up to 2.5 hours of run time.
The DIY RC Car chassis/frame is fully handmade out of PVC.
The car achieves a speed of up to ~2.5m/s and is belt-driven by a 180 brushed motor with its 3 pulley wheels, implementing one for added torque and also features the homemade Self-centering steering mechanism unit that returns the wheels back to neutral position every time.
➡️ Before MAKING, please WATCH the previous video about its DIY Steering mechanism: • How to make RC Car Ste...
Previous DIY RC Car (easy) from 2019: • How to make a Simple R...
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Materials and parts needed for this project with links (Cost = $20 USD only including parts used)
RC 40mHz Tx and Rx boards - amzn.to/3VeS5SW
Drive motor 180-type - amzn.to/3JjdJPn
Pulley wheels, Rubber belt/band, and car wheels from Gear Kit - amzn.to/3IeMR35
(x3) Dual AA battery holder trays - amzn.to/3Uizhhl
(x6) AA Alkaline Batteries - amzn.to/3Zqk29t
ON/OFF Rocker switch 3A - amzn.to/3iqzJg1
(x4) Momentary pushbutton switches - amzn.to/3AVJlpH
Micro slide switch SPDT - amzn.to/3Fdfewh
330 Ohm resistor + LED from Kit - amzn.to/3XIlOlR
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Bicycle steel spoke - amzn.to/3UdEZ40
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Ballpoint pen tubes (Be careful with ink!) - amzn.to/3u9PVVI
M3 Bolts and nuts kit - amzn.to/3GZHELS
(x2) Micro screws for drive motor (taken from old laptop)
Car's wheels 2.8" (Slightly bigger) - amzn.to/423WkBN
PVC Drain pipe - Hardware Store
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Пікірлер: 724

@keanu1727 Жыл бұрын

He is the only guy to rival the Indian guy on KZfaq.

@leonardsimasiku234 Жыл бұрын

Last

@Respet1011 Жыл бұрын

@bardeswati68 Жыл бұрын

Hey dude, which one (btw I'm Indian)

@yashrajsrgm Жыл бұрын

@@bardeswati68 maybe he's talking about mini gear

@ravangerfreefire4837 Жыл бұрын

Damn he's right

@clark9369 2 ай бұрын

Im trying to build projects like these to impressive my parents.. one day they will be proud of me

@MaxImagination 2 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@CraftChannelYT Жыл бұрын

Great project Max! Congratulations.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you! 😀

@macombermr 7 ай бұрын

Super cool, Max! Great build. Excellent tutorial.

@GrandadsOtherChannel Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, Max. Great step-by-step guidance using basic components. Excellent 😊👍

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, James! I appreciate hearing that 😁

@deepakmudgal3683 9 ай бұрын

@@MaxImaginationremot control car kisi bhi remot se control ho sakta hai kya

@comradediplomatrehoboth4we935 4 ай бұрын

what type of spring did you use

@slenderman8665 Жыл бұрын

Max hats off 🙇🏼‍♂️ This is extraordinarily cool

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😀

@manuelottati68 Жыл бұрын

This car is better than many toy cars they sell, it is more durable, and the best thing is that if it stops working, as the mechanism is not so complicated, it can be easily repaired.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Totally! Thanks for your comment.

@_latestcars_203 Жыл бұрын

That was so clean

@aizismail2462 Жыл бұрын

Very inspirational, great job with the project!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

@ElectroCode Жыл бұрын

Finally came across a great diy / creative project ... I do enjoy the simplecity and cleanliness of this project ... This guy never dissapoint to provide with us his good content!! Loved it!!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@RealMicx Жыл бұрын

Looks great, me and my dad will build it, because we don’t have enough money to go rc racing because my dad used to build rcs, and my dad said I have to figure it out myself and he will help me build it like I think it should be, this will really help, love the video!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad to hear my video helped you... Thanks for your kind comment! 👍

@RealMicx Жыл бұрын

No problem you deserve it.

@Zhinoi Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I was just working on a build with your return to center steering method

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Sweet. So cool to hear!

@diymaster101 Жыл бұрын

Very good work max 👏🏾

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :D

@anonymousperson45152 11 ай бұрын

Really creative project, mesmerizing work! Congrats bro.

@MaxImagination 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@bruce3360 Жыл бұрын

Great job Max!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tiagodesteffani Жыл бұрын

Awesome project, congratulations for the job, you are the guy 😁🤜🏼🤛🏼

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tiago! I appreciate your support 😁🤜🏼🤛🏼

@shabith7084 Жыл бұрын

Clean and crisp explaination

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive feedback!

@Technocrafts Жыл бұрын

Wow!! That’s amazing 😍😍

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you, buddy! 😃✌🏻

@spezzington 3 ай бұрын

I was going down the PicoW route for DIY build for my printed 1:32 scale cars but liking this a whole lot more. Nice work!

@MaxImagination 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

@BuildCreation Жыл бұрын

Nice Work Man! Especially Chassis work!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, man! 😀

@xavierkranendonk Жыл бұрын

its so nice that you should make a kit that everybody can buy and build and all the parts come in a box with build instructions 😀

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Would be my dream type of product! Maybe one day I'll have such a kit...

@MechAero_Labs Жыл бұрын

Incredible 🎉,this is amazing ❤❤

@astr0yt344 Жыл бұрын

Amazing creation max🎉

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Astr0! 😃

@gregseljestad2793 2 ай бұрын

Very good. Enjoyed the diy base.

@MaxImagination 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@kristoffermulbjerg6848 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool design🔥

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kristoffer! 🙂

@maheshagodekere 7 ай бұрын

Awesome Max!

@MaxImagination 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting!

@BrightUgbesia-ww4py 11 ай бұрын

Nice video I was really inspired by you . Cause I've stuck with my own project but thanks step by step guidance I was able pass the difficult stage

@MaxImagination 11 ай бұрын

Glad you found my video helpful! Thanks.

@med5241 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work, great thanks

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

@sabirnini4251 Жыл бұрын

this is sick

@kamalgw2559 Жыл бұрын

This guy is just like me. Take a idea and make it a reality. That is a true DIY projects. Looking forward to more great videos keep it up

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! 😃🙌🏻

@kev1n0alex 7 ай бұрын

Just discovered the channel, such a good one!

@MaxImagination 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for joining!

@johnmichaels4330 Жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, John! If you enjoyed this video, then you may like my latest one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9Jgm5h-xsvTlZs.html

@AlbertJoseph-gm2de Жыл бұрын

👍👍 I always love all your inventions

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :D

@billyfoster3223 2 ай бұрын

Great work and car! Cheers! 😀👍🛠️

@MaxImagination 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@user-fl3yd3hs8k 5 ай бұрын

I love this.

@AyaadhAmeen Жыл бұрын

Luv this guy 😇

@joehughes5888 10 ай бұрын

Great job. I'm going to try this with the kid's 👍

@MaxImagination 9 ай бұрын

Enjoy! Thanks for your comment.

@RTP_LION Жыл бұрын

I'm watching from sri lanka and highly satisfied with the content keep up the great work dude

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Will do! :)))

@crappylittleelf4205 7 ай бұрын

Thats amazing, I always wanted to get into something like that, but bigger for kids in my neighborhood to ride! But I have no time to spend years learning, and no clue where to start. My sister has cancer, and she's always wanted her own car, but can't drive because of some other health issues. I promised her I would make a small car for her one day. Its sill a wish I hold onto but struggling with my own mental have failed to complete. Your awesome man, really, I am sure you work hard on all your videos, amazing.

@MaxImagination 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your appreciation! Some great channels to watch when starting electronics would be GreatScott and AllAboutElectronics. Cheers.

@Christ-1 3 күн бұрын

Nice work!

@MaxImagination 3 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Stay tuned for the next project 😁

@ramboahoe 10 ай бұрын

Great job

@slyasastech Жыл бұрын

Superb

@S.ElectroMech Жыл бұрын

Cograts bro for your video,you are so creative!!!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

@11_Bravo_Dad 7 ай бұрын

Dude, amazing.

@MaxImagination 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@haithamramadan6020 11 ай бұрын

awesome thoughts & brilliant excution for under 20$, keep it up mate 👊👊

@MaxImagination 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@007GOLDENZ Жыл бұрын

I will build this with my dad, this is very cool

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Great! Happy making!

@madkvideo 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video! I'll make one!

@MaxImagination 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Happy making! 👍

@Mr_KPs Жыл бұрын

Bro, I am very inspired by your idea Thank you very much

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment!

@rakesharamaiah2737 14 күн бұрын

Nice video with details, thanks for sharing components and schematic details, most videos don't show schematic,

@MaxImagination 14 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Glad you found my video and info helpful... Stay tuned for the upcoming project!

@aqeelbajwa137 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 🎉

@sharifsk0722 Жыл бұрын

One subscriber from India ❤

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Glad to have you here! Cheers!

@dpmymix7159 10 ай бұрын

I liked it!. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@lildj0308x Жыл бұрын

Wow great work

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@lildj0308x Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImagination hi I do work like this but mine alwats use get spoilt fast pls can i jave ur email

@user-up2fg6do1c 11 ай бұрын

Your so amazing bro.❤

@kaniel9957 Жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD

@AlbertJoseph-gm2de Жыл бұрын

cool car

@WriteitUp. Жыл бұрын

Cool! 👍🏻👍🏻

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for the next one.

@dz-abouttechnique1849 Жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bentstrider 28 күн бұрын

Nice. I could probably incorporate this into a $2 1-24 scale Audi R8 model I wanted to convert to RC. Perfect option to not blow the budget❤❤

@MaxImagination 27 күн бұрын

Glad my video has helped... Happy making!

@AnLe-yg9ln Жыл бұрын

Good video,thank you

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@DanielsGaming1 Жыл бұрын

Underrated

@gooierhorizon6766 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids Max but could you show us how to use the KY-008 Laser sensor Module

@dinismaia 11 ай бұрын

Nice project 😃 simple and with some quality rc toy. I think it is a good base to upgrade but the goal is doing it cheaper. 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏

@MaxImagination 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your comment!

@Mr.GeniusCreation Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Max 😃 You always come up with new methods of making Would like to share it with my subs 😁

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Sahil! Your kind gesture would make my day. Thanks :)

@wirecaneverything217 Жыл бұрын

Nice project! :)

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@vuspchanel1525 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@loveyourselfnottoomuchtho7287 Жыл бұрын

Im tryna do this and put a Lexus LS400 shell on it I hope it comes out good looking 💯🔥💪🏻Thanks for the video this really helps‼️

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Sounds cool! Good luck with your project 🙌 Thanks for your comment!

@mikebolt9753 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@MaxImagination 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jadsaade 7 ай бұрын

@@MaxImagination bro i think i got your adress isn't it Print Map © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors ZIP Code 37217 Post Office City: Nashville, TN (View All Cities) Neighborhood: South Hermitage|Antioch County: Davidson County Timezone: Central (3:13am) Area code: 615 (Area Code Map) Coordinates: 36.11, -86.66 ZIP (~5 mile radius) ??? dont worry im in the middle east but come on

@unknownworld6171 10 ай бұрын

Yoooo you are soo coooool I always wanted to make my rc car but I don't know where to buy the stuffs . You are great bro. I hope you were my friend

@MaxImagination 10 ай бұрын

You can do it! Thanks for your comments!

@MarkMarvin1983 Жыл бұрын

It would be great to have a FPV camera and goggles. Plus the range could be made to go further. All in all very cool!!

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Would be cool of course, but I didn't want to increase the cost of a project that's intended for budget-level makers. Though I would be happy to do a video of where I make a FPV RC Drift car in the future. Thanks!

@intiyazsyed9662 5 ай бұрын

Amazing 🎉

@MaxImagination 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@mohammadsufiyan0.9 Жыл бұрын

Good brother 💙

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

@Shandarexperiment143 8 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

@harigameryt8544 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro ❤️ 🙏🏿

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

No problem! 🙂

@db345t 7 ай бұрын

great video, I 3d print and am going to use the blue print to create a fast print easy assemble version.

@spezzington 3 ай бұрын

Same here. I have a range of 1:32 resin printable models. First one is the Ford Transit Mk1! (UK 😅)

@zanelile8192 Жыл бұрын

I am interested in building a very simple RCB, controllable for say 300ft. plus I want to add a release mechanism to drop my fish bait when it gets to where I want it. It will just be for fishing so not a fancy one. Thanks a lot.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Sounds petty cool! Good luck with your RC boat! Don't let it get pulled in my any massive fish! ;-) Cheers.

@Cafe_Mikrochip Жыл бұрын

Thank you, i will make it too

@jorgecastorena5762 5 ай бұрын

nice job

@MaxImagination 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Goodcar383 8 ай бұрын

I'm your biggest fan

@user-sn7wd6bx6t 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Really enjoyed the content. One suggestion for even better performance would be to consider using a rechargeable battery, like the 18650mAh. It can provide a longer-lasting experience and save on the hassle of constantly replacing batteries. Keep up the good work!

@MaxImagination 4 ай бұрын

I added alkaline batteries to make it more affordable for others to make the car. Not everyone these days can build one of these RC cars with lithium batteries under $20 total. Thanks for your kind comment!

@heartpain1999 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video my friend. 🍟🍟🍟🍦🍦🍦

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit!

@GONE4GOOD79 6 ай бұрын

AWESOME ! ...

@MaxImagination 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@shashanknayak7834 Жыл бұрын

Love it

@sannyman13 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build! As always, I'm impressed with your build materials choice, so anyone can repeat your build! Also, you can try to add ESP camera from your previous video, but I'm not sure if the video feed latency will be comfortable to use it.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Love hearing the support from viewers such as yourself, it makes my day. About making the car First Person Vision (FPV) Geared, sounds like a cool thing an Arduino-based RC Car could have. Cheers!

@velkarthik Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImagination You can mount a stanalone fpv module (camera + vtx), goes for around $30

@ke9777 Жыл бұрын

It seems simple but it's not, thank you for making it seems so easy, you did it like a walk in the park! Yet, talking about improvement, I guess it's time to work on the radio control, making it more like the 'gun' style, you know, pull the trigger for speed and wheel for left and right.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

I guess you can say I made a simple project but with more experience under the belt, using better materials and making techniques to make it a longer-lasting car, while still trying to make it easier for others. In the future I will consider making an improved version with proportional control! Cheers.

@akramhabib753 Жыл бұрын

OMG! This is amazing Max! Been looking forward to this video for sooo long, Great Job! (thanks for putting my comment in your video, made my day!😄)

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you liked it! Thank you for your kind comment 😄

@DoItYourself-DIY Жыл бұрын

Good rc car

@wardogdauwdd3020 6 ай бұрын

Nice a cheap RC car video this helps with my project for class I have to take a item from a video game and see how viable to make one in real life my is the little robot from rainbow 6 and cods rcxd and this helps me alot

@jacobplays3414 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for inspirinf me

@MaxImagination 10 ай бұрын

It's my pleasure!

@AdilIqbal5 Жыл бұрын

Awesome bro..I also made this type of car 🚗 when I was in middle school..It's really Awesome 👌🏻

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adil! Oh cool, one of the cars we all at least have had fun with as boys 👍

@avigyanmallickstd-iiib4226 Жыл бұрын

Make a remotecontrolhelicopter

@jarrelljones7584 Жыл бұрын

Where did you find the pvc so thin

@user-oe3wz9io4q 4 ай бұрын

Nice

@RussellDuffer Жыл бұрын

I would put some white leds in front and red leds in back, wired to be lit when the power is on, so I could tell at a glance if I'd switched it off or not.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Good tip! Thanks

@faiyazahmed1281 Жыл бұрын

Hey Max nice vid. Can you tell me that is the 40mhz circuits should be only used or can we use other mhz circuits? And can you tell me how many screws and bolts should i use for the rc car as you didnt mention in the description

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Hi, Faiyaz. Thanks for your comment. This is not the only radio control circuit pair that can be used. There are other options such as this one: amzn.to/42WpYJk As seen in the video, there were about 14 mini bolts used.

@AD_RE_PLAYZE Жыл бұрын

Very nice bro,I am also doing this type of work.keep it up.

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Best of luck. Thanks for your kindness! 😃

@AaharshHD Жыл бұрын

Max superb. I really love the way you did. Since you are awsome could you teach me how to make an home help assistant please 🥺😀🤗

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Many thanks! What type of home assistant would you like to know about?

@shakilscreativezone Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. But i have some question. How can I upgrade this transmitter like slow to speedy what we shown gun type transmitter. Any idea?

@MaxImagination Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for your comment. To achieve proportional control which I believe you're referring to, you'd have to switch to using hobby-grade parts (both transmitter and receiver) that use PWM control, its own ESC and so on.

@shakilscreativezone Жыл бұрын

@@MaxImagination yes brother you catch my point what I want to say u. Thank u for reply.

@spezzington 3 ай бұрын

Nice job! Does that tx/rx pair work with a traditional steering micro servo?

@MaxImagination 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! No, it does not. You would be better off running the car with an Arduino or more standard hobby-grade controller for servo control. Cheers.