Remote Control Aircraft Tug for less than $600. Some Welding required !

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8 ай бұрын

I built this tug to move my J5 Cub and my Bellanca Cruisair. Seems to work very good. Was fun to build! The motors have been upgraded to 350 watt 24v. I've adjusted some parameters in the radio receiver to cut the power a bit and to ease the start and stop. Be sure to check out the tug details including specific receiver configuration settings. • Remote Control Aircraf...
Parts list from Amazon:
BEMONOC 24 Volt 350 Watt MY1016Z3 Gear Reduction Electric Motor with 9 Tooth Sprocket
WEIZE 12V 18AH Battery Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable SLA AGM Batteries Replaces UB12180 FM12180 6fm18, Universal
BETU 2Pack 25KG High Torque RC Servo，Waterproof servo Compatible with 1/6，1/8, 1/10, 1/12 RC Car, Full Metal Gear Steering Servo with 25T Servo Horn（270°）
2Pack 12" Lazy Susan Hardware 5/16 Thick Turntable Bearings 1000lbs Load Capacity Lazy Susan Turntable Swivel Plate Base
Radiolink T8S 8 Channels 2.4GHz RC Transmitter and Receiver R8EF RX, Remote and Controller Built-in Rechargeable Battery
PN00218-CYT14 Cytron Motor Driver 30Amp 7V-35V DC 2 Channels SmartDriveDou MDDS30
13x5.00-6 Tire and Wheel Assembly (2-Pack), Tubeless Lawn Mower Tire with Rim, with 3/4” Bushings and 3” Centered Hub Length
Gekufa Go Kart Sprocket for 40/41/420 Chain, 60 Tooth Sprocket
Belleone #40 Roller Chain - 10 Feet #40 Chain with 5 Connecting Links

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@davidvanderbanck945 8 ай бұрын

Congrats! Nice neat matching finish! Now get to work on that Bellanca!😎

@ronjonson26 8 ай бұрын

You should start a company and call it Pretty Good Tugs

@user-od7iq9kf6s 5 ай бұрын

I Love your work!!!! Great Balance and mobility! Very Fast! Thanks!!!!

@susiewilliams5297 5 ай бұрын

Great idea, I have ordered the parts to make one for my Tripacer here Downunder.

@geralddafoe1585 7 ай бұрын

Very well done! I would like to see a video of how you set up the Cytron Motor Driver and receiver. I have ordered those but the wiring and setup look a bit daunting. I am building a tug using a mobility chair. Wired it works pretty good but needs to go wireless. Thanks for any help.

@N3661a 7 ай бұрын

Here is a video with details and the receiver settings as displayed on my cell phone app. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKqPlqmktMisY3k.html The driver controls the steering by changing direction the motors run. The driver does not need any changes out of the box if you are using a pcm radio receiver

@bensclassicbodywork 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant !

@boyesass7402 4 ай бұрын

What is the black box converter for, and hav is it conected.?

@glenellyn100 5 ай бұрын

I am in a club that owns four planes, and we are considering building four tugs. Our 172, Archer, and Cirrus have nosewheel fairings. Do you think that the fairings would get scratched on the turntable? You changed from 250-Watt motors to 350-Watt motors. How do you feel about the change? Do you have any drawings available?

@N3661a 5 ай бұрын

You would need to make sure the width of the tug would work with wheel pants. I'm sure the design could be modified to work. The 350 watt motor are much better and what I should have started with.

@corey_mcgee4114 8 ай бұрын

What motors are you using, and what circuit board is that? I have been wanting to build a tug for a friend of mine to move his j-3.

@N3661a 8 ай бұрын

The original motors are 12v 6amp and about 50 RPM. They have plenty of power but the tug is slow. I bumped the voltage to 24 volt which made a big difference bit it is still slow. I just upgraded to 350 watt 24volt motors but have not had a chance to install them yet. I think they will be much better. The controller is a PN00218-CYT14 Cytron Motor Driver 30Amp 7V-35V. I will post back here if the 350waatt motor are a big difference.

@N3661a 8 ай бұрын

I posted another video on the details. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKqPlqmktMisY3k.html