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Open source RC car

Raptor II

An ambitious open source 3D printed RC car. This project explored the limitations of plastic 3D printed parts.

Raptor II, a 3D-printed all-wheel-drive RC car, on a sandy beach

YouTube

Raptor II: 3D Printed RC Car

CAD render of the Raptor II chassis

Project overview

Raptor 2 is an open source rc car that explored the limits of plastic 3D printed parts. This car is a result of rapid research and development which I documented on my YouTube channel. The unique quad-motor design opens up a wide range of interesting possibilities such as independent wheel drive, electronic steering differential, true speed control, and dual-axis steering. I'm very pleased with the outcome of this project, and I can't put into words how much I learned designing and building this car. I'm very excited to see where the community takes it next.

  1. STM32 ARM Cortex M4
  2. Independent Wheel Drive
  3. Dual-axis Steering
  4. Quad Motor (5:1 gear ratio)
  5. Electronic Steering Differential
  6. 6S Power

Discord

Discord community.

Join the discussion and share your builds to the Raptor 2 discord channel!