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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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
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(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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He is the only guy to rival the Indian guy on KZhead.
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Hey dude, which one (btw I'm Indian)
@@bardeswati68 maybe he's talking about mini gear
Damn he's right
Im trying to build projects like these to impressive my parents.. one day they will be proud of me
You can do it!
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.
Totally! Thanks for your comment.
Imagine going to a regional race and you see some mf pull out the budget booster💀
"Cheap thrills" 😂😂😂
Great project Max! Congratulations.
Hey! Thank you! 😀
Brilliant video, Max. Great step-by-step guidance using basic components. Excellent 😊👍
Thanks a lot, James! I appreciate hearing that 😁
@@MaxImaginationremot control car kisi bhi remot se control ho sakta hai kya
what type of spring did you use
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!
I'm really glad to hear my video helped you... Thanks for your kind comment! 👍
No problem you deserve it.
Super cool, Max! Great build. Excellent tutorial.
Awesome Max!
Thank you for commenting!
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!!
Thank you so much!
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❤❤
Glad my video has helped... Happy making!
this is sick
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
Thanks a lot! 😃🙌🏻
Superb
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 😀
Would be my dream type of product! Maybe one day I'll have such a kit...
Wow!! That’s amazing 😍😍
Thank you, buddy! 😃✌🏻
You remind me of Grant from the king of random R.I.P legend
Awesome bro..I also made this type of car 🚗 when I was in middle school..It's really Awesome 👌🏻
Thank you, Adil! Oh cool, one of the cars we all at least have had fun with as boys 👍
Make a remotecontrolhelicopter
Where did you find the pvc so thin
Perfect timing. I was just working on a build with your return to center steering method
Sweet. So cool to hear!
cool car
Very inspirational, great job with the project!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Wow great work
Thank you! 👍
@@MaxImagination hi I do work like this but mine alwats use get spoilt fast pls can i jave ur email
You can use DC motor from shaving machine,9V 600mA battery and relay to make the car more capable and faster.
Yes, that could be done if one wants to. Good idea!
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!
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
That was so clean
I love this.
Max hats off 🙇🏼♂️ This is extraordinarily cool
Thank you! 😀
VERY GOOD
Underrated
Thank you idol, I want try. GOD bless 🙏👍.
Thanks for your comment 😊
I watching every new upload idol, I'm from the Philippines. Thank you 🙏👍
Good rc car
Awesome project, congratulations for the job, you are the guy 😁🤜🏼🤛🏼
Thank you, Tiago! I appreciate your support 😁🤜🏼🤛🏼
Wow man your going to be the next elon musk I am not joking 🔥🔥🔥
don't insult him like that
Can you make universal join rc car with a cardboard 180 motor engine
Let me see what I can make! :)
a belt drive motor rc sweet 🙌🏽⚡️🏎️
Thanks for your comment, man! 😀
@@MaxImagination no problem 😉
Max bhai I am big fan of u
Hi there! Thanks for staying tuned!
One subscriber from India ❤
Glad to have you here! Cheers!
Clean and crisp explaination
Thanks for your positive feedback!
Incredible 🎉,this is amazing ❤❤
Very good work max 👏🏾
Thanks for watching! :D
I'm watching from sri lanka and highly satisfied with the content keep up the great work dude
Thanks so much! Will do! :)))
Another great video.
Thanks for watching, John! If you enjoyed this video, then you may like my latest one: kzhead.info/sun/iNBpmJmFmJelmJ8/bejne.html
I will build this with my dad, this is very cool
Great! Happy making!
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.
Thanks for your appreciation! Some great channels to watch when starting electronics would be GreatScott and AllAboutElectronics. Cheers.
Great job Max!
Thank you!
Really creative project, mesmerizing work! Congrats bro.
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing creation max🎉
Thank you, Astr0! 😃
Bro, I am very inspired by your idea Thank you very much
Thank you for your kind comment!
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.
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.
Nice Work Man! Especially Chassis work!
Thanks a lot, man! 😀
first actual DIY project that i can afford
Great job
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!!
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!
Thanks bro ❤️ 🙏🏿
No problem! 🙂
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
Pretty cool design🔥
Thanks, Kristoffer! 🙂
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
Glad you found my video helpful! Thanks.
You could use two phone batteries for less weight and more power. It is something I do to mine home-made rc cars and they work.
Good tip!
Amazing video Max 😃 You always come up with new methods of making Would like to share it with my subs 😁
Thanks a lot, Sahil! Your kind gesture would make my day. Thanks :)
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.
Sounds petty cool! Good luck with your RC boat! Don't let it get pulled in my any massive fish! ;-) Cheers.
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.
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!
@@MaxImagination You can mount a stanalone fpv module (camera + vtx), goes for around $30
Luv this guy 😇
This guy is from future developed india😂❤... truly doing the indian way of diy😅
Someone's gotta make it happen!
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
You can do it! Thanks for your comments!
Excellent video! I'll make one!
Thanks for your comment. Happy making! 👍
Great job. I'm going to try this with the kid's 👍
Enjoy! Thanks for your comment.
Great video. You just need a heater gun. Congrats
Thanks for your comment!
Very good. Enjoyed the diy base.
Thank you! Cheers!
Bro! You call this toy grade, but I'll fight anyone who says it's not hobby-quality! The league of scratch builders would love this haha
Haha, thanks a lot! I'm glad you think so!
Just discovered the channel, such a good one!
Thank you for joining!
Great work and car! Cheers! 😀👍🛠️
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you, i will make it too
Fantastic 🎉
Good brother 💙
Thanks! 🙂
It look like factory made, really you work is very impressive specially for chassis, next time please try to make 4wd rc drift car
Thanks, Jonu! I appreciate that. Will write that down 👍
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‼️
Sounds cool! Good luck with your project 🙌 Thanks for your comment!
Love your vids Max but could you show us how to use the KY-008 Laser sensor Module
Nice 👍
Well done 👏👍💯 I've always wanted to know how to build one of these, but never had anyone around willing to teach me as a kid. I couldn't afford a factory built one like the others, but I could afford parts over time if I had only known how to put them together. Oh well such is life right 🤷♂️, I will have much more fun with it now anyhow so thanks awesome video 👍🤙💯
Thank you so much! 😀
@@MaxImagination You're welcome 🙂!
Glad to have you as a viewer 🙂 If you appreciate what I do and would like to show some support, I'd be grateful if you contribute to my work with a coffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination Thanks!
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!
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 $20 total. Thanks for your kind comment!
great video, I 3d print and am going to use the blue print to create a fast print easy assemble version.
Same here. I have a range of 1:32 resin printable models. First one is the Ford Transit Mk1! (UK 😅)
👍👍 I always love all your inventions
Thanks for watching! :D
OMG! This is amazing Max! Been looking forward to this video for sooo long, Great Job! (thanks for putting my comment in your video, made my day!😄)
So glad to hear you liked it! Thank you for your kind comment 😄
Nice project 😃 simple and with some quality rc toy. I think it is a good base to upgrade but the goal is doing it cheaper. 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏
Many thanks for your comment!
Cograts bro for your video,you are so creative!!!
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
awesome thoughts & brilliant excution for under 20$, keep it up mate 👊👊
Thanks! Will do!
I liked it!. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Very nice work, great thanks
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
I'm your biggest fan
Amazing
Thank you! Cheers!
Dude, amazing.
Thanks a ton!
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.
Good tip! Thanks
First thought it's a random indian guy
Your so amazing bro.❤
Its drifting
HEY MAX .. PLEASE MAKE A DIY FPV ARDUINO BASED SETUP FOR FPVING PLANE , CAR ETC .. THANK YA!
Will write that down! Thanks!
I'm one age of 13 still I tries to make something like these
Amazing 🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
i wanna try this for AP project but idk if i should do this or something else..
This is good content. I have a question. 1. The transmitter and receiver used now cannot be applied to one car at a time. Is there a way to individually control multiple different cars?
Thank you! The way to control multiple cars on different occasions with only one transmitter, is by tuning the transmitter's inductor coil with a screwdriver like I showed in the video on the car's receiver.
Tune the coil while both the car you want to attune to and transmitter are powered on, then turn until the frequencies match = wheels start turning.