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Flutter Scout is a 3D printable robot car.

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Scout uses the following Flutter electronics:

Typically you want some kind of remote control for Scout. For that you need the following electronics:

Scout also requires the following hardware:

  • One thin rubber band
  • Six 12mm “6001Z” shielded bearings,
  • Two 8mm “608” bearings,
  • One MG995 Metal Gear Servo170
  • One D2830 1000kv Brushless motor201
  • One 3mm Propeller Adapter113, Collet Type. (The above motor comes with one, but extras may be good)
  • One 30 amp brushless speed controller. (We Recommend: “Hobbyking Brushless Car ESC 30A w/ Reverse149)”
  • Three 3.5mm Bullet connectors or motor extension wires, for connecting ESC to motor.
  • Battery mating plug for ESC.
  • Some heat shrink for the motor and bullet connectors.
  • At least one 2S 2200mAh Lithium polymer battery pack, roughly 104x34x17mm in size. (We Recommend: “Hobbyking Zippy Flightmax 2200mAh 2S1P 20C85” pack with JST Plug)
  • Four tires – search for “7006 toy car tire” on aliexpress and choose the one with no hub - we print our own.
  • One Lithium battery charger/balancer such as “Turnigy E3”.

Tools:

  • Small Phillips screwdriver for servo screw.
  • 3D Printer with at least 156mm travel in one direction.
  • Soldering iron.

Video Link:

Flutter Scout V2 taking some jumps

More information coming soon.

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taylor
May '15

Actually I'm currently looking at going into production for the 3D printed parts and offering a complete vehicle kit. But yes, I want to offer a full parts kit for Scout. I just need to head out to China and get all my sourcing sorted, so that wouldn't be till summer at the earliest.

But I have plans for several other printed robots including a 4wd full suspension platform with some carrying capacity, a drone, a boat, a turtle bot, and a 4 axis stationary arm. Everything would be 3D printed with no screws, like Scout.

Just have so much work to do, I'll have to hire some people before I can spend much time on those designs.

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max
Oct '16

Hi, I'm trying to build this car. I've ordered everything except for the tires. The website you suggested lists them as out of stock. The only other place I could find them was on eBay and even then I'm not sure if they're the correct type. Could you recommend anywhere I could find them or some other usable tires?