RC Lawn Mower Project Update - Transmitter/Receiver Testing

Robert shares a new milestone he has hit with his RC lawn mower project

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• rc lawn mower
• dx5e
• sabertooth
• ar500
• dx5e transmitter
• 2x25

[257corey257]

so if you put 24 volt to the motor controller it wont hurt it none. i no you are using 12 volt now but it wont hurt it for 24 volt.

[RobertSmith3]

@257corey257 Nope, the controller is made to handle 6-24V nominal and 30v absolute max.

[ihave2rocks]

So what the cheapest recommended controller and motors?

[RobertSmith3]

@ihave2rocks The price for the controller is around $129. It is called the Sabertooth 2x25. Google that. As for the motors, those vary in price since people just sell those separate when they dissemble electric wheelchairs. eBay that :)

[TheRemoteMower]

I can hook you up with parts for this project.  I build and sell remote control lawn mowers. I have a contact in china and I wouldn't mind helping you out.

[RobertSmith3]

@TheRemoteMower Wow, I really appreciate that. I wish I had ran into you a few months ago as I've already purchased 90% of all my parts and have most of the final design completed now...haha. I'll take note of your username though in case I build a second lawn mower in the future ;)

[MrTmac349]

Hi Robert, great video. i invite you to view my channel. perhaps you may see other solutions. Don't discount the power of micro controller. All my projects use them, along with a custom remote. it helps having over 12 ch without the cost of a 12 ch remote. i have not taken on a rc lawnmower yet, looks fun. you may see one from me soon.

nice work,

[tronics666]

I see you are using a separate battery for your AR5000. I've heard there is problems using the BEC on the Sabertooth for the RC receiver? If so, maybe a separate BEC could be used? Keep up the good work!

[smartstuff2buy]

If anyone can help me hook up the motor controller email me at thegoodrobot@yahoo.com

I have an old

Wheelchair and I didn't want to mess up the chairs computer/controller or whatever it is

[smartstuff2buy]

Good video, wish you showed close up of connections on motorcontroller. Why not use Arduino? Isn't that cheaper?

[Cwafter]

Im glad to see im not the only one who makes these! I made mine out of a push mower rigged to an old wheelchair motor. The drive motors are windshield wiper motors, and i am using a 15A esc ( i think it was sabertooth ). It is VERY compact. About 1x2 feet. Good for small areas

[barrythefielder]

Hi Robert, would ye be able at some stage to do a how to of how youve got the sabertooth 2x25 set up? im making an rc golf trolley and it would be a massive help to me to see how yours is set up. great work and keep it up! alternatively if you could take some pics of it so i can see how its connected that would be sick.

[ihave2rocks]

@RobertSmith3 Ok thanks man