FPV in a Slot Car

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FPV in a Slot Car

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Driving a slot car via FPV-Camera

Why not combine two hobbies to one. Slot car and FPV :-D

This is a remix of my chassis I use for SCX Compact DTM cars. I've modified it and made a canopy for the FPV-camera.

Find all parts at thingiverse as well
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4719170

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Parts to Print

All parts are printed in PLA and need no support. The slide guide has a build-in support.

1x chassis

1x slide guide mount

4x axle bracket

1x motor mount

1x slide guide

1x main body (v1 or v2)

1x front body (v1 or v2)

Parts You Need (BOM)

1x copper rod 3mm x 2.2mm (you need 4 pieces with about 5mm length)

9x M2 x 4mm screw

14x M2 x 5mm screw

1x AIO FPV-Cam

1x battery

3x rubber band

1x M2 washer

1x front axle of a slot car (e.g. Carrera Go, SCX Compact)

1x rear axle of a slot car (e.g. Carrera Go, SCX Compact)

1x motor of a slot car (e.g. Carrera Go, SCX Compact)

Assemble Chassis

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Glue the Slide Guide mount to the main chassis.

As this chassis works without magnet, it may be necessary to add some weight like lead

Assemble Body

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Glue the front body to the main body with CA glue.

Attach FPV-Camera to the Body

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Use the rubber bands to attach the camera and battery to the body.