How to Make a MINI RC-Car Based on ‘Hot Wheels’ Car
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How to Make a MINI RC-Car Based on ‘Hot Wheels’ Car
Using 3D printing technology and an RC module, follow this simple guide to transform your old 1/64-scale Hot Wheels car into a remote-controlled version.
Supplies
- 1/64 scale “Hot Wheels” car (in this case a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34)
- Radiolink RC6GS 6 channel
- Radiolink RC4GS 4 channel
- Radiolink R4FGM 4 channel receiver
- Mini ESC
- 1.5g Micro Linear servo
- 1.7g Rotating servo
- LiPo battery 75mah
- N10 dual shaft motor
- 2 pin JST connector with wire
- Micro on/off switch
- M1 screws
- Devo 7e transmitter
- Kingroon KP3S 3.0
- PLA filament
- Dremel rotary tool
- Keyless chuck
- Weller Soldering Iron
- Micro drill bits
- Mini needle files
- Side cutters
- Mini taps set
- Precision Tweezers Set
- Mini screwdriver set
- Liquid Electrical Tape Black
Select Your Victim “Hot Wheels” Car
Buy a Hot Wheels 2017 Fast and Furious Nissan skyline GT-R R34 from Amazon.
Dismantle Model Car for the Build
Remove the cover from the model car cut off the fixed stick and make the over notch bigger with the Dremel rotary tool carefully. Then, cut the car chassis about one-third of the way to the right.
Prepare the RC Component Housing
Design an RC component housing using TinkerCAD, then export it as an STL file. Slice the STL file and 3D print the model with PLA filament.
Build the RC Components
Stick the window to the car cover with glue. Assemble the two wheels on the RC component frame. Attention, don't tighten the screws too much.
Continue the Car Reassembly
Attach the steering wheel to the RC component frame, and complete the RC components along with the steering mechanism.
Add LED Lights and Finish the RC Car
Assemble the other two wheels onto the RC component frame, and secure the battery and circuit board. Finally, attach the RC component frame to the car cover.
Test the Build and Have Some Fun
Test the RC car by moving it forward and backward.