RC Boat V1 - YASPER - Simple 3D Printable RC Boat Kit

In this guide, I’ll show you how to go from STL files to a fully functional RC boat in just a few easy steps. No special tools, no glue—just snap-fit parts and a handful of electronics.

Video Tutorial

Watch the full build & test on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45lQyAoRYoc

PDF tutorial

this guide is more extensive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPyuzVbeg0PMlsDmRsZtYJjguplVXEzL/view?usp=drive_link

What You’ll Need

Electronics (≈ €16)

1. Servo motor (≈ €2)
2. DC motor (≈ €2)
3. ESC (electronic speed controller) (≈ €3)
4. Battery (7.4 V / 400 mAh, ≤ 35 g) (≈ €8)
5. Female JST connector (≈ €1)

You also need Transmitter + receiver (min. 2 channels) (≈ €25)

3D-Printed Parts (11 total)

1. Engine stand
2. Cabin & ship mast
3. Ship’s hull
4. Propeller
5. Rudder
6. Engine cover
7. Screws & small parts (4 pieces)

All 11 parts fit on an 18 × 18 cm print bed

STL - https://www.printables.com/model/1264762-rc-boat-v1-yasper-simple-3d-printable-rc-boat-kit

Snap the DC motor into the engine stand.

Slide the propeller onto the shaft .

Now insert ESC. I think you can understand this from the picture. The power connector and the connector that connects to the power supply will go to the part of the boat where the battery will be. Leave the cable that will power the motor free.