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Fully Printed 4WD Drift Car Chassis - 1:28 Scale

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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
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Description

For the most up-to-date parts, visit the GitHub project page.

A 3D-printed, 4WD RC drift car. 1:28 scale, fits 90mm (M) wheelbase MINI-Z shells.

Test drive: https://youtu.be/90DoZpYbfy4

U-joint closeup: https://youtu.be/g_EzM2HMQvg

Note: Some parts in this design are quite challenging to print - make sure you have a well-calibrated printer before attempting. For best results, print the parts in ABS or PETG.

For grip racing or a simpler and cheaper build, my RWD chassis design is available here.

Features:

  • Fully indepdendent sliding suspension
  • 4WD drivetrain with printed U-joints (no differentials)
  • Mid-mounted battery and motor - approx 50-50 weight distribution
  • Parallel steering geometry for drifting
  • Uses common M3 fasteners, locknuts everywhere
  • TPU printed tires

Non-printed Parts

| Part | Quantity | Notes || --- | --- | --- || M3x10mm button head screw | 8 | || M3x8mm button head screw | 7 | || M3x12mm button head screw | 1 | || M3x18mm button head screw | 1 | || M3 lock nut | 17 | || MR105 bearing | 8 | || 130 size brushed motor, 2s compatible | 1 | || GH-S37D 3.7g servo | 1 | || Compression spring, ~4mm OD, ~4mm length | 4 | Softer springs are better. Springs from multicolor retractable pens work well here when cut to length. Ordinary pen springs are too stiff. || Venom Fly 300mah 2S battery | 1 | || Small brushed ESC, 2S compatible | 1 || Small radio receiver | 1 | 2 channels or more. Flysky GR3E works if you remove its case. || MINI-Z shell, M wheelbase | 1 | Tested with Kyosho MZQ101 AE86 shell |

Assembly

Todo

Print Settings

Rafts:

No

Supports:

No

Resolution:

0.1

Infill:

25-30%

Filament:Any ABS/PETG

Notes:

The U-joint parts have small built-in supports that must be peeled off before assembly. If the supports are stuck too strongly to the print, they can be easily cut off with flush cutters or nail clippers.

Category: R/C Vehicles

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Printed fine. Test assembly made and now im just waiting for the correct parts and hardware.
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do you have a picture of the inside for a reference? thanks!
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Replying to @RichDrizzles :
I can try to take a picture today.
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Replying to @Mecanical_fun :
ok thank you very much!
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have been working on remixing premade bodies and wheels to fit this car! got my bearings and some hardware installed, I’m so surprised how smoothe it is. electronics come in tomorrow so hoping it works out great! might try to make a how to video, seems like some people need the help, definitely was tricky to figure it all out
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is there a assembly guide somewhere. Just trying to make it easier. didn't see one
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0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 100% infill
Support Issue:Terrible building experience. Uploader doesn't tell people how to assemble the parts and the one posting that helps also doesnt really help. I might upload better pictures myself, but over all I'm just frustrated, because even now that most of the 4WD seems to work I still have the wheels joints to put together AND THEN maybe we can talk about getting it to drive. Sorry, but the best part about this project is the picture of his 1:28 AE86 hull that he brought from a store and puts on this chassis.
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where do you have the cover from?
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It's a Kyosho Mini-Z shell
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the differentials need to be keyed some how. Maybe similar to how the wheel is attached to the axel. not sure if my motor is too fast or if my 85A TPE tires have too much grip but find that screwing two flat surfaces together doesn't last long as the screw will eventually loosen from the nut. other issue is that when it's running fine, will spit the u-joint/axle out lol fun build, maybe don't use a 62,00RPM 3S motor like I did lol
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Having lots of trouble with assembly. Everything printed great.
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What did you use for shocks?
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For the suspension I used springs taken from a multicolor retractable pen. The design does not have shocks.
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currently working on this project, waiting for bearings and hardware to come in. Please keep revising if you can this thing seems like it has alot of potential also probably the least hardware needed compared to other prints! also need a 98mm wheelbase version to :D
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could you pls take a couple more photo pls thx
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