PX1 Competition F1 RC Car

This is a 3D printed competition RC F1 car. This requires an advanced knowledge of radio control car racing, kit building, lipo safety, soldering, setting gear mesh, a setup station, heat set insert installation, and DIY skills. This car has been developed for racing on indoor CRC carpet utilizing rubber tires. 

I think buying a used Exotek F1 Ultra is the most cost effective way to finish the build. This is a cheap way to get all the arms, front end parts, center shock, and a lot of other misc. hardware for the build. You can certainly buy everything individually and separately. I think it all depends on what you have to start with. The Prolix RC PX1 F1 RC car uses Roche 12th scale axle height adjusters and a damper tube. Like most F1 RC kits you'll need a lexan body, molded front and rear wings, and tires. 
 

Does it make sense to buy a complete, working car to go out and 3D print all the parts to make a different car... probably not. I asked myself that several times when creating this. The end goal for me was a proof of concept. I like to tinker and wanted to know if a 3D printed F1 car was even a viable option for racing. Thankfully, I had a few buddies that were up for the challenge. The car performs like a top tier production kit and is extremely durable in it's current form. I mean one guy sent his car off the track and hit the driver's stand about 4 feet in the air. Surprisingly the car survived and he finished the race without any broken parts!

I'm not sure if I really expect anyone else to build this car. It was a great learning experience for me. It challenged my 3D printing experience, my design capabilities, and what I know about F1 RC car setup. I figure the car can provide a platform for others to explore, build, and learn from. A lot like the CRH 12th scale!

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