Botmobile Dune Buggy - 2013 Version

SummaryAfter printing the original Makerbot Botmobile and having trouble finding the right motor, gear and battery combo I decided to redesign the drive train and some other components in order to make it easier for everyone to get a functional Botmobile up and running. Video of the brush version of the car in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22fwVmX2GA8 Full credit for the original design goes to the guys from Makerbot Changes & Upgrades for the 2013 Version: Drivetrain re-designed for the use with standard, of the shelf 280 brush as well as brushless motors Drive gears modified to be fully printable and support the stronger motors Body changed to accommodate 2S LiPo Packs Additional mounting points added to the body to make the chassis more rigid and prevent the 2 body parts and the interior from separating Steering updated to allow for better control and tighter turns Receiver slot enlarged and additional RX brackets provided to allow installation of a larger variety of receiv