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I decided to build this tank as a first introduction to building and configuring a 3D-printed RC tank. Start small

https://makerworld.com/en/models/141813 ... Id-1472967

Worked really well, learned a lot, especially about the Bambu Labs CyberBrick ecosystem.

"My little Panzer":





Apart from introducing myself, this is my first post so if something needs to be done differently with regards to the forum, please let me know.

YAY! Nice start: fun! How does that little Dinkus run? It looks as if the suspension and tracks are quite heavy in relation to the tank, so I would expect them to work rather well. Is this perchance ( ) you? https://makerworld.com/en/models/141813 ... Id-1472967

I'd bet that the others here on RCTW would be interested in what (if any) problems you had, what went better than you thought. I don't have a 3D printer but I am interested in your experience for, as I said before, it's definitely the way to go!

Tank looks pretty robust. I would think it would be good for kids to use.

The tracks do work well but they are printed "print-in-place". This saves time & effort (and is noob friendly) but getting links in and out can be a pain. It's supposed to be twist and click but in my experience it's more twist and pray. I had to print several replacement links having bent some links completely out of shape.

To be clear, on MakerWorld I'm user "Printer_929" - not "Bowser", the designer of the model.

My biggest problem (but also a great learning experience) was the fact that I saw that little tank and figured I'd build that thing quickly, assuming the CyberBrick components (the entire RC aspect) would be explained along the way. That was not the case: I should have prepared myself a little better (see link in my original message).

tankme wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 9:11 pm Tank looks pretty robust. I would think it would be good for kids to use.

Yes it is. And it drives at tank speeds, not "formula 1 car disguised as a tank" speeds. As I have now learned: that is probably due to the 150 rpm gear reduction motors, instead of 400 rpm.

My next small project is finished:






And it shoots small projectiles: https://youtu.be/hnHjWrrWTE4

The shooting part with a simple servo was interesting to build. Hey, it's a tank and it's RC, right

That is so damm smart mate

Stormbringer wrote: ↑Mon Oct 06, 2025 9:52 pm That is so damm smart mate

I hope I didn't give the impression I designed this. I just enjoyed building it. This is the design: https://makerworld.com/en/models/149118 ... Id-1558647

I realise you didnt design it but you did a good job of building it

As they say in neighboring Minnesota here in the US, Tanker929, What a hoot! I could see my Tuesday Make Modeling Mediocre Again group getting a kick out of with little beastie.