Great job. The last summer i tried to make something similar with wheels, but I can´t. This summer i will try to make the project with mini dumper tracks. The measures are 180x60x38. I don´t know if the 1016z3 electric motors will have power to move the tracks, but I will try it. Videos like this help me to think better how can I make the mower. Thank you.
I see most lawnmower projects use 24V, which I am also planning to use (2 big wheels with motors in front and 1 XL castor wheel in the back). But do you think a 12V system could be just as good to use also? Only minor thing is that the 12V motors are 250W instead of the usual 350W of the 24V versions. But it is mostly the difficulty of finding an affordable 24V alternator that is pushing me more and more towards the 12V option... What are your thoughts on 12V vs 24V?
You can use 12v motors without problem. The real difference is about current and therefore apropriate motor driver. 250W motor at 12V take 20A, but 24V motor only 10A. So if you use more powerfull motors that plays significat role. Motor drivers for high currents are expensive. Regards!
My view is that tracks are better. The grip of the terrain is better and the mower can make zero turn easier (turning is easy and effortless on tracks). 4WD drives are also very good but need more power (usually 4 motors) to make zero turn and it usually struggles a little to turn. As for the construction itself, it is easier to build 4WD, but the price is about the same, because with tracks only 2 electric motors are usually enough.
Beautiful job!!! I'm planning to build a similar mower and your videos and explanations are very useful! I've a question: you used a wheel hub unit for rear wheels, so do you transmit torque from motors by a splined shaft? If so, are splined shafts available online? Thank you.
Nice work. I am building my own but I have a big problem. After 1 or two track rounds the tooth of the wheel jump on the teeth of the rubber track and stucks. Have you seen similar problem. The rubber track is tight and the wheels front and back are aligned.
Hi! I didn't have that problem. As you told, if the wheels are aligned and the track is properly tensioned then there should be no problem. Are the track and wheels from the same manufacturer and compatible? Can you test by switch wheels from front to rear and maybe turn track in opposite direction?
do you have a link to this motor? it looks massive i am curious on the voltage ratings and size do you know what W the motor is? Thank really nice build out.
@@gregorkobetic thank you. have you tried using mission planner and a pixhawk with it yet? I have a few projects ive made myself and still working out all the details. COOL BUILD!
@@Tex_Track Didn't try mission planner and pixhawk yet. I have plans to look at it this winter :). Do you have any video or picture of your build? can you send me on gkobetic@gmail.com? Thanks!
Great job. The last summer i tried to make something similar with wheels, but I can´t. This summer i will try to make the project with mini dumper tracks. The measures are 180x60x38. I don´t know if the 1016z3 electric motors will have power to move the tracks, but I will try it. Videos like this help me to think better how can I make the mower. Thank you.
You are welcome! Hope you figure it out.
*Good inspiration for me*
I see most lawnmower projects use 24V, which I am also planning to use (2 big wheels with motors in front and 1 XL castor wheel in the back).
But do you think a 12V system could be just as good to use also? Only minor thing is that the 12V motors are 250W instead of the usual 350W of the 24V versions. But it is mostly the difficulty of finding an affordable 24V alternator that is pushing me more and more towards the 12V option...
What are your thoughts on 12V vs 24V?
You can use 12v motors without problem. The real difference is about current and therefore apropriate motor driver. 250W motor at 12V take 20A, but 24V motor only 10A. So if you use more powerfull motors that plays significat role. Motor drivers for high currents are expensive. Regards!
Hello, in your opinion, what is the best solution : track or wheels? Could you give some arguments?
My view is that tracks are better. The grip of the terrain is better and the mower can make zero turn easier (turning is easy and effortless on tracks). 4WD drives are also very good but need more power (usually 4 motors) to make zero turn and it usually struggles a little to turn. As for the construction itself, it is easier to build 4WD, but the price is about the same, because with tracks only 2 electric motors are usually enough.
Beautiful job!!! I'm planning to build a similar mower and your videos and explanations are very useful! I've a question: you used a wheel hub unit for rear wheels, so do you transmit torque from motors by a splined shaft? If so, are splined shafts available online? Thank you.
Thanks 😀 I dont use splined shaft. Torque to motor is transmited over chain and gears.
what are the tracks off of? ive been looking for a small set for a similar project?
Tracks are from snow blower, 190€per set with wheels. Check links I left in video description
@@gregorkobetic i found them thanks
Odlično! Tudi jaz se lotevam podobnega projekta,
Super. Pošljite kakšno slikco ali video 😊
Nice work. I am building my own but I have a big problem. After 1 or two track rounds the tooth of the wheel jump on the teeth of the rubber track and stucks. Have you seen similar problem. The rubber track is tight and the wheels front and back are aligned.
Hi! I didn't have that problem. As you told, if the wheels are aligned and the track is properly tensioned then there should be no problem. Are the track and wheels from the same manufacturer and compatible? Can you test by switch wheels from front to rear and maybe turn track in opposite direction?
do you have a link to this motor? it looks massive i am curious on the voltage ratings and size do you know what W the motor is? Thank really nice build out.
Hi, motor is 24V 15A 350W from old wheelchair. I reduced speed from 10kmh to 3kmh. See my other videos. Cheers!
@@gregorkobetic thank you. have you tried using mission planner and a pixhawk with it yet? I have a few projects ive made myself and still working out all the details. COOL BUILD!
@@Tex_Track Didn't try mission planner and pixhawk yet. I have plans to look at it this winter :). Do you have any video or picture of your build? can you send me on gkobetic@gmail.com? Thanks!
BRAVO! Lahko dobimo link do gosenic?
Seveda, kupil sem jih tukaj: www.gradbena-tocka.si/index.php?stran=izdelek&id=264