How To Build a Remote Controlled Lawn Mower
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 23 мар 2020
- I let my husband take over my channel again. As requested, here is the instructional video on how to build a remote-controlled lawnmower.
Mower video Pt. 1: • Wheelchair User Builds...
Mower video Pt. 3: • How To Wire An RC Mowe...
**Update**
We did forget to mention the DIP switches that need to be set on the motor driver based on your configuration. Please consult your motor driver's manual on what is the correct settings for your configuration. If you have the same Sabertooth motor driver shown in this video, you can use this wizard to select your exact configuration
www.dimensionengineering.com/...
Parts used to create this mower:
-Similar mower to what we used in this video:
amzn.to/3nvH3JW
-Milwaukee M12 Power Drill Kit:
amzn.to/3m1DECo
-(2) 12v Batteries:
amzn.to/2vFLVl8
-Dual 25 Amp Motor Driver:
amzn.to/30p6hyt
**Alternatively, the Sabertooth dual 32 amp motor driver is the same price and can handle more power and has more functionality.**
amzn.to/3DpOrfI
**Second alternative motor driver: This one is slightly larger, but higher powered and much cheaper**
amzn.to/3IJnMuK
Servo Leads:
amzn.to/3yEI2r4
High Torque Servo:
amzn.to/2Nwtyok
-Remote Transmitter and Receiver:
amzn.to/2Wz1MND
-Rechargeable AA Batteries:
amzn.to/2JaM8jq
-Step Down Regulator:
amzn.to/3bonsjJ
-10 AWG power wire:
amzn.to/2UwGsWo
-60 Amp Fuse:
amzn.to/39h9Q8i
-Toggle switch:
amzn.to/490rjke
-100 Amp Circuit Breaker (Fuse and Switch replacement):
amzn.to/3eBmx1a
-22 AWG Hook Up Wire:
amzn.to/33MVRpO
-Deck Wheels:
amzn.to/3bnkPOO
-Battery Tender/Trickle Charger:
amzn.to/3fS3518
-You can order the back wheels and motors on ebay.
**Since first creating this video, we have gotten some electrical tools that have made this process a lot easier. They are listed below**
-Battery quick connector:
amzn.to/2MPwUm1
-Wire Stripper Tool:
amzn.to/2Y92oZr
-Wire Crimping Tool:
amzn.to/3dKz5CU
-Forked Crimp Connectors:
amzn.to/3dHjF2r
SUBSCRIBE to my channel! Visit MeantToBeLindseyB.com (my website)
**Although we are not sponsored by any of the products shown in this video, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.**
#rcmower
#meanttobelindseyb
#wiring
Did you know you can now show your support of this channel through Patreon? Go to www.patreon.com/MeantToBeLindseyB and become part of the B-Hive Tribe!
The mower will..Kut. thanks great video. Wish you best on your next creation
I was just thinking that you could go and get a cheap home security camera system. You can get them for less than $200.00, plus they are usually 4-channel and they come with 2 to 4 wireless cameras, and a DVR recorder. You could mount a camera facing forward on each leading edge, have one for backing up, and one sitting on a mast, so you could watch from above. You can even record the whole thing. Just an idea.
@@justinmccallister280 he could also use an old cell phone and use any app from the app store even night vision and thats pretty much free ;-)
If you included video of the mower cutting grass, it would have been amazing.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 We show it cutting grass in the first video we made of it. ruclips.net/video/fpP-fjlNV6U/видео.html. After that video was made, we got so many comments about it, we decided to do this "how-to" video.
WOW, as an amputee on my right leg, I can totally appreciate your need and ingenuity on this. Thank you for sharing your work, and story!
I have watched more than 30 videos of people who have done a remote controlled lawn mower. By far your video is the best one. Thank you so much for sharing all the details. Great video!
John Smith That’s awesome! Thank you so much!
Agree 1000%
When people like you do the homework, it makes seemingly complicated things like this ridiculously simple for people like me! Thank you sir! I love it!
This guy seems super cool and creative, I wish he were my neighbor
Your powerdrill start idea to replace the broken chord is brilliant, sir!
Thanks!
This is super useful! As someone who can never get the lawn mover to turn on using a cord i tried this out and it work;great! I can mow my own lawn now! And don't have to wait for someone to come help me turn it on!
I realize I'm late on this I'm disabled myself watching this video ur a freaking genius how I can see u have engineers patience thank you for sharing the video
When you started driving it I couldn’t suppress a smile. This is why I love RUclips 👍🏻
I am SO FREAKIN JEALOUS that you have a REMOTE CONTROL LAWNMOWER, WOW!!! You made it look so easy and the patients you have to do it is remarkable! If you just sold the kit minus the mower...id BUY IT TODAY! Your onto something really BIG. Keep it up, and GOD BLESS YOU!!!
the only thing it's missing is a Patreon account, and an Amazon wish list for the audience to help out directly.
I would suggest getting an Amazon Prime account.
Yea add the parts list using (affiliation) so we can buy you coffee
Did you know you can now show your support of this channel through Patreon? Go to www.patreon.com/MeantToBeLindseyB and become part of the B-Hive Tribe! We are also working on putting together an Amazon Influencer page as well.
@@BenchmarkRadio This is cool, I didn't know it was a thing. This gets me pumped about helping others.
Honestly this is so cool and your instructions make it seem simple enough to follow along too. Please keep up the great work and sharing your inspirational ideas!!!
🤣🤣😂😅 you are genius. And then you come out with drill start instead of replacing string and carb. Your awesome man
For those of us looking for a reference, this is by far the most informative video out there to date. Thank you for taking the time to put this together
So glad this has been useful!
correction at 16:18, it is a brake mounted to stop the flywheel when you let go of the bar. It has no connection to the spark plug in any way except for stopping the flywheel, it doesn't break any connection like a switch. that model actually has a set of gears to push the brake against the flywheel, i also have that piece still sitting in my toolbox too now that i think bout it. the wonders of being a hoarder, LOL. actually after editing this a couple of times i see them when you were moving the arms back and forth . im sorry i had to correct you on that, its just i had that exact engine and i stripped it down. and im not trying to dis or put down your project, i actually think that this is a great idea and i congratulate you on the idea.
We didn’t know that. Thanks for the info and heads up!
Incredible work, man! Thanks for sharing this with us. You’re a genius! Much support!!
Hello,
I am from Germany and found your video. I also have health problems (COPD) and was looking for solutions to mow my lawn. (Approx. 500 sqm). Your video gave me hope that I would soon be able to mow the lawn without difficulty. Thanks for your inspiration. Greetings Tom
Tom Tom That’s wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
You did a great job at explaining and solving some complex problems and have inspire me to try making something like this . Great job thanks man.
Great job! Most detailed video in less than 30 minutes.
I did this out of bordem and laziness. Scared the shit out of my neighbor when i taped a dummy to the handle and mowed his yard three houses down and across the street dragging the dummy me several times back and forth across the yard before mr noey got outside to save me. It was funny as hell at the time. Sorry Ben. Rip. You were a good man. No i didnt kill him. He passed away years after my mowing job.
Hahahahaha
I built an RC mower that was twin blade and used parts from an old wheel chair I got for free from a mobility shop. latter I found out on of the people that worked there was in a wheelchair himself and at the time I didn't thing of the fact that simple chores we take and hate for granted are all most impossible for someone bound to a wheelchair. so when I finished the project I returned to the place they gave me the free parts and gave the controller to said fellow and a tear fell down my cheek as I seen him light up with joy that he could do such a simple chore with ease. it it awesome to see people doing these things and sharing it with others.
That’s wonderful!
This is by far one of the coolest things i've seen in awhile. Awesome how he explains everything in detail , fun project!!!
For the past week I though this was MY IDEA! I didnt want to search online for others because I wanted to think things through without inspiration from others. Now I have a look and by no means was this my idea at all... BUT Im planning to take things a step beyond and include FPV (first person view) from my quadcopter extras and use my FPV goggles as well. So once the more is started I can go inside and control my mower from a comfy chair. Might even put the image on the big screen and make a game of it!
I applaud your creativity and although my need for this is due to laziness, your solution is inspirational.
lol when I heard "and the bolts work just like you expect bolts to work" I can picture someone actually stopping the video to google it pfft i cracked up
Same here.
You are making every poor home owners dream come true!
I have been wanting to build one of these for years, but put it off because it seemed too difficult. I even have a mower i set aside for this project. After watching your step by step video it gave me the bump I needed to order the parts and make it happen finally. Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the great work. Also thank you for posting a parts list!
Sir, this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen.
Thank you and Great Awesome job.
Had this idea when looking for self propelled mower amazed noone has made one to sell i would definitely buy
Seriously! Why isnt this already on the market lol
@@danmcdonald4275 Ikr?
Awesome job building that rig! A remote controlled diy mower seems like a difficult task but you make it look easy! Now I just need to build my own
Now you know how to. :)
Thank you! This video has put me on track to do this project. I can’t walk much anymore, so I’ve been wanting to build an RC mower to save my energy.
Nice build it gave me a few new ideas. The big spring you removed is used on a flywheel brake to stop the blade faster. Another thing you may want to add is a kill switch attached to a bar across the front so if it hits something like a curious kid it will completely shut down before it runs over a foot, cat, a small dog or anything else. Great video have a great one.
Good ideas here. Thanks!
Maybe a " bumper mechanism" off like a robo vac or something heavier
I think a regular kill switch would get crushed when it hit something harder and disable the whole unit.
Yes i know the value of life VS a switch argument
But why work harder and more $ when you can work smarter ? .
Necessity is the Mother of All Inventions , God Bless you , Son .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My brother is in a chair, 15 years last Friday actually, and this was great inspiration for me to build one. He works on his '67 Camaro himself as well as many other things but the yard has been a bit difficult until this. I just finished it and will be showing him soon. Thanks a lot for your time and effort showing us how it's done. Only thing I am trying to change is I want the controls to be left stick to left motor and right stick to right motor like a zero turn.
That’s awesome! And you can totally do that! You need to purchase a “centering spring” for the left stick of the remote if you’re using the same flysky model we are using. You would use channel 2 and channel 4 of the remote receiver instead of 1 and 2. Then you need to make sure you’re using the correct settings in the setup of the DIP switches on the motor driver. (You need to ensure mixed mode is off). Let us know how it works when you get it running!
@@MeantToBeLindseyB I was searching all over to try to find that out! Thanks again man! I'll probably struggle with the dip switches but with the online manual there's a lot of good info. Oh, yes it's the same remote.
🙋🙋 know this is not new but ,came on to ya ,
now cool , love to build this
Have have all tools welder so on . things just happen can not get free help there No honor a best friends . 😪 O. Big time.
Can't get down the Yard
I just seen You are in a chair . What nice to cut the grass for my wife.
Love your videos and new cool guy . Thanks great job. 💯 ❤
Made in the USA. 🇺🇲
You see, it's a dream of mine to sit on my back porch and watch the lawn mow it's self and watch the wife empty the bag, this is a really good start! Next i need something to take the trash out automatically when it detects nagging.
😂
There are roomba-style automatic mowers now.
@@SirFrag32 Really? Please tell me that it can detect nagging!
@@dirttdude Not that I'm aware of, but you can schedule it!
holy cow, much respect for you, I'm really impressed
We need more videos of this guy!!!!! Genius and teacher !
Nice work on the RC conversion brother! On a different note, my Uncle broke his neck about 8 years ago. Drs said he would never walk. He is able to drive a car and stand on his own two feet now! Im glad he didnt give up after his injury.
Ryan Malin So many people struggle after their injuries. Glad he didn’t give up though!
I see a movie coming..The killer mower" fall asleep and mower ends up 6 houses down mowing thru gardens etc. Lol
this is absolutely awesome!
Bro you rock. when you said add a Cam so you can cut the grass while sitting on the couch in the house. You can be the AMAZON OF LANDSCAPERS. bUILD with your talent .an army of remote mowers.
as of May 2020 I just finished the build on my remote control lawn mower .and I'm extremely happy with it .I too am disabled and it is very exciting to mow the lawn without worry .well not too much worry. thanks to you and others on RUclips for the idea.❤🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
That’s awesome! So glad you were able to create one too!
Thats rad! thanks for sharing, you could even try to add a tow bar and connect your wheelchair for a bit of fun :D
LOL that would be fun
Or how about a grass catcher so you don't have to rake the yard being in a wheelchair that would help a lot leaving your grass clippings on The Lawns can cause it to create moss and choke out your grass
@@arminbender8702 I'm a massive fan of the lawn mower with a built in mulcher. My grass has never looked so good
**** Outstanding Presentation****
Excellent video, i didn't know i had to build an RC mower till now.
That mower build is awesome, I am needing one for doing ditches and slopes . The camera idea and maybe all wheel drive , some lights , GPS with a map of the yard , Safety stuff needs be in there for sure .
Love you and your imagination.
Good job, now i no how to do it, thought it was easy, just power the 12v to 6v for the esc and stuff.
I watched these videos a few months ago, and now I'm rewatching them as I'm about to start another project. I love everything about this!
That’s awesome!
Checking CL for power chair/parts now.
Love the build.
*****Since first creating this Pt. 2 video, we have gotten some electrical tools that have made this process a lot easier. They are listed in the description of the video.*****
As a refresher, here is the initial build:
ruclips.net/video/fpP-fjlNV6U/видео.html
Lol for the turning wheels aka caster wheels you could have heated up the adjust lever and bend it so you could attach the wheels vertical instead of horizontal but I'm sure you got it since it was posted over a year ago lol
I enjoyed your build. I may have to try that on one of my mowers in order to mow steep ditch banks. Keep of the good work.
Honestly, this video is kick ass finally something that a disabled individual can benefit from using. Do you sell this yourself? If not, you should.
Thank you for sharing this. I am definitely going to build something like this. It is very difficult walking around my yard trying to mow the lawn with a walker or a crutch.
We do not sell them. But we wanted to share the idea and inspiration with the world for people like you! Let us know how your build goes and if you have any questions that we can help you with.
@@MeantToBeLindseyB I definitely will. I did find another video that shows a gentleman that did something similar but they used the electric mower and I know on the other video your husband talks about wanting to do it with the electric mower so I think I might go that route using your idea maybe combining the two and see what I can come up with
That would be cool! Let us know how the build goes and let us know if you have any questions that we can help with.
4:46 at this portion of the video I was just wondering if he added the threaded rod to connect the two gears in the back? Did the gears already have a hole in them or did he have to add that?
The gears I have and the ones I’ve seen do not have a hole like that to add the threaded rod so I was just curious
thank you.
@@AdamzStudio777 Yeah, the motors had those holes already. We used the threaded rods to give them strength and some adjustability.
Last time I’ll loan him my mower 😂
if he returned mine like that, id loan him other things!
Me to, he is a winner
You can sell your idea to a manufacturer. File a patent and document your idea.
Looks like it works great!
Bet it's even better with the casters.
I want to build one of these with my 11 year old daughter this year.
Can't wait to see how it evolves with the improvements you wanted to make.
Wow... and with a cheap little camera and goggles, it would be FPV mowing from your bed. I like this a lot.
add a small alternator, keep the batteries up
Yep 👍
As long as the generator is good enough, you should be able to power the motors off the engine. It'll reduce fuel efficiency by increasing magnetic drag on the generator, but it'll work.
Push mowers don’t have a Generator.
Thank you sir and ma'am, I am about to commence a build of my own and your explanation and instruction has helped me greatly with my preparation. Thank you for your contribution, all parts were purchased through the links provided.
Absolutely brilliant! Gotta make one myself now. Thank you for inspiring me!
This is a mini zero turn, impressive
You are amazing!!! I can no longer physically mow my hill backyard but you have inspired me to remotely cut my yard the way I want it cut. I have a 4WD mower I would love to convert
That’s great! You should definitely do it!
Genuinely one of the best and most informative videos I've seen on RUclips, well done 👍
Did you ever get a camera system set up? I’d love to help with that! I have FPV (First person view) equipment Id like to donate and if your not to familiar with it I could show you how to set it up although with what you’ve done here I’m sure you’d be able to handle it 😉. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
We haven't gotten a really good camera setup yet. We'd love to take you up on your offer if you're serious. Send me an email and thank you in advance. This is an incredibly generous offer. :) MeantToBeLindseyB@hotmail.com
Uhh i see another use for old Hoverboard Wheels. :-)
Your page is legit. I intended to use a very similar set up. Keep making content as authentic as this bro! Subscribed!
As a wheelchair user trying to figure the grass cutting thing out. You Sir. have helped in that area.
I happen to have an extra electric wheelchair not using with 2 good motors and batteries. Have the mower!
So now to order the rest and by this weekend I will be sitting on the porch cutting grass! Wo0t.
That's awesome! Good luck!
Here is part 3 where we shows how he did the wiring. ruclips.net/video/jQNjKKBeNHo/видео.html
The parts are in except my mower, the wheels, and the motors. excited to get started!
Excellent build. Only changes I would've further considered is to make sure to mitigate rusting of its components by using galvanized bolts/screws, nuts and etc (assuming you already didn't do that), and also I would've secured a plastic protective housing (aka gladware with a top cover) on the wooden board and then placed the electronic components inside the gladware and passed the wires through hole(s) in the top cover and/or the gladware itself. I would chock a cut up piece of plastic bag in the hole with the wires, to keep the interior of plastic housing dry and to keep the electronic components dry and rustproof and protected from effects of the weather. Alternatively, instead of using the cut up piece of plastic bag, I could insteas use a rubber gasket placed in the holes for passing the wires to also achieve the weatherproofing function too. With that said, great job man, keep it up.
@@AChi__ Those are some great suggestions! We have noticed some rusting on some of the bolts. Luckily, the mower stays in the garage most of the time but we will keep this in mind. Thanks!
@@MeantToBeLindseyB Great!
You are the man no doubt about it most people wouldn't have wasted their time answering me you gave me more information than I needed I'm on the job I found an old jazzy wheelchair on marketplace for $60 I can get the rest of the stuff off of Amazon pretty cheap thank you very much for the help maybe I'll put a video up when I'm done of course I will give you the credit but me the credit for the build LOL thank you very much for the help I surely appreciate it keep building
Don't cut yourself"down your BAD";";";MAN
I just watch this video, this is a Great job ! I am looking to convert my lawn mower from gas to electric. I will look the parts to buy.
I wish we had suggestions on kits for that but we don’t have experience with that unfortunately. Good luck on your project though! Let us know how it goes!
Hey. I’m christys brother. She lived down where y’all are but now she’s back in ky. I was the one in a car wreck and now I’m a wheelchair also. I’m building one of these but kind bigger. This is really helping me. Thank you for the vid
Hope you’re doing well! Glad this video helps. Feel free to find me on FB if you want to connect. 😊
Full credit to you , that is amazing from Scotland 🏴
Now this is a diy project I can get behind. Amazing ! Work smarter not harder !
Hello from Australia🇦🇺. Great video and great build mate. Thankyou for teaching us how you did it. 👍
Bro your a genius! It amazes me how the handicapped have this stigma of helplessness when in actuality they can do everything other people can do and often better! Keep up the good work and maybe consider marketing your creation;. It seem to me this could help a lot of people with limited mobility!
Great creation and inspiring! The machine is a fantastically creative solution!I wish everyone a successful, beautiful day and weekend in strength and health!
I'm hear because I remember watching "Honey I shrunk the kids" as a kid and wanting the lawnmower so bad even though at the time I didn't have a yard. Great video now I'm planning to build this beast 😁. PS you got to put FPV on this thing.
Wow!! what a great video. Excellent visuals and audio was spot on. His voice has a calming effect which I like when I'm learning something new I've been dreaming about doing something exactly like this for a long time. I've been in high tech all my career and last 15yrs was for HP R&D for learning how to build computers a year in advance. I'm a real gearhead too. My hobby has been building and repairing cars. So with your Video and my eagerness, by golly, I'm going to make one this Summer!!
Can’t wait to see yours!
Creative & impressive work. Yeah front wheels like on zero turn mowers would be perfect. Now you made me look at my old manual push ego mower with a "hmmm should i..." lol
Oh my god brother! You are a man after my own heart when it comes to inventions. The next car that I purchase, it will run 100% on water oh, you know, hydrogen. I will share that with you and everyone else on RUclips when I do that, but I will share it with you especially! Stay tuned for the Davey J channel
Bro you knocked it out the park I've got to build one👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks! Love your instructional video, you to steped through the instructions very well. The wheelchair motors are comin tomorrow. I tested the remote with small dc motor and servo motor. It's all setup for the motor tomorrow!
That's great! Good luck!
I'm in the process of building one also. Couple of points I found out. Make shure your wheels are large enuff. I came out with a very simple and sturdy mount for my motors. Had to junk that ideal too low. If I had a perfect flat lawn with no rocks then would work great. But instead remounted the motors and I can adjust the high if need be. Last, be careful of you wheel size (hight) if too small you will run into deck hight problems. Try an get the 3.0x14" if possible. Smaller should work as stated above. Living out in the middle of the Pacific on and island mowing can be a one to two week job soo need to keep things cut. I'm already considering a rc trimmer version.
I'm completely clueless when it comes to all of this, but I'm going to try my best to get all these parts and make this as a gift! I think I can manage. lol Thank you for explaining these concepts in such an easy to grasp way - especially for people like me! ♥
Be sure to also check out the wiring video too (linked in this video’s description) if you need help with the wiring.
Awesome job on the build! I am a c6 quad and have been wanting to build something like this for the last year. I'm a machinist/fabricator by trade, but not great with electronics. After watching your video I have the confidence to tackle the project! I actually saved my old power chair just for the project. I have the motors, wheels, front caster assemblies, but need to order the electronic components and find a Snapper mower like the model you used. I've looked at other brand mowers but they don't have the wheel mount brackets like the mower you used, thus much more fabricating would be necessary. Thanks for the great video!
You'll have to give us an update if you decide to build one. :)
All the detail necessary and right to the point, thanks!
This was one of the best diy explanation videos I’ve seen. Thanks!
I’ve gotta say… man, you’re a genius!
Your work helps HUMANITY!
So cool, I built one after crashing my model plane, it was nice to sit on the porch in the shade sipping iced tea, and cut the grass, I subbed😎
Why would anyone give thumbs down 👎 to this video?
Thank you for sharing this with such details. Very very inspiring
this is the coolest thing i seen in my life!!!!! man you are a genius. THe lazy person in me is ordering everything right now :))
thats awesome actually what i have envisioned but could not figure the remote parts thank you
Great idea. I want to see a second video of it in action
This was actually video 2 of 3. We show it in action on video here: ruclips.net/video/fpP-fjlNV6U/видео.html
That's awesome! If you extend the antenna you will get less interference.
You have done fantastically.. I have a back condition and looking for a similar idea without having to weld up a frame when the mower itself is the frame. Great stuff. Here in Australia when the throttle lever is pulled all the way to the back it cuts the motor out and it stops so your first servo would do that action. You could also mount both batteries down flat on top of each other and then the control board on top of that, thus giving you more amperage and time required instead of only one battery. Just one last comment I was always taught with R/C stuff was to turn the transmitter on first and off last as the receiver will always hunt for a signal without the transmitter on.
Those are great tips. Thanks!
Excellent build. Great example of a practical use case...
Awesome you are awesome dude I am a dialysis patient I run out of steam mowing I am an ex computer tech this is a good needed project way to go impressive.
Thanks! It has definitely been a game changer for us. We've saved so much money in the long run too.