mini batman tumbler project ideas???

[zip kart]

well guys
I have a school project to do and im looking for any good ideas
ok here is goes
I have to make a model tumbler
the tumbler has to be my own unique design and should have the following
a rear wheel propulsion unit
incorporate an automated door for easy access
and include a steering mechanism

presentation of the completed model should ensure that

all main operating features are clearly visible without dismantling
the longest dimension of the model can not exceed 300mm

and the electric power does not exceed 9 volts

any ideas would be great

 

[zip kart]

also it doesn't have to look the same as a the batman tumbler just something in the same grounds if u get me

 

[itsid]

See if you can find RC 4wd trial and or RC Crawler images and videos for inspiration;

You should get a good idea how the steering can be set up with or without 4WD without making bulky transmissions.

Maybe look at some lego technic cars (clearly visible features, some really nice 'door' designs using air cylinders)

I think I have an idea, but this about your design, not mine;
so my best advise is: take a look around, reverse engineer what you like and combine it to match your needs

'sid

 

[OzFab]

Take a look at T-Mans tumbler for inspiration

 

[zip kart]

if I get a few ideas from yee guys I could change it to suit my preference

 

[zip kart]

also its only to be small so wont be needing 4wd or anything like that

 

[zip kart]

Take a look at T-Mans tumbler for inspiration

it doesn't have to be a complicated as t-mans tumbler
it can be basic enough looking just has to have the following bits I mentioned above

 

[OzFab]

The main thought there was the steering setup...

Also, please use the edit button & avoid multiple posts

 

[itsid]

if I get a few ideas from yee guys I could change it to suit my preference

I'm sorry, you lost me on the way..
Now does it need to be your own design,

has to be my own unique design

or do you want us to have the design ideas
and just sell them as yours?

So, I can tell you what I'd do; maybe that's what you think of as 'ideas'.

First I'd find me whatever I need to propell and steer a small kart like this (hence the 'look at rc crawlers' advice)
Or the easy way:
buy a cheap and simple 1:24 RC car and get all the parts you'll need motor, controller servos etc.

Then I'd lay out the parts on a sheet of paper
(if you find Din A4 paper where you are, you'll pretty much have the perfect outline of the finished car it's jsut a few mm shorter than 300 and has the ideal ratio)

Now I'd draw my chassis on said paper to test a few things, and either cut it from clear acrylic myself, or let ponoko do it for me

Assemble, disassemle, remove bugs, reassemble, repeat...till done.

'sid

 

[zip kart]

well If u guys had a good idea I could use that but depends what it is

also I cant use any parts off a rc car or any toys everything needs to be made
but I can get ideas from them

I was thinking of making a hot rod type tumbler
what u think guys any ideas

 

[itsid]

What?
you cannot use ready made controllers, motors, batteries and servos?
I doubt that
I'd even think you are allowed to use wheels off a RC car.

Wait now.. a hot rod tumbler,
I think we have a mismatching understanding of what makes
a batman movie vehicle a tumbler.
I don't see any way to crossbread that with a hot rod *shrugs*
As I can't imagine what a leadsled humvee would look like

please explain

'sid

 

[Poboy kartman]

What?
you cannot use ready made controllers, motors, batteries and servos?
I doubt that
I'd even think you are allowed to use wheels off a RC car.

Wait now.. a hot rod tumbler,
I think we have a mismatching understanding of what makes
a batman movie vehicle a tumbler.
I don't see any way to crossbread that with a hot rod *shrugs*
As I can't imagine what a leadsled humvee would look like

please explain

'sid

You and me both. I thought what made that vehicle unique was it was driven laying down and had unique steering. (Or was that just a pod launched from the tumbler and the vehicle was the tumbler? )

 

[zip kart]

What?
you cannot use ready made controllers, motors, batteries and servos?
I doubt that
I'd even think you are allowed to use wheels off a RC car.
what i mean about not being able to use parts off rc cars etc is that i can use batteries etc but cant use anything else and i have to make the wheels on a lathe thats not too hard
Wait now.. a hot rod tumbler[/I
I think we have a mismatching understanding of what makes
a batman movie vehicle a tumbler.
I don't see any way to crossbread that with a hot rod *shrugs*
As I can't imagine what a leadsled humvee would look like

please explain

'sid

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the tumbler doesnt have to look the same as d batman tumbler it can be anything really
it just has 2 have d bits i mentioned
and look like a tumbler

thats why im thinking of doing something onto a hot rod style
if u know wat i mean

 

[itsid]

the tumbler doesnt have to look the same as d batman tumbler ...
it just has 2 .... look like a tumbler
...
if u know wat i mean

??????????????

No I don't!

There is ONLY ONE tumbler, and that IS the batman tumbler.
This is not a real car, it's a 'working' Movie Prop.
So, what makes it a tumbler is the fact that it was in the movie,
or if it's a replica, that it looks like the one in the movie.

'sid

 

[DaiSan76]

This is a tumbler. Maybe he needs a self propelled version of this.