DIY Arduino based RC Hovercraft

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In this tutorial we will learn how to build an Arduino based RC Hovercraft.

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[Dronebotworkshop]

This is truly amazing, what a great project!

[GT]

Damn, stop giving me even more cool projects to do

[JmonteroArg]

I love that remote control. ❤️ Is so flexible that can be reused in multiple ways.
Thank you so much for all the splendid content you are producing

[honkhonk]

I remember making something similar in grade 6 out of cardboard and milk cartons but without the arduino and the joints between the ESC and stuff being hot glued on

[MisterWestbam]

Wauw, I need to get a 3D printer ASAP. awesome video and explenation, many thanks!

[ototheo]

You shouldn't connet both BEC together it is saver to cut one positive BEC wire, this way no current can flow between both 5V potential if they dont have the same voltage.

[PrintingPerspective]

Wow, this is really cool and unique project! :)

[LeonvandenBeukel]

As always an awesome and very well documented project! 👍👍

[haydenc]

I wonder instead of a fan type build...make it a blower type setup, this way the airflow fills the skirt then escapes out the bottom of the skirt...more efficient use of the blower to lift the hovercraft
Very very cool design and build!
Keep em coming!!!!

[LeoGitarzysta]

Project looks great, but this tiny power switch made me cringe. It's not going to break lots of current, but if running full-blast for prolonged time it's going to melt itself.
Bigger RC models do not have such switches for a reason. I think you could use panel-mounted XT60 connector with a loop as a switch capable of handling bigger current.

I wonder what's actual power consumption by the motors, and if run-time can be increased by using 'server type' BLDC fans like Nidec Beta V TA350DC which can lift itself easily using only ~2.5A.
I made a proof-of concept using this fan and a small food-tray, and it lifted like a rocket ;)

[felixm]

Is the plastic trash bag stable enough?

[onebeartoe]

This is very well presented, man. Great work!

[sentientcloud]

This has got to be the best DIY hovercraft I have seen

Good Job

[makis_chatzopoulos]

As always, good and full-explained tutorial!!! Keep up the good work!

[anEternalblueSun]

Wow truely
please keep on making such type of videos....
👍👍

[daviddavidsonn]

you could use nylon screws for 11:30 for example, might save a tiny bit of weight.

[Babylonbadders]

Awesome, very well made and explained video, thanks!

[dominicandoh]

Help me make a receiver for the transmitter

[JoaoNelsonLima]

Good. Please test in other terrains, thank you.

[Palcious]

The nuts need countering, especially on the steering mechanism. Else you'll either lose your nuts or lock the mechanism eventually.