If you want to make the simplest boat on the control panel, this instruction is for you. There are no expensive engines, electronics, or other parts in this project. The ship is powered by the most ordinary cheap engines that can be found in toys. From the most difficult thing you have to find is electronics for management. But it can also be found in old toys, possibly broken.
As for the case, the author here also did not bother, for its manufacture bottles were used. Of course, the carrying capacity of such a vessel will be huge, but since we don’t really need it, you can use smaller bottles. So, let's take a closer look at how to make such a boat.
Materials and tools used by the author:
Material List:
- two 5V motors (looking for in toys);
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- two propellers (can be made from a tin can);
- lithium batteries or conventional batteries;
- two bottles;
- ice cream sticks;
- a piece of plywood, polystyrene or the like.
Tool List:
- glue gun;
- soldering iron;
- a hacksaw (if you use plywood).
Boat manufacturing process:
Step one. Making the foundation
To make the base, take two identical bottles and glue them together, for this the author used hot glue. To strengthen the design, glue two more ice cream sticks on top.
Step Two Install engines
First of all, we cut out two “wings” from plywood, which in the future will serve to install motors. Instead of plywood, you can use polystyrene, it is easier. Yes, and cut it easier. We glue the parts with hot glue and install motors on it.
Step Three Final assembly of the boat
Now we need to install the electronics, find a box under it to prevent water from entering. As for batteries, it is also advisable to install them in a protective case. The author uses two lithium batteries of 2200 mAh each. Install a circuit breaker in the circuit so that the electronics do not discharge the battery in vain.
Step Four Testing
Install propellers and test homemade! The author of the boat turned out to be pretty smart, despite the size and weight. That's all, I hope you liked the project. Good luck and inspiration in the manufacture of your projects! Do not forget to share your best practices with us!
