Remote Operated Quad Bike
Remote Operated Quad Bike
(OP)
Hello,
I am looking to modify/convert a Quad Bike and make it remotely operated and was wondering if anyone had any advice (from a Mechanical Engineering view) on where to start my research or any other advice they could think of with regards to getting the project off the ground. Any help would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks
MM
I am looking to modify/convert a Quad Bike and make it remotely operated and was wondering if anyone had any advice (from a Mechanical Engineering view) on where to start my research or any other advice they could think of with regards to getting the project off the ground. Any help would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks
MM





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It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all.
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What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
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Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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OP, many US posters on this site seem to assume anyone posting on here will also be from the US (or at least using US English) and don't always keep in mind the potential for linguistic differences. To help with this it can be worth giving a bit more info up front to avoid misunderstandings like this.
I was hoping the link I gave above may give you some starting points for research, terms like uninhabited vehicles and driver-less vehicles may be worth looking at too.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
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"4 wheeler"
"Four wheeler"
"quad"
"redneck limo" ;)
"ATV" is an all encompassing term that covers 4 wheelers,3 wheelers (illegal in the US for years) and other similar devices.
Using the work "Bike" implies 2 wheels only.
Bike = 2
Trike = 3
Quad = 4
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So in that context, from a practical point of view using the term "bike" doesn't imply 2 wheels only.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
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- Steve
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Now that everyone has their terminology straight, here is my answer to your original question. To get the project off the ground, make an task outline of all the necessary modifications and required equipment. Obviously you will need to remote control the steering, the throttle, the brakes and the shifter. Each will require a suitable servo and custom mount and linkage. This also suggests a 4 channel or more wireless controller. Choosing the servos and designing the linkages is probably the first big task after which you can do a power budget and choose a servo power source, either a generator or batteries. When you have all components nailed down, you will need to mount the receiver and any other equipment you are going to add and design any wire harnessing. Engineering is all about planning. Your original task/parts outline is critical in that it helps prevent Whoops! later. Keep it updated as you progress, it is valuable documentation if you want to mod more than one ATV.
Timelord
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Servo controlled mass to shift the centre of gravity of the vechicle could be considered.