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3D Printed Top Shell
3D Printed Top Shell
Process of Sanding
Process of Sanding
Sanded 3D Printed Pieces
Sanded 3D Printed Pieces
Various Layers of Airbrushed Primer
Various Layers of Airbrushed Primer
Airbrushed Primer & Paint
Airbrushed Primer & Paint
PCB Iterations
PCB Iterations
Electronic Systems in the Chassis
Electronic Systems in the Chassis
Inside the Nunchuck
Inside the Nunchuck
Complete Car Exterior
Complete Car Exterior
Complete Project in Custom-made Box
Complete Project in Custom-made Box
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             SwitchBlade is a entirely built-from-scratch remote controlled car and Nunchuck controller. ​ Unlike the the average store bought RC car this little guy contains some cool features such as Ackerman steering steering, differential backdrive motor system, scissor doors that open/close on command, music that plays from a speaker when the doors are open, & functional head lights. 

                   Another interesting aspect of SwitchBlade was that it's exterior shell and chassis were one in the same so all the internal components (Li-Po battery, steering servo, high-geared door motors, differential system, & speaker) were embedded in the unibody. Unfortunately, the integration of the mechatronic systems needs to be revised (lighter car shell, more accessible ON/OFF switch, etc.) So look out for SwitchBlade 2.0 - it will be coming soon!

Collaborator: Alfredo Muniz

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