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The CyberBrick RC Bulldozer
A 3D-printed, remote-controlled bulldozer built on CyberBrick — printed at home, assembled together, and immediately sent to push blocks around the living room.
Bulldozers are, scientifically speaking, the best machines. Ask any four-year-old. So when we found out we could print one and drive it, this one got scheduled immediately.
Why this project
This was a great "first real build" because it splits cleanly into kid-sized jobs and dad-sized jobs. The printer does the slow part, he does the colourful part, and assembly is basically very satisfying LEGO.
Printing
Assembly
- Sort the printed parts by colour (his job, and he takes it seriously).
- Assemble the tracks and chassis.
- Fit the CyberBrick electronics and motors.
- Pair the remote and do a careful first drive.
- Hand over the controller and step back.
First drive
What we learned
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