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Jackie 1

Paddle Wheel Toy Boat with DC Motor and USB-C Charging

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This is the first iteration in a (hopefully) longer journey to build RC boats. While I thought this would be a simple first boat project, it was either my inexperience or perfectionism that stretched it out over many weeks, and caused me to run into some pitfalls. The project involved 3D modelling (including some naval engineering, I guess), the electrical circuitry and the mechanical components of the propulsion. I will touch on each of those separately in the project logs. The result is a cute, 14 cm long boat, whose design is inspired by South-East Asian cargo boats. TODO: Add some speed information.
  • 1 × 3D printed hull and deck
  • 2 × 3D printed paddle wheels One for port, one for starboard side
  • 2 × 3D printed bevel gears One goes on the motor shaft, the other on the paddle shaft
  • 1 × 6V DC motor with gearbox 1:150 gear ratio for an output speed of 85 RPM
  • 1 × Drive shaft All shafts have 3mm diameter

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