Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
BATTLE TANKS ON THE LOOSE! Remote-controlled chaos meets 3D printing in this epic build of the @bigtreetech5117 "DeathRacer" battle bot. Popularized by @TheRealSamPrentice ! These RC cars turned battle tanks are popular at RepRap Festivals worldwide, and now it’s my turn to join the fray! In this video, I’ll walk you through building the kit, tweaking the design, and even using AI tools to create a custom rider inspired by my mascot, Gene. Yes, I turned to AI to speed up the design process—let’s see how it worked out.
Special thanks to CookieCAD for sponsoring this video and providing their incredible filament that brought this project to life: cookiecad.com/mandicreally (save 5% with my link!)
DeathRacer STLs are found here: patreon.com/mrbaddeley
Products Featured (affiliate links)
*** BigTreeTech DeathRacer kit: shrsl.com/4ps34
*** Prusa 3D Printers: tinyurl.com/MrlyPrusa
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Please consider supporting by checking out my various links:
mandicreally.com/links
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Filmed with (Affiliate Links):
*** Main Camera: bhpho.to/3RStTnz
*** Main Lens: bhpho.to/4avDFmt
*** Video Recorder: bhpho.to/3Oa4qmZ
*** Action Camera: bhpho.to/45CS10Q
*** Wide Angle Lens: bhpho.to/3RXQXBj
*** Slider: bhpho.to/48YMmnD
*** Studio Microphone: bhpho.to/4216F1z
*** Voiceover Microphone: bhpho.to/46uECsE
*** Monopod: bhpho.to/3PT2yir
*** Tripod: bhpho.to/3PSKXY4
*** Primary Lighting: bhpho.to/3RXSmb3
*** Additional Lighting: bhpho.to/3RXVfsf
*** RGB Lights: bhpho.to/3S77IbO
*** Drone: bhpho.to/423XrS6
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - What is a DeathRacer?
1:09 - The BigTreeTech Kit
1:43 - CookieCad
3:09 - Build Begins
4:46 - What’s BAD about the kit?
7:20 - Drive Motor Modification
8:50 - Motor Testing
9:59 - Gearbox Assembly
10:43 - Bevel Gear
12:14 - Drive Wheels
13:23 - Frame
14:33 - Track
16:24 - Time Jump
16:43 - Completed DeathRacer
17:05 - Gene the Alien Cat
17:39 - AI 2D to 3D Modeling
18:38 - Gene’s Head
19:00 - TO BATTLE!
20:07 - SMRRF 2024
21:20- Outro
This video is solely my opinions from the use of these products and based on the specifications of them. Some of the links provided are AFFILIATE LINKS. Affiliate links give the MandicReally a small advertising fee for every purchase made via those links. This does not cost you anything more than if you purchased them normally, but helps support further video production.
#mandicreally
BATTLE TANKS ON THE LOOSE! Remote-controlled chaos meets 3D printing in this epic build of the @bigtreetech5117 "DeathRacer" battle bot. Popularized by @TheRealSamPrentice ! These RC cars turned battle tanks are popular at RepRap Festivals worldwide, and now it’s my turn to join the fray! In this video, I’ll walk you through building the kit, tweaking the design, and even using AI tools to create a custom rider inspired by my mascot, Gene. Yes, I turned to AI to speed up the design process—let’s see how it worked out.
Special thanks to CookieCAD for sponsoring this video and providing their incredible filament that brought this project to life: cookiecad.com/mandicreally (save 5% with my link!)
DeathRacer STLs are found here: patreon.com/mrbaddeley
Products Featured (affiliate links)
*** BigTreeTech DeathRacer kit: shrsl.com/4ps34
*** Prusa 3D Printers: tinyurl.com/MrlyPrusa
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please consider supporting by checking out my various links:
mandicreally.com/links
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Filmed with (Affiliate Links):
*** Main Camera: bhpho.to/3RStTnz
*** Main Lens: bhpho.to/4avDFmt
*** Video Recorder: bhpho.to/3Oa4qmZ
*** Action Camera: bhpho.to/45CS10Q
*** Wide Angle Lens: bhpho.to/3RXQXBj
*** Slider: bhpho.to/48YMmnD
*** Studio Microphone: bhpho.to/4216F1z
*** Voiceover Microphone: bhpho.to/46uECsE
*** Monopod: bhpho.to/3PT2yir
*** Tripod: bhpho.to/3PSKXY4
*** Primary Lighting: bhpho.to/3RXSmb3
*** Additional Lighting: bhpho.to/3RXVfsf
*** RGB Lights: bhpho.to/3S77IbO
*** Drone: bhpho.to/423XrS6
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - What is a DeathRacer?
1:09 - The BigTreeTech Kit
1:43 - CookieCad
3:09 - Build Begins
4:46 - What’s BAD about the kit?
7:20 - Drive Motor Modification
8:50 - Motor Testing
9:59 - Gearbox Assembly
10:43 - Bevel Gear
12:14 - Drive Wheels
13:23 - Frame
14:33 - Track
16:24 - Time Jump
16:43 - Completed DeathRacer
17:05 - Gene the Alien Cat
17:39 - AI 2D to 3D Modeling
18:38 - Gene’s Head
19:00 - TO BATTLE!
20:07 - SMRRF 2024
21:20- Outro
This video is solely my opinions from the use of these products and based on the specifications of them. Some of the links provided are AFFILIATE LINKS. Affiliate links give the MandicReally a small advertising fee for every purchase made via those links. This does not cost you anything more than if you purchased them normally, but helps support further video production.
#mandicreally
