remote-controlled – All about car

The classic sci-fi series Back to the Future and its DeLorean time machine have inspired many a replica, including this functional hovercraft funded by Kickstarter. But none are quite like this one built by a Dutch fan and featured in this video by Barcroft Cars. Bjorn Harms is a computer technician who decided his DeLorean replica should operate the same way it did for Doc Brown way back when by remote control.A lot of people tell my Im crazy to build these kind of things, says Harms, who has experience converting cars to remote control, including a Corvette he has since sold.Crazy or not, he was able to make it work. Remarkably so. The massive ’80s-looking remote can control the ignition, steering, apply the cars gas or brake, operate the lights and even shift gears. The latter trick makes for an especially interesting visual effect as the lever moves back and forth seemingly on its own. In order to get the steering to function with the remote, Harms had to swap out the ‘armstrong’ system in the DeLorean for the power steering unit of a Opel Corsa. Harms say the build took him about six months to complete and another three months to make it “more safe and reliable.” How safe is “more safe?” Safe enough for the Dutch authorities, apparently, because the DeLorean is fully licensed to drive on
Origin: This remote-controlled ‘BTTF’ DeLorean is street-legal in the Netherlands

Lego’s Product Ideas are kind of like concepts in the automotive world — they’re one-off builds that are presented to the public to test the waters and gauge interest. If enough people are into it, Lego makes it a set and sells it officially. If not, well, hopefully it was fun to build. The latest Idea to get our attention is this Land Rover Defender using two electric motors driving all four wheels, and a remote control with which to control them. As the builder himself points out, there have been other Lego Defenders in the past, but none have included 4WD or a remote control like this one. The model is constructed on Lego’s Technic chassis, with the creator adding rear pendular suspension, and an L-motor on each of the axles. Apparently the Defender, which is constructed of around 1,800 pieces, one battery pack, and one infra-red receiver, “has a shape that lends itself to Lego very well.” The model currently has two small antennas connected to the roof which communicate with the remote, but the builder believes the model will work perfectly with the brand’s upcoming Technic power system. With the small electric motors geared down and power going to all four wheels, the mini off-roader moves deliberately over all sorts of tiny terrain. If you like the look of the model and wouldn’t mind taking a Lego Defender of your own through an obstacle course in your backyard, you can vote here to support the idea. At the time of publication, the project had 974 of the 10,000 Supporters required to trigger an official review by Lego in 302 days.
Origin: You know you want this remote-controlled Lego Land Rover Defender