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Build a 3D-Printed RC Car From Scratch (STL Included)
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Build a 3D-Printed RC Car From Scratch (STL Included)

3D print, assemble, and wire a real RC car using off-the-shelf electronics — no soldering required
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • 3D Print and Assemble a Hobby-Grade RC Car
  • Install and Configure RC Electronics
  • Fine-Tune the Steering, Cooling, and Suspension Systems
  • Maintain and Upgrade Your RC Car

Course content

5 sections28 lectures3h 0m total length
  • What You’ll Build in This Course2:26
  • Understanding RC Car Types and The Beast You’ll Build3:15
  • 3D printing basics4:00
  • Essential RC Car Electronics and Parts You Can’t 3D Print7:35

Requirements

  • Basic access to a 3D printer (minimum print bed size: 160x160 mm recommended)
  • PLA, PETG filaments for printing different parts of the car
  • A set of RC electronics and hardware (full list provided inside the course)
  • Basic tools like a screwdriver, hobby knife, and optionally a soldering iron (though no soldering is required)
  • A computer with slicing software such PrusaSlicer or similar
  • No programming is required - everything works without writing a single line of code

Description

Build a Real 3D-Printed Hobby-Grade RC Car - From Start to Finish.

In this course, you’ll build a fully functional 1/18-scale RC car designed for real performance, not just display. This isn’t a toy - it’s a compact, rugged vehicle engineered for speed, durability, and customization.

You’ll learn how to 3D print, assemble, wire, and tune an RC car that reaches speeds of up to 35 km/h (22 mph) and runs 20-40 minutes on a single charge. The design features metal drivetrain components for added strength where it matters, and it’s built to handle rough terrain, real driving, and even crashes - which you can fix for pennies by simply reprinting broken parts.

This course includes detailed video tutorials that guide you through every step of the process:

  • Preparing your printer and slicing STL files correctly

  • Selecting the best materials, infill, and orientation

  • Assembling the chassis, drivetrain, and suspension

  • Wiring plug-and-play electronics - no soldering or coding

  • Installing motor cooling, battery systems, and body shells

  • Final tuning, troubleshooting, and upgrade tips

You’ll also receive:

  • Complete print-ready STL file pack

  • Easy-to-follow wiring diagrams

  • Access to a helpful community and direct support

Whether you’re a hobbyist, maker, engineer, or parent looking for an awesome build project - this course teaches you how to build something fast, functional, and uniquely yours.

Print it. Build it. Drive it. All for less than the cost of most hobby-grade RC kits.

Who this course is for:

  • You have a 3D printer
  • You enjoy building and tweaking
  • You want real RC performance
  • You care about mechanical design