Hello all, I've joined this forum to get some input into my dumb idea to have my workshop toolbox motorized and controlled with a wireless remote
So while joking about the size of my toolbox with the guys in the workshop ( I'm a diesel mechanic} the joke / idea got stuck in my head about
having my toolbox drive around like a R/C car around the workshop and i couldn't stop thinking about how i would make it work.
So the idea i have is to get a mobility scooter cheep of marketplace to provide the drive / motherboard controls which should be strong enough
to move my toolbox at a slow speed ( don't want a fast toolbox so it doesn't tip over) and i would adapt a wireless controller for speed / brakes.
They also have a function to disable the drive from the wheels so i can push it if i desire with out fighting the motor.
Making a frame to attach everything too such as a battery and add on some steering using various parts from the scooter
i would then attach a linear actuator to the center of the sway bar on two pivots to move the steering left and right
So my question to you is do you think this could work, or am i biting off more than i can chew?
For what its worth, i shouldn't have any problems doing any fabrication / welding but my electrical skills are basic and of course I'm not
looking to spend a fortune to make this happen. I believe i could get a decent scooter for about 200-500 bucks, a actuator like i have pictured
would be about 50 bucks and a wireless remote probably for around 30-40 bucks.
as for the frame / steel part i've got lots of scrap / left overs at work i would piece together and paint when done
Attached are some photos of my toolbox, and a sample of the scooter i would be looking out for and a actuator
I don't know how much my toolbox weighs in at, i guess around the 200-300kg mark to give some idea of the strength needed on moving / steering
At this stage I'm more brain storming on why this couldn't work / what things to look out for before i start shopping around and seeing what i can get.
Thanks in advance for any help.
So while joking about the size of my toolbox with the guys in the workshop ( I'm a diesel mechanic} the joke / idea got stuck in my head about
having my toolbox drive around like a R/C car around the workshop and i couldn't stop thinking about how i would make it work.
So the idea i have is to get a mobility scooter cheep of marketplace to provide the drive / motherboard controls which should be strong enough
to move my toolbox at a slow speed ( don't want a fast toolbox so it doesn't tip over) and i would adapt a wireless controller for speed / brakes.
They also have a function to disable the drive from the wheels so i can push it if i desire with out fighting the motor.
Making a frame to attach everything too such as a battery and add on some steering using various parts from the scooter
i would then attach a linear actuator to the center of the sway bar on two pivots to move the steering left and right
So my question to you is do you think this could work, or am i biting off more than i can chew?
For what its worth, i shouldn't have any problems doing any fabrication / welding but my electrical skills are basic and of course I'm not
looking to spend a fortune to make this happen. I believe i could get a decent scooter for about 200-500 bucks, a actuator like i have pictured
would be about 50 bucks and a wireless remote probably for around 30-40 bucks.
as for the frame / steel part i've got lots of scrap / left overs at work i would piece together and paint when done
Attached are some photos of my toolbox, and a sample of the scooter i would be looking out for and a actuator
I don't know how much my toolbox weighs in at, i guess around the 200-300kg mark to give some idea of the strength needed on moving / steering
At this stage I'm more brain storming on why this couldn't work / what things to look out for before i start shopping around and seeing what i can get.
Thanks in advance for any help.