Mini Dumper with BuWizz

[teflon]

I had a long conversation with Roni of BuWizz fame about desirable vehicles used with his invention. Apart from electrifying large Lego technic vehicles, we were thinking about producing a simple and low-part-number vehicle, which can be quickly build and used. Well, this was the intention, however I was not very successful with this. I mean, it's not a problem regarding dimensions etc., but more of a general shape. My cars look like something from another world but not in a good sense. So, please Sariel and other well established builders, perhaps you could just skip this presentation:-)

But then I have spotted Mini Mining Truck in 42055 and it seemed cute (perhaps I am a bit biased towards large models but small technic models are generally quite nice and full of features). Therefore I decided to motorized it. At first I've tried with Lego components but found out there is no room. Then I decided to use BuWizz, since allowed a bit smaller footprint. However, the truck kept growing in size.

I have motorized the propulsion (I wanted to add the differential, however it kept the truck to slip while navigating rough terrain), steering and raising/lowering the dump. In addition I have also put in some lights, however BuWizz application at this moment does not support switches (hint, hint) so using lights is a bit of a drag. There are several issues I did not addressed properly: single back wheels (not enough room at this scale), not uniform color (lack of parts), cabin missing (I used the space for cables) etc. I have rebuild the d*mn thing at least 10 times but I guess this just speaks about my inability to do great technic job.

Nevertheless, the truck moves and it's quite fun to play with. And I guess this is one of the main features.

 

[leinaud]

neat little truck. 

For a cabin, do you have any system parts?   You could then build a cabin on top of the connectors of the BuWizz.  Just some food for thought

[GroundskeeperWillie]

Wow, that a lot of PF in a small space. Looks really cute, well done!

[TechnicRCRacer]

Very nice and tiny! The M motor placement is clever! Will there be instructions?

P.S. Are the yellow cheese slopes stairs? If so, you should probably turn them around, I think they would look much better.

[teflon]

@leinaud I wanted to add a cabin something in line with the original, however the bunch of wires made this impossible. Perhaps I could do a macrame from Lego cables.

@GroundskeeperWillie Thanks. It was a lot of rebuilding. But I still am not quite satisfied.

@TechnicRCRacer Thanks for remark, yes, stairs should be turned around. Sorry, I cannot produce instructions.