MOD - 42008 Service Truck full RC with pneumatics

[Chilekesh]

Hi,

Here's my modification of 42008 Service Truck set, fully motorized and remote controlled. I decided to keep the original functions (including pneumatics) exactly as they are while adding some extra features as well.

The additional functions are driving, tilting of the driver's cabin, headlights, steering and working-tilting steering wheel. I tried my best to keep the original looks (with some visual improvements though) and made the structure as rigid as possible. The PF elements used are:
- 1 L-motor for 8x4 driving (with single, shared differential)
- 1 M-motor for steering
- 1 M-motor for tilting the cabin
- 1 M-motor for functions (included in the original set)
- 4 M-motors for switches - 2 for pneumatic switches and 2 for mechanical switches
- 4 IR receivers
- 1 Rechargeable battery box
- 1 Led light set,
- 2 x 20 cm extension cables, one for the large motor and one for the battery box.

 

Rebrickable: http://rebrickable.com/mocs/Chilekesh/42008-service-truck-full-rc

Bricksafe: http://bricksafe.com/pages/Chilekesh/42008-rc  (*.lxf file can be downloaded here)

Any suggestions on improvements are very welcome.

Cheers and happy building!

Edited October 7, 2016 by Chilekesh

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Very nice job, I like the solution for the mechanical switches.  It is kinda impressive how fast the small cylinders open/close.

[Fosapifi]

Wow! You added so many functions to this set. Very clever to use a linear accurator for the pneumatic switches!

[AFOLegofan66]

nice job on the pneumatics!!