First and foremost we never DIY when the budget exceed what we can buy. That’s foolish. So let’s loo
First and foremost we never DIY when the budget exceed what we can buy. That’s foolish. So let’s look at the real cost of a real Rhino. (800 euro or so with some tax, fees, duty, and then some shipping… so maybe let’s say 1000 to walk it in your door?)
Now let’s add the cost of a DIY unit and compare those to see if it’s a good option for you personally.
let’s take into account the base cost of the DIY motor kit from VPforce is like 300 euro so like 350 (after shipping).
Now let’s go ahead and start from that 350 and see our total costs.
The estimated cost of a DIY Rhino varies due to shipping and part availability by region but the best way to find out is to go to the GitHub page.
Open the Assembly page.
Go to page 2 and begin adding everything from the BOM into an Amazon “Wish list” or a “cart”. That helps keep it saved in one spot for you to look back at when needed.
“Just add all the belts and bits and bobs and screws and washers and knobs” until you’ve got it all down on a list.
From there you can cross check the prices from local places or online places like Digikey, etc.
Add that cost to the original 350 to get our total so far and move to the shell.
You can make the shell from anything you like.. There are CAD files if you want to fabricate it from aluminum or wood and there are STL for those who want to 3D print.
There are also some very very crafty individuals here who’s made near complete DIY set ups.
IF you have friends to help or maybe a family member with a 3d printer? Or even a maker space at a local university/etc? it’s going to be a lot easier to get this project started.
I’m guessing the price for DIY is under $600 (350 for motors, 70-100 at Amazon for parts, 50-100 for a power supply..)
BUT that assumes you can fabricate, 3d print, or create the shell…
IF you must buy a 3D printer and print it yourself..
That pushes the costs too high and it’s cheaper to Buy than DIY.
(UNLESS YOU WANTED A PRINTER ANYWAY)
Now let’s add the cost of a DIY unit and compare those to see if it’s a good option for you personally.
let’s take into account the base cost of the DIY motor kit from VPforce is like 300 euro so like 350 (after shipping).
Now let’s go ahead and start from that 350 and see our total costs.
The estimated cost of a DIY Rhino varies due to shipping and part availability by region but the best way to find out is to go to the GitHub page.
Open the Assembly page.
Go to page 2 and begin adding everything from the BOM into an Amazon “Wish list” or a “cart”. That helps keep it saved in one spot for you to look back at when needed.
“Just add all the belts and bits and bobs and screws and washers and knobs” until you’ve got it all down on a list.
From there you can cross check the prices from local places or online places like Digikey, etc.
Add that cost to the original 350 to get our total so far and move to the shell.
You can make the shell from anything you like.. There are CAD files if you want to fabricate it from aluminum or wood and there are STL for those who want to 3D print.
There are also some very very crafty individuals here who’s made near complete DIY set ups.
IF you have friends to help or maybe a family member with a 3d printer? Or even a maker space at a local university/etc? it’s going to be a lot easier to get this project started.
I’m guessing the price for DIY is under $600 (350 for motors, 70-100 at Amazon for parts, 50-100 for a power supply..)
BUT that assumes you can fabricate, 3d print, or create the shell…
IF you must buy a 3D printer and print it yourself..
That pushes the costs too high and it’s cheaper to Buy than DIY.
(UNLESS YOU WANTED A PRINTER ANYWAY)
