Model RC Steam Train with steam effect, live view camera and working lights. Controlled from your phone.

3D Print an entire RC model railway including a wifi controlled steam locomotive which streams a live video feed to your mobile and blows steam out its funnel! 

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Follow my detailed guide to build your very own indoor or outdoor garden railway and model train with working steam effect.

Built to an O gauge scale you can use your existing tracks or print new ones on your printer. The train itself is powered by a lithium ion battery pack (dead rail) and is controlled using wifi from your phone via the rain own onboard ad-hoc wifi network. This is all made possible thanks to the ESP32-CAM and some simple electronics.

The train track is based on the design started by Depronized. I have made some tweaks to the track included on this page (to improve printability and strength slightly).

List of items used in this project and where to find them: 

• ESP32-Cam (inc. programming board) https://geni.us/ESP32-CAM 
• Common Geared Motor (x1): https://geni.us/TT-Motor
• 3-way wago connectors (though the design can accommodate a 3 or 5 way if that’s what you have): (x2) https://geni.us/Wago221
• Motor driver: HG7881/ L9110S (x1) https://geni.us/HG7881-Driver
• 5mm LED (x1): https://geni.us/LEDs
• 220 ohm resistor (x1): https://geni.us/Ufa2s
• 2 magnets for each carriage (10x3mm):
• 3mm brass rod : https://geni.us/3mm-Brass-Rod (30cm worth is enough)
• Compact USB battery pack: https://geni.us/USB-Battery-Small
• Rubber Gaskets for drive wheels 39mm ID x mm 3mm C/S (x4): https://geni.us/Gasket-39mmID-3mmCS
• Bearings (3x6x2.5): https://geni.us/Bearing-3x6x2-5
• Atomizer and Driver for the Steam effect (x1): https://geni.us/Atomiser
• 3D printing filament - I used 3D Jakes PLA for the train and PETG for the tracks as mine will be outdoors all year round. https://geni.us/3DJake

Electrical wire - I’ll also be trimming down some Female jumper wires to make easy use of their connectors: 

• Wire: https://geni.us/22AWGWire
• Jumpers: https://geni.us/JumperWires
• Some bolts: https://geni.us/NutsAndBolts

M2 x 8 ( x2 )
M2.5 x 8 ( x2 )
M3 x 8 ( x22 )
M4 x 20 ( x4 )

• Paint for decorating: https://geni.us/Vallejo-Steam
• Grey primer: https://geni.us/Grey-primer
• Gloss finishing coat: https://geni.us/Gloss-Protection-Spray

Additional models to improve your project: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DIYMachines 

 These are some of my favourite tools I use and can recommend:

Battery-powered glue gun: http://geni.us/BoschBatteryGlueGun

Bosch Bit Driver: https://geni.us/Bosch-Screwdriver

I use a Prusa MK3S for my projects and highly recommend both it and the Prusa Mini.
If I inspired you to take up 3D printing please consider purchasing a printer via this link: http://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=diymachines 

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3D printed parts, wiring diagrams, FAQ etc can be found here: https://www.diymachines.co.uk/wifi-3d-printed-steam-train-with-live-view-camera

Projects Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rtYGrSfJeP

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List of camera and lighting equipment I use: 

• Sony A7 III: https://geni.us/Sony-Alpha7-III
• Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 RXD A036SF Lens for Sony-FE : https://geni.us/TamronRXD-28-75mm
• Aputure Amaran HR672C: https://geni.us/AputureAmaranHR672C
• Aputure MC: https://geni.us/FAPGL
• RØDE VideoMic Pro+: https://geni.us/RodeVideoMic-ProPlus
• Blue Snowball iCE: https://geni.us/BlueSnowball-iCE
• Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus: https://geni.us/PhilipsHue-LightStrip

Disclaimer: This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.