Solar RC Catamaran with 3D Printed Hulls

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I designed and built a solar-assisted remote-controlled catamaran that has 3D printed hulls. Watch the start-to-finish build video for detailed instructions: https://youtu.be/2nNeEw7WN78 Tip me if you're feeling generous :) ________________________________________________________________ Parts, raw materials, and hardware is listed below: Batteries: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0716XTT6N/ Battery charger: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08FXYQMVT/ RC Transmitter and receiver: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00VE3PZ3Y/ 1 Male to 2 Female Deans T Plug Parallel Connector: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07P5CPSVK/ 1 Female to 2 Male Deans T Plug Parallel Connector: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07DJT5G1Q/ Deans T Exention Wires: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07QN7PNWF/ ASA Filament: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09DKN3S9J/ Neoprene foam sheet - 1/8”T X 17"W X 80"L: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08BYN2GVW/ BLDC motor water cooling jacket: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07MBDY377/ M5 threaded inserts, 6mm length, M5 (OD 7mm) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003150553284.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.60c91802U1lT6W M5 nuts for securing the solar panel https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002027895577.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.60c91802U1lT6W M5 socket head cap screws, various lengths (8mm, 12mm, and 18mm): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002362335506.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.60c91802U1lT6W M3x12 socket head cap screws, 304 stainless steel (no link provided) Rudder, 44mm Straight Arm, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32824431325.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.60c91802U1lT6W Servo motor, 17g metal gear: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001334251410.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.60c91802U1lT6W Brushless DC motors, Surpass Hobby, 3660 2200KV 3.17mm: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002328895153.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.60c91802U1lT6W Waterproof 45A ESC with heat sink, Surpass Hobby: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001399116040.html Propeller shafts, including propeller and shaft coupling, L10cm Motor 3.18mm, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33000464773.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.60c91802U1lT6W OPTIONAL EXTRA Propellers, D32- Positive-4mm and D32- Reverse-4mm: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32972188855.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.0.0.50f5f19cGH5sz4 Grease for propeller shaft: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07YLLPN51/ Flags used for wire to connect servo horn to rudder control arm: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/empire-orange-stake-flags-100pk/1000812618 Genasun GV-10 MPPT charge controller for Li-Po batteries: https://sunforgellc.com/wp-content/themes/sunforge/manuals/datasheets/GV-10_Datasheet-ETL-2018.pdf Newpowa 25W solar panel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9B6RQI/ 1/4" ID vinyl tube: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/canada-tubing-clear-vinyl-tubing-1-4-inch-inside-diameter-x-3-8-inch-outside-diameter-x-10-ft-coil/1001001956 Zip ties (no link provided) 3/4" aluminum tube: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-3-4-x-48-inch-aluminum-round-tubing/1000170176?rrec=true