RC Tugboat with Functional Azimuth Thrusters
by StuNZ · via Printables
| Format | STL |
| Category | Mechanical |
| License | CC BY |
| Triangles | 86.7k |
| Uploaded | Mar 10, 2026 |
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Description
This radio-controlled tugboat features an azimuth stern drive system and feels just like a real ASD harbour tug in the water. The entire vessel is 3D printed, and radio controlled by ESP32 microcontrollers + NRF24 radio modules. Azimuth drive systems allow the propulsion units to rotate 360 degrees, providing the ability to move in any direction without a rudder. This makes it perfect for replicating real ASD tugboat operations and maneuvers. The vessel design is based on a real ASD tugboat near me. Printing notes: I printed everything in PLA on an Ender 3 V3 SE Layer height was 0.2mm for everything except I reduced to 0.16mm for the bevel gears and propellers Probably good idea to add 1-2 extra wall loops for the hull parts to help prevent water seeping through More info and code + part links can be found here: https://sketchycircuits.com/project.php?id=tugboat Watch the Youtube video here:
AI Analysis: This is a model of a radio-controlled tugboat designed for hobbyist use, featuring functional azimuth thrusters. The boat is built to simulate a real-world tugboat with a focus on realistic movement and control. Notable features include the detailed thruster components and the underwater environment depicted in the image.
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