I tested some electrical components but managed to wire one backward and probably damaged a battery. Once I sorted that out, I mounted the top and bottom with 1/4-20 bolts, coupling nuts, and some threaded rods that I cut to the size I wanted.
Controls
I designed a faceplate to mount all my controls. I reused a few footprints and made a new one for the switch panel. I cut them on the laser, and the only one that had trouble was the adjustable power supply.
Faceplate in place
I finished the wiring and tested it with live batteries. The displays and switches work, but I blew a fuse when I tried to use the DC/DC converter. I can fix these issues, so this project is complete.
Power on the go
I began work on the next revision of the PoweredInlineSkates, which will have more power, less weight, and sit lower. I will miss the brakes and large wheels that rolled over everything effortlessly. I sketched my donor skates and drafted a design that attached to the two rear axles and let me mount a motor above a new wheel.
Hybrid view
I printed four copies of my template and adhered them to the polycarbonate sheet with spray adhesive. I only needed two, but I may need another in the future if I make a mistake or outfit the other skate. I cut and drilled a pair as accurately as I could manage.
Drilled and cut plates
I needed holes in my skate wheel, but my electric upgrade kit catered to longboard wheels. I cut a wooden bushing to center the parts on my wheel and drilled six times as well as I could manage. The concentricity between the wheel and the metal ring looked perfect.
Measure n times, drill once
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
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I designed a faceplate to mount all my controls. I reused a few footprints and made a new one for the switch panel. I cut them on the laser, and the only one that had trouble was the adjustable power supply.
I finished the wiring and tested it with live batteries. The displays and switches work, but I blew a fuse when I tried to use the DC/DC converter. I can fix these issues, so this project is complete.
I began work on the next revision of the PoweredInlineSkates, which will have more power, less weight, and sit lower. I will miss the brakes and large wheels that rolled over everything effortlessly. I sketched my donor skates and drafted a design that attached to the two rear axles and let me mount a motor above a new wheel.
I printed four copies of my template and adhered them to the polycarbonate sheet with spray adhesive. I only needed two, but I may need another in the future if I make a mistake or outfit the other skate. I cut and drilled a pair as accurately as I could manage.
I needed holes in my skate wheel, but my electric upgrade kit catered to longboard wheels. I cut a wooden bushing to center the parts on my wheel and drilled six times as well as I could manage. The concentricity between the wheel and the metal ring looked perfect.
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
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