I debated the best way to make cross-members between the plastic plates. I could cut threaded rods and put washers and nuts at each end, but I decided to make spacers from square steel tubing and run a long bolt through the center. I began by adding nylon spacers to the wheel axles: (Left: 1/4") and (Right: 1"). I repeated on the driving wheel: (Left: 1/4") and (Right: 1 1/4" and a jam nut). The gap I created became my cross-member length, minus a couple of washers (65 mm). I cut the tubing with an angle grinder and cleaned up the edges with the same tool, but I used 80-grit sandpaper to clean up the sides.
The assembly went smoothly after all the planning and measuring. It may have been lighter if I had gone with the threaded rod, but the spacers made it quick to assemble or take apart. I could add shrink-tubing to keep spacer bundles sorted or add a diagram in case they get mixed up while the bolts are out. Everything felt rigid after tightening, so now I can think about powering the motor.
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2022-10-25
The assembly went smoothly after all the planning and measuring. It may have been lighter if I had gone with the threaded rod, but the spacers made it quick to assemble or take apart. I could add shrink-tubing to keep spacer bundles sorted or add a diagram in case they get mixed up while the bolts are out. Everything felt rigid after tightening, so now I can think about powering the motor.
The rest of the posts for this project 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.
2022-10-25
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