No major problems!! The feet both seem to tilt lower in the middles..but at least they are symmetrical.
You can see the patches I made in these pics. Now when the battery boxes are in place there will be no holes (as there would have been if I used my original drive configuration). I guess that means this is all for the better.
You can see the patch (and crack at the top) filled here. Have to sand then paint. It's easy to see now..but once painted and sanded should look pretty good. Better than having a gaping hole!!
I patched the battery boxes too. Those cutouts accomodated the old drive assembly..now it fits INSIDE the foot shell so these cutouts aren't needed any longer!
11 comments:
Great work Jason! After seeing all of your trials and errors I'm geting worried how it will go for me in about 2 months when I have to deal with those, lol
Thomas
Haha don't worry..just take the time to do it right the first time. THAT was my downfall!
Jason
Nice to see he's back on both feet.
Have you tested the motors again?
You get him moving, We need a video:o)
I need some help guys,
The lifter I'm building may need a linear bearing. I've found several with a flange but I can't seem to get the specs. onthe one's I find.
Can you guys browse the web and if you find something let me know.
The shaft is 1/4 inch and the flange has to be small but abile to bolt to the aluminum plate.
Thanks and GREAT work Jason!!
Calvin
I'll test the motors again as soon as I reattach the middle foot. It was bottoming out on the rug so I added some spacers today.
Calvin...hmm..not quite sure what a linear bearing looks like..but if you can sketch out exactly what u are looking for I can call our supplier tomorrow for you..
Jason
Jason,
I'll get a website an email you the pics of what I've found so far on the linear bearing.
I got another question for you :o)
I tried the thread the 1/4 inch aluminum rod I have for the lift, But it turned out terrible.
By chance can your work thread these for me? I'd pay them if they can thread them.
Calvin
Hey Calvin....not sure if we have any aluminum rod but I can sure check for you. I'm sure they could thread it. How long of pieces do you need??
How long do you want the threads??
Jason,
I need 4 rods and the length is:
The unthreaded area needs to be
7-1/2 inches long. The ends are an additional 1 inch on each end and this needs to be threaded. So the total rod is: 9-1/2 inches long.
The rod is 1/4 inch in diameter and aluminum.
I have tried and tried to thread the rod I have and it keeps messing up the threads.
If you can get this, I'd Thank you ALLOT!!!
Calvin
DOH...wish I had seen this when I was at work....
I'll check monday for you man!!
Jason
Thanks Jason,
Hey if they don't have solid maybe they could thread the inside of a 1/4 inch aluminum tube?
As long as the tube is straight, It might be even better.
Don't put yourself out checking on this stuff.
Just if you get time.
Thanks Buddy!!!
Calvin
Inside of a tube?? You mean outside?
If we have anything it would be 1/4" round bar...probably not any aluminum tubing...
I'll check it out for sure!
I just put a vex motor to turn my dome...noisy as hell..but IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!
Jason
Yeah, Those little Vex motors are loud but they're real strong.
I've read post about the motors twisting the square rod that comes with the kits.
Calvin
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