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I found some 10mm motors with planetary gearboxes that I will be using to extend the stabilizers on my Manitou 2150, I think they are 300rpm. (There are listings similar to the gearboxes I got on Ebay now, just look for 10mm gearbox.) Using an M3 threaded rod as the screw they would move at about 2.5mm/second. The stabilizers have about a 70-80mm travel so I figure it'll take about 20-30 seconds to extend/retract the stabilizers. It works in the 3D model anyway - real-life might be another story.
I originally planned on driving the motor with a 10A ESC, but that would use 8 channels just for the stabilizers. I'm currently looking into auto-leveling using an Arduino and a gyro chip. I had planned on the Arduino running the lights anyway so I might as well make it earn it's keep. But that's a whole 'nuther rabbit hole. |
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That is beautiful... You have got some great CAD skills
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Build update for today... almost done with the blade, just waiting for blade swing cylinder to finish printing so i can fix the blade and it doesnt swing from side to side...
Here is my CAD model/rendering... and the printed/assembled parts... https://i.ibb.co/qM1Xm4p/BUILD-UPDATE-02-18-2023.jpg https://i.ibb.co/K55FGs2/20230217-235731.jpg https://i.ibb.co/rs0dsZX/20230217-235819.jpg https://i.ibb.co/2gDdVgp/20230217-235855.jpg |
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Impressive work. I'm looking forward to seeing future updates :popcorn:
Did you add any weight to the blade? -Shawn- |
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Anyway, another update with the installation of the headlight mount and the blade swing cylinder, (unpowered).. https://i.ibb.co/ftBshxK/20230219-173523.jpg https://i.ibb.co/dgxcF6w/20230219-173608.jpg https://i.ibb.co/wMTZjCx/20230219-173548.jpg https://i.ibb.co/RjSTgDB/20230219-173602.jpg |
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Latest build update....hood and ROLPS is done...now working on the 3d model of the cab and fuel tank...
https://i.ibb.co/tbwFcpZ/20230226-235517.jpg https://i.ibb.co/HtzPrR0/20230226-235653.jpg https://i.ibb.co/yP7CMS3/20230226-235438.jpg https://i.ibb.co/jD4c6py/20230226-235616.jpg |
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I can't even begin to wrap my head around the work you must have put into this to achieve that much detail.... :jaw:
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That's really an amazing looking build!
It will be interesting when you're done to estimate how many hours you think you've probably got into the cad modelling, vs the parts prep and building Can't wait to see this ready to bulldoze stuff. |
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Update on the build... done with the cab deck, fuel tank, hydraulic oil tank, etc... time to design and build the cab...
https://i.ibb.co/2KkNqPr/20230305-125018.jpg https://i.ibb.co/SsBtHyC/20230305-124751.jpg https://i.ibb.co/QPNgKgv/20230305-124848.jpg https://i.ibb.co/Fn8dYS3/20230305-124918.jpg https://i.ibb.co/Y0cLQRk/20230305-125028.jpg https://i.ibb.co/zQWJJ2Z/20230305-124802.jpg |
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Cab is done...cab interior is next...
https://i.ibb.co/PNsJf1S/20230323-223230.jpg https://i.ibb.co/xzF4jb2/20230323-223350.jpg https://i.ibb.co/2FbgKqZ/20230323-223439.jpg https://i.ibb.co/rFqm5Vt/20230323-223507.jpg https://i.ibb.co/N6QMBVL/20230323-223520.jpg https://i.ibb.co/k1xWkgY/20230323-223538.jpg https://i.ibb.co/q9cnbKP/20230323-223631.jpg https://i.ibb.co/yyJLy9J/20230323-223726.jpg https://i.ibb.co/XpWV1zP/20230323-223646.jpg |
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WooHoo... all the engineering worked...this is going to be killer when you get done...
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Quite amazing what can be accomplished with 3D printing in modern times, looks fantastic! Have you kept a separate tally of hrs in design & print?
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