Forum: The Mother Earth Movers
01-12-2016, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 71,641
Re: THE MOTHER EXCAVATOR 700
nicely done! the layout is very clean indeed.
Id be interested in details on your track pads, ive been saving brass swarf for just such an endevour
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-12-2016, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Re: LilGiantsConstrCo
Im liking the sound of this, orders metric ton of popcorn.
Perhaps small sections of conveyor
As usual thanks for the updates we're all enjoying the progress, all the best for 2016
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-25-2014, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,068
Re: LR634 is HERE!!!!! Tracked loader
G'day mate,
Thanks for posting your build, my next builds are going to contain alot of hyd functions so im reading all these threads closely to see what I can learn(which thanks to kind people like...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-12-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 503
Views: 408,328
Re: CAT 374D L
Wow well done thats amazing, really just well done..im off to cry you've really set the bar on this one.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-05-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 366
Views: 294,122
Re: D8R +463 in 1/5,6
As usual amazing build thanks for the updates, did i mention we love pics :)
Could you save/export as a PDF and print elsewhere? depending on the filetype you could export the plot file, just a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-09-2012, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,411
Re: how to change controls on Spektrum DX6i?
Yes and no, it requires alot more planning on every step eg thinking 5 steps ahead on everything so you dont box yourself in and have to redesign.
I look it as poor mans PLC & SCADA the end plan is...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-09-2012, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,411
Re: how to change controls on Spektrum DX6i?
Ok so not the best schematics but the more i though about it the simpler it became.
These were just thrown together over dinner (its 11:30pm here) so not all that tidy ill cad up something better...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-09-2012, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,411
Re: how to change controls on Spektrum DX6i?
Exactly..and thats my job :)
i'll post up some pictures & ideas after tafe tonight but having it switched electronically (even with relays) i beleive is the best approach.
Ive used servo's to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-07-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 11,411
Re: how to change controls on Spektrum DX6i?
Ok, now i feel like a complete idiot for not seeing this earlier, Elegant in its Simplicity. Ive seen the German y split do-hicky but this is where its at.
Set one timing circuit to ~1ms for one...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-31-2012, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 394
Views: 382,016
Re: CAT 14M Motor Grader
I was kind of upset you were painting it but WOW its coming together very nicely indeed, Job well done.
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
03-03-2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-14-2012, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 289
Views: 177,056
Re: MPE – 24M Motor Grader Build
Yes same ones and only a a few quid but due to cutbacks at work all us apprentices got the boot, so for now ive ~60 a week to live on so a few quid is a few cans of soup. I am thinking of selling my...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-13-2012, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 289
Views: 177,056
Re: MPE – 24M Motor Grader Build
Thanks for the update, had me worried you were buried in a pile of swarf.
JensR, Ive been working on a prototype, ive got 4-axis off an old controller to a PC front end then sent back to control 4...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-13-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 289
Views: 177,056
Re: MPE – 24M Motor Grader Build
Hi Jens,
Yes i do like your joystick mod its very cool and im thinking of doing something similar but using the UNO and sending it all over WiFi, i've been looking from some good cheap joysticks...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-12-2012, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 289
Views: 177,056
Re: MPE – 24M Motor Grader Build
Wow, you guys arnt so much raising the bar but redefining where it starts.
As for the controller as its a larger model have you thought about using a nano-itx board a PC servo controller & Arduino?...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-06-2011, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)
That drill is way to clean, another subtle hint to try the rocksaw :D
"freaking badgers dig enormous holes" - lol, my partner has that same problem but with Wombats and now wants to keep them as...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
11-24-2011, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)
Dude you have the best toy collection (full stop), thats also a challenge to anyone else.
Normally the cassettes are bolted together but that one looks to be a pressfit; your headed in the right...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-10-2011, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,953
Re: How much should I spend...?
I can understand where your coming from having worked for a few years and am now back at college being a student is tough, but a wise old brickie once said to me "The more you learn the more you...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
10-24-2011, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)
I thought you were just trying to be artistic and playing around with Tilt Shift, then realised you have far more important things to do. As always thanks for the update, its always great to see your...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-30-2011, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 300
Views: 113,515
Re: CAT 535C Grapple Skidder
Could be the servo, ive have 2 that make my DX7 go nuts but also could be the high current load. Id try another servo (unmounted) to see I had a look but couldnt see how easy it was to access and...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
04-03-2011, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,715
Re: Various Lego Cranes
Thanks for the kind words, Yes it does get expensive but could be worse the NXT/mindstorm bits are way overpriced I messed around with it abit but was disappointed with the NXT's limitations. ...
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Forum: Non Rc Model Trucks and Equipment
04-03-2011, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,715
Various Lego Cranes
Hi All,
One of the members suggested I post some of my Lego cranes, Ive built a few but never seam to take any good pics? anyway
All have working drive-lines, suspension and motorised turntables....
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