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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
So a little progress has happened since last time...
One side of the track links are complete ( awaiting metal to machine pads). these take so long ! Had some stock delivered for the idler wheel and roller wheels. will start machining over the next few weeks to size Started the idler wheel … Quick question on electrics if anyone can help ?… so I am planning on using a 24v battery, running 24 volt motors which is easy as the sabretooth controller can take that voltage but what happens if I want to use a Premacon 12v hydro pump in the system - does anyone know what I need to reduce the volts for the pump? should have some more pics of the track carrages over the next few weeks once the metal turns up Cheers Rob |
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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
Those track links are looking great! Where did you get the laser cutting done?
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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
I found a relatively local engineering shop that supplies all sorts of metal and cutting services. I have found that although laser cutting is fairly accurate, it still leaves me with a lot of work to bring the items to an acceptable finish. Laser cutting also leave poor edges and seems like it also hardens it?
Its still a lot better that cutting 10 mm plate steel with a hacksaw so I wont complain ! The round stock and flats I get from another supplier. I just send the diameters I need and lengths. I can use my lathe and mill to do the rest. One day if I get space to do so, I would like some sort of cnc but for now its all manual |
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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
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Nice project you have going!
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Cheers, Stephan (Rakthi is the one in the avatar) |
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Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
Of course! That sounds like a great idea !
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