https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Ian+MidgleyOpen Source Ecology - User contributions [en]2026-04-22T01:17:25ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.13https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=The_Spark&diff=94611The Spark2013-05-26T19:19:31Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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<div>Documentary on the budding sustainability movement and Open Source Ecology and Nat Turner of [[Our School at Blair Grocery]].<br />
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See film website - http://thesparkfilm.com/<br />
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The Spark needs your help to ignite change around the world! Crowd funding is going to put a LifeTrac tractor built by Open Source Ecology into the hurricane devastated neighborhoods of New Orleans to bolster urban farming efforts. Click here to visit the website of the International Documentary Association and make a tax deductible contribution to The Spark! - http://www.documentary.org/community/sponsorship/donate?film_id=4026<br />
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'''The Story:'''<br />
<br />
Meet Dr. Marcin Jakubowski, who lives on a remote farm in rural Missouri. His world is one of mud and machines, and most nights he can be found welding in the back of his earthen brick workshop. Elsewhere engines rumble and sparks fly. This is Factor E Farm, ground zero of the Open Source Ecology movement. Their mission is to re-design the world’s most important machines using common tools and materials. Marcin’s team of engineers design and test these machines day and night, and then release the plans over the internet… for free.<br />
<br />
Meet Nat Turner, who drove a school bus to New Orleans with a dream of healing the Lower 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina. He gained national attention for transforming an abandoned grocery store into a community youth education center, Our School Blair Grocery, where he teaches kids to sell vegetables instead of crack. Most of his students come from within the Ninth Ward, and for some it’s is not just a classroom; it’s a sanctuary.<br />
<br />
While Marcin tackles world issues, Turner works locally. What happens when these two projects collide? <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Cross Pollination - when powers combine...''' <br />
<br />
So now the next step in the film is to bring these two groundbreaking projects together. On July 13th, 2013, Open Source Ecology and The Spark team are going to complete the first one-day build of the open source LifeTrac tractor. In an epic convergence, OSE veterans and new power players will come together with Nat Turner and his students from Our School at Blair Grocery to make this happen on-site at Factor e Farm. After the build, the tractor will be donated to Our School at Blair Grocery, making it possible for them to realize their vision of expanding urban farming across the empty lots of the Lower Ninth Ward. Ian sees this collaboration as “an example of how sustainability projects all around the country and all around the world can network and share resources to build stronger projects.” <br />
<br />
Become a participant in the project and contribute to bring the projects together with an epic tractor build at Factor E Farm on July 12th!<br />
<br />
<br />
'''The Inspiration:'''<br />
<br />
Film director Ian Midgley travelled across the country for a year and a half, filming underground activists. He was granted exclusive access to these and other projects, often the first camera to be granted a behind-the-scenes look. His feature documentary,The Spark, is about transforming from passive observer to participant in the world around us. Ian’s camera linked these two projects together, and with the release of The Spark, will continue bridging connections through sharing information between pro-active organizations worldwide. The Spark is not just a film; It’s a social action campaign.<br />
<br />
At the dawn of the 21st century, America’s spiraling energy consumption hijacks our democracy and gambles our planet’s future. Meanwhile, 50 million Americans live in poverty, while our government stalls behind party lines. How can we break the cycle? The Spark shows a blueprint for realistic, immediate solutions. We follow two rogue pioneers —Dr. Marcin Jakubowski and Nat Turner—whose audacious thinking and radical community empowerment may raise the scaffold of a new American evolution: a healthy, fair, honest culture.<br />
<br />
The Spark team and OSE needs your help to spread the word. Please visit The Spark website and make a tax-free contribution to this initiative. Email this post to everyone who may be interested and share it online through social media. It is Ian’s initiative to fund The Spark, including the tractor itself, entirely with support from the community. He needs to raise an additional $13,200 by June 15th. Large or small, every donation helps. If you can contribute $1000 or more, we invite you to join us at Factor e Farm for the build and to be in the film!<br />
<br />
In making The Spark, Ian finds that his own role as filmmaker has been transformed: “By being the bridge between Open Source Ecology and Our School at Blair Grocery, I become a participant in the world around me, not just an observer behind the camera…. Making the film has changed the direction of my life, too.” Watching the cross-pollination happening between OSE and Our School at Blair Grocery has Ian envisioning how to further inspire and facilitate collaborative projects.<br />
<br />
Great endeavors always begin with The Spark that changes each of us and brings us together. Become an active participant and help to make this amazing convergence happen.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=The_Spark&diff=94610The Spark2013-05-26T19:18:15Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>Documentary on the budding sustainability movement and Open Source Ecology and Nat Turner of [[Our School at Blair Grocery]].<br />
<br />
See film website - http://thesparkfilm.com/<br />
<br />
<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/62637602" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></html><br />
<br />
Like this on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheSparkDoc<br />
<br />
The Spark needs your help to ignite change around the world! Crowd funding is going to put a LifeTrac tractor built by Open Source Ecology into the hurricane devastated neighborhoods of New Orleans to bolster urban farming efforts. Click here to visit the website of the International Documentary Association and make a tax deductible contribution to The Spark! - http://www.documentary.org/community/sponsorship/donate?film_id=4026<br />
<br />
The Story:<br />
<br />
Meet Dr. Marcin Jakubowski, who lives on a remote farm in rural Missouri. His world is one of mud and machines, and most nights he can be found welding in the back of his earthen brick workshop. Elsewhere engines rumble and sparks fly. This is Factor E Farm, ground zero of the Open Source Ecology movement. Their mission is to re-design the world’s most important machines using common tools and materials. Marcin’s team of engineers design and test these machines day and night, and then release the plans over the internet… for free.<br />
<br />
Meet Nat Turner, who drove a school bus to New Orleans with a dream of healing the Lower 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina. He gained national attention for transforming an abandoned grocery store into a community youth education center, Our School Blair Grocery, where he teaches kids to sell vegetables instead of crack. Most of his students come from within the Ninth Ward, and for some it’s is not just a classroom; it’s a sanctuary.<br />
<br />
While Marcin tackles world issues, Turner works locally. What happens when these two projects collide? <br />
<br />
Cross Pollination - when powers combine... <br />
<br />
So now the next step in the film is to bring these two groundbreaking projects together. On July 13th, 2013, Open Source Ecology and The Spark team are going to complete the first one-day build of the open source LifeTrac tractor. In an epic convergence, OSE veterans and new power players will come together with Nat Turner and his students from Our School at Blair Grocery to make this happen on-site at Factor e Farm. After the build, the tractor will be donated to Our School at Blair Grocery, making it possible for them to realize their vision of expanding urban farming across the empty lots of the Lower Ninth Ward. Ian sees this collaboration as “an example of how sustainability projects all around the country and all around the world can network and share resources to build stronger projects.” <br />
<br />
Become a participant in the project and contribute to bring the projects together with an epic tractor build at Factor E Farm on July 12th!<br />
<br />
Film director Ian Midgley travelled across the country for a year and a half, filming underground activists. He was granted exclusive access to these and other projects, often the first camera to be granted a behind-the-scenes look. His feature documentary,The Spark, is about transforming from passive observer to participant in the world around us. Ian’s camera linked these two projects together, and with the release of The Spark, will continue bridging connections through sharing information between pro-active organizations worldwide. The Spark is not just a film; It’s a social action campaign.<br />
<br />
At the dawn of the 21st century, America’s spiraling energy consumption hijacks our democracy and gambles our planet’s future. Meanwhile, 50 million Americans live in poverty, while our government stalls behind party lines. How can we break the cycle? The Spark shows a blueprint for realistic, immediate solutions. We follow two rogue pioneers —Dr. Marcin Jakubowski and Nat Turner—whose audacious thinking and radical community empowerment may raise the scaffold of a new American evolution: a healthy, fair, honest culture.<br />
<br />
The Spark team and OSE needs your help to spread the word. Please visit The Spark website and make a tax-free contribution to this initiative. Email this post to everyone who may be interested and share it online through social media. It is Ian’s initiative to fund The Spark, including the tractor itself, entirely with support from the community. He needs to raise an additional $13,200 by June 15th. Large or small, every donation helps. If you can contribute $1000 or more, we invite you to join us at Factor e Farm for the build and to be in the film!<br />
<br />
In making The Spark, Ian finds that his own role as filmmaker has been transformed: “By being the bridge between Open Source Ecology and Our School at Blair Grocery, I become a participant in the world around me, not just an observer behind the camera…. Making the film has changed the direction of my life, too.” Watching the cross-pollination happening between OSE and Our School at Blair Grocery has Ian envisioning how to further inspire and facilitate collaborative projects.<br />
<br />
Great endeavors always begin with The Spark that changes each of us and brings us together. Become an active participant and help to make this amazing convergence happen.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=The_Spark&diff=94609The Spark2013-05-26T19:09:53Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>Documentary on the budding sustainability movement and Open Source Ecology and Nat Turner of [[Our School at Blair Grocery]].<br />
<br />
See film website - http://thesparkfilm.com/<br />
<br />
<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/62637602" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></html><br />
<br />
Like this on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheSparkDoc<br />
<br />
The Spark needs your help to ignite change around the world! Crowd funding is going to put a first LifeTrac built by Open Source Ecology into the hurricane devastated neighborhoods of New Orleans to bolster urban farmer efforts.<br />
<br />
Meet Dr. Marcin Jakubowski, who lives on a remote farm in rural Missouri. His world is one of mud and machines, and most nights he can be found welding in the back of his earthen brick workshop. Elsewhere engines rumble and sparks fly. This is Factor E Farm, ground zero of the Open Source Ecology movement. Their mission is to re-design the world’s most important machines using common tools and materials. Marcin’s team of engineers design and test these machines day and night, and then release the plans over the internet… for free.<br />
<br />
Meet Nat Turner, who drove a school bus to New Orleans with a dream of healing the Lower 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina. He gained national attention for transforming an abandoned grocery store into a community youth education center, Our School Blair Grocery, where he teaches kids to sell vegetables instead of crack. Most of his students come from within the Ninth Ward, and for some it’s is not just a classroom; it’s a sanctuary.<br />
<br />
While Marcin tackles world issues, Turner works locally. What happens when these two projects collide? <br />
<br />
So now the next step in the film is to bring these two powerful projects together! On July 13th, 2013, Open Source Ecology and The Spark team are going to complete the first one-day build of the open source LifeTrac tractor. In an epic convergence, OSE veterans and new power players will come together with Nat Turner and his students from Our School at Blair Grocery to make this happen on-site at Factor e Farm. After the build, the tractor will be donated to Our School at Blair Grocery, making it possible for them to realize their vision of expanding urban farming across the empty lots of the Lower Ninth Ward. Ian sees this collaboration as “an example of how sustainability projects all around the country and all around the world can network and share resources to build stronger projects.” <br />
<br />
Become a participant in the project and contribute to bring the projects together with an epic tractor build at Factor E Farm on July 12th!<br />
<br />
Film director Ian Midgley travelled across the country for a year and a half, filming underground activists. He was granted exclusive access to these and other projects, often the first camera to be granted a behind-the-scenes look. His feature documentary,The Spark, is about transforming from passive observer to participant in the world around us. Ian’s camera linked these two projects together, and with the release of The Spark, will continue bridging connections through sharing information between pro-active organizations worldwide. The Spark is not just a film; It’s a social action campaign.<br />
<br />
At the dawn of the 21st century, America’s spiraling energy consumption hijacks our democracy and gambles our planet’s future. Meanwhile, 50 million Americans live in poverty, while our government stalls behind party lines. How can we break the cycle? The Spark shows a blueprint for realistic, immediate solutions. We follow two rogue pioneers —Dr. Marcin Jakubowski and Nat Turner—whose audacious thinking and radical community empowerment may raise the scaffold of a new American evolution: a healthy, fair, honest culture.<br />
<br />
The Spark team and OSE needs your help to spread the word. Please visit The Spark website and make a tax-free contribution to this initiative. Email this post to everyone who may be interested and share it online through social media. It is Ian’s initiative to fund The Spark, including the tractor itself, entirely with support from the community. He needs to raise an additional $13,200 by June 15th. Large or small, every donation helps. If you can contribute $1000 or more, we invite you to join us at Factor e Farm for the build and to be in the film!<br />
<br />
In making The Spark, Ian finds that his own role as filmmaker has been transformed: “By being the bridge between Open Source Ecology and Our School at Blair Grocery, I become a participant in the world around me, not just an observer behind the camera…. Making the film has changed the direction of my life, too.” Watching the cross-pollination happening between OSE and Our School at Blair Grocery has Ian envisioning how to further inspire and facilitate collaborative projects.<br />
<br />
Great endeavors always begin with The Spark that changes each of us and brings us together. Become an active participant and help to make this amazing convergence happen.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=The_Spark&diff=94608The Spark2013-05-26T19:06:29Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>Documentary on the budding sustainability movement and Open Source Ecology and Nat Turner of [[Our School at Blair Grocery]].<br />
<br />
See film website - http://thesparkfilm.com/<br />
<br />
<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/62637602" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></html><br />
<br />
Like this on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheSparkDoc<br />
<br />
The Spark needs your help to ignite change around the world! Please donate to <br />
<br />
Meet Dr. Marcin Jakubowski, who lives on a remote farm in rural Missouri. His world is one of mud and machines, and most nights he can be found welding in the back of his earthen brick workshop. Elsewhere engines rumble and sparks fly. This is Factor E Farm, ground zero of the Open Source Ecology movement. Their mission is to re-design the world’s most important machines using common tools and materials. Marcin’s team of engineers design and test these machines day and night, and then release the plans over the internet… for free.<br />
<br />
Meet Nat Turner, who drove a school bus to New Orleans with a dream of healing the Lower 9th Ward after Hurricane Katrina. He gained national attention for transforming an abandoned grocery store into a community youth education center, Our School Blair Grocery, where he teaches kids to sell vegetables instead of crack. Most of his students come from within the Ninth Ward, and for some it’s is not just a classroom; it’s a sanctuary.<br />
<br />
While Marcin tackles world issues, Turner works locally. What happens when these two projects collide? <br />
<br />
So now the next step in the film is to bring these two powerful projects together! On July 13th, 2013, Open Source Ecology and The Spark team are going to complete the first one-day build of the open source LifeTrac tractor. In an epic convergence, OSE veterans and new power players will come together with Nat Turner and his students from Our School at Blair Grocery to make this happen on-site at Factor e Farm. After the build, the tractor will be donated to Our School at Blair Grocery, making it possible for them to realize their vision of expanding urban farming across the empty lots of the Lower Ninth Ward. Ian sees this collaboration as “an example of how sustainability projects all around the country and all around the world can network and share resources to build stronger projects.” <br />
<br />
Become a participant in the project and contribute to bring the projects together with an epic tractor build at Factor E Farm on July 12th!<br />
<br />
Film director Ian Midgley travelled across the country for a year and a half, filming underground activists. He was granted exclusive access to these and other projects, often the first camera to be granted a behind-the-scenes look. His feature documentary,The Spark, is about transforming from passive observer to participant in the world around us. Ian’s camera linked these two projects together, and with the release of The Spark, will continue bridging connections through sharing information between pro-active organizations worldwide. The Spark is not just a film; It’s a social action campaign.<br />
<br />
At the dawn of the 21st century, America’s spiraling energy consumption hijacks our democracy and gambles our planet’s future. Meanwhile, 50 million Americans live in poverty, while our government stalls behind party lines. How can we break the cycle? The Spark shows a blueprint for realistic, immediate solutions. We follow two rogue pioneers —Dr. Marcin Jakubowski and Nat Turner—whose audacious thinking and radical community empowerment may raise the scaffold of a new American evolution: a healthy, fair, honest culture.<br />
<br />
The Spark team and OSE needs your help to spread the word. Please visit The Spark website and make a tax-free contribution to this initiative. Email this post to everyone who may be interested and share it online through social media. It is Ian’s initiative to fund The Spark, including the tractor itself, entirely with support from the community. He needs to raise an additional $13,200 by June 15th. Large or small, every donation helps. If you can contribute $1000 or more, we invite you to join us at Factor e Farm for the build and to be in the film!<br />
<br />
In making The Spark, Ian finds that his own role as filmmaker has been transformed: “By being the bridge between Open Source Ecology and Our School at Blair Grocery, I become a participant in the world around me, not just an observer behind the camera…. Making the film has changed the direction of my life, too.” Watching the cross-pollination happening between OSE and Our School at Blair Grocery has Ian envisioning how to further inspire and facilitate collaborative projects.<br />
<br />
Great endeavors always begin with The Spark that changes each of us and brings us together. Become an active participant and help to make this amazing convergence happen.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=The_Spark&diff=94607The Spark2013-05-26T18:53:27Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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<div>Documentary on Open Source Ecology in 2011 and Nat Turner of [[Our School at Blair Grocery]].<br />
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See film website - http://thesparkfilm.com/<br />
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Ian Midgley, OSE veteran and videographer for the “Christmas Gift to the World” (2011), has been working for the past three years on a documentary featuring Open Source Ecology. The Spark is a film about what drives people to change the world around them in a significant way and about the transformation from being a passive observer to an active participant in the world. Ultimately, it speaks to what all of us can accomplish together. The film follows Ian’s journey across the country, meeting change-makers like Marcin Jakubowski as he transforms OSE from a group of dreamers to a world-class organization and Nat Turner of Our School at Blair Grocery, who is bringing urban farming education to the youth of the hurricane-wracked Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.<br />
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The film’s first trailer, profiling the two very different projects, led to a result Ian wasn’t expecting. “All of a sudden,” Ian recalls, “Nat Turner in New Orleans was interested in machines and Open Source Ecology, and Marcin was, like, ‘Oh that would be great if we could have some of the kids come up here and learn about building machines.’”<br />
<br />
So now the next step in the film is to bring these two powerful projects together! On July 13th, 2013, Open Source Ecology and The Spark team are going to complete the first one-day build of the open source LifeTrac tractor. In an epic convergence, OSE veterans and new power players will come together with Nat Turner and his students from Our School at Blair Grocery to make this happen on-site at Factor e Farm. After the build, the tractor will be donated to Our School at Blair Grocery, making it possible for them to realize their vision of expanding urban farming across the empty lots of the Lower Ninth Ward. Ian sees this collaboration as “an example of how sustainability projects all around the country and all around the world can network and share resources to build stronger projects.”<br />
<br />
We need your help to make this happen! Please visit The Spark website and make a tax-free contribution to this initiative. Email this post to everyone who may be interested and share it online through social media. It is entirely Ian’s initiative to fund The Spark, including the tractor itself, entirely with support from the community. He needs to raise an additional $13,200 by June 15th. Large or small, every donation helps. If you can contribute $1000 or more, we invite you to join us at Factor e Farm for the build and to be in the film!<br />
<br />
In making The Spark, Ian finds that his own role as filmmaker has been transformed: “By being the bridge between Open Source Ecology and Our School at Blair Grocery, I become a participant in the world around me, not just an observer behind the camera…. Making the film has changed the direction of my life, too.” Watching the cross-pollination happening between OSE and Our School at Blair Grocery has Ian envisioning how to further inspire and facilitate collaborative projects.<br />
<br />
Great endeavors always begin with The Spark that changes each of us and brings us together. Become an active participant and help to make this amazing convergence happen.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Sketchup_Cube_Test&diff=92104Sketchup Cube Test2013-04-26T20:43:33Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Introduction=<br />
<br />
<br />
Gary prepared a Lesson 1 for using Sketchup. It involves drawing a 3 dimensional cube made of hollow box beam using [[XYZ Space Frame Construction]]. This type of construction is typical for building frames within the [[Tractor Construction Set]].<br />
<br />
Here is the Sketchup file:<br />
<br />
[[File:2Design.JPG|600px]]<br />
<br />
[[File:2Foot_Box_Design.skp]]<br />
<br />
Here is an 11 minute instructional for how to build this - starting from 0 knowledge of Skethup. '''It takes under an hour to learn to build the cube.'''<br />
<br />
<html><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//2fGh6T3HiJA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html><br />
<br />
=Review and Test: Lesson 1=<br />
Lesson 1 is proof that a novice can learn basic functionality in Sketchup in one hour.<br />
<br />
What is the world record for building such a cube made from hollow box beam in Sketchup? Gary can do it in 5 minutes - by drawing edges. It appears that it could be drawn even more quickly if the member could be build, copied, and matched - but matching appears quite difficult.<br />
<br />
We welcome a demonstration of how a single member can be built -> copied -> and rotated to build a cube even faster. Further, how does one extend the cube to longer dimensions?<br />
<br />
==Results of completing Lesson 1 by First Time Users==<br />
===Marcin===<br />
Marcin completed the test assignment in 42 minutes as a first time user, excluding hollowing out of latter cube members. Learnings: lesson appears to be sufficient to complete the assignment. The only trouble spot for me was thinking that in order to input a dimension, I have to mouse over to the text box. I stopped at minute 9 as I did not need any further schooling to complete the assignment. Apparently, it took Gary 18 minute to generate the cube for the tutorial, which he edited to the 18 minutes, and now he can do the assignment in 5 minutes.<br />
<br />
Result: <br />
<br />
[[Image:mjcube.jpg|300px]]<br />
<br />
[[File:mjcube.skp]]<br />
<br />
==Ian Midgley==<br />
<br />
After watching the video and tinkering around in Sketchup for the first time for a half hour or so I was able to build this cube in 35 minutes. I made a few mistakes along the way and had to delete and restart some tubes.<br />
<br />
Things I learned through this process: <br />
<br />
It is important to be looking at the horizontal lines you are drawing at roughly a 45 degree to have a good perspective.<br />
<br />
It is necessary to delete unwanted panels when you connect lines across the box.<br />
<br />
It took me a while to discover that i could start a line and then take my hand off the mouse entirely to punch in the length.<br />
<br />
Result:<br />
<br />
[[File:IanPowercube.png|300px]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Kavitha===<br />
<br />
===Audrey===<br />
===Katie===<br />
===Rob===<br />
===Adrian===</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:IanPowercube.png&diff=92103File:IanPowercube.png2013-04-26T20:39:44Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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<div></div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Sketchup_Cube_Test&diff=92102Sketchup Cube Test2013-04-26T20:36:47Z<p>Ian Midgley: /* Ian Midgley */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Introduction=<br />
<br />
<br />
Gary prepared a Lesson 1 for using Sketchup. It involves drawing a 3 dimensional cube made of hollow box beam using [[XYZ Space Frame Construction]]. This type of construction is typical for building frames within the [[Tractor Construction Set]].<br />
<br />
Here is the Sketchup file:<br />
<br />
[[File:2Design.JPG|600px]]<br />
<br />
[[File:2Foot_Box_Design.skp]]<br />
<br />
Here is an 11 minute instructional for how to build this - starting from 0 knowledge of Skethup. '''It takes under an hour to learn to build the cube.'''<br />
<br />
<html><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//2fGh6T3HiJA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html><br />
<br />
=Review and Test: Lesson 1=<br />
Lesson 1 is proof that a novice can learn basic functionality in Sketchup in one hour.<br />
<br />
What is the world record for building such a cube made from hollow box beam in Sketchup? Gary can do it in 5 minutes - by drawing edges. It appears that it could be drawn even more quickly if the member could be build, copied, and matched - but matching appears quite difficult.<br />
<br />
We welcome a demonstration of how a single member can be built -> copied -> and rotated to build a cube even faster. Further, how does one extend the cube to longer dimensions?<br />
<br />
==Results of completing Lesson 1 by First Time Users==<br />
===Marcin===<br />
Marcin completed the test assignment in 42 minutes as a first time user, excluding hollowing out of latter cube members. Learnings: lesson appears to be sufficient to complete the assignment. The only trouble spot for me was thinking that in order to input a dimension, I have to mouse over to the text box. I stopped at minute 9 as I did not need any further schooling to complete the assignment. Apparently, it took Gary 18 minute to generate the cube for the tutorial, which he edited to the 18 minutes, and now he can do the assignment in 5 minutes.<br />
<br />
Result: <br />
<br />
[[Image:mjcube.jpg|300px]]<br />
<br />
[[File:mjcube.skp]]<br />
<br />
==Ian Midgley==<br />
<br />
After watching the video and tinkering around in Sketchup for the first time for a half hour or so I was able to build this cube in 35 minutes. I made a few mistakes along the way and had to delete and restart some tubes.<br />
<br />
Things I learned through this process: <br />
<br />
It is important to be looking at the horizontal lines you are drawing at roughly a 45 degree to have a good perspective.<br />
<br />
It is necessary to delete unwanted panels when you connect lines across the box.<br />
<br />
It took me a while to discover that i could start a line and then take my hand off the mouse entirely to punch in the length.<br />
<br />
Result:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Kavitha===<br />
<br />
===Audrey===<br />
===Katie===<br />
===Rob===<br />
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Dg_K5RlKvFk Pulverizer Walk-Around]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BcnsV_a-Nx0 Field Testing Report]<br />
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*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA59F1A68F946EFBB&feature=viewall Soil Pulverizer playlist]</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Forward_from_the_Founder_%E2%80%93_Video&diff=49478Forward from the Founder – Video2011-12-25T12:51:50Z<p>Ian Midgley: Created page with "<html> <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/34188315?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen ..."</p>
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*[[Project_needs#Documentary_Producers_and_Video_Editing]]<br />
*from [[Strategy_Notes_-_6_Month_Plan_of_July_2011]]<br />
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*[http://makeprojects.com/Project/CEB-Shaker-Hammer-and-Shaft/1725/1#s8916 How to make coupler for shaft]<br />
*How to connect hydraulics to solenoid.<br />
*How to put the proper valves on solenoid (CCH)<br />
*[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CEB_Press/Manufacturing_Instructions/Frame_with_main_cylinder#Step_10:_Fit_the_drawer_members How to fit the drawer members]<br />
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=Frame=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/29845279?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
&nbsp;<br />
Frame Construction Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYHt4kwC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
<br />
=Wheels=<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/30152906?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
Wheel Assembly Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Life_Track_II_Build/Wheel_Mount_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYH0nTEC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16044716">Lifetrac II- Wheel Mounting</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/seanchurch">Sean Church</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, go for the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14376927">LifeTrac II Test Drive</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Wheel Tracks=<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/30354026?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
Wheel Tracks Construction video script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Wheel_Tracks_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
<br />
Then, [[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14718706">Extreme Traction</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Loader Arms=<br />
<html><br />
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.ifixit.net/static/embed/make-embed.js?id=1051"></script> <p><a href="http://makeprojects.com/Project/GVCS-LifeTrac-Loader-Arms/1051/1">GVCS - LifeTrac - Loader Arms</a></p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.<br />
<br />
<br />
1. Prepare loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.<br />
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]<br />
<br />
4. Drill holes in loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]<br />
<br />
5. Torch out arm mounts<br />
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]<br />
<br />
6. Grind arm ends.<br />
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]<br />
<br />
7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]<br />
<br />
8. Cut pins to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]<br />
<br />
9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]<br />
<br />
10.Torch out 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]<br />
<br />
11. Mark arm locations on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]<br />
<br />
12. Grind 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]<br />
<br />
13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]<br />
<br />
14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]<br />
<br />
15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]<br />
<br />
17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]<br />
<br />
18. Finish inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]<br />
<br />
19. Drill rear loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]<br />
<br />
20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]<br />
<br />
21. Torch out plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]<br />
<br />
22. Grind plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]<br />
<br />
23. Line up plug inserts for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]<br />
<br />
24. Plug weld inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]<br />
<br />
25. Grind plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]<br />
<br />
26. Finished inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]<br />
<br />
27. Weld arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]<br />
<br />
28. Arm gussets plug welded. <br />
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]<br />
<br />
29. Prepare pins for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]<br />
<br />
30. Weld pins.<br />
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]<br />
<br />
31. Mount cylinder base plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]<br />
<br />
32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]<br />
<br />
33. Mount cylinder cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]<br />
<br />
34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]<br />
<br />
35. Arm cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]<br />
<br />
36. Put on real loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]<br />
<br />
37. Hang arm cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]<br />
<br />
38. Torch misfit holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]<br />
<br />
39. Weld inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]<br />
<br />
40. Grind inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]<br />
<br />
41. Finish attaching cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]<br />
<br />
42. Finish weld arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]<br />
<br />
43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]<br />
<br />
44. Attach cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]<br />
<br />
45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]<br />
<br />
46. Begin attaching hoses.<br />
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]<br />
<br />
47. Hose attachment.<br />
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]<br />
<br />
48. Tack weld gusset nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49.5. Tack weld cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]<br />
<br />
50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]<br />
<br />
51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.<br />
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. <br />
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. Finish weld top cylinder.<br />
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]<br />
<br />
=Quick Attach Plate=<br />
<br />
60. Prep QA plate materials.<br />
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]<br />
<br />
61. Cut stock to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]<br />
<br />
63. Cut all tubing to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]<br />
<br />
64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]<br />
<br />
65. Hole punch all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]<br />
<br />
66. Prepare QA plates for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]<br />
<br />
67. Weld QA frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]<br />
<br />
68. Finish welding QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]<br />
<br />
69. Weld fingers.<br />
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]<br />
<br />
70. Weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]<br />
<br />
71. Finish weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]<br />
<br />
72. Weld top eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]<br />
<br />
74. Begin on QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75. Finish weld eyes in place.<br />
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75.5<br />
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]<br />
<br />
76. Finish weld eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]<br />
<br />
77. Raise arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]<br />
<br />
78. Extend QA cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]<br />
<br />
79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]<br />
<br />
80. Mount QA plate on arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]<br />
<br />
81. Extend QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]<br />
<br />
82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]<br />
<br />
83. Weld handle to rotation pin.<br />
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]<br />
<br />
84. Mark rotation pin location.<br />
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]<br />
<br />
85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.<br />
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]<br />
<br />
86. Put on stops and set screws.<br />
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]<br />
<br />
87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.<br />
<br />
Now take tractor for a test drive:<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="500" height="310"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="500" height="310"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15130712">LifeTrac Prototype II Completed</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build&diff=44887LifeTrac II Build2011-10-12T16:11:08Z<p>Ian Midgley: /* Wheel Tracks */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Category=LifeTrac}}<br />
<br />
==Tools Required==<br />
<br />
<br />
=Design=<br />
<br />
Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design]. <br />
<br />
=Frame=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/29845279?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
&nbsp;<br />
Frame Construction Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYHt4kwC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
<br />
=Wheels=<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/30152906?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
Wheel Assembly Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Life_Track_II_Build/Wheel_Mount_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYH0nTEC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16044716">Lifetrac II- Wheel Mounting</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/seanchurch">Sean Church</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, go for the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14376927">LifeTrac II Test Drive</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Wheel Tracks=<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/30354026?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
[[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Wheel_Tracks_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
<br />
Then, [[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14718706">Extreme Traction</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Loader Arms=<br />
<html><br />
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.ifixit.net/static/embed/make-embed.js?id=1051"></script> <p><a href="http://makeprojects.com/Project/GVCS-LifeTrac-Loader-Arms/1051/1">GVCS - LifeTrac - Loader Arms</a></p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.<br />
<br />
<br />
1. Prepare loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.<br />
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]<br />
<br />
4. Drill holes in loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]<br />
<br />
5. Torch out arm mounts<br />
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]<br />
<br />
6. Grind arm ends.<br />
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]<br />
<br />
7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]<br />
<br />
8. Cut pins to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]<br />
<br />
9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]<br />
<br />
10.Torch out 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]<br />
<br />
11. Mark arm locations on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]<br />
<br />
12. Grind 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]<br />
<br />
13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]<br />
<br />
14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]<br />
<br />
15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]<br />
<br />
17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]<br />
<br />
18. Finish inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]<br />
<br />
19. Drill rear loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]<br />
<br />
20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]<br />
<br />
21. Torch out plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]<br />
<br />
22. Grind plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]<br />
<br />
23. Line up plug inserts for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]<br />
<br />
24. Plug weld inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]<br />
<br />
25. Grind plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]<br />
<br />
26. Finished inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]<br />
<br />
27. Weld arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]<br />
<br />
28. Arm gussets plug welded. <br />
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]<br />
<br />
29. Prepare pins for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]<br />
<br />
30. Weld pins.<br />
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]<br />
<br />
31. Mount cylinder base plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]<br />
<br />
32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]<br />
<br />
33. Mount cylinder cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]<br />
<br />
34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]<br />
<br />
35. Arm cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]<br />
<br />
36. Put on real loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]<br />
<br />
37. Hang arm cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]<br />
<br />
38. Torch misfit holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]<br />
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39. Weld inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]<br />
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40. Grind inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]<br />
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41. Finish attaching cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]<br />
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42. Finish weld arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]<br />
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43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]<br />
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44. Attach cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]<br />
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45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]<br />
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46. Begin attaching hoses.<br />
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]<br />
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47. Hose attachment.<br />
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]<br />
<br />
48. Tack weld gusset nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]<br />
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49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]<br />
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49.5. Tack weld cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]<br />
<br />
50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]<br />
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51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.<br />
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. <br />
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]<br />
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52. Finish weld top cylinder.<br />
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]<br />
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=Quick Attach Plate=<br />
<br />
60. Prep QA plate materials.<br />
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]<br />
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61. Cut stock to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]<br />
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63. Cut all tubing to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]<br />
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64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]<br />
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65. Hole punch all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]<br />
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66. Prepare QA plates for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]<br />
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67. Weld QA frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]<br />
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68. Finish welding QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]<br />
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69. Weld fingers.<br />
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]<br />
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70. Weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]<br />
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71. Finish weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]<br />
<br />
72. Weld top eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]<br />
<br />
74. Begin on QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]<br />
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75. Finish weld eyes in place.<br />
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]<br />
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75.5<br />
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]<br />
<br />
76. Finish weld eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]<br />
<br />
77. Raise arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]<br />
<br />
78. Extend QA cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]<br />
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79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]<br />
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80. Mount QA plate on arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]<br />
<br />
81. Extend QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]<br />
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82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]<br />
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83. Weld handle to rotation pin.<br />
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]<br />
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84. Mark rotation pin location.<br />
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]<br />
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85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.<br />
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]<br />
<br />
86. Put on stops and set screws.<br />
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]<br />
<br />
87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.<br />
<br />
Now take tractor for a test drive:<br />
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<object width="500" height="310"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="500" height="310"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15130712">LifeTrac Prototype II Completed</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
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See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build/Wheel_Tracks_Construction_Video_Script&diff=44751LifeTrac II Build/Wheel Tracks Construction Video Script2011-10-10T20:51:35Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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<div>LifeTrac Tracks Construction Video Script<br />
<br />
The LifeTrac wheel tracks provide all terrain traction including the ability to traverse ditches that are about 2/3 the length of the tracks themselves. They are created from simple materials: treads bent from 1 inch rebar, 3/8" chain with links measuring 2 inches long, and chain links for connecting the ends of the chain.<br />
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Fabrication of the tracks requires two custom jigs, one to press the rebar and one for welding the treads to the chain.<br />
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The pressing jig is constructed from seven steel members welded together. The bottom member is a piece of upside-down 7/16"x6" u-channel measuring 16-3/4 inches in length. Two 1 inch thick plates that measure 4 inches by 5-3/4" with notches in the top for holding the rebar are welded onto the bottom plate, at an inner distance of 14-3/4 inches apart, creating a U shape. These are supported by a piece 3 x 6 x 1 inch thick welded on the inside to support the U under the pressure of rebar bending. The press foot in the shop press should be 8.5 inches wide.<br />
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The tread welding jig is made from 1/2 inch rebar. This jig is made of a frame consisting of 12 slots to hold the rebar while welding on the chain. The jig is 57.5 inches long, 13.5 inches wide, and 2.75 inches high. <br />
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The top of the jig consists of two 58 inch runners spaced 13.5 inches apart on center from one another by 24 cross pieces. The cross pieces are cut to 15.5 inches and should be welded to the runners with 1 inch extending on either side beyond the runners. From one end, weld the first 2 cross pieces apart 1 11/16 inches from center to center, and continue to space these pairs 3.25 inches apart down the length of the jig. <br />
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The bottom of the tread welding jig is a similar pattern, with the runners spaced 5 inches apart on center by 24 5 inch cross pieces. Repeat the same pattern of spacing the cross pieces as on the top.<br />
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The bottom and top of the jig are connected at each end by 2.75 inch high pieces of rebar and in three places evenly spaced in the center of the jig by 3.75 inch vertical pieces.<br />
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The first step in fabrication is to cut the 1 inch rebar into treads measuring 20 inches in length. Each track uses 33 rebar treads, so for one tractor you will need to cut 66 treads total. This requires 110 feet of 1 inch rebar. <br />
<br />
Using the rebar pressing jig and a 20 ton shop press, bend each of the treads, one at a time.<br />
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Now prepare to weld chain to the treads. Each track requires two chains 131 links long. Leave some room on one end of the jig to pile up the track as you move along. Place a tread in each tread holder and lay the chain out on the side of the jig. Weld the chain onto the outside of the rebar, leaving one link free at the very end of each track for linking together, and 3 links in between each tread. Wrap the chain around the tread to hold it in place and weld thoroughly. Make sure the chain stays lined up properly at the end of each tread and does not twist between treads.<br />
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When you've finished all of the top welds on each side, flip over the jig and weld the bottom of each link to the treads. Lift the jig up at an angle to better expose the treads you are working on.<br />
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Flip the jig back to the first side, lift out the section of track you've just completed, refill the jig with loose treads, and continue to weld the track together until you reach the end of the chain, where you will leave one link free for connection.<br />
<br />
Lay out the completed treads on the ground for mounting on the tractor. Line them up with the wheels and drive onto the center of the tracks. Using come-alongs, ratchet the ends of the tracks tightly towards one another. Let out air from the tires and then tighten the track once more until the links are close enough that you can connect them with chain links. Bend the steel pins on the chain links.<br />
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This completes the fabrication, assembly, and mounting of the LifeTrac all terrain tracks. For more information on the LifeTrac tractor tracks, visit the Open Source Ecology wiki page.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build/Wheel_Tracks_Construction_Video_Script&diff=44749LifeTrac II Build/Wheel Tracks Construction Video Script2011-10-10T19:04:50Z<p>Ian Midgley: Created page with " LifeTrac Tracks Construction Video Script The LifeTrac wheel tracks provide all terrain traction. They are created from simple materials of 1 inch rebar, chain with links meas..."</p>
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<div><br />
LifeTrac Tracks Construction Video Script<br />
<br />
The LifeTrac wheel tracks provide all terrain traction. They are created from simple materials of 1 inch rebar, chain with links measuring 3/8 inch by 2 inches long, and chain links for mounting the tracks.<br />
<br />
Fabrication of the tracks requires two custom jigs, one to press the rebar and one for welding the treads to the chain.<br />
<br />
The pressing jig is constructed from seven steel plates welded together. The bottom plate measures 16 inches by 6 inches. Next, weld two 1 inch thick plates that measure 3 inches by 6 inches onto the bottom plate, 12.5 inches apart, creating a U shape. Make a notch in the center of one end in two plates measuring 5.25 inches by 4 inches and weld them onto the exterior of the upright sections of the U. Lastly, weld two 1/2 inch thick plates measuring 2.5 inches by 3 inches upright on the interior of the U t a slight angle against the 6 inch wide plates. <br />
<br />
The tread welding jig is made from 1/2 inch rebar. This jig is made of a frame consisting of 12 slots to hold the rebar while welding on the chain. The jig is 57.5 inches long, 13.5 inches wide, and 2.75 inches high. <br />
<br />
The top of the jig consists of two 57.5 inch runners spaced 13.5 inches apart from one another by 24 cross pieces. The cross pieces are cut to 15.5 inches and should be welded to the runners with 1 inch extending on either side beyond the runners. From one end, weld the first 2 cross pieces apart 1.75 inches from center to center, and the third piece 3.5 inches from center to center. Repeat this pattern to the end of the jig.<br />
<br />
The bottom of the tread welding jig is a similar pattern, with the runners spaced apart 5.5 inches by 24 5.5 inch cross pieces. Repeat the same pattern of spacing the cross pieces as on the top.<br />
<br />
The bottom and top of the jig are connected at each end by 2.75 inch high pieces of rebar and in three places evenly spaced in the center of the jig.<br />
<br />
The first step in fabrication is to cut the 1 inch rebar into treads measuring 15.5 inches in length. Each track uses 33 rebar treads, so for one tractor you will need to cut 66 treads total. This requires 86 feet of inch rebar. <br />
<br />
Using the rebar pressing jig and a 20 ton shop press, bend each of the treads, one at a time.<br />
<br />
Now prepare to weld chain to the treads. Each track requires two chains 133 links long. Leave some room on one end of the jig to pile up the track as you move along. Place a tread in each tread holder and lay the chain out on the side of the jig. Weld the chain onto the outside of the rebar, leaving one link free at the very end of each track for linking together, and 3 links in between each tread. Wrap the chain around the tread to hold it in place and weld thoroughly. Make sure the chain stays lined up properly at the end of each tread and does not twist between treads.<br />
<br />
When you've finished all of the top welds on each side, flip over the jig and weld the bottom of each link to the treads. Lift the jig up at an angle to better expose the treads you are working on.<br />
<br />
Flip the jig back to the first side, lift out the section of track you've just completed, refill the jig with loose treads, and continue to weld the track together until you reach the end of the chain, where you will leave one link free for connection.<br />
<br />
Lay out the completed treads on the ground for mounting on the tractor. Line them up with the wheels and drive onto the center of the tracks. Using come-alongs, ratchet the ends of the tracks tightly towards one another. Let out air from the tires and then tighten the track once more until the links are close enough that you can connect them with chain links. Bend the steel pins on the chain links.<br />
<br />
This completes the fabrication, assembly, and mounting of the LifeTrac all terrain tracks. For more</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build&diff=44557LifeTrac II Build2011-10-06T23:39:58Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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==Tools Required==<br />
<br />
<br />
=Design=<br />
<br />
Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design]. <br />
<br />
=Frame=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].<br />
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Frame Construction Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
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=Wheels=<br />
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Wheel Assembly Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Life_Track_II_Build/Wheel_Mount_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
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Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]<br />
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Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):<br />
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Then, go for the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]<br />
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=Wheel Tracks=<br />
Then, [[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]<br />
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=Loader Arms=<br />
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.ifixit.net/static/embed/make-embed.js?id=1051"></script> <p><a href="http://makeprojects.com/Project/GVCS-LifeTrac-Loader-Arms/1051/1">GVCS - LifeTrac - Loader Arms</a></p><br />
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Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.<br />
<br />
<br />
1. Prepare loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]<br />
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2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.<br />
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]<br />
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3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]<br />
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4. Drill holes in loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]<br />
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5. Torch out arm mounts<br />
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]<br />
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6. Grind arm ends.<br />
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]<br />
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7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]<br />
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8. Cut pins to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]<br />
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9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]<br />
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10.Torch out 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]<br />
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11. Mark arm locations on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]<br />
<br />
12. Grind 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]<br />
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13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]<br />
<br />
14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]<br />
<br />
15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]<br />
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17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]<br />
<br />
18. Finish inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]<br />
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19. Drill rear loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]<br />
<br />
20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]<br />
<br />
21. Torch out plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]<br />
<br />
22. Grind plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]<br />
<br />
23. Line up plug inserts for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]<br />
<br />
24. Plug weld inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]<br />
<br />
25. Grind plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]<br />
<br />
26. Finished inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]<br />
<br />
27. Weld arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]<br />
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28. Arm gussets plug welded. <br />
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]<br />
<br />
29. Prepare pins for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]<br />
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30. Weld pins.<br />
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]<br />
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31. Mount cylinder base plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]<br />
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32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]<br />
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33. Mount cylinder cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]<br />
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34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]<br />
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35. Arm cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]<br />
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36. Put on real loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]<br />
<br />
37. Hang arm cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]<br />
<br />
38. Torch misfit holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]<br />
<br />
39. Weld inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]<br />
<br />
40. Grind inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]<br />
<br />
41. Finish attaching cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]<br />
<br />
42. Finish weld arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]<br />
<br />
43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]<br />
<br />
44. Attach cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]<br />
<br />
45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]<br />
<br />
46. Begin attaching hoses.<br />
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]<br />
<br />
47. Hose attachment.<br />
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]<br />
<br />
48. Tack weld gusset nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49.5. Tack weld cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]<br />
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50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]<br />
<br />
51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.<br />
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. <br />
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. Finish weld top cylinder.<br />
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]<br />
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=Quick Attach Plate=<br />
<br />
60. Prep QA plate materials.<br />
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]<br />
<br />
61. Cut stock to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]<br />
<br />
63. Cut all tubing to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]<br />
<br />
64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]<br />
<br />
65. Hole punch all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]<br />
<br />
66. Prepare QA plates for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]<br />
<br />
67. Weld QA frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]<br />
<br />
68. Finish welding QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]<br />
<br />
69. Weld fingers.<br />
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]<br />
<br />
70. Weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]<br />
<br />
71. Finish weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]<br />
<br />
72. Weld top eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]<br />
<br />
74. Begin on QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75. Finish weld eyes in place.<br />
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75.5<br />
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]<br />
<br />
76. Finish weld eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]<br />
<br />
77. Raise arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]<br />
<br />
78. Extend QA cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]<br />
<br />
79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]<br />
<br />
80. Mount QA plate on arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]<br />
<br />
81. Extend QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]<br />
<br />
82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]<br />
<br />
83. Weld handle to rotation pin.<br />
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]<br />
<br />
84. Mark rotation pin location.<br />
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]<br />
<br />
85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.<br />
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]<br />
<br />
86. Put on stops and set screws.<br />
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]<br />
<br />
87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.<br />
<br />
Now take tractor for a test drive:<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="500" height="310"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="500" height="310"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15130712">LifeTrac Prototype II Completed</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build&diff=44071LifeTrac II Build2011-09-30T18:45:19Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Category=LifeTrac}}<br />
<br />
==Tools Required==<br />
<br />
<br />
=Design=<br />
<br />
Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design]. <br />
<br />
=Frame=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/29845279?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
&nbsp;<br />
Frame Construction Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYHt4kwC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
<br />
=Wheels=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYH0nTEC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16044716">Lifetrac II- Wheel Mounting</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/seanchurch">Sean Church</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, go for the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14376927">LifeTrac II Test Drive</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Wheel Tracks=<br />
Then, [[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14718706">Extreme Traction</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Loader Arms=<br />
<html><br />
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.ifixit.net/static/embed/make-embed.js?id=1051"></script> <p><a href="http://makeprojects.com/Project/GVCS-LifeTrac-Loader-Arms/1051/1">GVCS - LifeTrac - Loader Arms</a></p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.<br />
<br />
<br />
1. Prepare loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.<br />
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]<br />
<br />
4. Drill holes in loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]<br />
<br />
5. Torch out arm mounts<br />
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]<br />
<br />
6. Grind arm ends.<br />
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]<br />
<br />
7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]<br />
<br />
8. Cut pins to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]<br />
<br />
9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]<br />
<br />
10.Torch out 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]<br />
<br />
11. Mark arm locations on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]<br />
<br />
12. Grind 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]<br />
<br />
13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]<br />
<br />
14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]<br />
<br />
15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]<br />
<br />
17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]<br />
<br />
18. Finish inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]<br />
<br />
19. Drill rear loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]<br />
<br />
20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]<br />
<br />
21. Torch out plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]<br />
<br />
22. Grind plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]<br />
<br />
23. Line up plug inserts for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]<br />
<br />
24. Plug weld inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]<br />
<br />
25. Grind plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]<br />
<br />
26. Finished inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]<br />
<br />
27. Weld arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]<br />
<br />
28. Arm gussets plug welded. <br />
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]<br />
<br />
29. Prepare pins for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]<br />
<br />
30. Weld pins.<br />
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]<br />
<br />
31. Mount cylinder base plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]<br />
<br />
32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]<br />
<br />
33. Mount cylinder cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]<br />
<br />
34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]<br />
<br />
35. Arm cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]<br />
<br />
36. Put on real loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]<br />
<br />
37. Hang arm cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]<br />
<br />
38. Torch misfit holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]<br />
<br />
39. Weld inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]<br />
<br />
40. Grind inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]<br />
<br />
41. Finish attaching cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]<br />
<br />
42. Finish weld arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]<br />
<br />
43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]<br />
<br />
44. Attach cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]<br />
<br />
45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]<br />
<br />
46. Begin attaching hoses.<br />
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]<br />
<br />
47. Hose attachment.<br />
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]<br />
<br />
48. Tack weld gusset nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49.5. Tack weld cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]<br />
<br />
50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]<br />
<br />
51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.<br />
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. <br />
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. Finish weld top cylinder.<br />
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]<br />
<br />
=Quick Attach Plate=<br />
<br />
60. Prep QA plate materials.<br />
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]<br />
<br />
61. Cut stock to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]<br />
<br />
63. Cut all tubing to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]<br />
<br />
64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]<br />
<br />
65. Hole punch all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]<br />
<br />
66. Prepare QA plates for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]<br />
<br />
67. Weld QA frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]<br />
<br />
68. Finish welding QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]<br />
<br />
69. Weld fingers.<br />
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]<br />
<br />
70. Weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]<br />
<br />
71. Finish weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]<br />
<br />
72. Weld top eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]<br />
<br />
74. Begin on QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75. Finish weld eyes in place.<br />
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75.5<br />
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]<br />
<br />
76. Finish weld eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]<br />
<br />
77. Raise arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]<br />
<br />
78. Extend QA cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]<br />
<br />
79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]<br />
<br />
80. Mount QA plate on arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]<br />
<br />
81. Extend QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]<br />
<br />
82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]<br />
<br />
83. Weld handle to rotation pin.<br />
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]<br />
<br />
84. Mark rotation pin location.<br />
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]<br />
<br />
85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.<br />
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]<br />
<br />
86. Put on stops and set screws.<br />
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]<br />
<br />
87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.<br />
<br />
Now take tractor for a test drive:<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="500" height="310"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15130712&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="500" height="310"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15130712">LifeTrac Prototype II Completed</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build&diff=44070LifeTrac II Build2011-09-30T18:42:43Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Category=LifeTrac}}<br />
<br />
==Tools Required==<br />
<br />
<br />
=Design=<br />
<br />
Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design]. <br />
<br />
=Frame=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/29845279?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
Frame Construction Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYHt4kwC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Frame Construction Intro Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
<br />
=Wheels=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYH0nTEC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16044716">Lifetrac II- Wheel Mounting</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/seanchurch">Sean Church</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, go for the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14376927&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14376927">LifeTrac II Test Drive</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Wheel Tracks=<br />
Then, [[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<object width="400" height="233"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="233"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14718706">Extreme Traction</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2016419">Marcin Jakubowski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
=Loader Arms=<br />
<html><br />
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.ifixit.net/static/embed/make-embed.js?id=1051"></script> <p><a href="http://makeprojects.com/Project/GVCS-LifeTrac-Loader-Arms/1051/1">GVCS - LifeTrac - Loader Arms</a></p><br />
</html><br />
<br />
Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.<br />
<br />
<br />
1. Prepare loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.<br />
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]<br />
<br />
4. Drill holes in loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]<br />
<br />
5. Torch out arm mounts<br />
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]<br />
<br />
6. Grind arm ends.<br />
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]<br />
<br />
7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]<br />
<br />
8. Cut pins to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]<br />
<br />
9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]<br />
<br />
10.Torch out 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]<br />
<br />
11. Mark arm locations on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]<br />
<br />
12. Grind 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]<br />
<br />
13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]<br />
<br />
14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]<br />
<br />
15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]<br />
<br />
17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]<br />
<br />
18. Finish inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]<br />
<br />
19. Drill rear loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]<br />
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20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]<br />
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21. Torch out plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]<br />
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22. Grind plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]<br />
<br />
23. Line up plug inserts for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]<br />
<br />
24. Plug weld inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]<br />
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25. Grind plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]<br />
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26. Finished inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]<br />
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27. Weld arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]<br />
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28. Arm gussets plug welded. <br />
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]<br />
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29. Prepare pins for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]<br />
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30. Weld pins.<br />
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]<br />
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31. Mount cylinder base plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]<br />
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32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]<br />
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33. Mount cylinder cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]<br />
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34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]<br />
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35. Arm cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]<br />
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36. Put on real loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]<br />
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37. Hang arm cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]<br />
<br />
38. Torch misfit holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]<br />
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39. Weld inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]<br />
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40. Grind inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]<br />
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41. Finish attaching cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]<br />
<br />
42. Finish weld arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]<br />
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43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]<br />
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44. Attach cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]<br />
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45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]<br />
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46. Begin attaching hoses.<br />
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]<br />
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47. Hose attachment.<br />
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]<br />
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48. Tack weld gusset nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]<br />
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49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]<br />
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49.5. Tack weld cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]<br />
<br />
50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]<br />
<br />
51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.<br />
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]<br />
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52. <br />
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]<br />
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52. Finish weld top cylinder.<br />
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]<br />
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=Quick Attach Plate=<br />
<br />
60. Prep QA plate materials.<br />
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]<br />
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61. Cut stock to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]<br />
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63. Cut all tubing to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]<br />
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64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]<br />
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65. Hole punch all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]<br />
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66. Prepare QA plates for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]<br />
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67. Weld QA frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]<br />
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68. Finish welding QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]<br />
<br />
69. Weld fingers.<br />
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]<br />
<br />
70. Weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]<br />
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71. Finish weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]<br />
<br />
72. Weld top eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]<br />
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74. Begin on QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]<br />
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75. Finish weld eyes in place.<br />
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75.5<br />
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]<br />
<br />
76. Finish weld eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]<br />
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77. Raise arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]<br />
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78. Extend QA cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]<br />
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79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]<br />
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80. Mount QA plate on arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]<br />
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81. Extend QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]<br />
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82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]<br />
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83. Weld handle to rotation pin.<br />
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]<br />
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84. Mark rotation pin location.<br />
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]<br />
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85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.<br />
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]<br />
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86. Put on stops and set screws.<br />
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]<br />
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87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.<br />
<br />
Now take tractor for a test drive:<br />
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See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script&diff=43693LifeTrac II Build/Frame Construction Video Script2011-09-29T07:24:32Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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The LifeTrac Tractor frame is constructed from eighteen pieces of 4 x 4 x 1/4 inch steel tube. These pieces are cut and drilled to make eight unique members that are then assembled with 9 x 3/4 inch bolts.<br />
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This video includes the most updated measurements from LifeTrac III prototypes on the Factor E Farm. I will refer to the orientation of the frame pieces as if we were sitting in the drivers seat of the LifeTrac: north is to the front end where the loader will be attached, south is behind us at the back of the tractor, west is on our left hand side and east is on our right hand side. All lateral measurements of the beams are from left to right, all measurements of depth are from front to back, and all measurements of height are from top to bottom. Each drill hole is measured from one end of the tube to accommodate for error in tube length. Pay careful attention to only measure from this reference point.<br />
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We have recently developed a new jig for measuring hole positioning on the frame pieces. On previous fabrication, a short square jig was used to mark transfer punch locations on the steel tube, allowing for accurate measurement simultaneously on both sides of the tube. This jig was useful only on the ends of the pieces and would have to be applied from each end separately. The new jig will run the length of the tube, include every hole, and is to be applied from one side making its application straightforward. We are currently developing and documenting this jig. <br />
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First step is to cut the steel tube into the proper lengths for the 18 frame pieces. Cut the steel tubes with either a cut off saw, cold cut saw, or a bandsaw. A torch will work too. Cut the three lower frame pieces identically, measuring 60 inches in length. Cut the four bottom north/south frame pieces to a length of 76 inches. The vertical frame pieces are fabricated in pairs. The front, middle, and rear vertical pieces are different lengths. Cut the two front vertical pieces to a height of 55 inches. Now cut the two middle vertical pieces to a height of 52 inches. Cut the two rear vertical pieces to a height of 59 inches. Cut the two top north/south frame pieces to a length of 68 inches. Lastly, cut the three top cross pieces to a length of 44 inches.<br />
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1- Now we drill the three identical lower frame pieces. Drill 13/16 inch holes on the side of the first tube at a distance of 14 inches and 46 inches from the left end. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat on the other side. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes on the top at a distance of 2 inches, 10 inches, 50 inches, and 58 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat these holes on the bottom of the tube. Once again, every measurement is from one end of the tube. Repeat drilling holes on all three lower frame pieces. <br />
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Lay out six blocks on the floor of your workshop upon which to assemble the frame. Place the three lower frame pieces on the blocks.<br />
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2 - Next drill the two bottom identical inner north/south pieces. On the side of the tube, drill holes at 6 inches, 9 inches, 13 inches, 30 inches, 63 inches, 67 inches, and 70 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat these holes on the other side of the tube. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the top at 2 inches, 34 inches, 55 inches, 58.5 inches, 62 inches, and 74 inches. Rotate another 180 degrees and repeat holes on the bottom of the tube.<br />
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3 - Drill holes on the side of the two identical bottom outer north/south pieces at 9 inches, 13 inches, 63 inches, and 67 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the other side. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the top at 2 inches, 34 inches, 58.5 inches, 62 inches, and 74 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the bottom.<br />
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Place the bottom inner and outer north/south pieces on top of the lower frame pieces on the workshop floor. Adjust the blocks so you have access to the underside of the holes. Align the holes you've drilled and bolt together loosely using washers on either side and metal lock nuts. If the holes are not exact you may need to drill them out further.<br />
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4 - Drill holes on the front of the two identical front vertical pieces at 6 inches and 50 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the back of the tube. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the side at 2 inches and 46 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the other side.<br />
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5 - Next drill holes on the front of the two identical middle vertical pieces at 6 inches, 24 inches, and 50 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat on the back. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the side at 2 inches and 46 inches. Rotate another 180 degrees and repeat holes on the other side of the tube.<br />
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6- Now drill holes on the front of the two identical rear vertical pieces at 2 inches, 21 inches, 29.5 inches, 47.5 inches, and 54 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the back. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the side at 6 inches and 50 inches. Rotate another 180 degrees and repeat holes on the other side of the tube.<br />
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Mount the vertical frame pieces to the the inner corners of the lower frame with bolts, nuts, and washers. Tighten loosely, leaving a little room for play.<br />
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7 - On to the top of the frame. Drill holes in the top of the two identical top north/south frame pieces at 6 inches, 22 inches, and 62 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the bottom. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the side at 2 inches, 26 inches, and 66 inches. At 46.5 inches, mark a center point and then torch out a hole with a diameter of 2 3/8 inches. This is where the tractor arms will connect. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the other side, including torch hole.<br />
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Mount the top north/south frame pieces to the vertical frame pieces.<br />
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8 - Lastly, drill holes on the front of the three identical top cross pieces at 6 inches and 38 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the back. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes on the top at 2 inches and 42 inches. Rotate the tube 180 degrees and repeat holes on the bottom.<br />
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Mount the top cross pieces to the frame. Tighten all frame bolts extra tight.<br />
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This completes the entire frame upon which the wheels, front loader, power cubes, motors, and valves can be mounted. Furthermore, this frame is one hundred percent designed for disassembly except for the wheel motor mounts for which it is absolutely critical that they do not shift at risk of motor shaft breakage, for which reason they are welded. However, in the future prototypes will consider a method that allows for an even easier way to mount the wheels and motors without using any welds on the frame. For additional information and media on fabricating and assembling the LifeTrac frame, visit the Open Source Ecology wiki page.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build&diff=43567LifeTrac II Build2011-09-28T20:53:36Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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==Tools Required==<br />
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=Design=<br />
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Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design]. <br />
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=Frame=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].<br />
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Frame Construction Intro Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
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=Wheels=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]<br />
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Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):<br />
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Then, go for the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]<br />
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=Wheel Tracks=<br />
Then, [[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]<br />
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=Loader Arms=<br />
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Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.<br />
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<br />
1. Prepare loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]<br />
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2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.<br />
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]<br />
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3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]<br />
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4. Drill holes in loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]<br />
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5. Torch out arm mounts<br />
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]<br />
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6. Grind arm ends.<br />
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]<br />
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7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]<br />
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8. Cut pins to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]<br />
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9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]<br />
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10.Torch out 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]<br />
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11. Mark arm locations on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]<br />
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12. Grind 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]<br />
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13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]<br />
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14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]<br />
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15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]<br />
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17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]<br />
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18. Finish inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]<br />
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19. Drill rear loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]<br />
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20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]<br />
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21. Torch out plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]<br />
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22. Grind plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]<br />
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23. Line up plug inserts for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]<br />
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24. Plug weld inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]<br />
<br />
25. Grind plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]<br />
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26. Finished inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]<br />
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27. Weld arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]<br />
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28. Arm gussets plug welded. <br />
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]<br />
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29. Prepare pins for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]<br />
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30. Weld pins.<br />
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]<br />
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31. Mount cylinder base plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]<br />
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32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]<br />
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33. Mount cylinder cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]<br />
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34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]<br />
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35. Arm cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]<br />
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36. Put on real loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]<br />
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37. Hang arm cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]<br />
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38. Torch misfit holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]<br />
<br />
39. Weld inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]<br />
<br />
40. Grind inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]<br />
<br />
41. Finish attaching cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]<br />
<br />
42. Finish weld arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]<br />
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43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]<br />
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44. Attach cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]<br />
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45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]<br />
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46. Begin attaching hoses.<br />
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]<br />
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47. Hose attachment.<br />
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]<br />
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48. Tack weld gusset nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]<br />
<br />
49.5. Tack weld cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]<br />
<br />
50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]<br />
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51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.<br />
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]<br />
<br />
52. <br />
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]<br />
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52. Finish weld top cylinder.<br />
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]<br />
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=Quick Attach Plate=<br />
<br />
60. Prep QA plate materials.<br />
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]<br />
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61. Cut stock to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]<br />
<br />
63. Cut all tubing to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]<br />
<br />
64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]<br />
<br />
65. Hole punch all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]<br />
<br />
66. Prepare QA plates for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]<br />
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67. Weld QA frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]<br />
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68. Finish welding QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]<br />
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69. Weld fingers.<br />
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]<br />
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70. Weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]<br />
<br />
71. Finish weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]<br />
<br />
72. Weld top eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]<br />
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74. Begin on QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75. Finish weld eyes in place.<br />
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]<br />
<br />
75.5<br />
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]<br />
<br />
76. Finish weld eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]<br />
<br />
77. Raise arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]<br />
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78. Extend QA cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]<br />
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79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]<br />
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80. Mount QA plate on arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]<br />
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81. Extend QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]<br />
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82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]<br />
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83. Weld handle to rotation pin.<br />
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]<br />
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84. Mark rotation pin location.<br />
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]<br />
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85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.<br />
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]<br />
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86. Put on stops and set screws.<br />
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]<br />
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87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.<br />
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Now take tractor for a test drive:<br />
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See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build&diff=43566LifeTrac II Build2011-09-28T20:52:43Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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==Tools Required==<br />
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=Design=<br />
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Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design]. <br />
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=Frame=<br />
Frame Construction Intro Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]<br />
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Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].<br />
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=Wheels=<br />
Then, [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]<br />
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Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):<br />
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Then, go for the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]<br />
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=Wheel Tracks=<br />
Then, [[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]<br />
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=Loader Arms=<br />
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Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.<br />
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1. Prepare loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]<br />
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2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.<br />
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]<br />
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3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]<br />
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4. Drill holes in loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]<br />
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5. Torch out arm mounts<br />
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]<br />
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6. Grind arm ends.<br />
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]<br />
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7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]<br />
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8. Cut pins to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]<br />
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9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]<br />
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10.Torch out 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]<br />
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11. Mark arm locations on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]<br />
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12. Grind 2" inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]<br />
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13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]<br />
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14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]<br />
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15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]<br />
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17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]<br />
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18. Finish inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]<br />
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19. Drill rear loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]<br />
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20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]<br />
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21. Torch out plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]<br />
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22. Grind plug weld holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]<br />
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23. Line up plug inserts for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]<br />
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24. Plug weld inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]<br />
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25. Grind plug welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]<br />
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26. Finished inserts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]<br />
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27. Weld arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]<br />
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28. Arm gussets plug welded. <br />
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]<br />
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29. Prepare pins for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]<br />
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30. Weld pins.<br />
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]<br />
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31. Mount cylinder base plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]<br />
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32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]<br />
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33. Mount cylinder cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]<br />
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34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]<br />
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35. Arm cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]<br />
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36. Put on real loader arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]<br />
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37. Hang arm cross support.<br />
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]<br />
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38. Torch misfit holes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]<br />
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39. Weld inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]<br />
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40. Grind inner arm gussets.<br />
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]<br />
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41. Finish attaching cross supports.<br />
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]<br />
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42. Finish weld arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]<br />
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43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.<br />
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]<br />
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44. Attach cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]<br />
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45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]<br />
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46. Begin attaching hoses.<br />
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]<br />
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47. Hose attachment.<br />
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]<br />
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48. Tack weld gusset nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]<br />
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49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.<br />
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]<br />
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49.5. Tack weld cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]<br />
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50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.<br />
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]<br />
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51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.<br />
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]<br />
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52. <br />
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]<br />
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52. Finish weld top cylinder.<br />
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]<br />
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=Quick Attach Plate=<br />
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60. Prep QA plate materials.<br />
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]<br />
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61. Cut stock to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]<br />
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63. Cut all tubing to size.<br />
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]<br />
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64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]<br />
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65. Hole punch all pieces.<br />
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]<br />
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66. Prepare QA plates for welding.<br />
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]<br />
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67. Weld QA frame.<br />
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]<br />
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68. Finish welding QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]<br />
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69. Weld fingers.<br />
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]<br />
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70. Weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]<br />
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71. Finish weld bottom eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]<br />
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72. Weld top eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]<br />
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74. Begin on QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]<br />
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75. Finish weld eyes in place.<br />
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]<br />
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75.5<br />
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]<br />
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76. Finish weld eyes.<br />
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]<br />
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77. Raise arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]<br />
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78. Extend QA cylinders.<br />
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]<br />
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79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]<br />
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80. Mount QA plate on arms.<br />
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]<br />
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81. Extend QA plate.<br />
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]<br />
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82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.<br />
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]<br />
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83. Weld handle to rotation pin.<br />
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]<br />
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84. Mark rotation pin location.<br />
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]<br />
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85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.<br />
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]<br />
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86. Put on stops and set screws.<br />
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]<br />
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87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.<br />
<br />
Now take tractor for a test drive:<br />
<br />
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See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script&diff=43565LifeTrac II Build/Frame Construction Video Script2011-09-28T20:47:59Z<p>Ian Midgley: Created page with " The LifeTrac Tractor frame is constructed from eighteen pieces of 4 x 4 x 1/4 inch steel tube. These pieces are cut and drilled to make eight unique forms that are then assembl..."</p>
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The LifeTrac Tractor frame is constructed from eighteen pieces of 4 x 4 x 1/4 inch steel tube. These pieces are cut and drilled to make eight unique forms that are then assembled with 9 1/2 x 3/4 inch bolts.<br />
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This video includes the most updated measurements from LifeTrac III prototypes on the Factor E Farm. I will refer to the orientation of the frame pieces as if we are sitting in the drivers seat of the LifeTrac: north is to the front end where the loader will be attached, south is behind us at the back of the tractor, west is on our left hand side and east is on our right hand side. All lateral measurements of the beams are from left to right, all measurements of depth are from front to back, and all measurements of height are from top to bottom. Each drill hole is measured from one end of the tube to accommodate for error in tube length. Drill each hole completely through the tube.<br />
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1- First step is to cut and drill the lower frame pieces. These three pieces are identical, measuring 60 inches in length. Cut the steel tubes with either a cut off saw or a bandsaw to a length of 60 inches. Drill 3/16 inch holes on the side of the first tube at a distance of 14 inches and 46 inches from the left side. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes on the top at a distance of 2 inches, 10 inches, 50 inches, and 58 inches. Once again, the measurement of each hole is from one end of the tube. Repeat drilling holes on all three lower frame pieces.<br />
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Lay out six blocks on the floor of your workshop to assembled the frame on. Place the three lower frame pieces on the blocks.<br />
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2 - Next cut and drill the two identical inner north/south pieces. Cut the tubes to a length of 76 inches. On the side of the tube, drill holes at 6 inches, 9 inches, 13 inches, 30 inches, 63 inches, 67 inches, and 70 inches. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the top at 2 inches, 34 inches, 55 inches, 58 inches, 62 inches, and 74 inches.<br />
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3 - Now cut the two outer identical outer north/south pieces at a length of 76 inches. Drill holes on the side at 9 inches, 13 inches, 63 inches, and 67 inches. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the top at 2 inches, 34 inches, 58 inches, 62 inches, and 74 inches.<br />
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Place the inner and outer north/south pieces on top of the lower frame pieces on the workshop floor. Adjust the blocks so you have access to the underside of the holes. Align the holes you've drilled and bolt together using washers. If the holes are not exact you may need to drill them out further.<br />
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The vertical frame pieces are fabricated in pairs. The front, middle, and rear vertical pieces are different lengths.<br />
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4 - First cut the two identical front vertical pieces to a height of 55 inches. Drill holes on the front of the piece at 6 inches and 50 inches. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the side at 2 inches and 46 inches.<br />
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5 - Now cut the two identical middle vertical pieces to a height of 52 inches. Drill holes on the front of the piece at 6 inches, 24 inches, and 50 inches. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the side at 2 inches and 46 inches.<br />
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6- Cut the two identical rear vertical pieces to a height of 59 inches. Drill holes on the front at 2 inches, 21 inches, 29.5 inches, 47.5 inches, and 54 inches. Rotate the tube 90 degrees and drill holes in the side at 6 inches and 50 inches.<br />
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Mount the vertical frame pieces to the the inner corners of the lower frame with bolts, nuts, and washers. Tighten loosely, leaving a little room for play.<br />
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7 - On to the top of the frame. Cut the two identical top north/south frame pieces to a length of 68 inches. Drill holes in the top at 6 inches, 22 inches, and 62 inches. Rotate the tube and drill holes in the side at 2 inches, 26 inches, and 66 inches. At 46.5 inches, mark a center point and then torch out a hole with a diameter of 2 3/8 inches. This is where the tractor arms will connect.<br />
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Mount the top north/south frame pieces to the vertical frame pieces.<br />
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8 - Lastly, cut the three identical top cross pieces to a length of 44 inches. Drill holes on the front at 6 inches and 38 inches. Rotate the tube and drill holes on the top at 2 inches and 42 inches.<br />
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Mount the top cross pieces to the frame. Tighten all frame bolts extra tight.<br />
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For additional information and media on fabricating and assembling the LifeTrac frame, visit the Open Source Ecology wiki page.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Power_Cube/Manufacturing_Instructions&diff=43196Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions2011-09-27T04:32:46Z<p>Ian Midgley: /* Overview */</p>
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==Overview==<br />
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<br />
Intro to Power Cube Construction Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Power_Cube/Intro_Video_Script]]<br />
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==Preparation==<br />
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===Safety===<br />
*Hearing Protection<br />
*Eye Protection<br />
*Steel Toe Boots<br />
*Welding<br />
**Gloves<br />
**Hood<br />
**Apron/Jacket<br />
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===Workspace===<br />
<br />
This section describes the various workspace areas that we have found to be useful in fabricating the Power Cube. It is provided as a suggestion for preparing your work area.<br />
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*Storage: For raw steel and parts<br />
*Cutting Area: For use with cutting torch - Made from non-flammable materials<br />
*Welding Table: Usually steel, suitable for use with arc welder (MIG, TIG, stick, etc)<br />
*Ventilation for cutting / welding areas: Especially when working with galvanised steel<br />
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===Tools===<br />
*Welder<br />
*Angle Grinder<br />
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*Hand Tools<br />
**Crescent wrench<br />
**Socket set<br />
**Hammer<br />
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*Metal Cutting Tools<br />
**Bandsaw<br />
**Chopsaw<br />
**Torch<br />
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*Paint Tools<br />
**Gravity Fed Paint Sprayer<br />
**Air compressor<br />
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==Subassembly Fabrication==<br />
* The purpose of this section is to cut the raw steel into required lengths and shapes as required for final assembly.<br />
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* These step includes drilling and cutting steel up to 3/8” in thickness.<br />
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===Engine & Hydraulic Pump mounts===<br />
* ¼” x 8” x 12” Plate<br />
* ¼” x 8” x 9” Plate<br />
* ¼” x 2” x 2” x 8” Angle<br />
* ¼” x 2” x 2” x 29” Angle<br />
* ¼” x 8” x 8” Plate<br />
::[[Image:EngineMount2.png|845px]]<br />
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Torching of engine mounts:<br />
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And, torching the last of the 9 power cube engine mount plate holes:<br />
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=====Quick attach mounts=====<br />
*[2] 3/8” x 4” x 27” Plates<br />
::[[Image:QuickAttachPlates.png|300px]]<br />
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=====Fuel tank=====<br />
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*[2] ¼” x 4” x 8” Plates<br />
*4” x 8” x 14 ½” Tube<br />
*¼” x 2” x 24” Plate<br />
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* All welds assembling the tank must be quality welds, as they must not leak. Be careful not to “over weld” the tank to the mount.<br />
* Clean the inside of the ¼” x 4” x 8” tube and the two ¼” x 4” x 8” plates – anything left on these surfaces will end up in the gasoline and could clog the engine when started. Tack and weld the plates on each end of the tube, taking care to orient the top plate with the filler hole as shown in the diagram below.<br />
*Weld the 1/4” tank flange to the smaller hole.<br />
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::[[Image:FuelTank.png|500px]]<br />
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=====Oil Cooler Mount=====<br />
*[2] ¼” x 2” x 24” Plates<br />
**This is fan mount, not cooler mount. Holes in fan mount are missing. Length should be 23", not 24" -MJ<br />
*[2] ¼” x 2” x 1” Plates<br />
*[2] ¼” x 2” x 22” Plates (Note: the holes in these plates should be 6 inches apart, at 3" and 9" from bottom)<br />
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::[[Image:OilCoolerMount.png|400px]]<br />
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Note the correction on the dimensions of cooler mounts; hole can be oversized if washers are used:<br />
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::{{YoutubePopup|e3H9iLJPrM4|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
=====Key Switches and Choke=====<br />
<br />
::[[Image:keyswitchlabel.jpg|thumb|Key switch label with OEM part number.]]<br />
<br />
Key switch mount location: on hydraulic tank side.<br />
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*[3] 1/8” x 2” x 2” x 2” Angle<br />
::[[Image:KeySwitches.png|600px]]<br />
<br />
Key Switch video:<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|VMF2L0haB4w|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
=====Electrical cables=====<br />
*Note: The connectors can be purchased from an auto parts store – be aware that they usually require a crimper to attach to the cables. Alternatively, 3/8” copper tubing can be used in 1 ½” long pieces instead. Strip 1 ½” insulation from the cable, fully insert fully into 1 ½” copper tube, flatten end with a hammer and drill hole.<br />
::[[Image:ElectricalCables.jpg]]<br />
*[2] 11” 1 gauge<br />
*8 ½” 1 gauge<br />
::[[Image:ElectricalCables2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
====Battery Mount====<br />
<br />
*[2] ¼” x 2” x 2” x 4 3/4” Angle<br />
*[2] ¼” x 2” x 5/8” Plate<br />
<br />
::[[Image:BatteryMount.png|600px]]<br />
<br />
Cut pieces on bandsaw or metal cutoff saw.<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|i2nKZUq89rU|3|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
====Hydraulic reservoir====<br />
<br />
*[2] ¼” x 6” x 12”<br />
*6” x 12” x 27 ½” Tube<br />
*2” x 2 ¼” x 1/8” Tube<br />
<br />
'''Clean tank components prior to welding'''<br />
*Clean tank edges<br />
*Clean inside of tank<br />
*Clean-grind tank bungs<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|nfr2kZp8vGQ|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
'''Welding Plates to Tube'''<br />
* All welds assembling the reservoir must be quality welds that do not leak. Be careful not to “over weld” the reservoir. <br />
* Tack and weld the 6” x 12” plates to both ends of the 6” x 12” tube.<br />
<br />
'''Welding extension and flange'''<br />
* Suction strainer<br />
* Weld-in flange<br />
* 2” x 2 ¼” x 1/8” tube<br />
::[[Image:HydraulicReservoir.png|900px]]<br />
<br />
* Tack and weld the strainer extension tube to the tank, centered around the strainer hole.<br />
* Insert the strainer into the flange and insert it into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank.<br />
CAUTION: Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily.<br />
<br />
::[[Image:HydraulicReservoir2.png]]<br />
<br />
*Video of reservoirs after welding:<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|Q3Ygs9yk6Ls|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
*After tack welding - measure location of engine mount 8 inches from inner edge of frame (not hydraulic tank) and 3 inches down from top of hydraulic tank:<br /><br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|_h9LPdWWq9A|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
==Assembly==<br />
<br />
Power Cube assembly requires all the parts listed in the Bill Of Materials to be available and prepared as detailed in the “Fabrication” section (above). Assembly requires a welder (electric or torch) capable of welding metal 3/8” thick.<br />
<br />
A [[Power Cube Jig]] can be very useful during the welding stage:<br />
<br />
::[[Image:Pcframeweld.jpg|thumb|Power Cube Frames welding - 45 minutes per frame with one person assisting on jig clamping.]]<br />
<br />
===Power Cube Frame===<br />
*Position two ¼” x 2” x 2” x 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces as shown below. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints.<br />
::[[Image:PowerCubeAssemblyFrame1.png|300px]]<br />
<br />
*With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints as shown below. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Note: The optional jig makes this much easier and accurate. Repeat the prior procedure and this one for another half of the frame assembly.<br />
::[[Image:PowerCubeAssemblyFrame2.png|300px]]<br />
<br />
*Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.<br />
::[[Image:PowerCubeAssemblyFrame3.png|300px]]<br />
<br />
*Video of frame welding in progress:<br />
::[[Image:FrameWelding.png|link=https://player.vimeo.com/video/28589246]]<br />
<br />
*When finished, you'll have frames as shown in the following video:<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|fkxypc0sC4I|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
===Gas tank===<br />
<br />
*Screw the 1/4" hose barb into the 1/4 NPT flange welded into the gas tank.<br />
*Perform a “soap bubble” test on the tank. Securely cover the larger hole (use something like strong tape), pressurize the tank using the smaller hole and cover the tank surface with soapy water. Look closely for new bubbles, mark any leaks and re-weld securely. Repeat soap bubble test if re-welded.<br /><br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|GSsdnWBf004|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
*Tack and weld the gas tank mount (¼” x 2” x 23” plate) to the frame. Position it so the gas tank is 1" from the nearest vertical angle iron support.<br />
*Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount as shown below.<br />
::[[Image:PowerCubeAssemblyGas2.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
Tack weld and weld after clamping to frame:<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|nF08gUwi8eI|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
===Hydraulic tank===<br />
<br />
*Perform a “soap bubble” test on the tank by securely covering the larger hole (use something like strong tape), pressurizing the tank using the smaller hole and cover the tank surface with soapy water. Mark any leaks and re-weld securely. Repeat soap bubble test if re-welded.<br />
*Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding.<br />
*Secure to the frame using 6" clamps, then weld to the frame as shown with 4 1” welds. The tank is ¼” and it can be easily damaged by over-welding. Spacers may be needed on the sides near the top to keep everything snug.<br />
::[[Image:HydraulicTankMount.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
===Engine Mounts and Hydraulic Motor Mount===<br />
<br />
See [[Power Cube Tank Welding Procedure]]<br />
<br />
Then review assembly order:<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|uuXWTjWEgu8|big|powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
<br />
*Place the ¼” x 2” x 2” x 8” angle against the tank, 3" below the tank top and 8" from right edge of the tank as shown. Tack-weld it in place.<br />
<br />
*Align the edges of the ¼” x 8” x 9” plate and the ¼” x 8” x 12” plate, forming a 90 degree angle as show below and weld the edge securely.<br />
<br />
::[[Image:EnginePlateWeld.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
*Thread nuts on the four engine mounting bolts about 2/3 onto each bolt.<br />
<br />
*Place engine on the 8" x 12" plate, insert the bolts into the engine mounting holes, with heads against the plate. Check for proper centering of the shaft in the hole and alignment of the bolts, then tack-weld the bolt heads to the plate. Remove engine and completely weld the bolts to the plate.<br />
<br />
*Align the holes in the ¼” x 8” x 9” engine to those in the 29" angle iron as in the diagram below and secure with bolts, nuts and washers. Place the bolted assembly in the frame as shown and clamp to the frame in about the position shown.<br />
<br />
*Align the holes in the ¼” x 8” x 12” engine plate to those in the 8" angle (above) and secure with two bolts, nuts and washers.<br />
<br />
*Align the edges of the two engine plates so the corners just touch and tack the plates together.<br />
*Tack the 29" angle iron in place to the two bottom angles.<br />
*Attach engine.<br />
*Check that all fits well, then weld angle iron and engine plates securely in place.<br />
<br />
::[[Image:PowerCubeAssemblyMounts.png|600px]]<br />
<br />
*Engine mounting<br />
**NOTE: This may require some adaptation, as the bolt holes on engines may differ. On some Kohler engines, the bolt holes were not drilled through, but were "dead end". In this case, we had to drill matching holes in the engine plate and tap threads in the engine holes.<br />
**Examine the engine shaft – it should be 2” long. If longer, cut the shaft to 2” long.<br />
**Hoist the engine and center it on its mounting plate. Verify that the engine shaft extends through the hole without touching the plate.<br />
**Thread nuts on the engine mounting bolts about 2/3 onto each bolt.<br />
**Lift each side of the engine from the plate and insert the four engine mounting bolts in the mounting holes so the engine is supported by the bolts.<br />
**Re-check the engine alignment on the plate, then weld the bolt heads to the engine mounting plate.<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|lLiMnFeqN9g||powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
::[[Image:EngineBolts.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|I7pNAMmzQeM||powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
*Hydraulic Pump Mounting<br />
**Place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway (it should fit tightly in the slot)<br />
**Slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft<br />
**Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key (ie: allen wrench).<br />
**Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate using two (size) bolts and (size) nuts.<br />
**Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts, insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate as shown below.[[Image:PumpBolts.jpg]]<br />
**Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate as shown below. Tighten the lock screw on the coupling with the appropriate hex key.[[Image:PumpPlateMounting.jpg]]<br />
**Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate as shown below.[[Image:PumpPlateWelded.jpg]]<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|a7YIej7xkHA||powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
===Battery mount===<br />
<br />
*Weld the two mounts to the angle iron and tank to form a rectangle for the battery as shown below.<br />
::[[Image:PowerCubeAssemblyBatteryMount1.png]]<br />
<br />
*After the mount has cooled, lower the battery into the rectangle to verify it fits properly.<br />
<br />
===Quick Attach Plates===<br />
*Weld the [2] 3/8” x 4” x 27” plates to the top sides of the frame as shown. Secure at 45 degree angles before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.<br />
::[[Image:QuickAttachMount.png]]<br />
<br />
===Oil cooler and fan mounts===<br />
*Position the two ¼” x 2” x 22” plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned as in the diagram below. Tack and weld the mounts in to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.<br />
*Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates as shown in the diagram below. Position the four ¼” x 2” x 1” plates, then tack and weld. Position the two ¼” x 2” x 24” plates against the 1” plates, then tack and weld. Place the fan on the supports and mark the mounts with bolt hole positions. Place the bolt heads against the fan mounting plate and weld in place. Verify that the bolts match the holes in the fan. Inside the frame, adjust the fan position to to position fan shroud ¼” from oil cooler fins. Be careful with radiator as the delicate fins are easily bent and damaged.<br />
<br />
::{{YoutubePopup|WLe7gyA-czw||powercube-window}}<br />
<br />
===Keyswtich and Choke Brackets===<br />
* Clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame as shown and weld in place.<br />
* Clamp the choke bracket to the frame as shown and weld in place.<br />
<br />
===Solenoid Mounting Bolts===<br />
* Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir as shown below.<br />
::[[image:SolenoidMount.jpg]]<br />
<br />
===Finish and Painting===<br />
* Remove the engine if present<br />
* Cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted.<br />
* Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder.<br />
* Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper.<br />
* Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.<br />
<br />
===Install Solenoid===<br />
* Secure the solenoid on the bolts with two nuts.<br />
<br />
===Wiring===<br />
* The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.<br />
::[[Image:keyswitch.jpg]]<br />
* Connect the remaining wires, as in the diagram below:<br />
::[[Image:wiringdiagram.png]]<br />
* Note that the thicker lines represent the heavier wires that will carry high electrical current.<br />
<br />
===Keyswitch and Choke Installation===<br />
* Install the keyswitches in the brackets and wire as in the wiring illustration below.<br />
::[[image:KeyswitchWiring.jpg]]<br />
* If your engine has a manual choke control, secure the choke control in its bracket.<br />
<br />
===Choke installation===<br />
* NOTE: Only necessary if your engine has a manual choke adjustment!<br />
* Secure the engine choke knob as shown in the illustration below<br />
::[[image:ChokeBracket.jpg]]<br />
<br />
===Throttle Adjustment===<br />
* Use a wire to permanently set the throttle adjustment to full throttle as shown below<br />
::[[image:ThrottleAdjustment.jpg|400px]]<br />
<br />
===Final touches===<br />
* Install engine and secure with bolts, nuts and washers<br />
* Connect wiring to key switch and solenoid<br />
* Connect fuel line<br />
* Connect coupling to engine shaft<br />
* Install hydraulic pump on coupling and secure with nuts & washers<br />
* Install fan and hydraulic oil cooler<br />
<br />
===See Also===<br />
See also [[Power_Cube_Fabrication_Procedure]] for older model.<br />
<br />
Work in progress by Tom Griffing - [[File:powercube.odt]]<br />
<br />
=Update Request from Tom=<br />
We're still not done with the Power Cube documentation - it still needs some updates:<br />
<br />
*Once the next power cube is complete, take photo of the current model and replace old photos / images on these pages: [[Power_Cube]], [[Power_Cube/Manufacturing_Instructions]]<br />
**Key switches and choke<br />
**Battery mount<br />
*Painting: Procedures, BOM entries, tools<br />
<br />
==Previous Versions==<br />
<br />
[[Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions/Fabrication June 2011|Power Cube Fabrication June 2011]]<br />
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<div><br />
The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.<br />
<br />
If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves time to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.<br />
<br />
The frame is constructed out of twelve angle iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the procedure and for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.<br />
<br />
The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.<br />
<br />
The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and make sure it doesn't bottom out. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.<br />
<br />
Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount. <br />
<br />
Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump. <br />
<br />
Tack the 2" x 2" engine support plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.<br />
<br />
Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate and then put on and tighten the second set of nuts. Put the coupler on the hydraulic pump and tighten set screw. Put the pump and coupler on the engine shaft. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Tighten the set screw on the engine shaft. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate. The point of using the bolts is to allow for adjustment to line up the engine and pump perfectly. Tack the four bolts to the plate making sure that weld contraction does not misalign the pump and engine. Finish weld the bolts. If the pump and engine are aligned, you should be able to spin the top of the engine with your hands.<br />
<br />
Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The engine assembly will rest on the hydraulic tank support angle and the 29" cross support. Bolt into place using two bolts per plate.<br />
<br />
Weld the two battery mounts to the frame to form a seat for the battery. <br />
<br />
Attach the oil cooler to mounting bars. Tack mounting to the frame. Attach fan to its mounting bars and tack to the frame. When everything fits properly finish weld. You may need to use short bar pieces to space the vertical supports.<br />
<br />
Connect the hydraulic suction hose from the barb of the hydraulic tank to the barb inlet of the pump. Use 1" suction hose cut to the proper length. Attach the return line filter and hardwire to the hydraulic cooler.<br />
<br />
Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place. <br />
<br />
Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.<br />
<br />
Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and and is tightened with its own nut onto the keyswitch bracket. Install the throttle cable if the engine does not have electronic throttle control.<br />
<br />
Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.<br />
<br />
Weld the two quick attach plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.<br />
<br />
Prior to painting, check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces. When painting the power cube, cover any place that should not be painted. <br />
<br />
For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Power_Cube/Intro_Video_Script&diff=43050Power Cube/Intro Video Script2011-09-24T18:50:36Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.<br />
<br />
If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves times to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.<br />
<br />
The frame is constructed out of twelve angled iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the prior procedure and this one for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.<br />
<br />
The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.<br />
<br />
The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and insert it into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.<br />
<br />
Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount. <br />
<br />
Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump. <br />
<br />
Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.<br />
<br />
Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.<br />
<br />
Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.<br />
<br />
Weld the two battery mounts to the frame to form a rectangle for the battery. <br />
<br />
Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.<br />
<br />
Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates. Position the four plates, then tack and weld. <br />
<br />
Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.<br />
<br />
Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place. <br />
<br />
Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.<br />
<br />
Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.<br />
<br />
Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual throttle adjustment. Secure the engine throttle knob. <br />
<br />
Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.<br />
<br />
Weld the two quick attach plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.<br />
<br />
When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.<br />
<br />
For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Power_Cube/Intro_Video_Script&diff=43049Power Cube/Intro Video Script2011-09-24T18:23:14Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
<hr />
<div>The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.<br />
<br />
If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves times to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.<br />
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The frame is constructed out of twelve angled iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the prior procedure and this one for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.<br />
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The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.<br />
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The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and insert it into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.<br />
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Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount. <br />
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Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump. <br />
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Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.<br />
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Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.<br />
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Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.<br />
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Weld the two battery mounts to the frame to form a rectangle for the battery. <br />
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Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.<br />
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Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates. Position the four plates, then tack and weld. <br />
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Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.<br />
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Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place. <br />
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Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.<br />
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Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.<br />
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Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual throttle adjustment. Secure the engine throttle knob. <br />
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Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.<br />
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Weld the two quick release plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.<br />
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When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.<br />
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For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Power_Cube/Intro_Video_Script&diff=43048Power Cube/Intro Video Script2011-09-24T18:07:56Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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<div>The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.<br />
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If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves times to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.<br />
<br />
The frame is constructed out of twelve angled iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the prior procedure and this one for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.<br />
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The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.<br />
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The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and insert it into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.<br />
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Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount. <br />
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Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump. <br />
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Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.<br />
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Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.<br />
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Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.<br />
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Weld the two battery mounts to the frame to form a rectangle for the battery. <br />
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Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.<br />
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Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates. Position the four plates, then tack and weld. Position the two 2” x 24” plates against the 1” plates, then tack and weld. Place the fan on the supports and mark the mounts with bolt hole positions. Place the bolt heads against the fan mounting plate and weld in place. Verify that the bolts match the holes in the fan. Inside the frame, adjust the fan position to to position fan shroud ¼” from oil cooler fins. Be careful with radiator as the delicate fins are easily bent and damaged.<br />
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Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.<br />
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Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place. <br />
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Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.<br />
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Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.<br />
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Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual throttle adjustment. Secure the engine throttle knob. <br />
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Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.<br />
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Weld the two quick release plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.<br />
<br />
When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.<br />
<br />
For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.</div>Ian Midgleyhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Power_Cube/Intro_Video_Script&diff=43047Power Cube/Intro Video Script2011-09-24T17:41:17Z<p>Ian Midgley: </p>
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<div>The first step in construction of the power cube is to fabricate several parts prior to assembly. Detailed specifications for fabrication of materials for the power cube are available on the Open Source Ecology wiki page Power Cube/Manufacturing Instructions.<br />
<br />
If you are planning on constructing multiple power cubes it saves times to first create a jig to use in assembling the power cube frame. The frame on the bottom of the jig keeps the power cube frame square while assembling, and the two upright guides ensure that the vertical sides of the frame under construction are plumb. Angled spacers are inserted tightly into the corners of the jig between the frame during construction. The spacers are then driven out to free the completed power cube frame from the jig.<br />
<br />
The frame is constructed out of twelve angled iron pieces tacked and welded together. Position two 29” pieces angle iron on top of two 27” angle pieces. Check that all joints are square, then tack and weld joints. With one welded rectangle on the bottom, position two 24” pieces outside corner joints. Check that the angles are square, then tack and weld. Repeat the prior procedure and this one for another half of the frame assembly. Position the two half cubes together, then tack and weld. Inspect all corners to verify secure welds.<br />
<br />
The Fuel Tank for the power cube is constructed from a steel tube with two end plates. The welds on the tank must be quality to prevent leaking. Make sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Pour soapy water over the tank after welding and look for new air bubbles to spot any air leaks. Repeat the process of welding and checking for holes with soapy water until perfection.<br />
<br />
The Hydraulic Reservoir also requires careful welding to ensure it is liquid tight. Thoroughly clean the edges of the tube, the inside, and clean grind tank bungs. Tack and weld plates to either end of the tube. Insert the strainer into the flange and insert it into the strainer extension tube – verify that it slides without binding or bottoming and that the flange is flush with the end of the tube. Remove the strainer from the flange, then tack and weld the flange to the tank. Keep the strainer away from the welding and flames, as its thin wires burn easily. Perform a soapy water test on the tank.<br />
<br />
Now you can begin to assemble the elements of the power cube inside the frame. Attach the gas tank mount to the frame. Position it so the gas tank will be 3" from the nearest vertical angle iron support. Tack and weld the gas tank to the gas tank mount. <br />
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Tack and weld the hydraulic tank to the frame. Cover holes to prevent debris from entering tank while welding. Any debris stuck inside the hydraulic tank will reduce the life of the hydraulic pump. <br />
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Tack the 2" x 2" angle plate to the Hydraulic Tank. Bolt the horizontal engine mount plate to the angle plate. Bolt the vertical engine mount plate to the 29" angle support and set it into the frame so the vertical engine mount plate and the horizontal engine mount plate meet at a 90 degree angle. Weld the 90 degree angle. Unbolt the engine mount assembly from the supports and bolt it onto the engine outside of the cube.<br />
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Mount the Hydraulic Pump onto the engine while it is lying on its side out of the power cube frame. Proper mounting and alignment of the pump is essential for the longevity of the power cube. Bolt the hydraulic pump to the pump mounting plate. Thread one nut on each of the four 3/4" x 4 1/2" bolts and insert the bolts through the holes on the hydraulic pump mounting plate. To mount the Hydraulic Pump place the engine key in the engine shaft keyway and slide the larger end of the coupling on the engine shaft . Tighten the lock screw with the appropriate hex key and tighten the set screws on the coupler. With the hydraulic pump properly in place the four bolts will self align against the engine plate. Verify that the key is in the hydraulic pump shaft, then align it with the keyway in the coupler and slide the pump upwards until the bolt heads touch the engine mounting plate. Align the hydraulic mounting plate so its edges are parallel with the engine plate and weld the four 3/4" bolt heads to the engine plate.<br />
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Lower the engine assembly into the cube. The angled mount of the engine will rest on the hydraulic tank and the cross support. Tack and weld into place.<br />
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Weld the two battery mounts to the angle iron and tank to form a rectangle for the battery. <br />
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Position the two oil cooler mounting plates to the outside of the frame, adjust so the oil cooler mounting bolts match the holes in the plates and is positioned properly. Tack and weld the mounts to the frame. Verify that the oil cooler bolts match the holes in the mounts.<br />
<br />
Use the mounting holes in the fan shroud and the oil cooler width for positioning the mounting plates. Position the four plates, then tack and weld. Position the two 2” x 24” plates against the 1” plates, then tack and weld. Place the fan on the supports and mark the mounts with bolt hole positions. Place the bolt heads against the fan mounting plate and weld in place. Verify that the bolts match the holes in the fan. Inside the frame, adjust the fan position to to position fan shroud ¼” from oil cooler fins. Be careful with radiator as the delicate fins are easily bent and damaged.<br />
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Connect the hydraulic suction hose to the inlet of the hydraulic pump and connect the return hose to the hydraulic oil cooler.<br />
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Next, clamp the keyswitch bracket to the frame and weld in place. Clamp the throttle bracket to the frame in respective position and weld in place. <br />
<br />
Weld the solenoid mounting bolts to the hydraulic reservoir. Install the solenoid by securing it on the bolts with two nuts.<br />
<br />
Now the power cube can be wired. The keyswitch has spade connectors for wiring and bolts to the frame for stability. These should be connected with matching crimp-on connectors.<br />
<br />
Install the keyswitches in the brackets. If your engine has a manual throttle control, secure the throttle control in its bracket. Throttle installation is necessary only if your engine has a manual throttle adjustment. Secure the engine throttle knob. <br />
<br />
Mufflers are fabricated and attached to either side of the engine to direct exhaust flow.<br />
<br />
Weld the two quick release plates to the top sides of the frame. Secure at an angle so the opening at the bottom of the angle is approximately 2 1/8" before welding in place. Use solid, strong welds the entire length of the plates, as they will bear the load of the entire power cube.<br />
<br />
When painting the power cube, remove the engine if present and cover holes of tanks and any other place that should not be painted. Check all external surfaces for sharp edges and smooth with angle grinder. Remove any surface rust with wire brush and / or sandpaper. Apply a thorough coating of paint to all steel surfaces.<br />
<br />
For more detailed instructions and diagrams, visit the open source ecology wiki page on power cube manufacturing instructions.</div>Ian Midgley