LifeTrac Manufacturing Instructions - Revision history

Elifarley: Text replace - "openfarmtech.org/weblog" to "blog.opensourceecology.org"

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	=Parts Manufacture=		=Parts Manufacture=
	==Frame==		==Frame==
	Then, [http://~~openfarmtech~~.org~~/weblog~~/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].		Then, [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/07/lifetrac-ii-frame-2/ build the frame].

	Frame Construction Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]		Frame Construction Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Frame_Construction_Video_Script]]
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	Then, [http://~~openfarmtech~~.org~~/weblog~~/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]		Then, [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]

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	Then, go for the [http://~~openfarmtech~~.org~~/weblog~~/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]		Then, go for the [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]

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	Wheel Tracks Construction video script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Wheel_Tracks_Construction_Video_Script]]		Wheel Tracks Construction video script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Wheel_Tracks_Construction_Video_Script]]

	Then, [[http://~~openfarmtech~~.org~~/weblog~~/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]		Then, [[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]

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	See corresponding blog post - http://~~openfarmtech~~.org~~/weblog~~/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/		See corresponding blog post - http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/

	=Further Reading=		=Further Reading=

	[http://~~openfarmtech~~.org~~/weblog~~/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ Design blog post].		[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ Design blog post].

Nottern link at 14:49, 24 March 2012

2012-03-24T14:49:58Z

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			=Introduction=
	As of December 27, 2011 - we are currently working on LifeTrac Prototype IV - which features bent loader arms and [[Quick Connect Wheels]]. The new loader is [[File:loaderbent.pdf]]. When the new wheel motors and loader arms are tested, they will be added to the official CAD. For now, we recommend replication of only the frame, unless one is a dedicated developer.		As of December 27, 2011 - we are currently working on LifeTrac Prototype IV - which features bent loader arms and [[Quick Connect Wheels]]. The new loader is [[File:loaderbent.pdf]]. When the new wheel motors and loader arms are tested, they will be added to the official CAD. For now, we recommend replication of only the frame, unless one is a dedicated developer.

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2012-03-24T14:49:06Z

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Dorkmo at 02:37, 18 March 2012

2012-03-18T02:37:04Z

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	The difficulty with the motor shafts breaking involved the mislabeling of the hydraulic wheel motors by surplus center, where we discovered that the motors were simply not rated for the pressure that we used. The tractor can be built as is by replacing the wheel motors with stronger [[15,000 Inch Pound Motor]]s. The straight loader arms have poor weight balance, so we recommend building the bent loader arms of [[File:loaderbent.pdf]] instead. These can be built by leaving the arm pivot exactly as it is, with a cut in the arms followed by welding on gussets. These arms will be optimized in the future. The quick connect wheels appear to be a robust solution.		The difficulty with the motor shafts breaking involved the mislabeling of the hydraulic wheel motors by surplus center, where we discovered that the motors were simply not rated for the pressure that we used. The tractor can be built as is by replacing the wheel motors with stronger [[15,000 Inch Pound Motor]]s. The straight loader arms have poor weight balance, so we recommend building the bent loader arms of [[File:loaderbent.pdf]] instead. These can be built by leaving the arm pivot exactly as it is, with a cut in the arms followed by welding on gussets. These arms will be optimized in the future. The quick connect wheels appear to be a robust solution.

	~~=Design=~~

	~~Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design].~~

	=Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Files=		=Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Files=
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	=Further Reading=		=Further Reading=

			[http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design blog post].

Dorkmo at 02:36, 18 March 2012

2012-03-18T02:36:17Z

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	See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/		See corresponding blog post - http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/

			=Further Reading=

Marcin: /* Wheel Tracks */

2011-12-29T07:57:46Z

Wheel Tracks

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	<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&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&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>		<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&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14718706&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&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>
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			=LifeTrac Hydraulics=

			See [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2011/10/lifetrac-valves-instructional/ blog psot]


			<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/31095686?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/31095686">LifeTrac Valves</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/opensourceecology">Open Source Ecology</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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Marcin: /* Computer Aide Manufacturing (CAM) Files */

2011-12-28T14:29:59Z

Computer Aide Manufacturing (CAM) Files

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	Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design].		Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design].

	=Computer ~~Aide~~ Manufacturing (CAM) Files=		=Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Files=

	CAM files are available for the various mounting plates. See [[Tractor CAM files – wheel, bearing, and motor mount plates]].		CAM files are available for the various mounting plates. See [[Tractor CAM files – wheel, bearing, and motor mount plates]].

Marcin: /* Design */

2011-12-28T14:29:49Z

Design

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	Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design].		Start with a [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design].

			=Computer Aide Manufacturing (CAM) Files=

			CAM files are available for the various mounting plates. See [[Tractor CAM files – wheel, bearing, and motor mount plates]].

	=Frame=		=Frame=

Marcin: /* Introduction */

2011-12-28T13:07:47Z

Introduction

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	As of December 27, 2011 - we are currently working on LifeTrac Prototype IV - which features bent loader arms and [[Quick Connect Wheels]]. The new loader is [[File:loaderbent.pdf]]. When the new wheel motors and loader arms are tested, they will be added to the official CAD. For now, we recommend replication of only the frame, unless one is a dedicated developer.		As of December 27, 2011 - we are currently working on LifeTrac Prototype IV - which features bent loader arms and [[Quick Connect Wheels]]. The new loader is [[File:loaderbent.pdf]]. When the new wheel motors and loader arms are tested, they will be added to the official CAD. For now, we recommend replication of only the frame, unless one is a dedicated developer.

	The difficulty with the motor shafts breaking involved the mislabeling of the hydraulic wheel motors by surplus center, where we discovered that the motors were simply not rated for the pressure that we used. The tractor can be built as is by replacing the wheel motors with stronger [[15,000 Inch Pound Motor]]s		The difficulty with the motor shafts breaking involved the mislabeling of the hydraulic wheel motors by surplus center, where we discovered that the motors were simply not rated for the pressure that we used. The tractor can be built as is by replacing the wheel motors with stronger [[15,000 Inch Pound Motor]]s. The straight loader arms have poor weight balance, so we recommend building the bent loader arms of [[File:loaderbent.pdf]] instead. These can be built by leaving the arm pivot exactly as it is, with a cut in the arms followed by welding on gussets. These arms will be optimized in the future. The quick connect wheels appear to be a robust solution.

	=Design=		=Design=

Marcin: /* Introduction */

2011-12-28T13:05:10Z

Introduction

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	As of December 27, 2011 - we are currently working on LifeTrac Prototype IV - which features bent loader arms and [[Quick Connect Wheels]]. The new loader is [[File:loaderbent.pdf]]. When the new wheel motors and loader arms are tested, they will be added to the official CAD. For now, we recommend replication of only the frame, unless one is a dedicated developer.		As of December 27, 2011 - we are currently working on LifeTrac Prototype IV - which features bent loader arms and [[Quick Connect Wheels]]. The new loader is [[File:loaderbent.pdf]]. When the new wheel motors and loader arms are tested, they will be added to the official CAD. For now, we recommend replication of only the frame, unless one is a dedicated developer.

	The difficulty with the motor shafts breaking involved the mislabeling of the hydraulic wheel motors by surplus center, where we discovered that the motors were simply not rated for the pressure that we used. The tractor can be built as is by replacing the wheel motors with stronger [[15,000 Inch ~~Pount~~ Motor]]s		The difficulty with the motor shafts breaking involved the mislabeling of the hydraulic wheel motors by surplus center, where we discovered that the motors were simply not rated for the pressure that we used. The tractor can be built as is by replacing the wheel motors with stronger [[15,000 Inch Pound Motor]]s

	=Design=		=Design=