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Lex Berezhny 6:14 PM
Marcin: Does the length matter? Maybe if the platform is longer the powercube could be placed directly on platform without interfering with tracks?
I assume the width is importan to fit through standard openings?
But length could be longer, right?
It's that dang Universal Rotor, it's just so huge for a "micro" tractor :-D
me 6:16 PM
To within practical limits of maneuverability. The longer they are, the more radial stress on axles upon turning. Our general design principle is not longer than wide.
Toro is 70".
http://www.toro.com/professional/sws/brochure/Track_specs.pdf
Remember that we are using gutterpunk bearing systems - common 4-bolt flange bearings not designed for axial thrust.
Lex Berezhny 6:16 PM
okay, i'll keep that in mind, i'll try to modify the sketch, unfortunately i accidentally deleted the one i did yesterday, but that's okay, i'll try to make a new, better, one
me 6:17 PM
Otherwise, price goes way up.
That's why we are doing articulated design - to allow huge machines with minimal axial thrust.
sorry, radial thrust.
Lex Berezhny 6:17 PM
And there is no way to reduce the size of the rotor, right?
me 6:17 PM
Articulation for larger machines.
No.
Lex Berezhny 6:18 PM
okay
I'll think about it and try to come up with a new design and post it, I'll make sure to upload the sketch to wharehouse this time
me 6:18 PM
Basically, the above allows 10-100 cost reduction over industry standard Cat D7 bulldozer.
Uplaod the old one too.
Lex Berezhny 6:19 PM
I accidentally deleted it. If i can't come up with a new/better design I'll recreate the one I did yesterday and upload that.
me 6:19 PM
https://www.facebook.com/OpenSourceEcology/photos/a.10151381815921562.574965.66469461561/10154027343551562/?type=1&theater
Lex Berezhny 6:20 PM
cool

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