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Dorkmo: /* micro power cube */ new section

2014-04-24T03:25:23Z

micro power cube: new section

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	interested in your thoughts. Especially about how you envision the coupling between engine and driven module working.		interested in your thoughts. Especially about how you envision the coupling between engine and driven module working.
	--[[User:DOHill\|DOHill]] 03:29, 7 May 2012 (CEST)		--[[User:DOHill\|DOHill]] 03:29, 7 May 2012 (CEST)

			== micro power cube ==

			nice work on the skp and bom. looks awesome. --[[User:Dorkmo\|Dorkmo]] ([[User talk:Dorkmo\|talk]]) 05:25, 24 April 2014 (CEST)

DOHill: Modular power cubes

2012-05-07T01:29:41Z

Modular power cubes

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	- Tom		- Tom

			==Modular power cubes==

			I drew on your idea for a modular power cube and discussion on the OSE-Europe list
			https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/3b89d4ffedb4b718

			to put together a concept sheet for a modular power cube design.

			http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Modular_Power_Cubes-small.jpg

			interested in your thoughts. Especially about how you envision the coupling between engine and driven module working.
			--[[User:DOHill\|DOHill]] 03:29, 7 May 2012 (CEST)

Tom Griffing: /* Power Cube Drawings */

2012-03-10T11:35:17Z

Power Cube Drawings

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	Frederick; This will work as a forum, just fine. Thanks for your help using SolidWorks for rendering proper layout diagrams and such for the new Power Cube. I also appreciate your suggestion on the mitered joints for the Power Cube. This is a tremendous help. I hope to begin cutting steel soon.		Frederick;

			This will work as a forum, just fine. Thanks for your help using SolidWorks for rendering proper layout diagrams and such for the new Power Cube. I also appreciate your suggestion on the mitered joints for the Power Cube. This is a tremendous help. I hope to begin cutting steel soon.

			- Tom

Tom Griffing: /* Power Cube Drawings */

2012-03-10T11:34:45Z

Power Cube Drawings

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	frederickose at gmx dot com		frederickose at gmx dot com


			Frederick; This will work as a forum, just fine. Thanks for your help using SolidWorks for rendering proper layout diagrams and such for the new Power Cube. I also appreciate your suggestion on the mitered joints for the Power Cube. This is a tremendous help. I hope to begin cutting steel soon.

Fmoor: /* Power Cube Drawings */

2012-03-02T17:51:58Z

Power Cube Drawings

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	Frederick		Frederick

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Fmoor: /* Power Cube Drawings */ new section

2012-03-01T00:02:35Z

Power Cube Drawings: new section

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	*'''Tape Measure''' - Two, as one is always misplaced		*'''Tape Measure''' - Two, as one is always misplaced
	*'''Paint Sprayer / Air Compressor''' - FeF used a gravity fed sprayer		*'''Paint Sprayer / Air Compressor''' - FeF used a gravity fed sprayer

			== Power Cube Drawings ==

			Tom,

			I don't know if this is the right place to contact you, but I couldn't find an email anywhere.

			The Power Cube page says that Solidworks drawings of the power cube would be helpful. If that is still the case pleas contact me. I am able to produce drawings with a student version of SW.


			Frederick

			fmoor at asu dot edu

Tom Griffing: /* Power Cube as a stressed member */

2012-02-08T02:47:33Z

Power Cube as a stressed member

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	Howdy Tom, I couldn't figure out any other way to send you a message.		Howdy Tom, I couldn't figure out any other way to send you a message.
	What do you think about the idea of beefing up the Power Cube and working out a set of standardized mounting points (lugs?) so that it could become a stressed member of the vehicles it's incorporated into? Not necessarily integral to the vehicle frame holding together, but at least stressed enough that it replaces some metal in the frame. It's not like the vehicle's going anywhere without a power cube anyway.		What do you think about the idea of beefing up the Power Cube and working out a set of standardized mounting points (lugs?) so that it could become a stressed member of the vehicles it's incorporated into? Not necessarily integral to the vehicle frame holding together, but at least stressed enough that it replaces some metal in the frame. It's not like the vehicle's going anywhere without a power cube anyway.

			Hmmm ... strange way to communicate. My E-Mail address is: Tom.Griffing@gmail.com if you prefer a more direct means.
			Power Cube as a "stressed member"? I assume you mean when used with the LifeTrac? (keep in mind that it is used for many other machines in the OSE lineup)

			For motorcycles, the engine case is used to bear some of the structural load. In comparison, the case of the engine in the Power Cube is the strongest part. The frame is probably next, but I don't know how it would be connected to the LifeTrac so it would provide structural support, yet being easily mounted and dismounted for other applications. If you have thoughts on this, please share.

			In addition, I have considered splitting the Power Cube into two parts: An engine component and a powered component (ie: hydraulic pump, electric generator, water pump, etc). This would add new capabilities for the power output while adding the ability to switch power sources, but it also poses a challenge for connecting the components.

	== Suction Hose Sizing ==		== Suction Hose Sizing ==

Matt Maier at 13:49, 7 February 2012

2012-02-07T13:49:30Z

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			==Power Cube as a stressed member==
			Howdy Tom, I couldn't figure out any other way to send you a message.
			What do you think about the idea of beefing up the Power Cube and working out a set of standardized mounting points (lugs?) so that it could become a stressed member of the vehicles it's incorporated into? Not necessarily integral to the vehicle frame holding together, but at least stressed enough that it replaces some metal in the frame. It's not like the vehicle's going anywhere without a power cube anyway.

	== Suction Hose Sizing ==		== Suction Hose Sizing ==
	did u mention that there were some changes made to the lines going to the pump on the power cube? i was thinking that it might be good to change the hydraulic tank design so that the output is on the other side? last time i saw the hose looped around from one side to the other, i wasnt sure if thats what you had tweeked but just throwing the idea into the mix --[[User:Dorkmo\|Dorkmo]] 23:50, 30 August 2011 (CEST)		did u mention that there were some changes made to the lines going to the pump on the power cube? i was thinking that it might be good to change the hydraulic tank design so that the output is on the other side? last time i saw the hose looped around from one side to the other, i wasnt sure if thats what you had tweeked but just throwing the idea into the mix --[[User:Dorkmo\|Dorkmo]] 23:50, 30 August 2011 (CEST)

Tom Griffing at 14:24, 26 November 2011

2011-11-26T14:24:14Z

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			== Suction Hose Sizing ==
	did u mention that there were some changes made to the lines going to the pump on the power cube? i was thinking that it might be good to change the hydraulic tank design so that the output is on the other side? last time i saw the hose looped around from one side to the other, i wasnt sure if thats what you had tweeked but just throwing the idea into the mix --[[User:Dorkmo\|Dorkmo]] 23:50, 30 August 2011 (CEST)		did u mention that there were some changes made to the lines going to the pump on the power cube? i was thinking that it might be good to change the hydraulic tank design so that the output is on the other side? last time i saw the hose looped around from one side to the other, i wasnt sure if thats what you had tweeked but just throwing the idea into the mix --[[User:Dorkmo\|Dorkmo]] 23:50, 30 August 2011 (CEST)

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	[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Hydraulic_Hose_Sizing\| Hose Sizing Guide]		[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Hydraulic_Hose_Sizing\| Hose Sizing Guide]

			== Power Cube Tools ==
	Can you tell me what tools are required to build a power cube? I don't mean the parts for the cube itself, but the tools used to build one. I am working on setting up a shop in my garage --[[User:RootBeer\|RootBeer]] 00:17, 26 November 2011 (CST)		Can you tell me what tools are required to build a power cube? I don't mean the parts for the cube itself, but the tools used to build one. I am working on setting up a shop in my garage --[[User:RootBeer\|RootBeer]] 00:17, 26 November 2011 (CST)

Tom Griffing at 13:40, 26 November 2011

2011-11-26T13:40:37Z

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	Sorry for the delayed reply - I'm just now figuring how to use User Talk. Yes, I'm changing the line going to the pump - increasing it to 1" diameter. The calculations for the hose size is on the following page:		Sorry for the delayed reply - I'm just now figuring how to use User Talk. Yes, I'm changing the line going to the pump - increasing it to 1" diameter. The calculations for the hose size is on the following page:

	[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Hydraulic_Hose_Sizing\|"Hose Sizing Guide"]		[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Hydraulic_Hose_Sizing\| Hose Sizing Guide]

	Can you tell me what tools are required to build a power cube? I don't mean the parts for the cube itself, but the tools used to build one. I am working on setting up a shop in my garage --[[User:RootBeer\|RootBeer]] 00:17, 26 November 2011 (CST)		Can you tell me what tools are required to build a power cube? I don't mean the parts for the cube itself, but the tools used to build one. I am working on setting up a shop in my garage --[[User:RootBeer\|RootBeer]] 00:17, 26 November 2011 (CST)