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='''Permanent Links'''=
 
[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1LzH2M9Sg1zQhQoftbag-N3X5f_lgy6_LFiCtOLpJZ_Q/edit LifeTrac 6 Production Requirements]
 
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlCf1fl002zpdEdCWHFUTmVfTTRIcHg4ZFEwLVNQbkE#gid=0 LifeTrac 6 Product Development Board]
 
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlCf1fl002zpdGdMcWtkeElsVS1weHZIUGZoeko1QlE#gid=1 Master Product Development Board]
 
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kfR3wiO2GpX-WoTxeDdI22bvhEjOv-dsSjCjQ_7vulI/edit Product Concept & Key Performance Parameters Template]
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/DPV_Orientation_and_Message_Board DPV Orientation and Message Board]
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:LifeTrac6.skp '''LifeTrac6.skp''']
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Phoenix_Assembly_Method Phoenix Assembly Method]
 
[http://www.dozuki.com/Help/Wiki_Formatting Basic Wiki Formatting]
 
[http://www.dozuki.com/Help/Advanced_Wiki_Formatting#Section_Overview Advanced Wiki Formatting]
 
[[LifeTrac 6 Modules]]
 
=='''Collaborators' Logs'''==
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Dave_Log Dave's Log]   
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Scott_Log Scott's Log] 
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Leandra%27s_Log Leandra's Log] 
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Lucas%27s_Log Lucas' Log] 
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Cory_Log Cory's Log] 
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Chris_DeAngelis_Log Chris DeAngelis' Log]
 
[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Log Jean-Baptiste's Log]
 
=Sat Sept 14, 2013=
==Hydraulic Schematic Symbols Introduction Videos==
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=Sat Sept 7, 2013=
==OSE-ISIS Joint Summer Internship Report==
Just an update after I returned to BYU this week, I did my writeup for Vanderbilt discussing my activities there @ OSE. 
 
At the end of the writeup I discuss the possible ways ISIS-Vanderbilt can continue collaboration with OSE and how best to use Meta Tools to help improve OSE design processes. 
 
As an extension to my summer internship, I proposed that I use Meta Tools to create a model of the hydraulic system to be implemented on LifeTrac 6.  That way we can simulate and analyze behavior of the system in a variety  of configurations and choose the best one given our inventory of parts. 
 
Attached is a PDF of my writeup.
 
*'''[[File:OSE-ISIS Joint Summer Internship Report.pdf]]'''
 
=Sat Aug 31, 2013=
 
==ISIS-Vanderbilt Open Meta CyPhy Presentation==
 
<html><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/S7uS0huNIjI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>
 
==Results of Work on CEB 3==
<html>-<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VXkzoED9-rw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>
 
==Skidsteer to PTO Adapter==
[http://www.conterraindustries.com/pdf/pto_drive.pdf Loader to PTO Adapter PDF]
 
[[File:Loader to PTO Adapter.jpg]]
 
=Fri Aug 30, 2013=
 
==New Bobcat Quick Attach Module==
 
<html><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1hKeW7oWRNY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>
 
[[File:BobCat Quick Attach.skp]]
 
[[File:BobCat Quick Attach w Plate.skp]]
 
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Image:Bobcat8.jpg
Image:Bobcat1.jpg
Image:Bobcat2.jpg
Image:Bobcat3.jpg
Image:Bobcat4.jpg
Image:Bobcat5.jpg
Image:Bobcat6.jpg
 
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=Wed Aug 28, 2013=
==Driver's Seat==
[https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=1-3206&catname=misc Driver's Seat]
[https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=1-3550&catname=misc Seat Slides]
 
 
==Controller Mounting Plate Drawings==
<gallery>
Image:2 Spool Mounting Plate.jpg
Image:3 Spool Mounting Plate.jpg
</gallery>
 
[[File:2 Spool Mounting Plate.pdf]]
 
[[File:3 Spool Mounting Plate.pdf]]
 
==3 Spool Joystick Loader Control Valve==
[https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-8217&catname=hydraulic Item Checkout Page]
 
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[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_sw-uOsh-PFKo6fTXRvpTACUFyFFsJViEQCUp74b074/edit Edit this Google Drawing^^]
 
==2 Spool Joystick Loader Control Valve==
[https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-4782&catname=hydraulic Item Checkout Page]
 
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[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1G0dmNYI7olo2nJccMIyBLYdh3ebqTbZpsNspbZmPBE0/edit Edit this Google Drawing^^]
 
=Tues Aug 27, 2013=
==Parts Map for  Hydraulic Flow==
 
Notes: Motors in series design allows for 1000 lb of pushing force only. For 4000 lb pushing force, need to wire motors in parallel. Also, note that the design is for one power cube only. If we use 2 power cubes - so we can run the pulverizer -  then we need to connect one power cube to each valve, with the two valves being independent systems. This could by done if we route the Pulverizer and Loader Lift/Curl through the 3 spool joystick valve (first power cube), and the wheel drive/turning through the other valve (and second power cube).
 
This means that each valve must have quick couplers, so we can rewire the system for the 2 power cube case.
 
The bottom line is: fluid can't mix between the two power cubes, or it will begin to spill. Each power cube must have its own closed circuit, with no fluid mixing between the cubes (unless the hydraulic tanks are connected between the two power cubes.
 
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[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Rv3FgvlE88rWcFaueSNQmaM8iK3PRXyL1TQtT1yPiCs/edit Edit this Google Doc^^]
 
 
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[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_960qWe_4lbHMlEmof9iJoOYu4wTEEIsx8-RINp8D4I/edit Edit this Google Doc ^^]
 
=Mon Aug 26, 2013=
==Hydraulic Flow Schematic==
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[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1ia0P2PGvZs8oFOVI7Ndxs51r8yliijqK2ztzQwAPnC8/edit Edit this Google Doc ^^]
 
 
[http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-8217&catname=hydraulic 3 Spool Hydraulic Joystick]
 
=Sun Aug 25, 2013=
==Future Gearbox Module==
Figured out how to use the roller chain design accelerator in AutoDesk Inventor.  Here's all the specs and calculations for the chain & sprockets I put on (The sprockets are the ones we already use, and the chain's now single instead of double.)
 
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Image:GearBox4.jpg
Image:GearBox5.jpg
Image:GearBox6.jpg
Image:GearBox7.jpg
Image:GearBox8.jpg
Image:GearBox9.jpg 
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[[File:Gearbox.skp]]
 
==Chain and Sprocket Specs & Calculations==
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Image:Chain&SprocketSpecs.jpg
Image:ChainCalcs.jpg
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=Sat Aug 24, 2013=
Worked on the motor housing box today again.  It's still not quite done, I still need to figure out the spread for the chain and sprocket, but you can see the progress. 
 
 
 
[[File:GearBox2.jpg|400px]] [[File:Gearbox.skp]]
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==Benefits to the New Gearbox Design==
The new box has the following benefits:
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*The box is totally '''reversible''' in any orientation for the four wheels. 
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*The same motor sits '''adjacent''' to the drive shaft instead of in-line, making the box only '''20" long''' instead of 30"
**This enables us to '''narrow the wheelbase considerably''' (which is definitely needed in order to fit the tractor safely on any trailer other than a semi). 
<br/>
*Still '''modular''' - you can use it in other applications as well.
**Gives the option for '''expansion''' into narrower wheel-based vehicles (Such as the Car or MicroTrac)
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*Allows for potential gear shifting & '''speedier movement''' if you want to add different size sprockets
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*'''Stronger''' and shorter 3" drive shaft instead of 2" (Less likely to break)
**This also means that using '''skid steering becomes a viable option''' again
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*'''Easily serviceable''':
**Both sides are open with '''plenty of lengthwise room''' to slip the motor, sprockets, and bearings out if needed. 
**Hydraulic motor inputs/outputs '''easily accessible'''.
**Clamp is essentially just a large C Clamp with two long bolts.  When removed, '''the whole box comes out'''.
 
=Fri Aug 23, 2013=
==Lift Capacity==
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==Loader Cylinder Specs==
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Image:Arm_Cylinder_Specs.jpg
Image:Front_Cylinder_Specs.jpg
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[http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-7710-32&catname=hydraulic <span style="color: orange">'''Arm Cylinder Checkout Page'''</span>]
 
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[http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-9273&catname=hydraulic <span style="color: orange">'''Front Cylinder Checkout Page'''</span>]
 
==Bolt Pattern==
And I put the bolt pattern in.
 
[[File:LifeTracWBolts.jpg|450px]]
 
=Thurs Aug 22, 2013=
 
Up to date version of [[File:LifeTrac6.skp]]
 
I worked on the new gearbox assembly and here's a rough idea of what it will look like.
 
[[File:GearBox.jpg|400px]]
 
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==STL Import for Sketchup==
I've been having real trouble importing files from AutoDesk Inventor into Sketchup.  I finally figured out a pretty easy way to do it using STL files. 
*'''Export''' your part (or assembly) from Inventor or SolidWorks as an STL file.
*Go to Sketchup and click File:Import and choose the .stl file type.  (If you don't have the .stl plugin yet for sketchup, you can download it [http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/sketchup-stl '''Here'''] )
*Click the Options button and check the box that says '''"Merge Coplanar Faces"'''
*Choose the units you used to draw the part file in the other CAD Program.
*Close the Options window and open the .stl file you saved.
*The part will load, but '''the measurements will NOT equal''' the part you drew in the other CAD program.
**As long as you have access to the original dimensions, it's a simple proportion formula.
**'''Measure''' a corresponding dimension on the part in both programs. 
***To find the scale you should use to edit the Sketchup part, use: (Sketchup Dimension / Other CAD Dimension) = X
* Select the whole part in Sketchup and use the '''scale tool'''
**Click on one of the '''green cubes on a corner''' of the part: (this allows you to resize the entire part as a proportion)
**Type the value you found for X in the dialog box.
*Voila!  Your part matches in both programs.
 
=Wed Aug 21, 2013=
 
Discussion on wheelbase with James and Gary.  Current LifeTrac design has ~8' wheelbase.  It is '''extremely hard''' to get on a trailer.  Wheelbase hasn't been narrowed so far because the modular gearbox design is all in line with the drive shaft.  There isn't much room to be had without making drastic changes.  Gary has put me in charge of '''re-designing the modular gearbox''' to allow more room to narrow the wheelbase.  I have a pretty good idea of what it should look like already.  I drew up some sketches on paper that you can see here - might not make too much sense, but I should have the CAD file done by tomorrow, maybe Friday.
 
[[image:Gearbox_Sketch.jpg|300px]]
 
=Tues Aug 20, 2013=
 
Worked with James Slade on CEB presses in the shop.  Some bolt holes don't line up so we've been cutting new holes to fit everything right.  Still got a way to go.
 
=Mon Aug 19, 2013=
==LifeTrac 6 Photo Gallery==
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Image:LT6pres4.jpg
Image:LT6pres1.jpg
Image:LT6pres2.jpg
Image:LT6pres3.jpg
Image:LT6pres5.jpg
Image:LT6pres6.jpg
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=Sun Aug 18, 2013=
 
[http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-7710-32&catname=hydraulic Arm Cylinder]
 
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=Sat Aug 17, 2013=
Worked a lot on CAD for the tractor loader arms.  Dave discovered before he left FeF that some bobcats and other tractors use only one well mounted cylinder in the front and two in the back that lift the arms.  I played with that and found a config that looks like it should work well and it looks pretty awesome.  Found a [http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-9273&catname=hydraulic '''cylinder'''] for the front articulation that fits my design perfectly!  Also helped James with some lifting and moving on the CEB Presses to be used for the MicroHouse build.
 
[[Image:LifeTrac6_w_arms.jpg|300px]]
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Still working on narrowing the wheel base.  James says that we cannot have it as wide as it is because it won't fit on a trailer.  I'm thinking of modifying the quick attach gear-shaft housing to allow some more room.  Will update soon.
 
=Fri Aug 16, 2013=
In our presentation yesterday we talked about a few things that OSE processes lack:
*System Simulation and Testing
*System Validation and Verification
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In OSE's current design process there is no easy way to model even the '''simplest''' kinematic motions in google Sketchup let alone the stress analyses, load transfers, torque, hydraulic power, and other physics required to develop a quality machine.  META tools has the potential to solve all of these problems and more for an organization with an open source library of components.  But right now, current CAD software has the ability to model and simulate at least the mechanical side of the design.  Specifically, my productivity in the design process speeds up significantly with the ability to perform finite element analysis and constrain rotation and piston extensions.  Google Sketchup does not currently have these tools available. 
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Since I'm a current student at BYU, I have access to the free educational versions of much more powerful CAD programs.  I'm most adept at AutoDesk Inventor Professional, but SolidWorks, Creo, and Catia are all much more useful than Google Sketchup and there are ways to convert files to and from free platforms. 
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Since OSE is an Open Source community, I'm sure they can apply for and receive licenses for educational programs.  From what I've seen, DPVs who come to FeF are most often college students anyways, (and many remote collaborators are too) so using a free educational version of CAD software wouldn't be out of the question.  I'm not advocating phasing out google sketchup altogether.  But for the more advanced design and structural analysis, I think using these more powerful programs will help OSE tremendously with its limitations to simulate and test their models. 
 
[[File:TubeFEA.jpg|300px]]
 
 
[[File:OSE_Meta_Presentation.pptx]]
 
=Thurs Aug 15, 2013=
Developed executed, and filmed a META Tools presentation.  OSE leadership seemed impressed and very excited about future collaborating opportunities with ISIS, Vanderbilt, and BYU.  More on that later.
 
=Wed Aug 14, 2013=
Reformatted cab, front wheelbase and loader arm width to symmetric centered configuration again.  Material savings in asymmetric config was only 32", we decided it was much more professional looking and mechanically balanced this way. 
 
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Image:LifeTrac6.jpg
Image:LifeTrac6_front.jpg 
Image:LifeTrac6_right.jpg
</gallery>
 
I have noticed that in the '''weekly design sprints''', several things were '''missing''' that were essential to gain '''traction''':
*'''Visual Representation''' of ideas discussed
*Proper '''Documentation''' of the Meeting
*Designated '''project leadership''' and project '''team organization''' that translates the issues discussed by Marcin into '''value added time''' during the design sprint.
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I discovered a very neat new tool for '''online collaboration''' groups that can help '''solve''' these three problems.  [http://vyew.com/s/ '''Vyew'''] is a web-based conferencing application that’s free to use for up to 20 participants per conference room. Collaborators can  upload and share files, pictures, MS Office documents, PDFs, and screen share, annotate, edit and download.  Conference Rooms '''never close,''' so the discussion board is saved for future use and can serve as documentation for the meeting.  Discussion can extend to multiple pages with sections for organization.
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Here's some ideas for how to use it:
*Marcin, DPVs and Factor e Farm employees prepare the conference room with visual representations of critical issues to discuss. 
*One page per design topic (IE per machine)
*Once the collaborators arrive, they must be:
**'''briefed on the issues,'''
**'''assigned to a project leader,'''
**''and '''separated into a different Vyew conference room with their team''' to engage in the design sprint.
 
=Tues Aug 13, 2013=
Marcin came in today and we talked about what [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_6_Modules#Loader_Arm Design Requirements] are needed for the Loader Arm.  I've been trying to draw up a way to document these design requirements for each module included in the LifeTrac.  So far, I've just been creating Google Drawings of the module design requirements.  I provided a link to edit the drawing and a visual representation of it to the LifeTrac 6 Modules page.  That way whenever the drawing is updated, the visual representation should also update on the wiki. 
 
I discovered that sometimes the visual representation doesn't always update in real time.  If that happens, it's because your internet browser's cache has to be deleted. 
 
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<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-kJvSmlLC28" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>
 
=Mon Aug 12, 2013=
We had a meeting with Marcin and Katie today about work progress.  For the past week, the tractor design team has been making changes on the various modules that comprise LifeTrac 6.  Several team members are new arrivals (including myself) and have trouble tracking down the knowledge required to make educated decisions on how to proceed on the LifeTrac.  Traction for newcomers requires 3 important things: 
*A set of operational definitions
*Design Requirements
*A centralized repository of relevant information from past workers
 
I have set out in an effort to fill in some of the gaps in these elements.
 
==Important Orientation Elements for Newcomer Designers==
 
'''Operational Definitions''' - First is to create a universal nomenclature for the hardware pieces we are working with.  <br/>
[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1LzH2M9Sg1zQhQoftbag-N3X5f_lgy6_LFiCtOLpJZ_Q/edit '''Design Requirements'''] - Marcin and the team worked together today to nail these down. <br/>
'''Design Repository''' - I created a [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_6_Modules LifeTrac 6 Modules Page] where the most current screenshots and .skp files are located on the modules needed to build the tractor.  Also it shows concept art and names of parts.
 
[[LifeTrac 6 Modules]]
 
 
 
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/loem8agmc6sc6u4/AH8hpuc4QG?n=9319201 Dropbox Folder ISIS]
 
=Sun Aug 11, 2013=
With only two sets of actuators, and the design rules I am aware of right now, this is the best configuration I've been able to draw up.
<gallery>
Image:LifeTrac6_cab_w_actuators1.jpg
Image:LifeTrac6_cab_w_actuators2.jpg
</gallery>
 
It seems that some tractor arms have 3 sets of actuators for a larger range of motion.  Should we explore this?
 
<gallery>
Image:3actuators.jpg
</gallery>
 
PowerCube contents fit very nicely inside the 4x4 tubing config. 
<gallery>
Image:Wheelbase_w_guts.jpg
Image:PowerCube_w_guts.jpg
</gallery>
[[File:PowerCube_Guts_in_4x4.skp]]
 
=Sat Aug 10, 2013=
We made significant progress on the tractor loader design and interface with the cab.  As of now, the bucket can dump at a 45 degree angle when the bucket tip is above 7' from the ground.  I've tried many many configurations to try to follow the design constraints given us, namely that the bucket must dump at 60 degrees when the tip is @ 7' and have the bucket able to dig 1' below the ground when the bucket is flat and the arms are at rest.  So far, I haven't figured out how to do all of those.  The current version seems to be a possibility.  If the bucket can clear the 7' CEB hopper height and dump down into it while lowering the arms I think this current version will work fine. 
 
[[File:LifeTrac6.jpg|200px]]
 
[[File:LifeTrac6.skp]]
 
=Fri Aug 9, 2013=
Dave and I worked on getting the PowerCube Modules guts to fit into a 4x4" tube frame and attach it to the articulated steering pivot and the rear wheel base. 
<gallery>
Image:LifeTrac_Pivot.jpg
Image:WheelBase.jpg
Image:LifeTrac_w_Wheelbase.jpg
</gallery>
 
=Thurs 8/8/2013=
[[File:LifeTrac6_(dave)2.skp]]
 
=Wed 8/7/2013=
I finished the 36” stroke hydraulic arm and drew up a new frame for the PowerCube.  I used 36” 4x4” tubing for the outside cube frame, creating an open cube space interior of 28x28x28”.  I also went down to the shop to inspect the existing PowerCube with the angle iron frame.  The outer dimensions of the angle iron frame are ~30x30x30”.  The interior guts do not fit exactly within 28x28x28, but with minor modifications on a new model, they can be made to fit.  <br/>
 
Lucas briefed Dave, Scott and I on the to do tasks on updating the LifeTrac.  We will be changing the loader arms, the PowerCube frame, the articulated steering pivot, the ground-hugger pivot, and the width of the wheelbase and cab.
 
=Tues 8/6/2013=
This morning Lucas had me work on drawing up a hydraulic arm in sketchup.  I won’t lie, sketchup is definitely not as powerful of a program as I’m used to, but I’m learning it.  The hydraulic arm model will be used as a measurement tool in the latest version of the LifeTrac Tractor.  <br/>
 
The 3D printer we worked on last night needed to be re-calibrated again today.  We used a more accurate measurement system - an indicator dial - to ensure the nozzle had flat printing plane on the printing board.  <br/>
In the afternoon, Lucas had me do another hydraulic arm, this time at a 36” stroke. 
 
=Mon 8/5/2013=
I came into Kansas City today by Greyhound Bus.  Since my phone died on the way here, I was unable to confirm the time which I needed to be picked up.  Luckily when I arrived, there was a way to charge my phone and contact Scott, who came to get me.  After traveling back to Maysville, MO, I unloaded my things and took a tour of the facilities.  The shop looks quite impressive.  I met the other Dedicated Project Visitors: Jon, Dave, and Lucas.  <br/>
Jon has been having trouble with the 3D printer that will be used in the design of the HydraFabber.  The extruder nozzle would not line up properly with the building board and thus not be able to print.  At first, we thought to level the board and test the nozzle by eyeballing it as we moved it left and right.  After some time, we realized the real problem wasn’t the base board, it was the rails that supported the nozzle that were at an angle.  After adjusting the Z-Axis threads to match each other, the process was simple to get it to print.  <br/>
 
 
=Sat Jun 1, 2013=
Converted [[SGT01]] Wikispeed car STEP files into Sketchup.
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Image:ws_wheel.png
Image:ws_whole.png
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[[File:Wikispeed_sketchup.zip]]

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