Chris DeAngelis Log

Sketchup Files

• File:Warehouse.skp
• File:Leafspring.skp
• File:Truck front.skp
• File:Truck full.skp
• File:Pivot module.skp new 6/11
• File:Cab module.skp new 6/11
• File:Pivot module.skp

June 12, Wednesday

• Found a seat that we can use for the GVCS.
• http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=1-3987

• created youtube video of pivot module
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb4bAliQHXw&feature=share

June 11, Tuesday

• added some hydraulic controls

• enhanced pivot design with dual vertical hinge configuration.

Meeting Notes

• File:Machine module compliments.xls

June 10, Monday

• major changes to the Truck Cab.
  • moved powercubes behind drivers
  • modularized driver cab and powercube cab to streamline fabrication
  • adjusted width of the front cab to allow for attachment of the trucks central hinge system

• optimized truck pivot File:Truck full.skp
  • interlocking hinges increase friction, but distribute axle loads much more evenly

June 7, Friday

• OSE Truck suspension system with leaf springs

June 6, Thursday

• added leaf springs

• Progress on the front cab
• added leg room, finished roll cage

• File:Truck hinge.skp

File:4 way hinge.skp

June 5, Wednesday

• File:Truck front.skp
• Pushed forward Truck Cab design
• created models of driver and passenger to help get a feel for the size and space of the Cab.
• Updated Warehouse.skp
• Also found some good images that helped brainstorm ideas

June 4, Tuesday

File:Quick attach.skp

June 3, Monday

File:Quick attach.skp

May 31, 2013

File:Adjusted 1-4 scale.skp

• Created 1:4 scale of microtrac trac for 3d scale model printing purposes

May 30, 2013

Arrived at Factor e Farm today. Got some food and supplies from Dungy's and Dollar General. Purchased 2 boxes of probiotic formula for the HabLab septic tank. Added a full box to the tank. System should get a half box every month. Created a public expense list, with public commenting enabled, here.