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{{Category=LifeTrac}}
==Tools Required==
=Design=
Start with a [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/07/open-source-tractor-update/ design]. 
=Frame=
=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]]
 
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Updated frame video:
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<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/29845279?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>
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=Wheels=
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<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/30152906?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>
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Wheel Assembly Video Script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Life_Track_II_Build/Wheel_Mount_Construction_Video_Script]]
Then, [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/08/lifetrac-ii-update/ prepare all the wheel mounting materials.]
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<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYH0nTEC" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="300" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>
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Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):
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<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=16044716&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00ADEF&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16044716">Lifetrac II- Wheel Mounting</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/seanchurch">Sean Church</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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Then, go for the [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/08/lifetrac-prototype-ii-test-drive/ first test drive.]
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=Wheel Tracks=
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<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/30354026?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe>
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Wheel Tracks Construction video script [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_II_Build/Wheel_Tracks_Construction_Video_Script]]
Then, [[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/09/extreme-traction/ build the wheel tracks.]]
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=Loader Arms=
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<script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.ifixit.net/static/embed/make-embed.js?id=1051"></script> <p><a href="http://makeprojects.com/Project/GVCS-LifeTrac-Loader-Arms/1051/1">GVCS - LifeTrac - Loader Arms</a></p>
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Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.
1. Prepare loader arms.
[[Image:LTfab1.jpg]]
2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations.
[[Image:LTfab2.jpg]]
3. Punch or drill mount plate holes.
[[Image:LTfab3.jpg]]
4. Drill holes in loader arms.
[[Image:LTfab4.jpg]]
5. Torch out arm mounts
[[Image:LTfab5.jpg]]
6. Grind arm ends.
[[Image:LTfab6.jpg]]
7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms.
[[Image:LTfab7.jpg]]
8. Cut pins to size.
[[Image:LTfab8.jpg]]
9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms.
[[Image:LTfab9.jpg]]
10.Torch out 2" inserts.
[[Image:LTfab10.jpg]]
11. Mark arm locations on frame.
[[Image:LTfab11.jpg]]
12. Grind 2" inserts.
[[Image:LTfab12.jpg]]
13. Drill 1" hole in inserts.
[[Image:LTfab13.jpg]]
14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms.
[[Image:LTfab14.jpg]]
15. Smooth out holes for loader arms.
[[Image:LTfab15.jpg]]
17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms.
[[Image:LTfab17.jpg]]
18. Finish inserts.
[[Image:LTfab18.jpg]]
19. Drill rear loader arms.
[[Image:LTfab19.jpg]]
20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds.
[[Image:LTfab20.jpg]]
21. Torch out plug weld holes.
[[Image:LTfab21.jpg]]
22. Grind plug weld holes.
[[Image:LTfab22.jpg]]
23. Line up plug inserts for welding.
[[Image:LTfab23.jpg]]
24. Plug weld inserts.
[[Image:LTfab24.jpg]]
25. Grind plug welds.
[[Image:LTfab25.jpg]]
26. Finished inserts.
[[Image:LTfab26.jpg]]
27. Weld arm gussets.
[[Image:LTfab27.jpg]]
28. Arm gussets plug welded.
[[Image:LTfab28.jpg]]
29. Prepare pins for welding.
[[Image:LTfab29.jpg]]
30. Weld pins.
[[Image:LTfab30.jpg]]
31. Mount cylinder base plates.
[[Image:LTfab31.jpg]]
32. Mount cylinder plates to arms.
[[Image:LTfab32.jpg]]
33. Mount cylinder cross support.
[[Image:LTfab33.jpg]]
34. Mount cylinder arms on frame.
[[Image:LTfab34.jpg]]
35. Arm cross supports.
[[Image:LTfab35.jpg]]
36. Put on real loader arms.
[[Image:LTfab36.jpg]]
37. Hang arm cross support.
[[Image:LTfab37.jpg]]
38. Torch misfit holes.
[[Image:LTfab38.jpg]]
39. Weld inner arm gussets.
[[Image:LTfab39.jpg]]
40. Grind inner arm gussets.
[[Image:LTfab40.jpg]]
41. Finish attaching cross supports.
[[Image:LTfab41.jpg]]
42. Finish weld arms.
[[Image:LTfab42.jpg]]
43. Bolt cylinder attach plates.
[[Image:LTfab43.jpg]]
44. Attach cylinders.
[[Image:LTfab44.jpg]]
45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders.
[[Image:LTfab45.jpg]]
46. Begin attaching hoses.
[[Image:LTfab46.jpg]]
47. Hose attachment.
[[Image:LTfab47.jpg]]
48. Tack weld gusset nuts.
[[Image:LTfab48.jpg]]
49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts.
[[Image:LTfab49.jpg]]
49.5. Tack weld cylinders.
[[Image:LTfab495.jpg]]
50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds.
[[Image:LTfab50.jpg]]
51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded.
[[Image:LTfab51.jpg]]
52.
[[Image:LTfab52.jpg]]
52. Finish weld top cylinder.
[[Image:LTfab53.jpg]]
=Quick Attach Plate=
60. Prep QA plate materials.
[[Image:LTfab60.jpg]]
61. Cut stock to size.
[[Image:LTfab61.jpg]]
63. Cut all tubing to size.
[[Image:LTfab63.jpg]]
64. Mark hole locations for all pieces.
[[Image:LTfab64.jpg]]
65. Hole punch all pieces.
[[Image:LTfab65.jpg]]
66. Prepare QA plates for welding.
[[Image:LTfab66.jpg]]
67. Weld QA frame.
[[Image:LTfab67.jpg]]
68. Finish welding QA plate.
[[Image:LTfab68.jpg]]
69. Weld fingers.
[[Image:LTfab69.jpg]]
70. Weld bottom eyes.
[[Image:LTfab70.jpg]]
71. Finish weld bottom eyes.
[[Image:LTfab71.jpg]]
72. Weld top eyes.
[[Image:LTfab72.jpg]]
74. Begin on QA mechanism.
[[Image:LTfab74.jpg]]
75. Finish weld eyes in place.
[[Image:LTfab75.jpg]]
75.5
[[Image:LTfab755.jpg]]
76. Finish weld eyes.
[[Image:LTfab76.jpg]]
77. Raise arms.
[[Image:LTfab77.jpg]]
78. Extend QA cylinders.
[[Image:LTfab78.jpg]]


As a general rule, all the measurements I have listed here will be more accurate if you mark the centre of each tube and then measure the "holes" from the centre out as opposed to from the ends in, in case some tubes are not cut to the exact lengths.
79. Fit pin in QA mechanism.
[[Image:LTfab79.jpg]]


Key - (V) = Vertical. (E,W) = East,West. (N,S) = North South.
80. Mount QA plate on arms.
[[Image:LTfab80.jpg]]


13/16" drill bit used for 3/4" bolts.
81. Extend QA plate.
[[Image:LTfab81.jpg]]


*[4] 92"×4"×4" Tubes for base.
82. Weld pin pushing mechanism.
**[2] Outer base tubes - 13/16" (V)holes 2" from ends. (V)holes 4" front of centres. (E,W)holes for wheel plates 9" & 13" from ends. (V)holes for hydraulic base plate 13-1/4" & 22-3/4" behind centres, 1-1/4" from outer edges.
[[Image:LTfab82.jpg]]
**[2] Inner base tubes - (V)holes 2" form ends. (V)hole 4" front of centres. (E,W)holes 6", 9" & 13" from ends & (E,W)holes in centres. (V)holes for hydraulic base plate 13-1/4" & 22-3/4" behind centres, 1-1/4" from inner edges.


*[3] 60" Under base tubes.
83. Weld handle to rotation pin.
**(V)holes 2" & 10" from ends.
[[Image:LTfab83.jpg]]
**(N,S)holes 14" form ends.


*[2] 55" Front vertical tubes.
84. Mark rotation pin location.
**(E,W)holes 2" form tops & 2", 6" & 9" from bottoms.
[[Image:LTfab84.jpg]]
**(N,S)holes 6" from tops & 5" from bottoms.


*[2] 52" Centre vertical tubes.
85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down.
**(E,W)holes 2" from tops & 6" from bottoms.
[[Image:LTfab85.jpg]]
**(N,S)holes 6" from tops & 2" from bottoms.


*[2] 59" Rear vertical tubes.
86. Put on stops and set screws.
**(E,W)holes 6" from tops & 2", 6" & 9" from bottoms.
[[Image:LTfab86.jpg]]
**(N,S)holes 2" from tops & 5" from bottoms.


*[3] 44" Top (overhead E,W) tubes.
87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.
**(V)holes 2" from ends.
**(N,S)holes 6" from ends.


*[2] 84" Top (overhead N,S) tubes.
Now take tractor for a test drive:
**(E,W)holes 2" from ends & in centres.
**(v)holes 6" from ends & 4" from of centres.


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[[Category:LifeTrac II]]
See corresponding blog post - http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/09/lifetrac-prototype-ii-completed/

Latest revision as of 17:33, 2 July 2013

Main > Food and Agriculture > Farm equipment

> LifeTrac

Tools Required

Design

Start with a design.

Frame

Then, build the frame.   Frame Construction Video Script [[1]]  

Updated frame video:

Wheels

Wheel Assembly Video Script [[2]]


Then, prepare all the wheel mounting materials.

Then add the wheels (from Sean Church):

Lifetrac II- Wheel Mounting from Sean Church on Vimeo.

Then, go for the first test drive.

LifeTrac II Test Drive from Marcin Jakubowski on Vimeo.

Wheel Tracks

Wheel Tracks Construction video script [[3]]

Then, [build the wheel tracks.]

Extreme Traction from Marcin Jakubowski on Vimeo.

Loader Arms

GVCS - LifeTrac - Loader Arms

Then, build the loader arms - both front and rear.


1. Prepare loader arms. LTfab1.jpg

2. Mark loader attach plates for hole locations. LTfab2.jpg

3. Punch or drill mount plate holes. LTfab3.jpg

4. Drill holes in loader arms. LTfab4.jpg

5. Torch out arm mounts LTfab5.jpg

6. Grind arm ends. LTfab6.jpg

7. Drill or punch 1" holes for cylinder mount bottoms. LTfab7.jpg

8. Cut pins to size. LTfab8.jpg

9. Prepare bottom mount plates for loader arms. LTfab9.jpg

10.Torch out 2" inserts. LTfab10.jpg

11. Mark arm locations on frame. LTfab11.jpg

12. Grind 2" inserts. LTfab12.jpg

13. Drill 1" hole in inserts. LTfab13.jpg

14. Torch out holes in frame for loader arms. LTfab14.jpg

15. Smooth out holes for loader arms. LTfab15.jpg

17. Fit shafts and DOM bushing for laoder arms. LTfab17.jpg

18. Finish inserts. LTfab18.jpg

19. Drill rear loader arms. LTfab19.jpg

20. Mark loader arms for insert plug welds. LTfab20.jpg

21. Torch out plug weld holes. LTfab21.jpg

22. Grind plug weld holes. LTfab22.jpg

23. Line up plug inserts for welding. LTfab23.jpg

24. Plug weld inserts. LTfab24.jpg

25. Grind plug welds. LTfab25.jpg

26. Finished inserts. LTfab26.jpg

27. Weld arm gussets. File:LTfab27.jpg

28. Arm gussets plug welded. LTfab28.jpg

29. Prepare pins for welding. LTfab29.jpg

30. Weld pins. LTfab30.jpg

31. Mount cylinder base plates. LTfab31.jpg

32. Mount cylinder plates to arms. LTfab32.jpg

33. Mount cylinder cross support. LTfab33.jpg

34. Mount cylinder arms on frame. LTfab34.jpg

35. Arm cross supports. LTfab35.jpg

36. Put on real loader arms. File:LTfab36.jpg

37. Hang arm cross support. LTfab37.jpg

38. Torch misfit holes. LTfab38.jpg

39. Weld inner arm gussets. LTfab39.jpg

40. Grind inner arm gussets. LTfab40.jpg

41. Finish attaching cross supports. LTfab41.jpg

42. Finish weld arms. LTfab42.jpg

43. Bolt cylinder attach plates. LTfab43.jpg

44. Attach cylinders. LTfab44.jpg

45. Mount quick attach (QA) plate cylinders. LTfab45.jpg

46. Begin attaching hoses. LTfab46.jpg

47. Hose attachment. LTfab47.jpg

48. Tack weld gusset nuts. LTfab48.jpg

49. Tack weld bottom cylinder support nuts. LTfab49.jpg

49.5. Tack weld cylinders. LTfab495.jpg

50. Complete bottom cylinder gusset welds. LTfab50.jpg

51. Botom cylinder gusset nuts welded. LTfab51.jpg

52. LTfab52.jpg

52. Finish weld top cylinder. LTfab53.jpg

Quick Attach Plate

60. Prep QA plate materials. LTfab60.jpg

61. Cut stock to size. LTfab61.jpg

63. Cut all tubing to size. LTfab63.jpg

64. Mark hole locations for all pieces. File:LTfab64.jpg

65. Hole punch all pieces. LTfab65.jpg

66. Prepare QA plates for welding. LTfab66.jpg

67. Weld QA frame. LTfab67.jpg

68. Finish welding QA plate. LTfab68.jpg

69. Weld fingers. LTfab69.jpg

70. Weld bottom eyes. LTfab70.jpg

71. Finish weld bottom eyes. LTfab71.jpg

72. Weld top eyes. LTfab72.jpg

74. Begin on QA mechanism. LTfab74.jpg

75. Finish weld eyes in place. LTfab75.jpg

75.5 LTfab755.jpg

76. Finish weld eyes. LTfab76.jpg

77. Raise arms. LTfab77.jpg

78. Extend QA cylinders. LTfab78.jpg

79. Fit pin in QA mechanism. LTfab79.jpg

80. Mount QA plate on arms. File:LTfab80.jpg

81. Extend QA plate. LTfab81.jpg

82. Weld pin pushing mechanism. LTfab82.jpg

83. Weld handle to rotation pin. LTfab83.jpg

84. Mark rotation pin location. LTfab84.jpg

85. Mount handle and push pin and bolt down. LTfab85.jpg

86. Put on stops and set screws. LTfab86.jpg

87. Do same for second set of loader arms - and LifeTrac II with front and rear loaders is ready for testing.

Now take tractor for a test drive:

LifeTrac Prototype II Completed from Marcin Jakubowski on Vimeo.

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

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