Latest revision as of 06:52, 1 January 2026

Development

Universal Track Unit
	; Short description
Specifications
Product Ecology	To be built with the D3D CNC Torch Table
License	OSHWA and OSI compliant. CC-BY-SA-4.0 International, GPLv3, DIN SPEC 3105.
Motor	Can use a small hydraulic motor with 3-4 geardown.
Track Tensioners	2 Identical track tensioners tensions motor and track independently
Key Specification	Scalable to multiple motors, different geardown ratios, and capable of being stacked in dually configuration. Maximum design drive is 13,000 lb potential drawbar pull per track unit.
Key Specification	Drive system applicable to traction machines with each track unit ranging from 1400 lb at 4 mph and 10 gpm (20 hp) at 3x geardown, to 1400 lb and 8 mph at 20 gpm (40 hp) and single motor, to 2800 lb at 4 mph and 20 gpm with dual drive motor (40 hp), to 5600 lb power operation with dual motors at 40 gpm at 4 mph (80 hp) and 6x geardown.
Construction	CNC cut steel, stock steel, and off-the-shelf bearings + motors. 300-600 lb each Universal Track Unit.
Productivity	Practical range from 10-80 hp per drive unit using the same parts, for applications from small walk-behind tractors to small bulldozers.
Cost	$300 for Slow Solar version - $600 for standard power
Completion Status
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Development Template
	Description	Link to Work Product	%
	DESIGN
1	Requirements + Value Proposition	Universal Track Unit Requirements + Value Proposition	0
2	Industry_Standards	Universal Track Unit Industry Standards	0
3	Conceptual Design	Universal Track Unit Conceptual Design	0
4	Module Breakdown	Universal Track Unit Module Breakdown	0
5	Design Guide	Universal Track Unit Design Guide	0
	TECHNICAL DESIGN
6	3D CAD	Universal Track Unit 3D CAD	0
7	Calculations	Universal Track Unit Calculations	0
8	Electronics Design	Universal Track Unit Electronics Design	0
9	Wiring and Plumbing	Universal Track Unit Wiring and Plumbing	0
10	Software	Universal Track Unit Software	0
	BILL OF MATERIALS
11	BOM	Universal Track Unit BOM	0
12	vBOM	Universal Track Unit vBOM	0
13	CAM Files	Universal Track Unit CAM Files	0
14	Cut List	Universal Track Unit Cut List	0
	BUILD
15	Build Instructions	Universal Track Unit Build Instructions	0
16	Fabrication Drawings	Universal Track Unit Fabrication Drawings	0
17	Exploded Part Diagram	Universal Track Unit Exploded Part Diagram	0
18	Production Engineering	Universal Track Unit Production Engineering	0
	LIFECYCLE DESIGN
19	Build Pictures and Video	Universal Track Unit Build Pictures and Video	0
20	Data Collection	Universal Track Unit Data Collection	0
21	Future Work	Universal Track Unit Future Work	0
22	Troubleshooting and Repair	Universal Track Unit Troubleshooting and Repair	0

Enterprise Template
	Description	Link to Work Product	%
	PRODUCT
0	Benchmarking	Universal Track Unit Benchmarking	0
1	Unique Value Proposition	Universal Track Unit Unique Value Proposition	0
2	Product Strategy	Universal Track Unit Product Strategy	0
3	Cost Structure	Universal Track Unit Cost Structure	0
4	Business Plan	Universal Track Unit Business Plan	0
5	Open Source Franchise	Universal Track Unit Open Source Franchise	0
	PRODUCTION
6	Training and Management	Universal Track Unit Training and Management	0
7	Facility Design	Universal Track Unit Facility Design	0
8	Supply Chain Development	Universal Track Unit Supply Chain Development	0
9	Production	Universal Track Unit Production	0
10	Quality Control	Universal Track Unit Quality Control	0
	MARKETING
11	Product Assets	Universal Track Unit Product Assets	0
12	Marketing Strategy	Universal Track Unit Marketing Strategy	0
13	Marketing Plan	Universal Track Unit Marketing Plan	0
14	Product Webpage	Universal Track Unit Product Webpage	0
	SALES AND SUPPORT
15	Sales and Distribution Strategy	Universal Track Unit Sales Strategy	0
16	Customer Support	Universal Track Unit Customer Support	0
17	Shipping	Universal Track Unit Shipping	0
18	Open Source Everything Store	Universal Track Unit Open Source Everything Store	0
	IMPROVEMENT
19	Marketing and Sales Data	Universal Track Unit Marketing and Sales Data	0
20	Customer Feedback	Universal Track Unit Customer Feedback	0
21	Continuing Improvement	Universal Track Unit Continuing Improvement	0
22	Future Work	Universal Track Unit Enterprise Future Work	0

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 =Links=
+*[[Universal Wheel Unit]]
 *Building upon [[LifeTrac v20.12]]
 *[[Tractor Design Guide]]
 *[[Tank and Bulldozer Tracks]]