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=Power Cube 4.0 Construction=


=Power Cube 4.0 Construction


[[Image:PowerCubeFrameCAD.jpg|800px]]


Here's how to replicate our Powercube 4.0 design. Keep in mind that this the powercube is still at the prototype stages and designs are likely to change. There's also a few fittings /wires that are not reflected in this design. Aside from that, there should be enough information here to construct your very own OSE PowerCube 4.0!


Here's how to replicate our Powercube 4.0 design. Keep in mind that this the powercube is still at the prototype stages and designs are likely to change.


= Jig (optional) =
<html>
 
<iframe width="425" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//NEYMDD9T718" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>
[[Image:JigSketchup.jpg|400px]]
<html>
[[Image:Jig.jpg]]
<iframe width="425" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//703w_qBifXY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
 
</html>
The jig is an optional piece of fabrication equipment that can be very useful to have if you are creating a bunch of these.
 
 
'''Materials List'''
Steel
14' Angle 2" (1/4")
7'2" Rebar (1/2")
 
 
'''Cut List'''
Angle
  1'10 1/4"   x2  (red)
  2'5 1/2"   x2  (green)
  2'2 1/2"   x2  (yellow)
 
Rebar
  2'6 1/2"
  2'3 1/2"   x2
 
 
[[Image:JigAssembly.jpg]]
 
Assembly of the Jig is fairly straight forward. Tack and weld the pieces in place. Be sure to note the overlapping order and the notch made at the bottom of the 1'10 1/4" piece (red).
 
 
[[Image:Jig Outside Corner.jpg]]
Also note that the corners are offset 3/4" to give room for the cube to sit snugly in the frame (and a convenient gap for welding the corners.)
 
1'10 1/4"   (red)
2'5 1/2"    (green)
2'2 1/2"    (yellow)
 
Torch holes in the corners below the frame as seen above. This allows room for the welding torch to get to the PowerCube while welding.
 
[[Image:JigAssembled.jpg]]
 
 
Jig fully assembled.
 
 
 
== Frame ==
 
Power Cube
 
=== BOM ===


All designs, CAD drawings, media and documentation are mirrored on [http://openpario.net/projects/powercube/documents OpenPario].




== BOM ==


{|
{|
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Quantity'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Quantity'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Dimensions'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Dimensions'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Type'''
|-
|-
| ENGINE ASSEMBLY||1||||
| '''ENGINE ASSEMBLY'''||1||
|-
| Engine ||1||
|-
| Mounting Plate - Hydraulic Motor||1|| 8"x10"x1/4"
|-
| Connector Plate||1||8"x3.75"x1/4"
|-
| Mounting Angle||2||8"x(2"x1/4")
|-
| Engine Mount Plate||1||8"x23"x1/4"
|-
| Lovejoy Coupler||1||2.5"x2.25"
|-
| Hydraulic Motor||1||
|-
|-
| Engine||1||||
| Gas Tank||1||14"x6"x6"
|-
|-
| Muffler||2||9"x2.5"||Cylinder
| '''FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY'''||1||
|-
|-
| '''ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY'''||1||||
| Fuel Filter Fitting||1||
|-
|-
| Mounting Plate - Hydraulic Motor||1|| 8"x10"x1/4"||Flat
| Fuel Filter||1||3.5"x5"
|-
|-
| Connector Plate||1||3.75"x8"x1/4"||Flat
| '''FRAME ASSEMBLY'''||1||24"x27.5"x30"
|-
|-
| Mounting Angle||2||8"x(2"x1/4")||Angle
| 24" Angle ||4||24"x(2"x1/4")
|-
|-
| Engine Mount Plate||1||8"x23"x1/4"||Flat
| 27" Angle ||4||27"x(2"x1/4")
|-
|-
| Lovejoy Coupler||1||2.5"x2.25"||Cylinder
| 29" Angle ||6||29"x(2"x1/4")
|-
|-
| Hydraulic Motor||1||||
| '''HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY'''||1||19"x29"x4"
|-
|-
| Gas Tank||1||14"x6"x6"||Box
| Hydraulic Tank Plates||2||19"x29"x1/4"
|-
|-
| '''FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY'''||1||||
| Flat - Hydraulic Sides||2||19"x3.5"x1/4"
|-
|-
| Fuel Filter Fitting||1||||
| Flat - Hydraulic Bottom/Top||2||3.5"x28.5"x1/4"
|-
|-
| Fuel Filter||1||3.5"x5"||Cylinder
| Battery||1||5"x6"x7.5"
|-
|-
| '''FRAME ASSEMBLY'''||1||24"x27.5"x30"||Box
| Hydraulic Mount||2||4.75"x3"
|}
 
==Total Metal to Purchase (summary)==
 
{|
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Type'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Width'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Thickness'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Total Length (rounded up)'''
|-
|-
| 2\' Angle (2")||4||24"x(2"x1/4")||Angle
| Angle||2"||1/4"||400"
|-
|-
| 2\'3" Angle (2")||4||27"x(2"x1/4")||Angle
| Plate||19"||1/4"||60"
|-
|-
| 2\'5" Angle (2")||4||29"x(2"x1/4")||Angle
| Plate||8"||1/4"||40"
|-
|-
| 2\'5" Angle (2")||2||29"x(2"x1/4")||Angle
| Plate||6"||1/4"||12"
|-
|-
| '''HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY'''||1||19"x29"x4"||Box
| Plate||3.5"||1/4"||100"
|-
|-
| Hydraulic Tank Back Plate||1||19"x29"x1/4"||Flat
| Tube||6"||1/4"||14"
|}
 
== Frame ==
 
The Power Cube 4.0 (as of this prototype at least) is not actually a strict cube. But more of a lopsided box.) The longest dimensions are on the side (left to right), while the shortest dimension is up/down. See below.
 
 
<html>
<iframe width="560" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//1InlPCks6cE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</html>
 
[[Image:PowerCubeFramePhoto.jpg|600px]]
 
The frame is assembled in halves, and tack/welded in place. A completed frame should look like like this.
 
 
[[Image:PowerCubeFrameSketch.jpg|800px]]
 
Note the overlap order. Short angles (green) on the outside.
 
Assuming everything goes well on the welding, you should have your very own OSE PowerCube 4.0 Frame!
 
 
 
[[Image:PowerCubeFramePic.jpg|800px]]
 
==Assembly==
[[Image:PowerCubeFrameAssembly.jpg]]
 
The open frame of the power cube makes assembly a snap. Just slide pieces into place, tack and weld away. Later designs will likely feature a little less intensive welding, but for now, it is a solid construction technique.
 
 
===Mounting Assembly===
[[Image:MountingCAD.jpg]]
 
 
 
<html>
<iframe width="425" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//LnCRry5oPpc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</html>
 
 
 
[[Image:HydraulicMountPlate4.jpg]]
 
[[Image:EngineMountPlate4.jpg]]
 
[[Image:PowerCubeEngine4.jpg]]
 
===Hydraulic Tank Assembly===
 
[[Image:HydraulicTankCAD.jpg]]
 
Lay out a plate, tack and weld the 3.5" wide pieces vertically in a box shape atop it. Then lay the top plate atop and weld it in place.
 
[[Image:HydraulicTankCADHoles.jpg]]
 
Torch out holes in the top plate in the corners. 2" holes with the center 2"x2" offset from the sides
 
<html>
<iframe width="425" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//GT957CJQNNo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</html>
 
This would be a good time to break out the soap bubbles and test for leaks on the weld. Assuming the tank is tight, go ahead and move it on into the frame and weld it in place. Spacers may be needed on the sides near the top to keep everything snug.
 
===Final===
 
Mount the hydraulic fittings, hydraulic motor, gas tank, battery and wires. Finish it up to complete your very own OSE Powercube 4.0!
 
 
<html>
<iframe width="560" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//V78idrurW5U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</html>
 
 
----
 
= Jig (optional) =
[[Image:JigSketchup.jpg|400px]]
[[Image:JigCubeSketchup.jpg|400px]]
 
 
The jig is an optional piece of fabrication equipment that can be very useful to have should you be creating several power cubes concurrently. The materials for the cube are assembled in the jig in half sections and tacked and welded in place.
 
'''Materials List'''
 
Total Length
14'  Angle (2"x1/4")
7'2"  Rebar (1/2")
 
 
'''Cut List'''
{|
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Type'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Length'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Dimensions'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Quantity'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Color'''
|-
|-
| Flat - Hydraulic Sides||2||19"x3.5"x1/4"||Flat
| Angle||22"|| (2"x1/4")||2||(red)
|-
|-
| Flat - Hydraulic Bottom/Top||2||3.5"x28.5"x1/4"||Flat
| Angle||26"||(2"x1/4")||2||(yellow)
|-
|-
| Hydraulic Front Plate||1||19"x29"x1/4"||Flat
| Angle||29"||(2"x1/4")||2||(green)
|-
|-
| Battery||1||5"x6"x7.5"||Box
| Rebar ||30.5"||(1/2")||1||
|-
|-
| Hydraulic Mount||2||4.75"x3"||Cylinder
| Rebar || 27"||(1/2")||2
|}
|}


[[Image:JigAssembly.jpg|800px]]
Assembly of the Jig is fairly straight forward. Tack and weld the pieces in place.
[[Image:JigInsideCorner.jpg|600px]]
[[Image:JigInsideCornerPhoto.jpg|600px]]
Be sure to note the overlapping order and the notch made at the bottom of the 1'10 1/4" piece (red). Torch holes in the corners below the frame as seen above. This allows room for the welding torch to get to the PowerCube while welding.
[[Image:Jig Outside Corner.jpg|400px]]
Also note that the corners are offset 3/4" (1/2" measured on the interior), to give room for the cube to sit snugly in the frame (and a convenient gap for welding the corners.)
Tack weld the two shorter rebar sections at roughly a 45 degree angle on the sides. Add a long rebar section to span the gap. Precision is not as important with these, they are more there for stability.
With any luck, you'll have your jig, ready to crank out Power Cubes with!






== Frame Welding Jig ==
[[Image:Jig.jpg|400px]]
Jig Fully Assembled.


* List frame welding jig materials cut list:
=Muffler=
**
==Muffler Mound CAD==
**
**
* Show Sketchup picture of cut list:
[[Image:pcjigmaterials.jpg|400px]]
* Show Sketchup of finished jig:
[[Image:pcjigsketchup.jpg]]
* Show picture of ...
* etc
* etc
* etc


== Hydraulic Reservoir ==
In QCad:


== Fuel Tank ==
[[Image:mufflermount.jpg]]
Uploaded to Open Pario - [http://openpario.net/documents/1236]


= CNC Torch Required Materials =
CAM file from [[DXF to G-code Converter]]:
(if [[CNC Torch Table]] not available, torch manually)


== Motor Plates ==
[[Image:mufflermountCAM.jpg]]
= Torch Required Materials =


= Assemble and Weld =
Uploaded to Open Pario - [http://openpario.net/documents/1236]
#Prepare 12 frame members:


[[Image:framemembers.jpg]]


[[Category: Power Cube]]
[[Category: Power Cube]]

Latest revision as of 21:19, 5 February 2012

Power Cube 4.0 Construction

PowerCubeFrameCAD.jpg

Here's how to replicate our Powercube 4.0 design. Keep in mind that this the powercube is still at the prototype stages and designs are likely to change. There's also a few fittings /wires that are not reflected in this design. Aside from that, there should be enough information here to construct your very own OSE PowerCube 4.0!


All designs, CAD drawings, media and documentation are mirrored on OpenPario.


BOM

Name Quantity Dimensions
ENGINE ASSEMBLY 1
Engine 1
Mounting Plate - Hydraulic Motor 1 8"x10"x1/4"
Connector Plate 1 8"x3.75"x1/4"
Mounting Angle 2 8"x(2"x1/4")
Engine Mount Plate 1 8"x23"x1/4"
Lovejoy Coupler 1 2.5"x2.25"
Hydraulic Motor 1
Gas Tank 1 14"x6"x6"
FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY 1
Fuel Filter Fitting 1
Fuel Filter 1 3.5"x5"
FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 24"x27.5"x30"
24" Angle 4 24"x(2"x1/4")
27" Angle 4 27"x(2"x1/4")
29" Angle 6 29"x(2"x1/4")
HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY 1 19"x29"x4"
Hydraulic Tank Plates 2 19"x29"x1/4"
Flat - Hydraulic Sides 2 19"x3.5"x1/4"
Flat - Hydraulic Bottom/Top 2 3.5"x28.5"x1/4"
Battery 1 5"x6"x7.5"
Hydraulic Mount 2 4.75"x3"

Total Metal to Purchase (summary)

Type Width Thickness Total Length (rounded up)
Angle 2" 1/4" 400"
Plate 19" 1/4" 60"
Plate 8" 1/4" 40"
Plate 6" 1/4" 12"
Plate 3.5" 1/4" 100"
Tube 6" 1/4" 14"

Frame

The Power Cube 4.0 (as of this prototype at least) is not actually a strict cube. But more of a lopsided box.) The longest dimensions are on the side (left to right), while the shortest dimension is up/down. See below.


PowerCubeFramePhoto.jpg

The frame is assembled in halves, and tack/welded in place. A completed frame should look like like this.


PowerCubeFrameSketch.jpg

Note the overlap order. Short angles (green) on the outside.

Assuming everything goes well on the welding, you should have your very own OSE PowerCube 4.0 Frame!


PowerCubeFramePic.jpg

Assembly

PowerCubeFrameAssembly.jpg

The open frame of the power cube makes assembly a snap. Just slide pieces into place, tack and weld away. Later designs will likely feature a little less intensive welding, but for now, it is a solid construction technique.


Mounting Assembly

MountingCAD.jpg



HydraulicMountPlate4.jpg

EngineMountPlate4.jpg

PowerCubeEngine4.jpg

Hydraulic Tank Assembly

HydraulicTankCAD.jpg

Lay out a plate, tack and weld the 3.5" wide pieces vertically in a box shape atop it. Then lay the top plate atop and weld it in place.

HydraulicTankCADHoles.jpg

Torch out holes in the top plate in the corners. 2" holes with the center 2"x2" offset from the sides

This would be a good time to break out the soap bubbles and test for leaks on the weld. Assuming the tank is tight, go ahead and move it on into the frame and weld it in place. Spacers may be needed on the sides near the top to keep everything snug.

Final

Mount the hydraulic fittings, hydraulic motor, gas tank, battery and wires. Finish it up to complete your very own OSE Powercube 4.0!




Jig (optional)

JigSketchup.jpg JigCubeSketchup.jpg


The jig is an optional piece of fabrication equipment that can be very useful to have should you be creating several power cubes concurrently. The materials for the cube are assembled in the jig in half sections and tacked and welded in place.

Materials List

Total Length 14' Angle (2"x1/4") 7'2" Rebar (1/2")


Cut List

Type Length Dimensions Quantity Color
Angle 22" (2"x1/4") 2 (red)
Angle 26" (2"x1/4") 2 (yellow)
Angle 29" (2"x1/4") 2 (green)
Rebar 30.5" (1/2") 1
Rebar 27" (1/2") 2


JigAssembly.jpg

Assembly of the Jig is fairly straight forward. Tack and weld the pieces in place.

JigInsideCorner.jpg JigInsideCornerPhoto.jpg


Be sure to note the overlapping order and the notch made at the bottom of the 1'10 1/4" piece (red). Torch holes in the corners below the frame as seen above. This allows room for the welding torch to get to the PowerCube while welding.

Jig Outside Corner.jpg

Also note that the corners are offset 3/4" (1/2" measured on the interior), to give room for the cube to sit snugly in the frame (and a convenient gap for welding the corners.)

Tack weld the two shorter rebar sections at roughly a 45 degree angle on the sides. Add a long rebar section to span the gap. Precision is not as important with these, they are more there for stability.

With any luck, you'll have your jig, ready to crank out Power Cubes with!


Jig.jpg Jig Fully Assembled.

Muffler

Muffler Mound CAD

In QCad:

Mufflermount.jpg

Uploaded to Open Pario - [1]

CAM file from DXF to G-code Converter:

MufflermountCAM.jpg

Uploaded to Open Pario - [2]