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| The plans on the OSE website are for version 4, but it is under renovation.
| | Power Cube IV is found in the [[Civilization Starter Kit v0.01], chapter 6: |
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| I just completed version 5 (just delivered to Marcin) and am about to begin on version 6.
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| Version 6 will include several updates:
| | 6.1 [[Power Cube Design Rationale]] |
| *28 HP engine
| | 6.2 [[Power Cube Sketchup]] |
| *Larger 7 gallon fuel tank
| | 6.2 [[Power Cube - Bill of Materials]] |
| *Symmetric fuel/hydraulic tanks
| | 6.3 [[Power Cube A-Z Instructionals]] |
| *Simplified engine mounting and access to pump & coupling
| | 6.4 [[Power Cube Fabrication PDF]] |
| *Thermostatically controlled oil cooling fan
| | 6.5 [[Power Cube Fabrication and Assembly videos]] |
| *Rubber vibration mounts for engine
| | 6.6 [[Power Cube Fabrication Drawings]] |
| *Commercial muffler
| | 6.7 [[Power Cube User Manual]] |
| *Control / hydraulic panel
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| Here are my best answers to your questions - using Power Cube 6:
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| *Weight: Approx 150 lbs dry. Hydraulic oil and fuel can add up to 100 lbs (14 gallons @ 7.3 lbs/gallon).
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| *Dimensions: 27" x 27" x 27" cube
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| *CG: If you mean "Center of Gravity", no data on this yet, but it will vary with fluid distribution in the tanks
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| *Duration: No data yet, as we are using a new engine. This also depends on power usage.
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| *Fuel: 7 Gallons
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| *The power is delivered via hydraulic fluid power through the quick coupler connectors.
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| *The Power cube attaches to the LifeTrac with the quick attach plates - which are at 45 degrees.
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| *I would like to add remote controls to the Power Cube via electronic interface, but haven't started on this yet. This will be very important for remote throttle, start & stop.
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| *I have discussed with Marcin the possibility of working on a "MicroTrac" walk-behind two wheel tractor that would be like a LARGE, powerful tiller. I envision it to employ the Power Cube for power. It could be just a drive train from a car.
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| *I have also discussed with Marcin the possibility of splitting the Power Cube into two the engine and drive components, where the engine could be detached from the hydraulic pump via a quick connect shaft coupling. The engine could then be connected to something else (like a car?) for direct drive power. This one is still in the concept phase, but seems reasonable. The key component would be the shaft coupling. Its components would have to be re-arranged, as the engine component could not rely on the presence of the hydraulic tank for support.
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