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=Future Work= | =Future Work= | ||
*Narrow down width by 4" | *Narrow down width by 4" | ||
*Narrow down cab to 3' as in existing | *Narrow down cab to 3' as in existing LifeTrac | ||
*Evaluate foot pedals | *Evaluate foot pedals | ||
*Simplify Power Cube mounting | *Simplify Power Cube mounting/ Integrate into the structural frame | ||
*Increase height reach of Loader | *Increase height reach of Loader/ Tilt issue at full extension | ||
*Minimize part count | *Minimize part count | ||
*Design hose routing | *Design hose routing | ||
*Brakes | |||
*Cylinder valve for steering | |||
*Control configuration within cab | |||
*Utilization or all 36" of Loader Arm cylinder (or use a 4x30" cylinder if we already have adequate ROM) | |||
*Assess the concerns or others... | |||
=Credits= | =Credits= | ||
Revision as of 18:26, 3 August 2013
See documentary about this work- The Spark.
See complete LifeTrac 5 YouTube Playlist
Build
LifeTrac v5
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- Sketchup File: File:LifeTrac4 (v8).skp
Rear Module
- Ground-hug Pivot
- Power Cube Module
- Rear to Cab
Quick Attach for Bucket and Forks
Loader Arms
Other -or- Notable Points of Concern
- Hole Alignment
- Strength of Joints Near Pivot
- Clearance
Design - CAD Files
- Download full design file in Sketchup - Full tractor up to prior to build - File:LifeTra5 prebuild.zip
- Quick Attach Standard - Bobcat Standard Quick Attach for LifeTrac
- Quick Attach profile CAM file - see part 22
- See Lucas_Log#Thu_Jul_11.2C_2013 for final redesign.
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Bill of Materials
Build Instructions
Loader Arms
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17IC0ZGxGzxVMeWpaWA5iOAxb-NreVPff2JHB2xLwV9k/edit?usp=sharing
File:Final Loader Arms (v1).skp The BOM is included in the skp file.
Pivot
Google doc for pivot instructions. Credits: Leandra Forman
Bobcat Quick Attach Standard
See Bobcat Standard Quick Attach for LifeTrac
Cab
Rear Compartment
Foot Pedals
Hydraulics Diagrams
Build Walkthrough - Near Completion
Commentary on most parts -
Videos
Walkthrough -
Blog Posts
Future Work
- Narrow down width by 4"
- Narrow down cab to 3' as in existing LifeTrac
- Evaluate foot pedals
- Simplify Power Cube mounting/ Integrate into the structural frame
- Increase height reach of Loader/ Tilt issue at full extension
- Minimize part count
- Design hose routing
- Brakes
- Cylinder valve for steering
- Control configuration within cab
- Utilization or all 36" of Loader Arm cylinder (or use a 4x30" cylinder if we already have adequate ROM)
- Assess the concerns or others...
Credits
- Leandra Forman - Leandra Log
- Lucas Warner - Lucas Log
- Cory Shenk - Cory Log
- Jordan Phoenix - Jordan Log
- Chris De Angelis - Chris Log
- Justin Downs - Bobcat quick-attach standard - Justin Log
- Gary De Mercurio - Gary Log
- James Slade - James Slade Log
- James Wise - James Log
- Ian Midgley