Chris DeAngelis Log

Quick Links

• 2013 DPV Application
• 2012 DPV Application
• All of my edits to the Wiki
• All of my uploads to the Wiki

December 4, 2013

• Started to draft a new version of the wiki's frontpage: Proposed Main Page
• Starting FEM analysis on the CEB Press Press Foot. Investigating "tamper design" alternative.

Summer 2013

June 27, 2013

• Reinventing the wheel, OSE Style!
• File:Steel wheel.skp

June 24, 2013

=Fabrication Instructions
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edit truckedit cab

June 19, 2013

• Major update to GVCS Modules wiki page

June 18, 2013

• Edit

• converted steel wheel parts to DXF for CNC Machining

June 17, 2013

• created dual pedal

Cab Hydraulic Options

June 2013 Hydraulics Order

June 15, 2013

• created June 2013 hydraulic order form (also seen above)

June 14, 2013

• Major update to File:Truck full.skp using up to date versions of the front and back modules

June 13, 2013

• began research on the truck's steering system
• added link to Google Doc of the Truck Hydraulics
  • https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1KefygbizlqEtPpv4pSQG5oTo9ecWmoEhlUjxeAxZhOE/edit?usp=sharing
• found a possible hydraulic foot pedal:
  • http://myte.com/hydraulic-foot-control-valve/
• drew out the Truck hydraulics using Dia software
  • File:Truck hydraulics.dia

June 12, Wednesday

• changed cab module, added floor
• adjusted dimensions
• created a simplified model of the seat sourced bellow.

• Found a seat that we can use for the GVCS.
• http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=1-3987

• created youtube video of pivot module
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb4bAliQHXw&feature=share

June 11, Tuesday

• added some hydraulic controls

• enhanced pivot design with dual vertical hinge configuration.

=Meeting Notes
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• File:Machine module compliments.xls

June 10, Monday

• major changes to the Truck Cab.
  • moved powercubes behind drivers
  • modularized driver cab and powercube cab to streamline fabrication
  • adjusted width of the front cab to allow for attachment of the trucks central hinge system

• optimized truck pivot File:Truck full.skp
  • interlocking hinges increase friction, but distribute axle loads much more evenly

June 7, Friday

• OSE Truck suspension system with leaf springs

June 6, Thursday

• added leaf springs

• Progress on the front cab
• added leg room, finished roll cage

• File:Truck hinge.skp

File:4 way hinge.skp

June 5, Wednesday

• File:Truck front.skp
• Pushed forward Truck Cab design
• created models of driver and passenger to help get a feel for the size and space of the Cab.
• Updated Warehouse.skp
• Also found some good images that helped brainstorm ideas

June 4, Tuesday
File:Quick attach.skp

June 3, Monday
File:Quick attach.skp

May 31, 2013
File:Adjusted 1-4 scale.skp

• Created 1:4 scale of microtrac trac for 3d scale model printing purposes

May 30, 2013
Arrived at Factor e Farm today. Got some food and supplies from Dungy's and Dollar General. Purchased 2 boxes of probiotic formula for the HabLab septic tank. Added a full box to the tank. System should get a half box every month. Created a public expense list, with public commenting enabled, here.