OSE Wikispeed Local Motors Open Source Car Concept: Difference between revisions
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*Extract carbon fiber composite techniques from Joe Justice | *Extract carbon fiber composite techniques from Joe Justice | ||
*Build an Aluminum version of Power Cube - simply with 4x4 tubing identical to steel tubing, but use 1/8" wall 4x4"s instead of 1/4" 4x4"s in steel. | *Build an Aluminum version of Power Cube - simply with 4x4 tubing identical to steel tubing, but use 1/8" wall 4x4"s instead of 1/4" 4x4"s in steel. | ||
**See [[Power Cube Modularity]] | **See [[Power Cube Modularity]] - tanks, engine, frame, hydraulics, and electrical are separate modules | ||
**[[Selective Laser Sintering in Nylon 12]] for hydraulic quick coupler fittings on low pressure side | |||
Revision as of 06:10, 9 May 2013
Start with Wikispeed Frame from Wikispeed SGT01 page:
(image is STEP care of VariCAD Viewer)
Add a 50 hp Power Cube by Tom Griffing - to modify Wikispeed design to flexible hydraulic power.
Modify wheel drive for hydraulic motor drive.
Set up shop at Local Motors shop in Arizona. Fund via Kauffman Foundation to result in a minimum viable product in 3 months.
Next Steps
- Document the Steering module
- Document front brake module
- Design Interior Module for hydraulic pedals
- Extract carbon fiber composite techniques from Joe Justice
- Build an Aluminum version of Power Cube - simply with 4x4 tubing identical to steel tubing, but use 1/8" wall 4x4"s instead of 1/4" 4x4"s in steel.
- See Power Cube Modularity - tanks, engine, frame, hydraulics, and electrical are separate modules
- Selective Laser Sintering in Nylon 12 for hydraulic quick coupler fittings on low pressure side