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June 3, 2013

June 3, 2013 MicroTrac Frame File:Framewarehouse.skp

This is an updated model of the frame for the microtrac using the warehouse tubing found in the File:Warehouse.skp.




June 4, 2013

This is the microtrac frame with a powercube File:PTcube2.skp. Sorry its upside down, its just for size reference at this point. Also it has the Quick Connect Wheels and the wheels with tracks File:Micro fulltrack6 4.skp.

June 4, 2013 MicroTrac Design File:Microtrac preliminary.skp





June 5, 2013 June 5, 2013 June 5, 2013, Hub attachment redesigned for the 21" wheels found in workshop






June 5, 2013

  1. Corrected orientation of PowercubeFile:PTcube2.skp in design. Updated version: File:Microtrac preliminary.skp
  2. Altered Quick Connect Wheels and motors to fit the MicroTrac.
  3. Designed the hub attachment to fit wheel to shaft for both the 20" and 21" donuts at the shop.
  4. Began research on bulldozer blades in order to begin design process.





June 6, 2013

Current ideas and designs found online for the Bulldozer 6 Way Blade:

  • This one is the most modular design with very compact and simple hydraulics:

http://www.degelman.com/products/material_handling/dozer_blades/5900/index.php

  • Detailed description of one style for mounting arms and hydraulic control (4-way):

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7013983.pdf

  • Good Specs on weights, heights, and angles for varying widths of 6-way blades:

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7013983.pdf

  • Began work on