Tom Maiden's Project Pages - PAGE 5 - Aluminum Monster
Project 1 Steel Monster The Arm Mini-Sumo Aluminum Monster H-Bridge Level64 ...
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Loose parts
to become the frame for the rear caster.

Rear Caster frame
layed out

Rear Caster frame
With caster

Modified Silver bomber wheel pulley
White parts are hub adapter to fit on
the 5/8 inch jack shaft
Jackshaft and Silver bomber belt
Silver bomber motor pulley (~ 0.5 inch dia.)
Silver bomber wheel pulley (~ 4.5 inch dia.)
Motor to Jackshaft gear ratio = 9:1

18 tooth #35 sprocket, shown here but not used.
I decided to use 9 tooth sprocket
Go kart wheel - 60 tooth sprocket #35
Jackshaft to wheel gear ratio = 6.66:1

about 60:1 reduction
Silver bomber motor
Go kart wheel - 60 tooth sprocket #35

The wheel should turn one time for every 60 revolutions of the motor.
Prototyping mockup of the Aluminum Monster drive train.
From Above

The wood parts are temporary. Once I'm sure every thing fits together, they will be replaced with 1 inch aluminum tube.
Prototyping mockup of the Aluminum Monster drive train.
From Above (Inside)
Prototyping mockup of the Aluminum Monster drive train.
Chain Side (outside)
Prototyping mockup of the Aluminum Monster drive train.
Belt Side ( inside)
Most of the parts to make up one side of the frame

Most of the parts to make up one side of the frame
Shows how tube will be assembled
Most of the parts to make up one side of the frame
Shows positioning of plates
Finally some progress!
Right side from above.
Right side
Rear view, shows both motors
I still need to add the rear caster
View from Left Side
Most of the hardware is bolted down,
but there are many adjustments to make.
Rear Corner
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Jackshaft and Belt
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Drivetrain
This photo shows the 18 tooth sprocket
and the extra long jack shaft.
- The Jackshaft has now been cut down
and the the 18 tooth sprocket has been
replaced with a 9 tooth sprocket
Rear Caster Installed
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