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Loose parts
to become the frame for the rear caster.
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Rear Caster frame
layed out
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Rear Caster frame
With caster
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Modified Silver bomber wheel pulley
White parts are hub adapter to fit on
the 5/8 inch jack shaft
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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
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Silver bomber motor
Go kart wheel - 60 tooth sprocket #35
The wheel should turn one time for every 60 revolutions of the motor.
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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.
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Prototyping mockup of the Aluminum Monster drive train.
From Above (Inside)
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Prototyping mockup of the Aluminum Monster drive train.
Chain Side (outside)
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Prototyping mockup of the Aluminum Monster drive train.
Belt Side ( inside)
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Most of the parts to make up one side of the frame
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Most of the parts to make up one side of the frame
Shows how tube will be assembled
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Most of the parts to make up one side of the frame
Shows positioning of plates
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Finally some progress!
Right side from above.
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Right side
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Rear view, shows both motors
I still need to add the rear caster
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View from Left Side
Most of the hardware is bolted down,
but there are many adjustments to make.
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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
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Rear Caster Installed
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