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Ginger Power
06-02-2014, 22:10
C.I.S. 4607 First teaser of the year! We did everything on site in our schools welding shop. The ratchet mechanism was plasma cut out of 1/4" mild steel (most difficult part). Our hope is to get it redone in tool steel. We are going to replace all the washers with a single bushing. We also plan on welding the spool which is a little off in this picture. Let me know what you think.

http://i.imgur.com/V8CqMICl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1haj0xEl.jpg
RamZ
06-02-2014, 22:12
The pictures aren't loading...
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Ginger Power
06-02-2014, 22:21
The pictures aren't loading...
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Sorry about that I fixed it.
Chief Hedgehog
06-02-2014, 23:23
I didn't think that it could look anymore crude - and then you posted these pics. Looks like the fabrication crew has a few more 'bugs' to work out. At least we know that it does it's job...
Chief Hedgehog
06-02-2014, 23:24
By the way, is that bearing on the Toughbox backwards?
orangemoore
06-02-2014, 23:29
By the way, is that bearing on the Toughbox backwards?

From my understanding the flange should be on the inside of the plate. Its a little hard to tell if that's the current setup.
Ginger Power
06-02-2014, 23:33
By the way, is that bearing on the Toughbox backwards?

It's on the correct way. I remember taking it apart and putting it back together twice ::ouch::
Ginger Power
06-02-2014, 23:36
I didn't think that it could look anymore crude - and then you posted these pics. Looks like the fabrication crew has a few more 'bugs' to work out. At least we know that it does it's job...

It looks better if you don't look at it too closely. . . Maybe I should have posted a smaller picture:yikes:
Chief Hedgehog
06-02-2014, 23:37
It's on the correct way. I remember taking it apart and putting it back together twice ::ouch::

Is that your math, or did you get it checked? :yikes: Tell the lads that they are doing well - I loved watching that thing roll tonight... click, click, click.
orangemoore
06-02-2014, 23:38
The only thing that really matters if it works. If it does great. If it looks good as well even better.
Ginger Power
06-02-2014, 23:45
Is that your math, or did you get it checked? :yikes: Tell the lads that they are doing well

I've never heard the word "lads" used on CD before . . . and yes the "math" is 100% accurate as evidenced by the picture!
cadandcookies
07-02-2014, 00:01
Just a small thing-- it looks like your gears are only partially lined up. This isn't good for the gear, especially in high torque situations like a winch. You may want to make sure those line up or you could be in for a nasty surprise with a stripped gear.

Overall, looks like a very good use of resources. I can't wait to see you guys' robot!
Chief Hedgehog
07-02-2014, 00:05
Just a small thing-- it looks like your gears are only partially lined up. This isn't good for the gear, especially in high torque situations like a winch. You may want to make sure those line up or you could be in for a nasty surprise with a stripped gear.

Overall, looks like a very good use of resources. I can't wait to see you guys' robot!

Ahhh... you are onto something::ouch:: Hopefully we see our Blue Twilight friends soon!