Toughbox Assembly Video on YouTube

[Kyle Love]

Originally Posted by Larry Lewis

Good question. I was wondering that as well. Based off the CAD drawings and not physically having the materials in front of me I couldn't figure out how the plates get attached to the transmission. I plan on tinkering around with the parts to figure it out but if anyone has already mounted it and has some hints that would be appreciated.

Also, is there any suggestions on how we can interface the transmission with a encoder? We haven't had much luck with the gear tooth sensors and really liked the encoders that were on the Banebots Xmission last year. Any suggestions out there for a Andy Mark compatible equivalent?

Many Thanks!!!

To attach the transmission mounting plates to the transmission you need to take off the lower two bolts in the Toughbox (loosening the top two would be good also), align the two hole on the transmission mounting plate, the smaller of the plates provided, replace the bolts in the holes, put nuts back on and tighten all 4 bolts accordingly. Then, use the given hardware to attach the transmission with mounting plate on to the kit frame. The slot areas will allow for tweaking of chain tension and/or placement of output shaft for a live axle system.

[Larry Lewis]

Originally Posted by Kyle Love

To attach the transmission mounting plates to the transmission you need to take off the lower two bolts in the Toughbox (loosening the top two would be good also), align the two hole on the transmission mounting plate, the smaller of the plates provided, replace the bolts in the holes, put nuts back on and tighten all 4 bolts accordingly. Then, use the given hardware to attach the transmission with mounting plate on to the kit frame. The slot areas will allow for tweaking of chain tension and/or placement of output shaft for a live axle system.

Great thank you for the clarification! Much appreciated!

[Jeff Rodriguez]

At the risk of looking like an idiot, am I the only one who can't spot the yellow truck?

Great video!

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Ogre

At the risk of looking like an idiot, am I the only one who can't spot the yellow truck?

Don't feel bad. If it's where I think it is, the truck is only clearly visible for about three frames, and it's moving so fast that it's difficult to identify its shape.

[Kyle Love]

Originally Posted by Ogre

At the risk of looking like an idiot, am I the only one who can't spot the yellow truck?

Great video!

The yellow truck is hiding in the pyramid of Gen 2's at the beginning. It got lost somewhere in the middle due to second third and more takes, and kids (including Nick and I) that wanted to play with the infamous yellow truck.