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crazyguy


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I think you do great work.

I guess I subscribe to the K.I.S. principle though

Would this work just as good and be less work? I'm lazy too.   :-)

All components would be mounted to a sheet of plywood to keep them from skidding all over the floor.

 

 



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Really nice fab job!! I like the colour coordination too; before you start your next build though, give me a heads up and I'll buy some stock. :<)) Just kidding you!!

you'd love this company if they were closer; 80kms from me and I get the odd offcut from them when I need something

http://www.northernplastic.com/

 



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I completed the pedal generator. :) It works!!!! Now testing can continue. I need a few days to clean my shop. :(

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photo update, completed the last frame stand. Starting final assembly.

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Photo update, I still have to cut spacers and add a additional stand to the PMA center shaft for stability. I hope to have the project complete in a few days. Then I can complete OVP circuit testing.



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Do you get these HDPE cutting boards wholesale? I went to buy one and it was $10 for a 8"x12" piece.



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I still have to fabricate the frame stand and and add shaft collars to the gears. It's looking like it will work.

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I may have to add a brace to keep the gears perpendicular to the PMA shaft.

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Hi, I completed the pedal and gear frame assembly. I have to cut more bearing housing and gear hubs, then I can complete assemble to see if it will work.

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-- Edited by GoVertical on Saturday 18th of May 2013 04:45:48 AM

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Hi, the larger blades are adding a lot of drag and has reduced the RPM . I can increase the gear ratio at the transmission and modify the top blades for less drag. The design shows promise when used with a F&P. I just have to find the correct combination of all the parameters.

 



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You sure you don't want to donate that to an art museum? Damn that's nice looking.



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