Sprocket got machined! Here are some action shots!
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the joys of cnc machining |
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done! |
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hub fits! |
Then it was time to get to the hallway!
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woops |
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the joys of cnc machining |
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done! |
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hub fits! |
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woops |
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waterjetting the alumnium (thanks Javi!) |
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Broaching the key on the sprocket |
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sprocket has been keyed! |
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fitting the bulkhead connectors |
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looks like the parts fit! time to sand and clean them! |
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yay! motor fits! |
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eric and joey making connectors |
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data connector layout |
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getting ready to rivet the angle stock to the waterjet plate |
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erich lining up both pieces carefully |
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the riveting art of riveting |
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notice our temporary acrylic sprocket (steel coming soon) |
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ready to assemble! |
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putting in the new stays |
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looking pretty thus far! (notice the sexy bulkhead connector) |
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getting the motor in place! |
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"fully" assembled!! shorter u-bolts and steel sprocket coming soon! |
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starboard side of the trike |
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rear of the trike! |
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everyone tweaking the mounts |
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jacob on the trike! |
sexy EVT chainguard and nice hollowed out sprocket |
note how the data and the power connectors mount on the aluminum |
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Hollowed out sprocket under max chain load. Stresses are reasonable. |
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lauren busy machining |
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finished sprocket adaptor |
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sprocket adapter mounted! |
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ubolts for the base done! |
EVT: Boston to New York on a single charge! I just realized we never got to publish the blog posts outlining our trip to Albany, now ...
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