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Old 11-30-2013, 11:14 PM
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hi chris.. i cant wait to see your project run again.. i love your skill and sharing it to us
i hope this isnt forgotten project..
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Old 12-01-2013, 12:45 AM
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He's a young fellow fresh out of school who has probably found himself lost in wine, women & song for a (long) while.
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Old 05-07-2014, 10:07 PM
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Been working in this thing here and there in SolidWorks updating it and correcting errors from what I have learned in school so far. Isn't completely dead just in the middle of a re-vamp I guess you could say.

Chassis has been changed to 1/8" plate that is all slip fit, then will be TIG welded, re-worked all pivot points to use a proper bushing setup, Re-worked the axle mount.

This is also on the list to be updated:
cylinders
possible suspension
electronics
pump
valves
pressure release
body
oil cooler
battery setup
possible Aruduino based custom radio ~ basically un limited channels
chassis will continue to be updated

When that is all done at some point i will get all the plates laser or water jet cut and then TIG weld them into a assembly.

Hydraulics are my largest challenge right now as i want them to function perfectly.



Hope I haven't been forgotten!!

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Old 05-07-2014, 10:42 PM
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No! Keep it up!
Cheers, Neil.
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Old 11-16-2014, 06:00 PM
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Hey,

Thanks Neil,

So the more i've learned the more I will be changing this project. The chassis has been updated again but I am not fond of it...

I am currently studying micro controller hardware interfacing in school right now. So I think when I am complete school I will be designing a Micro controller based operating system with feedback and a custom wireless interface for a huge amount of channels. Hopefully something around a 1.2Ghz for low interference.

Maybe one day Ill get this complete...
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Old 11-16-2014, 10:45 PM
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We do need better radio controllers designed for RC construction vehicles. Keep up the good work. We all learning from your work.
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Old 11-16-2014, 10:58 PM
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Nice to see another local builder, your guys knowledge of machining parts is amazing. Keep up the good work Chris.
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Old 11-16-2014, 11:37 PM
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Very impressive work Chris! After ten years of military and law enforcement I went to an aviation tech program (FAA cert. believe they call it an EASA up north) your light years ahead of where I am... your work greatly makes me wish I had taken shop and stuck with it lol. Like the design keep it up

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Old 12-12-2014, 08:20 AM
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This is a profession?
Really good works.I don't see any people like you for my country.
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Old 01-05-2015, 10:29 PM
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Thanks for all the kind comments! I've made more slow progress but only in Solidworks as funds are low as is time with my current student status.

Denn1s33 - Yes, I am currently working as a CAD Designer for my full time employment during summer and I do small CAD jobs during school for friends and co-workers.

So far the complete chassis has been revamped again to adjust for small changes, the hydraulic system has been redesigned and now utilizes:
smaller variable flow directional valves
variable pressure relieve valve
oil cooler
proper routing and hose management
manifolds are used for pressure and return to tank lines
new tank
all hydraulics are in the rear chassis below the soon to be electronics deck
also added a 4th valve for an accesories

Heres some more pictures:





Any questions let me know!

thanks again,

Chris
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Old 01-06-2015, 02:02 AM
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Yer having fun with it , looks great!
Cheers, Neil.
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