This is going to be a bitch to put together. But milestone coming up… metal-work. Need to cut that aluminum tubing into pieces with either a hacksaw or a dremel.
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Soft test assembly of the draft build. With construction paper tubes where the aluminum will go. Don’t want to cut metal and then discover a major error. This looks ok I think.
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First metal… cut 100mm strut.is there any use for aluminum filings? Saving it anyway. 9 more to go. Aluminum is much softer than mild steel, but hacksawing it is still a bit of a workout. Needs some filing
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Gonna try the dremel for the rest. There is a cutting disc that can supposedly handle aluminum.
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Ok that was really quick. 5 minutes for 3 cuts. Takes some control though. The cutting disc wanders easily. And aluminum stock does get hot.
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Anyone which of these I should use to sand/polish down the rough ends?
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Two rocker bogie sub assemblies almost done. Waiting for drill to charge so I can make the pin joint holes larger so these binding posts fit. Took a bunch of filing but I have a nice snug fit.
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Drive unit assembly task. There are several mistakes here but no showstoppers.
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Ugh this was a bitch to do. Tiny M2 mounting screws for SG90 in misdesigned casing, servo horn on bracket, N20 in fork. But good news, the conduit theory of wiring is probably going to work out though it’s gonna be a tight fit.
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Not possible to put the screw from the bottom, and just a nut inside (and perhaps print a small placeholder for the nut to “naturally” stay in place?
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That was even harder. I’m going to redesign this part for easier assembly.

