My Senior design project - a "Swamp Thing" tracked vehicle clone

[ArlyA]

I put on a set of my winter gloves and tried to activate the touchscreen switches on my official RPi display- no lucky. NBD. I still plan to try it out for now on Snowzer. I see there are several 7" resistive displays available for almost the same price ($70). Maybe I'll buy one down the road and try it. I may also add some buttons to control the wiper motor.

You are reminding me why I'd not use a touch screen. Go outside to get some work done, oh gee, these gloves don't work on the screen.....

 

[ArlyA]

I've been working on the storage/tool boxes at the rear. I still need to add the magnetic catches, gaskets and pulls. I was thinking of adding an engine turned finish to the sides - think it would look sweet?

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I like how you took the sharp corners off the box sheets. That is something I'd do.

 

[Garauld]

I finished the engine bay hood with the installation of two gas-assist struts and led maintenance lighting. Note the red micro-switch under the left strut to turn on the lights when the hood is lifted. :thumbsup:

 

[Xfaxman]

I finished the engine bay hood with the installation of two gas-assist struts and led maintenance lighting. Note the red micro-switch under the left strut to turn on the lights when the hood is lifted. :thumbsup:

Noted, very clever :thumbsup::

 

[Garauld]

I spent the last couple of days wiring the light system in the cab. If the weather starts to break, I'll be taking it out for its maiden voyage. :licking:

 

[Fallon]

I finished the engine bay hood with the installation of two gas-assist struts and led maintenance lighting. Note the red micro-switch under the left strut to turn on the lights when the hood is lifted.

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Your gas springs are on upside down. Trivial fix though. There is a bit of oil inside to lubricate things. It sits in a puddle at the bottom being useless if the rod is up. If the rod is down it sits on the seal/bushing where its needed.

Not sure if they would be level most of the time, but they can use any help they can get.

 

[Garauld]

Thanks for the knowledge. This is the first time I've used them except on my cars. I will reverse them. :thumbsup:

 

[GolfAddict]

Please attach a short video of it's maiden voyage! :thumbsup:

 

[ArlyA]

Your gas springs are on upside down. Trivial fix though. There is a bit of oil inside to lubricate things. It sits in a puddle at the bottom being useless if the rod is up. If the rod is down it sits on the seal/bushing where its needed..

Thanks, this is good to know!

 

[Mallard1]

While I have never used conveyor belt for an application close to this, we have sold it to countless grain and aggregate facilities. You can expect up to 3% stretch in the length of your belt, i noticed you only had 3" of travel and with 3" stretch you can eat up your 6" of belting fast. just something to consider.