Thats another thing I haven't worked out yet Aaron is where to put some duct tape, if you could help me with that it would be appreciated .

All four corners are adjustable. When I post a cad of the adjuster it will be clear...when I get some time and work out how to do threads...you think it would be easy but....
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I'm sure I could give you some tutorials in the fine art of Duct Tape
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Here you go Glen this is how the mounts weld to the shell, I think they will be strong enough. There 3mm welding to 4mm, welded on 2 sides.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/mounts.jpg

Your idea of the flanges would be just as good, but my idea may be lighter and allows for greater height adjustment more easily...I might try It thou one day, thanx for the tips keep em coming...
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For threads I'd just use the cosmetic thread tool, but I can't remember how its done in SolidWorks. The cosmetic thread tool in Inventor will give you a good repesentation in the models without the 3Dness which can mess up slow computers. And real 3D threads on models don't convert well into 2D drawings. One of our customers likes to draw them but when it prints out on a peice of paper the threaded section is just a black rectangle on the paper.

As for the robot, it looks like its designed too well. Looks like another robot I'm going to lose to. I'd hate to see the robot you wanted to build.

Welding jig made...will weld on weekend..

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image054.jpg


Also worked out the thread thing in Solidworks, it only seems to make a surface image of a thread not cut the thread...which looks gay!
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Welding done, strong but ugly (I'm getting better thou).
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image057.jpg

Very low ground clearance with the TD dewalts, 3 inch wheels and a 6mm base plate.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image056.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image055.jpg

Now have a look @ this....
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image060.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image061.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image062.jpg
HOT OR NOT? and why?
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looks awesome. and wth with a 6mm base plate XD just use 2mm steel and brace it up with cross bracing and the like. will work pretty good.

how long till we see videos of it driving
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Yeah vids! Theres a big hold up on the timing pulleys, it's delaying everything...I'm getting to the stage now that I just want it moving.....I'm just gunna have to be patient......and u.
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If anyone has any smart ideas on how to seal this pvc tube WITHOUT using the end caps on the right, it would be appreciated. I'm trying to reduce the buffers OD. Cheers.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image058.jpg
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Duct Tape

Fibreglass and Resin
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get smaller end caps that will fit inside those pipes?
dont know if such a thing exists though.
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I think they're called bungs, but don't know how reliable anything that fits inside would be, is there going to be pressure trying to push it out?
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Yeah...about 150psi

Things are looking tight....
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e275/trentellis/Image063.jpg
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I've never done any pressure work over 60psi but how about this?

Glue(?) in wooden bungs and secure with screws going though
the plastic and into the wood. Or even use thin long bolts
that pass right through and penetrate the plastic on both sides.

Admittedly, you will lose some volume capacity with this idea.

Be this idea good or bad experts, I would like you opinions on
my idea even if its no good to assassin.
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I think you need to make a thread on the inside of the cylinder and screw some kind of cap on, with glue as well.

If you going to make a similar tank/buffer, use end caps. I'm just very pressed for space and might have to use a smaller tube.
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