Last meeting the boys wired up new batteries to the wheelchair motor controllers and motors to confirm that the system would run as intended. They also learned to write up a wiring diagram for same.
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| batteries, motors, controllers and wheels |
Over the weekend, the tubes and tires were changed out and cleaned.
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| prying old cracked tires off with screwdrivers |
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| Jim explains the use of grease to help get the new tire seated |
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| inflating the new tire |
The bonus of having skilled mentors: when Sebastian wondered aloud how knurling was done, Jim was able to take him to the metal lathe and show him.
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| the knurling tools next to the metal blank |
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| metal shards from the lathe |
We now have a solid basis for some kind of motorized car. The next step will be designing the base and body.
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