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My new project - 'Transformer' Standup/Sit down driver cab
Cretster:
Warning - this could kill you of sheer boredom, but people wanted to see videos of this motorised wheel in action moving in & out of place. As you can see it is VERY slow because the motor is running I think half the correct voltage.
I think one of these is what I need but no idea how much current these motors (either of them) are trying to pull when in use and can't find out much about them.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-12V-24V-5V-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Power-Supply-for-LED-Strip-CCTV-UK-/291087849273?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&var=&hash=item43c6301739
Also be point where it joins the control panel is very stiff/jerky because there are some bits that are slightly in the way, and need adjusting. But it's there, and it all kinda works:
Cretster:
This is the temporary seat when folded down. It's not very attractive The curve at the front is to accommodate fitting against the steering wheel.
You can see where the pedals sit. I need them to be able to move closer for the kids, so like a rail system but with stop points. Not sure what is best for that. Could just use some rails and a peg I guess, but something better would be nice.
I need at least some form of low seat back, or if nothing else, some sturdy mount points where an external piece can slot in. I May be able to have something that folds down flat, and would include the rear speakers and a hearest. That would be idea but I just don't know yet what will fit.
But here it is all folded up, wheel moved back, monitor up, and front seat panel closed. Ready for normal upright mode (sans control panel of course).
So yeah, it's miles from finished or even usable yet, but I'm pretty pleased to have got the motor sections working well enough, and so everything fits.
The next issue I have is to prevent the front door panel from being dropped when opened. It needs to lower down slow and smooth, and I'm not sure best how.
I have some tailgate struts from a car but because they work on compression, it'd need to have them go to a separate piece on the floor or something.
Really, I want like the opposite of a tailgate strut, where it's normally compressed, and needs tension to smoothly extend it out. I know you can buy them but I think they're big $$$.
Any suggestions?!
Cretster:
Somehow in the door panel I want it to include upright panels (running front to back as you're sitting in it), and to be able to conceal or at least house flight controls too, for flight sims, or Elite etc.
Plus, I haven't even thought yet where a slide out keyboard will fit in with this entire design. All suggestions welcome!!!
Cretster:
Also, in the last 10 minutes I just solved (again at a very crude level) the seat back problem.
Here you can see a makeshift back/shoulder rest (which can also house rear speakers when made properly) folded flat against the back of the cabinet door:
Now folded up Into position. Yeah ok it looks a bit like granny's rocking chair but just wanted to check something along these lines would be feasible.
Pleased with how this is coming together now guys.
Setting aside the appalling current visuals/aesthetics, I'd appreciate useful constructive criticism or ideas on how to do certain bits better etc?
Cretster:
Honestly, I put videos up and no-ones interested now!!
Told you they'd be boring. Lol!!
Working on the seat back arrangement today and then I MIGHT consider bring it into the house. Might be a bit premature but needs to be moved before the weight gets too much. But ideally while there's not still tons of sawing & drilling to be done.... Difficult balance. Goddam cold out there today though, but I'm back at work tomorrow so it'd be nice to get something useful done.
My friend says he thinks he has a 2 foot long actuator at work that's damaged (12v) that I can have. If he has then that would open & close the front door, meaning almost full automation, which is more than I intended. Would be cool though!!
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