Simple actuator design test

by | Feb 26, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Other sims, Videos

Autodesk inventor is a pain for animating stuff like this but I’m never one to shy from a challenge 🙂 A large elasticated band supports the weight of the user, and platform, and the linear actuator lifts and lowers them. Fast, responsive and most importantly :...

Benefits of quick release panels

by | Feb 23, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Pictures

I had a long conversation yesterday about the project and we also discussed the concept of having quick release panels. The original plan was to have connectors that bolt the panels together, this is strong but a reasonably ‘permanent’ solution. It also...