Twisting chains

by | Mar 5, 2015 | Design

One assumption I made on early chain designs was that the sphere would sit directly atop them. In another configuration, the Delta (or triangular) version the chains are now sitting at an angle to the sphere. Chains are extremely strong but not designed to handle...

Redesigning a more affordable linear actuator

by | Feb 28, 2015 | Design

Conventional motion simulators use mechanisms call a linear actuator, which is a motor that turns a big screw which pushes a rod. They’re pretty simple devices and quite useful for motion. The more actuators you add the more degrees of movement you can get. The...

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...