Velodrum - update 002 1/2
just a quick update and some pics from the velodrum's wip epic times::
- the rubber belt is now fixed, used some glue + a metal strip with some 'teeth' sank in both ends of the rubber strip.
- i'm almost done with the rear wheel suport (!..), i've used some metal plates found in the 'trash' corner to reinforce the bike's attachment. still need to do a couple of wood blocks to finish it.
- the track base and axis module are also almost done, missing the connection with the rear wheel support to complete the transmission system. I've done a quick testing: the rubber belt seems to handle enough stretching and surprisingly the axis is rotating smoothly without bearings.
problems..
-screws?? i thought i knew how to fix some screws but apparently i must be doing something really wrong or i'm really having bad luck with screws. The ones from the lab tend to get their 'head' completely smashed and the ones i bought get easily broken..
-this will probably not be a no-cost project as it was imagined.. i've already spent close to $60 in various parts (rubber, glue, bearings, screws...) and from what i've seen so far the parts for the controller wheel (brake levers and gear shifters) are tagged around $20 per set (of 2).. (e.g. 6 tracks = 6 levers = $60).
-i'm completely behind the schedule.