Well, i deceided to take apart the linear actuator gearbox, as it was a solid lump of aluminium, with the aim of machining the block for less weight. Sadly in the process i knackerd my motor - the magnets snapped and i cannot remove the motor to reinsert the brushes, so i think it was a gon excercise in not doing that again!

So onto the next bits. My motor mounts for the drive are being machined as we speak.

As i continue to develop the chasis, im thinking now the base will be 10mm HDPE, i need to strengthern the backbone through it, so this is being upgraded to 20mm HDPE instead of 12mm.

I have therefore ordered more materials, including sheet of 10, 12, 15 and 20mm HDPE in black.

The axe mech has been continued, and have sourced appropriate metals for the spindle and motor mount. I have glued the magnets in the motor for the axe, but feel i should also continue to develop the lifter should the motor die.

Anyways, pics to come.

Thanks

My material stock has lessense