This is the aluminium chassis designed in parallel to the plywood one:
This version was less bulky, probably lighter and less complicated to build, which is to say I couldn't be fucked to make all the intended dove-tail joints (bless my boring little life); additionally, my big brother (An Engineer at TRL) was concerned that the wooden design might break which is the last thing to want on a scooter that can be flummoxed by a seam in the pavement.
Specs are the same as before:
Specs:
- Aeolian C4260 600Kv Motor
- Turnigy Trackstar 150A Car ESC
- 6s1p Zippy Flightmax 8000mAh 30C Flight Pack
Enough about the past, let us head forth to the present!
This boxy body is essentially what I have above, minus some details like those rakish compound angles on the lid and the box sections on the bottom (squint on the front).
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| Blurry as fuck image of complete scooter body when in use. |
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| Rear wheel with HTD3 88 tooth sprocket and (absent due to shittiness) Band Brake |
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| Fan hole with sloppily-glued pin for the (poorly executed) Band Brake |
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| Intended Powerplant with integrated belt-tensioner |
I am in the process of finalising the powerplant arrangement and braking system; I have de-rated the powertrain to around 800w for my own safety and to protect my scooter from becoming a lithium-fueled mobile hot-plate. I also have a rudimentary setup to provide braking although this is by no means finalised:
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| Tektro Caliper Brakes: These clamp over the front wheel in the usual way. |
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| Unsuccessful attempt to make a rudimentary bracket in order to test the caliper brakes, Aluminium and braking forces, hmmm... |
