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Hi all.
To help those of you who are building or thinking of building a Cyclekart I'd be happy to put together some tech articles for the resources section of the site that helps out new builders.
So if there is something that you are stuck on, or need some technical assistance with, let me know and I'll see what I can put together.
If there's anything else that you think might make a good tech article or if anyone wants to contribute, please post below.
To help those of you who are building or thinking of building a Cyclekart I'd be happy to put together some tech articles for the resources section of the site that helps out new builders.
So if there is something that you are stuck on, or need some technical assistance with, let me know and I'll see what I can put together.
If there's anything else that you think might make a good tech article or if anyone wants to contribute, please post below.
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Discussion — 4 months ago
OK. a bit empty in here. I'll get the ball rolling...
- Metric plans
- Steering / front axle geometry / setup
- Rear axle setup - might be a bit too vague - perhaps split up into...
- Mounting the rear axle
- Rear wheel hubs
- Rear brake setup
- Mounting the engine
- Foot pedal setup
- Steering wheel / Steering column
- Electric system
- Metric plans
- Steering / front axle geometry / setup
- Rear axle setup - might be a bit too vague - perhaps split up into...
- Mounting the rear axle
- Rear wheel hubs
- Rear brake setup
- Mounting the engine
- Foot pedal setup
- Steering wheel / Steering column
- Electric system
If anyone wants to volunteer to assist just let me know.
Articles do not have to be super involved and can just be a couple of paragraphs along with a photo. For example they do not have to cover the entire steering setup, they can just focus on something as simple as the tie rod ends...
Tie Rod Ends
These could even be broken down into individual articles...
You can also document the way you have done something on your build. For example the nylon bushes that @drift used to strengthen the rear hubs is a great idea...
Articles can be as simple or as complex as you want. We are catering for builders of all ages and skill levels, so every single piece of information will be of use to someone.
It doesn't need to go into super fine detail with a step-by-step of how to do whatever it is you are writing about, although if you want to do that, it is also fine. Even if it just conveys the basic idea, it will give people enough of a starting point that they can then post a question in the forums or go and research it for themselves.
/ACK
Articles do not have to be super involved and can just be a couple of paragraphs along with a photo. For example they do not have to cover the entire steering setup, they can just focus on something as simple as the tie rod ends...
Tie Rod Ends
- Male versus female
- Using RH & LH threads at opposite ends
- Working out the length
- Threading the ends
These could even be broken down into individual articles...
Tie Rod Ends - Using RH & LH threads at opposite ends
When making your tie rods it is important that you use a male threaded ball joint at one end and a female threaded ball joint at the other.
The reason for this is that as you adjust the tie rod by rotating it, both ball joints will move either outwards or inwards together.
If instead you use all-thread and right handed ball joints, when you rotate the tie rod it will simply unscrew from ball joint whilst screwing in to the other. The ball joints will remain the same distance apart.
In this case to adjust the tie rod length you need to disconnect one of the ball joint and screw / unscrew it. This has the disadvantage that you will not be able to make fine adjustments as you can only rotate the tie rod by 1/2 or full turns.
You can also document the way you have done something on your build. For example the nylon bushes that @drift used to strengthen the rear hubs is a great idea...
Strengthening Rear Hubs
Making a nylon bush that presses into the rear hub allows the axle to be a snug fit inside the hub.
This provides additional strength to the rear hubs and removes fatigue from the aluminium hubs
Articles can be as simple or as complex as you want. We are catering for builders of all ages and skill levels, so every single piece of information will be of use to someone.
It doesn't need to go into super fine detail with a step-by-step of how to do whatever it is you are writing about, although if you want to do that, it is also fine. Even if it just conveys the basic idea, it will give people enough of a starting point that they can then post a question in the forums or go and research it for themselves.
/ACK
Ok so tech articles are mostly done. I've worked through the list above and created an article for each heading.
They still need more refinement and perhaps some more images added, but it's a pretty good starting point and should hopefully give people a good idea on what's required to build a CycleKart.
I've also added the ability to leave comments at the end of the articles. This way any discussions relating to the article can be easily found by the next person.
They still need more refinement and perhaps some more images added, but it's a pretty good starting point and should hopefully give people a good idea on what's required to build a CycleKart.
I've also added the ability to leave comments at the end of the articles. This way any discussions relating to the article can be easily found by the next person.
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