More measurement mishaps
The bolts (#8-32 X 1 1/4") that connect the 14" lazy susan bearings to the harnesses that go around the trousers were slightly too short. I need roughly another 1/4" or more to connect the nuts.
The bolt comes through but not enough to have a nut bite onto them
Here is a shot of the hole alignments for the trouser braces
Also the treads that are being used to grip the main drive and the gyro tilting pieces are loose and slip on the hubs... may have to glue these into place.
Using #4x40 X 7/8" screws to fasten the main assembly for the trousers
The alignments need to match in order for the second drive to fit snug
Counter sunk holes keep the screws from being exposed and allows better support to the main assembly
Completed assembly of the trousers for supporting the gyroscope or gyro.
Loose check of the trousers with the 1/4" pipe assembly into the banana or drive system.
Another view of the assembly... with the drive installed for supporting the gyro.
I glued using weld-on 16 the main gear to the main drive assembly... the fit was snug and the I ensured the gear was level.
Here is another view the gear track mounted to the main drive.
Assembled the drive wheel gear that will run along the track that essentially causes the whole trouser assembly to rotate 30 degrees either way. This will allow BB8 to turn while moving forward or backward similar to a motor cycle banking.
Another view of the preliminary assembly for fitting purposes.
Another close up of the gear and track fitting or placement... will need to adjust as I assemble and fit the gyro.
Another view of the gear to the track.
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