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Tiny Tractors Monthly

Issue #003 January 2018 Welcome'Over the winter break the team has finished designing mostly all the parts of the tractor. Also sheet metal parts are in! Which means the real fun can start to begin.

Testing'Team'''The testing team has been researching how to use strain gauges to help determine weak spots in our frame. Thank you to the Bio-Systems office for lending us their set up.

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Figure 1 –Strain Gauge Set Up

Figure 2 –Strain Gauge Testing

Figure 3 – Differential Sensor Testing

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Tractor'Model'Progress''We are on track for our final design deadline of February 1st. All major remaining parts such as the wheelie bars, hitch, exhaust, and pedals are close to completion.

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Drive'Train'Progress'''Below are aluminum transmission parts CNC by Elmers Manufacturing.

''Electrical/Controls'Progress''''Both the generator and electric motor have also arrived. A big thank you to Motenergy for their sponsorship of the generator, electric motor, and Sevcon controller. Testing of these individual components is in progress.

Figure 4 – Updated Model Overview

Figure 5 – Aluminum Transmission

Figure 6 – DC motor

Figure 7 – Generator

Figure 8 – Test Stand

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Shop Day Pictures

Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support.

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Figure 9 – Seat Box

Figure 10 – Sheet Metal Parts

Figure 11 – Engine Mount