Hello, all !
I am a DIY entusiast and have learned much from the AtomicZombie site and plans.
Inspired by Brad's creations, I am building an e-powered sled to assist in harvesting chestnuts on my nascent commercial chestnut orchard in West Central Illinois. The core of the device is constructed from two hacked mountain bike frames.
Essential features are: low to the ground, stand-on, driven by two independently controlled, rear hub motors, castering front wheels, with steering by differential throttle. Hub motors are geared, low ground speed, high torque electric wheelbarrow motors, sourced from the Chinese manufacturer through Alibaba, and are due to arrive tomorrow.
Much work is yet to be done. To give a general idea, I will attach a photo of the core of the frame to this post (if I figure out how). I will attempt to post a build blog of the project in the Yard and Farm section of these forums.
Looking forward to you comments!
Mike S.
Atlas Nuts
I am a DIY entusiast and have learned much from the AtomicZombie site and plans.
Inspired by Brad's creations, I am building an e-powered sled to assist in harvesting chestnuts on my nascent commercial chestnut orchard in West Central Illinois. The core of the device is constructed from two hacked mountain bike frames.
Essential features are: low to the ground, stand-on, driven by two independently controlled, rear hub motors, castering front wheels, with steering by differential throttle. Hub motors are geared, low ground speed, high torque electric wheelbarrow motors, sourced from the Chinese manufacturer through Alibaba, and are due to arrive tomorrow.
Much work is yet to be done. To give a general idea, I will attach a photo of the core of the frame to this post (if I figure out how). I will attempt to post a build blog of the project in the Yard and Farm section of these forums.
Looking forward to you comments!
Mike S.
Atlas Nuts