Well.. This is the latest
Here is the deal. I have several working models. All use the same Certified principle with some variations. The original working model I thought was going to be submitted to manufacturing and they would improve on it and make it for me at a reasonable cost. But as I have found out, or.... Finding out is that they are not ... How you say... umm.... not adaptive? Resourceful ? So.. Here is what I am doing. Right now I have 3 working models, I will eventually work down to the best 2 adaptations or refinements. I will send both of them to Augi for real world test and evaluation. One is a fixed design that needs chain tensioner. The other is fully adjustable and needs no chain tensioner or idler pulley. I hope to have this done and finished by the end of next week. What I am having to do is actually fabricate all the pieces using my limited tools. I have thousands of dollars worth of tools, but still.. I am no machine shop. But.. Having worked in machine shops over the years, I know what limits I must deal with and what makes cost more or less in a design. The idea is to make this a quality kit and affordable, very affordable for everyone. I am coming down to 2 revs that I feel both should be easy to produce and inexpensive. So.. Hang in there you guys and gals. It is happening as we type. I am taking a break now to update everyone. I have been working till 3 and 4 in the morning building and testing and making mods. Almost there. By the end of next week I will have it done.. Things are going well. The only problem I am having now is keeping it light weight and stiff. No flex. Any flex causes bounce in acceleration at certain loads at certain rpms. Resonance is the engineering term. Natural frequency. Maybe I am being too picky.. Most would not notice this and would have a blast. My first design was over built, heavy, very stiff, and no resonance at any RPM. I am learning that I will have to 3/4 box the rear or go with T6 alloy with steel angle strap to cancel this resonance. Again.. Maybe I am being too picky.. forgive me. At any rate, the past 2 days has yielded many many simple improvements to design.. ok.. I am long on wind here. Updates to come soon. Again..Hang in there. This so far has been very expensive and time consuming for me. It will pay off for everyone.. Thanks again.. Sincerely.. Duane at thatsdax.com
id pay big bucks for something smooth, speedy, & reliable! go dax go!! the proofs in the pudding! pull this off & youll be king!!
