Slot Module Update

After looking at the original pictures of our slot module (see first post) I've decided to upload some more recent screenshots.

Close-up of the slot module chassis

Here's a quick breakdown of slot module changes:  

• The control box has been located on the back (the big white box) although the fit is a little tight.  
• The planetary gearboxes have been located as well (the while cylinders); they sit on wooden risers to make proper alignment with the shafts.  Note that the largest wooden riser in this photo may be replaced with an aluminum one (see previous post).
• The front and back toggle jam arm pillows are now being made out of a larger piece of angle aluminum to eliminate the wooden risers.  See the next picture.

Close of up toggle jam arm pillows

Here the taller front an back pillows are easier to discern.  This ought to be simpler to machine and more accurate over using wooden risers (compare this setup with the original configuration from the first post).  Also in this picture, the worm can be seen as an over sized steel cylinder mounted on the upper shaft.  It contacts the large bronze worm gear that is embedded in the pillow structure.

Another slight modification:  The worm gear is of a larger diameter than the toggle arm is thick, so the upper end of the arm has been cut to allow the gear to protrude from the sides:

The two foreground pillows have been made clear so the inner axle layout and the top end of the toggle arm can be seen.
Notice the bushings on the lower axle and the bearings on the upper.

We'll be heading to the machine shop this week, so expect an update on manufacturing soon!