Ah, so I’m still no good at regular updates, but I’m back designing HV equipment with Ampcontol Pty Ltd - its like I never left.
In other news, the TRX project is progressed to the point that the one-armed mods have started.
Louise and I are on a fitness kick as it turns out working 60+ hours a week in front of a computer is good for the bank balance but bad for your health.
I’m back designing HV equipment - Love it!
Me running after Louise on her skateboard in an effort to shake me desk jockey body.
TRX Clutch switch mod - no room for clutch switches on the lever now its has been relocated to under the front brake lever. So, I’ve repurposed a rear brake light switch on the frame.
The rear brake light switch acting as a clutch switch. Ignore the shonky spring mod, this will be cleaned up once everything is dialed in.
TRX front brake light switch mod - again, not enough room between the levers for a brake light switch. So, I’ve added a Brembo pressure activated switch. Note, the TRX has an R6 front brake upgrade and braided lines - good front brakes are important.
I’ll tidy this up as I’m mounting the new controls to the handlebar.
This bike has been a fantastic bike. Though, I’ve gone from riding it every day to once a fortnight now I’m a fulltime Dad.
The new arm - not a complete redesign, but I’ve moved things around to get the FOX shock out of the way somewhat.
The most notable change though is the use of 3D printed components - there are much less machined parts with this arm, only the critical chassis and operating components remain as machined 6061. This was to keep costs down both in initial design and future updates. A byproduct of the 3D printed parts is the 500g reduction in weight.
Take breaks.