2019-07-22, 12:25 AM
Hi All,
I have a small update. I got a chance to do some testing on the device today, and I'm pretty sure that a significant issue is my hose assembly.
I discovered that the amount of air reaching the feet is dramatically reduced from what's coming out of the end of the leaf blower.
After some searching, I found a decent hose to use for an upgrade. Once I get the hose, I will print a new adapter (already designed, just waiting for final dimensions). It so happens that the hose comes with flexible ends and clamps that can be tightened, which I will use on the ends that go to the feet. That way I won't need to print any adapters for that end.
I'm thinking that the lifting power will increase substantially with this change. I also noticed that the holes in the bottom near to the inlet are passing more air than holes farther away - I may try to plug just a few of those to help balance lifting with friction reduction.
The adventure continues!
Stan
I have a small update. I got a chance to do some testing on the device today, and I'm pretty sure that a significant issue is my hose assembly.
I discovered that the amount of air reaching the feet is dramatically reduced from what's coming out of the end of the leaf blower.
After some searching, I found a decent hose to use for an upgrade. Once I get the hose, I will print a new adapter (already designed, just waiting for final dimensions). It so happens that the hose comes with flexible ends and clamps that can be tightened, which I will use on the ends that go to the feet. That way I won't need to print any adapters for that end.
I'm thinking that the lifting power will increase substantially with this change. I also noticed that the holes in the bottom near to the inlet are passing more air than holes farther away - I may try to plug just a few of those to help balance lifting with friction reduction.
The adventure continues!
Stan