have motor turn an oval platform

[Crafts4Me]

thanks for the advice
see below
it was a hit

 

[Mouthpear]

thanks for the advice
see below
it was a hit

See below? Not seeing anything.

 

[Crafts4Me]

see photos

 

[Mouthpear]

Is thos a joke? All I see is two pics of pictures of a waterfall.

 

[Crafts4Me]

sorry a mistake here are the correct ones. sorry not a video. the chickens turned just like the flicker we have here it was a hit

 

[Crafts4Me]

it blinks and revolves slowly
there is a problem
second year in a row that after a few hours/days the treads fell off the gears
since it is hanging sideways there is nothing to really support it
it revolves so nicely then slowly slowly starts slipping down
any ideas?

 

[Martaine2005]

Is the track tight enough to stay on the gear?.
A possibility is to cut the track in half length ways to just leave the bottom section that meshes with the gear. Or possibly file away the sides of the gear so that it meshes deeper into the track?.
Other than that, you can go ‘specialist’ and replace the track and gear with a cog and chain from a model shop.

Martin

 

[Crafts4Me]

Is the track tight enough to stay on the gear?.
A possibility is to cut the track in half length ways to just leave the bottom section that meshes with the gear. Or possibly file away the sides of the gear so that it meshes deeper into the track?.
Other than that, you can go ‘specialist’ and replace the track and gear with a cog and chain from a model shop.

Martin

its a gear and a wheel i need the full height (width) of the tread
what type of specialist?

 

[Martaine2005]

I was thinking radio controlled helicopter.
They have a drive gear to the rear tail rotors via a toothed belt.
Or radio controlled car with the same drive gear but a chain.
These could work out quite pricey. So perhaps adjusting your setup would be more practical?.

Martin

 

[Martaine2005]

Is the track tight enough?

 

[Delta Prime]

That is so sadistic! Can you make a little video.
Of the track I mean...

 

[Crafts4Me]

hi
i dont have social media how can i attach the video?
i am a hobbyist but one that although creative must make do with what i have. i dotn have unlimmitted funding for my crafts
i need to figure out what i am doing wrong or how to make it work

 

[Mouthpear]

it blinks and revolves slowly
there is a problem
second year in a row that after a few hours/days the treads fell off the gears
since it is hanging sideways there is nothing to really support it
it revolves so nicely then slowly slowly starts slipping down
any ideas?

I would change that tank tracks and gear, and use a wheel hub and bike chain instead. The large deep tooth will hold up so much better.



If you want to keep this setup, it will be difficult to make it stay. I would try wrapping magnetic tape around the track wheel hub or if their is roon put a microwave magnet in the center. Then add bits of metal or other tiny magnets to either the inside or outside of the track. As the track goes round the magnets will pull the tack back up.

 

[Martaine2005]

I would change that tank tracks and gear, and use a wheel hub and bike chain instead. The large deep tooth will hold up so much better.



If you want to keep this setup, it will be difficult to make it stay. I would try wrapping magnetic tape around the track wheel hub or if their is roon put a microwave magnet in the center. Then add bits of metal or other tiny magnets to either the inside or outside of the track. As the track goes round the magnets will pull the tack back up.

A magnet will more than likely stall the motor.

 

[Mouthpear]

A magnet will more than likely stall the motor.

What makes you think that?

 

[Martaine2005]

Because it’s a tiny motor, it may not be strong enough.

 

[Mouthpear]

Because it’s a tiny motor, it may not be strong enough.

I would not have suggested it if there wasn't a very good chance it would work. Even with good strong magnets that come in microwaves, can be used with an appropriate sized piece of metal. It can be anything small enough to stick to the track without it being too noticeable. Anything from coat hanger bits, to metal 1/8 dowel rod. And all you need is a few spaced out so that when one gets to the point it starts pulling the previous one is pulling away.

In any case I would get rid of the track and use bicycle chain and sprockets. Save the hassle.

 

[Martaine2005]

Bicycle chain and sprocket for 1cm chickens?.

 

[Crafts4Me]

sounds interesting but how do i motorize that?
this idea that i am using was suggested on this forum

 

[Crafts4Me]

all the chickens weigh less than 1 oz alltogether they are lightweight clay