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Post by popowycz on Oct 29, 2023 14:52:36 GMT
Having requested the 1/3 & 2/3 split many months ago, my thinking has evolved a bit. I still think that an option that allows this (and avoiding a potential obstruction a 50/50 split would introduce via the cabin access), would be to allow the two sides to be clipped/coupled together to act as a single long sled, but allow for removeable end-caps that would allow each side to operate independently (allowing for long items when desired). I figure that might introduce some structural integrity challenges on the "open-ends" when the end-caps are not in place, particularly when the two sides are not connected. Perhaps that could be addressed by having the interior ends effectively sleeve into each other when inside the tunnel (though that might require assymetric end-panels when in the split configuration.
I'm on the lighter-weight user side of the equation here (don't have too many gold bars to lug around).
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Post by BoxGods on Oct 29, 2023 16:31:31 GMT
Having requested the 1/3 & 2/3 split many months ago, my thinking has evolved a bit. I still think that an option that allows this (and avoiding a potential obstruction a 50/50 split would introduce via the cabin access), would be to allow the two sides to be clipped/coupled together to act as a single long sled, but allow for removeable end-caps that would allow each side to operate independently (allowing for long items when desired). I figure that might introduce some structural integrity challenges on the "open-ends" when the end-caps are not in place, particularly when the two sides are not connected. Perhaps that could be addressed by having the interior ends effectively sleeve into each other when inside the tunnel (though that might require assymetric end-panels when in the split configuration. I'm on the lighter-weight user side of the equation here (don't have too many gold bars to lug around). Are you thinking that the two sections could still slide out either side of the truck after being "decoupled"? |
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Post by tdora60 on Nov 5, 2023 1:57:51 GMT
Any progress on the gear tunnel slide project.
Tim
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Post by BoxGods on Nov 5, 2023 17:06:24 GMT
Any progress on the gear tunnel slide project. Tim I'm working on it. Testing dual slide mechanism now. |
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Post by stationmaster on Nov 17, 2023 14:33:03 GMT
Having never owned an EV before, and never having lived with a gear tunnel, and being almost 84 years old .... it occurs to me that I really do not know what I want and/or need. A few days ago I got a couple of 30" slide rails, gathered up some of my scrap lumber and made a couple of trays. My thought is to try this out for a few days and see if it meets my wants/desires. Below are some images. One tray seems to hold enough "stuff" and the other should work for groceries/wine/and beer. For camping, I would design a different tray(s) and just swap out the trays... Can one just buy the top rail of the slide to save some $$? |
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Post by BoxGods on Nov 17, 2023 16:35:07 GMT
Having never owned an EV before, and never having lived with a gear tunnel, and being almost 84 years old .... it occurs to me that I really do not know what I want and/or need. A few days ago I got a couple of 30" slide rails, gathered up some of my scrap lumber and made a couple of trays. My thought is to try this out for a few days and see if it meets my wants/desires. Below are some images. One tray seems to hold enough "stuff" and the other should work for groceries/wine/and beer. For camping, I would design a different tray(s) and just swap out the trays... Can one just buy the top rail of the slide to save some $$? These young guys...think they know everything =) Seems like what you knocked together there works fine for your needs. As long as there is a tray/drawer on both sides as a counter balance, and you are not doing longer full extension drawers you should be fine. I am going to try to have a base only version for those wanting to make their own custom top setup. |
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Post by popowycz on Nov 20, 2023 22:22:21 GMT
Having requested the 1/3 & 2/3 split many months ago, my thinking has evolved a bit. I still think that an option that allows this (and avoiding a potential obstruction a 50/50 split would introduce via the cabin access), would be to allow the two sides to be clipped/coupled together to act as a single long sled, but allow for removeable end-caps that would allow each side to operate independently (allowing for long items when desired). I figure that might introduce some structural integrity challenges on the "open-ends" when the end-caps are not in place, particularly when the two sides are not connected. Perhaps that could be addressed by having the interior ends effectively sleeve into each other when inside the tunnel (though that might require assymetric end-panels when in the split configuration. I'm on the lighter-weight user side of the equation here (don't have too many gold bars to lug around). Are you thinking that the two sections could still slide out either side of the truck after being "decoupled"? (Apologies for delayed response - thought I sent this out weeks ago...) Yes - each section could be extended out its respective side. De-coupling would likely trigger / a stop that would prevent pulling the section out completely (e.g. a gravity drop lever that would fold back in when re-coupled, such as if the two sections were sleeved into one another). |
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Post by BoxGods on Nov 21, 2023 5:06:44 GMT
Are you thinking that the two sections could still slide out either side of the truck after being "decoupled"? (Apologies for delayed response - thought I sent this out weeks ago...) Yes - each section could be extended out its respective side. De-coupling would likely trigger / a stop that would prevent pulling the section out completely (e.g. a gravity drop lever that would fold back in when re-coupled, such as if the two sections were sleeved into one another). I'm still missing the reason for the split in this scenario? |
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Post by stationmaster on Nov 23, 2023 14:21:07 GMT
In case anyone is interested, I had to make a quick Costco run for a few necessities of life. Only one tray was used ... but I will survive for a few more days.  |
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Post by riviot on Nov 23, 2023 20:55:54 GMT
I'm still missing the reason for the split in this scenario? Split for when your partner is pulling out their stuff on one side and you are doing the same on the other. Coming back together for when you want to access on one side due to space limitations on the other (my garage). |
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Post by BoxGods on Nov 24, 2023 0:51:13 GMT
I'm still missing the reason for the split in this scenario? Split for when your partner is pulling out their stuff on one side and you are doing the same on the other. Coming back together for when you want to access on one side due to space limitations on the other (my garage). If it's a single drawer that can slide out either direction it basically does the same thing. Yes, on the rare occasion you both need the drawer at the exact same moment one of you will have to wait for your turn, but having two drawers that can fully extend either direction AND then somehow connect together into a single drawer and STILL fully extend out either side is some Space X level engineering--and likely would have NASA level pricing. |
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Post by BoxGods on Nov 24, 2023 1:00:04 GMT
In case anyone is interested, I had to make a quick Costco run for a few necessities of life. Only one tray was used ... but I will survive for a few more days. View AttachmentJust be careful using those vertical rails horizontally as they really are not designed for that. It's OK for small lightly loaded drawers but I have seen bearings pop out of the tracks if they are pushed. There is a reason most slide manufacturers don't list load capacity for the rails installed flat and don't include those installations in their warranties. If the slides did fail you would likely be OK with a short drawer like that as the tunnel door is there to catch it. Of course getting the drawer back in the the truck and the door closed in Costco's parking lot would suck. I'm not knocking your really nice work--I just don't want a casual observer to think they can do a full length 60" drawer like that and then load it up. |
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Post by stationmaster on Nov 24, 2023 15:01:21 GMT
Good point.
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Post by phatman113 on Dec 6, 2023 18:14:36 GMT
How goes the SK[00]TR design process?
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Post by BoxGods on Dec 7, 2023 2:53:32 GMT
How goes the SK[00]TR design process? Still chugging along on slide rail testing -- for dual direction -- I am also working on several other options for those that may not want dual direction. A 50/50 split and a 70/30 split. Once I have everything sorted for the dual direction drawer slides I'm going to post an in depth break down of all the options so we can see how many people want each option and go from there. |
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