Trash Destroyer-9000

Indexer

Finished the indexer, and started printing out various parts. Drivetrain gearbox was also redesigned, which took way too long. Final step is the intake, then we will get to buying parts, assembly and then electronics and coding.

Hopper, Battery Mounting, and Drivebase

Drivebase
Drivebase design complete, only minor design changes made between now and before. Heatset insert holes were added in places to make building it more modular. Drivebase assembly complete!

Battery Mounting
Decided on a Battery to power the motors with, and made the mounting box. Added ventilation with a hex pattern, which I thought was cool.

Hopper
Finished the Hopper, holds battery, and has plates for easy construction and to take apart. Hopper back plate has vents too, which look quite nice. To make the hopper more structurally stable, I added ribs to the exterior.

More CAD!
Drivebase is almost done, power transmission is complete with gearboxes and motor mounting for both 775s. Wheels have been designed as well.

Next order of business is working on the hopper. It will be mounted via two rails which I designed myself, and have printed out and tested.

Planning and CAD work

Most of the macro factors, like what motors are going to be used have been decided, and the drivebase is being designed right now. The most interesting part currently is designing the rails on which the hopper can be mounted while still being modular.