Plan of Procedures

Plan of Procedures for the Remote Controlled Land Sailor Chassis

     The remote controlled land sailor will we produced from all of the materials listed below.  Each of their individual roles in the final design are listed in the notes section of the material list, minus the self explanatory purposes.  The chassis will hold almost all of the electrical components, steering components, and mechanical components, as well as the sail.  The work ahead will be difficult in some areas like the steering system, and easy in other areas like general chassis assembly.  The diagram below shows the general placement of components on the chassis.

		Supplies
Number	Material	Quantity	Size	Notes
S1	Epoxy	1	pint	Securing parts
S2	Sandpaper	5	sheet	Smoothing drilled hole edges
S3	Electrical Tape	1	Roll	Securing wires

     Some processed materials are made using the following tools.  The balsa wood needs to be cut into its appropriate sizes and the sheet metal has to be cut to its required dimensions as well.  Wiring also has to be cut to its appropriate length and the threaded metal rod and metal rod have to be cut to size.

	Tools List
Number	Tool	Use
T1	Scrolls Saw	Sizing Materials
T2	Band saw	Sizing Materials
T3	Hack Saw	Sizing materials
T4	Drill	Drilling holes into frame
T5	Wrench	Securing bolts
T7	Meter stick	Measurement parts
T8	Pencil	Measurement parts
T9	Circle guide	Measuring Parts
T10	Wire Cutters	Cutting Electrical Wire
T11	Brake	Shaping metal pieces

     The land sailor will be constructed from a variety of materials listed here.  These parts include the wooden chassis, support plates, cut wire, steering dowel, and the threaded axes.

		Material List
Number	Material	Quantity	Size	Notes
M1	Balsa wood	1	1m x 1m x 1m	Vertical frame beam
M2	Wiring	n/a	10'
M3	Sheet metal	n/a	n/a	Steering components/ support
M4	Metal dowel	2	6"	Connects servo to wheel
M5	Threaded Steel Rod	2	5/8" - 11 x 12"	National Coarse Thread, for axels

Part 1: The Chassis

1.  Mark wood to proper dimensions with pencil (T8) and Meter stick (T7).

2. Cut the balsa wood board (M1) into 36.9"x1.5"x1" and 27.8"x.5"x1" strips using the band saw (T2).

3. Create servo slots using the scroll saw (T1).

4. Drill holes in wood for nuts and bolts (P6) to hold support plates (P11) using the drill (T4).

5. Drill hole for steering system (P2) using Drill (T4).

6. Smooth all edges with sandpaper (S2)

7. Screw the two strips together using screws (P8) and the drill (T4)

Part 2: Threaded Axes

1. Using the hack saw (T3), cut the metal rod (M5) to the appropriate sizes for the front and rear axles.

Part 3: Steering System

1. Using the hack saw (T3) cut the sheet metal (M3) to the appropriate dimensions for each part, including front wheel holder, “steering wheel”, and rear axis holder.

2. In this form, drill holes in sheet metal using the drill (T4) at marked areas using the pencil (T8), the circle guide (T9), and meter stick (T7).

3. Use a brake (T11) to bend the metal plates into the correct shape to hold the front wheel and rear wheel axis wheel.

4. Cut the metal dowel (M4) to be bent in the future using the wire cutters (T10) to appropriate dimensions

Part 4: Support Plates

1. Using the hack saw (T3) cut the sheet metal (M3) to the appropriate dimensions.

2. Drill holes in sheet metal using the drill (T4) at marked areas using the pencil (T8), the circle guide (T9), and meter stick (T7).

Part 5: Trimmed Wires

1. Mark wires with pencil (T8) using the meter stick (T7) to mark its proper dimensions.

2. Cut the marked wires at its designated points using the wire cutter (T10)

Assembly Procedures

            Now that all the parts are in their processed forms, part assembly on the chassis can begin.  Electrical components not only have to be secured to the design, but they must also be wired up to the battery.  Steering systems must also be assembled and attached. 

		PartsList
Number	Material	Quantity	Size	Notes
P1	Chassis	1	36.9" x 27.8" x 1.5"	Holds components
P2	Threaded axles	4	multiple	for steering purposes
P3	Steering System	4	n/a	For mobility
P4	Support plates	3	12" x  1" x 1/16"	For support
P5	Trimmed Wires	multiple	varies	Power Components
P6	Servo	1	n/a	Futaba S3305 High-Torque Standard Servo w/Metal Gears
P7	Battery	1	n/a	Futaba NR4QB NiCd 4-Cell 4.8V 600mAh Square Receiver J
P8	Receiver	1	n/a	Futaba R614FF 4-Channel 2.4GHz FASST Receiver 4PK/4PKS
P9	Urethane Wheels	3	90 mm	For mobility
P10	Ball bearings	5	25 mm	Wheels, steering
P11	Nuts/Bolts/Screws	n/a	n/a	For general support
P12	Washer	2	unknown	For steering
P13	Metal dowel	1	n/a	Connecting servo to steering

1. Secure support plates (P4) to chassis (P1) using bolts and nuts (P11) with the wrench (T5).

2. Put threaded axel (P2) through urethane wheel (P9) and axel holder (P3), then secure with nuts (P11)

3. Put second axel through bent metal wheel holder (P3), followed in this order: washer (P12), two ball bearings (P10), the second washer (P12), and the “steering wheel (P3). Secure with nuts (P11).

4. Epoxy (S1) ball bearings (P10) from step 3 to steering system hole in chassis (P1).

5. Put threaded axis (P2) through wheel (P9) and the wheel holder (P3), secure with nuts (P11).

6. Insert servo (P6) into designated hole in chassis (P1).  Secure with screws (P11).

7. Connect steering column (P3) to front servo (P6) by shaping the metal dowel using springs (M10).

8. Secure rear axis holders (P3) using screws (P11).

9. Secure wheel (P9) to threaded axis (P2) with bolts (P11) and epoxy (S1), then attach axis to axis holder (P3).

10. Use support plate #3 (P4) to bend around the battery (P7) and secure it to the frame (P1) with screws (P11) and epoxy (S1) on the edges.

11. Stick receiver (P8) to the frame (P1) with epoxy (S1).

12.  With all electronics attached, attach the servo (P6) and the receiver (P8) to the battery (P7) using the trimmed wires (P5)