Ivan_M

I give up, I cannot find an easy solution to cable problem without remaking 20% of the stepped file, I will put a note into instructions about that... I have also made change to rear motor mount, with original there was too much stress on parts which resulted in too much friction. I have replaced the perpendicular 4x2 connector with 4x2 liftarm. It resulted in increased ange, longer lever to blade tilting (3L vs 5L) and longer axle that moves the rotor (8L vs 10L). The reduction in friction is very big. See image here: I have also added small panels into nose to make it more closed, your opinion about that? And here are panels at the back: I would like to finish the PDF during next two evenings so I can move to another project.

Thank you, you are right! I have 4 M motors and all of them are slightly different. This is not a good solution tho, to rely on this, I will try to come with something tomorrow.

Just build it, half bewel + bush works very well. The 5.5 axles have to be replaced anyway - how stupid I'm to place #1 connector AND bewel into 5x7 frame. It is of course not possible in real life and I wouldn't think about that at all when building with real bricks, but when I build on computer I sometimes forget... Oh silly me, I need more coffee. \\ edit: I have reach the point where I should connect motor to BB and I'm missing ~3 studs of cable and there is no way to gain that anywhere

I have finished stepped digital file: I have to test the gears/suspension arm in real life first, then I will make flex axles in LSynth and finish it in LPub. It is spread into 403 steps including steps in subassemblies. Final part count is 1395. Here is source file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1d0IMT9jniYavN2E2A_jShwFloeB3VE_Q

Thank you for pointing it out, I will look at it. I'm currently using 12/20 reduction near the motor and 12/12 gears lower in frame, I would like to keep the 5.5 axle and rear rotor lever so I will test it with half bewel and bush

Fine Tricky parts in terms of build sequence - like rear rotor - a lot of parts are in weird angle, without perfect fit etc.

The space between large panels was very empty when the motor is horizontally so I have filled it with larger 3&4 panels and small 21&22 as well, what do you think? I'm almost at 2/3 of the build, it is quick now, no tricky parts anymore

I think it will be fine, in previous solution the reversing 12t black bewel was held in place only by frictionless pin with axle, while in the latter version it is held by 5L axle passing through frame and U connector. The amount of torque applied to it is the same in both versions. \\edit: no, not working due to collision between motor and suspension arm, darn, back to previous version

Oh yes you are right, I just might turn it around, the 11L beam connecting the large panels have to be removed either way and it would be better for cable \\edit, like this:

Thank you for the tips, it is sooo obvious about motor placement, how could I overook that! I think this is the best solution - M motor is the most common one so I think it is better to build it with it. The cable might be long enough, there is some reserve with motor vertically and there is only small change with cable end position. Alternativelly I can turn it 180° and move it forward, that would require some more modifications.

Thanks, I'm using studio and pov ray render. Before I proceed further with the build I would like to clarify what version I should make, the changes from Jonathan are quite cool, I think that the changes he made are generally helpfull, the only thing I'm not sure about is the lower gear ratio due to missing 12/20 pair of gears. What is your option about that? There are several ways how to proceed, like adding xl motor or moving the gear box to its original position but it is your build so you should decide. By the way this is how it would look like with XL motor, the only modification to outer visible parts is moving the small panels one stud to back:

Don't worry, I have figured a way how to build it without that. Here is progress of stepped file, currently at step 29 with 240 parts. It is coming together nicely. The problematic was #2 black connector at each side, it is necessary to attach it with panels. AW 169 by steph77 - instruction progress

Thank you Jonathan, I will use your file for the build. I'm currently at 3/4 of the physical build and it is impressive, but it will be very difficult to make properly into instructions, there seems to be some connections that require attaching liftarm with some connectors and then rotating it into place. Such steps are difficult to model. i will see if it can be avoided.

I think it will include pneumatics, why would TLG develop new valve for 42080 when such set doesn't need it. I'm in backhoe camp, sucessor to Porsche would be too early.

Thank you very much, I hope you will enjoy the build. I have made small error it tubbing length on rebrickable, total length is 400 cm, I have already corrected it yesterday but it is better to mention it.

Is it confirmed that Porsche will retire? I mean two cars on shelves wouldn't be good.

Instructions are done, you can find all the information here: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-12410/Ivan_M/volvo-ew160e/#parts I have spend a lot of time fiddling in LPub3D improving it, I have also made bend riggid tubbing using LSynth, so I hope you will like it

I have a question regarding this topic. I have an assembly and I want to hide some sub-parts (done correctly) and then I want to show 2 pieces of "complete" part in PLI. I don't know however if I'm doing it right. This is the code from LPUB: 0 !LPUB PLI BEGIN SUB 1 14 -79.547000 -70.000000 70.000000 -1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 -0.989776 0.142629 0.000000 0.142629 0.989776 19478-f1.dat 1 14 -79.547000 -70.000000 70.000000 -1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 -0.989776 0.142629 0.000000 0.142629 0.989776 19478-f1.dat 0 !LPUB PLI END 0 !LPUB PLI BEGIN IGN 1 0 -79.547000 -70.000000 70.000000 -1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 -0.989776 0.142629 0.000000 0.142629 0.989776 19467c01.dat 1 14 -80.000000 -350.000000 110.000000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 -0.989776 -0.142629 0.000000 0.142629 -0.989776 19466c01.dat 1 14 0.000000 -350.000000 110.000000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 -0.989776 -0.142629 0.000000 0.142629 -0.989776 19466c01.dat 1 0 0.000000 -70.000000 70.000000 -1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 -0.989776 0.142629 0.000000 0.142629 0.989776 19467c01.dat 0 !LPUB PLI END 1 0 -50.000000 -70.000000 70.000000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000 62462.dat 1 0 -40.000000 -70.000000 70.000000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000 3706.dat 1 16 -45.671900 -179.800000 -50.882000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000 submodel group 58 This is working fine but I'm getting parse error due to first line. Is it normal? \\Edit: OK just noticed it is not working at all. The PLI BEGIN SUB line is not working and it just added two pieces of pneumatic cylinders into the build and I didn't notice because they were burried inside. And since they were in build they appeared in PLI. So any advice please how to add 2 pieces into PLI? It is working fine in other parts of BI where I added just one part. Thank you \\Edit 2nd time: Now that was quick, this kind of code works fine: 0 !LPUB PLI BEGIN SUB 19478-f1.dat 14 0 !LPUB PLI END 0 !LPUB PLI BEGIN SUB 19478-f1.dat 14 0 !LPUB PLI END

Stepped digital file is done, I will try to finish it today. Funny is that part count is 1020 + tubbing, that is ~100 part less than set part count! Volvo EW160E

Oops, sorry for misleading you, I was totally wrong as the switch for bucket emptying is not covered. The slow movement is (most probably) given by the overal tubbing length - when the pump is mounted on excavator is is ~50cm (and the movement is still slow), in video I have extended the hose to have the pump outside by another 1m and it is necessary to pump several times to pressurize such long tubbing. Otherwise I cannot explain it, the cylinder, swich and pump are without any defect.

Thank you. There is hand pump, you can see it in the pictures. I have taken it out for video so I could have hand out of the picture. The slow motion is given by "frame" around the valves. The space for lever is a little bit limited by liftarm and they are not fully opened when switched.

Finally finished, everything was already mentioned so here are pictures and video: Finished model Finished model Finished model Finished model Finished model Finished model As mentioned, I'm working on instructions. I already have undercarrige and it is quite fast process bacause the whole part count is quite low.

Volvo cars and Volvo CE are different companies

Ha ha, easier said than done! It once again prooves that modifying certain designs to adapt it for something differnt is more difficult than making it from scratch. The arm was made prcisely for bucket 10x3 (mounting points, angle etc.) so it is impossible to fit one bucket from BWE without making new arm and I don't want to do that. So the 10x3 bucket is back and will stay there. I hope the last package with parts arrive today to finish the build and post final pictures and video. I will then make digital file and BI. Stay tuned.

Thank you! I have this bucket but it is not suitable at all - it is far too big and shape is also very bad. Thank you very much. Yes one bucket is probably better, I will post a picture later today. Once the build is finished I will make video as well. The front wheels are mounted that way for purpose. I almost always use small hubs with 3 ball joints and 5x1 steering arms. With that setup you have pivot point almost in the middle of the wheel and ackermann geometry, you can see it in my previous builds like here: I know that the front wheels would look better with disc turned around, but I value better steering more.