The thrust and torque cells installed. There is major piece missing on the rear of the assembly -- the 'paddle' which transfers torque from the axle to the hub through those two load cells. That component is my next milling project ... this evening.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Getting closer.
A shot of the thrust plate with the three load cells mounted radially. There is a thrust bearing which will press against these cells.

The thrust and torque cells installed. There is major piece missing on the rear of the assembly -- the 'paddle' which transfers torque from the axle to the hub through those two load cells. That component is my next milling project ... this evening.
The thrust and torque cells installed. There is major piece missing on the rear of the assembly -- the 'paddle' which transfers torque from the axle to the hub through those two load cells. That component is my next milling project ... this evening.