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Originally Posted by goober
Nice! I'm only up to Mars. No Earth/Moon gear problems ... the only issue I've had are some of the grub screws are a bit mutilated and needed replacing.
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Assuming it follows the same UK pattern, one of your deliveries will have spares, not only grubs but all screw sizes as well. No warning or explanation, just included! Have to say I've not had any duff ones personally, but I have had a gear collar where the hole hasn't
quite reached the inner side, so of course the grub didn't
quite reach as far as it should....something to watch out for.
In fact I now screw a steel M3 bolt through first, just to check the thread....
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Originally Posted by goober
This thing is going to be huge when complete.
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Ah...how well I remember my wife uttering those very words....
[Oh....sorry....I see what you mean, now....]
Yup, it's a biggie. If you wanted it to revolve in a glass/perspex case, you're looking at 2' x 2' : the sun centre to Eris measures just over 11".
Unsure about the height yet - currently 11", but still got motor housing - 2"? - plus legs - 3"? - to go.....
Will come back to you about that....