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E109771#1

INSTRUCTIONS

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10. Insert a machine screw (6) from the 

rear through the 3mm hole in the 

electro board  and the add a nut (13) . 

Once this is in place do the same with 

the second hole Photo 10 

12. Place a connecter over each of the 

machine screws as shown. Leave 

about 1mm gap then lightly tighten 

the side holding screw (12) 

13. Take a double gear (20) and saw off 

the small gear. To do this place the 

gear vertically in 

       a vice. 

 

Note !

 

try not to damage the plastic teeth  in 

the vice 

14. Mount the gear in between in the 

middle hole in  two connector blocks 

using the 50mm welding rod as 

shown. Make sure that the axle is in a 

central position and the gear engages 

with the worm

Photo 14

Note: 

The gear must engage freely with the 

worm drive   and not stick as it turns

15. Carefully saw out the shape of the 

gear (20) as shown in the pattern ( 

page11) To do this first mark them 

out , then enlarge the middle hole to 

4mm dia . Finally saw / file the shape 

as  shown in the pattern. Repeat this 

process with the second gear

16. Slide the sawn out gears on the ends 

of the 50mm axle as shown and test 

the running action 

 

The gears should engage easily and 

turn quietly when rotating the axle. 

Adjust if necessary

Photo 16

17. Cut the seat for the boat from the 

plywood sheet (2) 

 

and trim it to fit. Use the two compo-

nent glue to fit the 

   the seat in position ( see pattern on 

page 6)

 

Note!  

Use the pattern for the correct size !

18. Glue in place the 35mm and the 

30mm pieces of welding rod in a an 

upright  position as shown in the  

pattern on page 9, see photo 18.

 

Use  2 component glue

35mm

30mm

Photo 18

Note:  

It can take up to 20 minutes for the 

glue to harden 

depending on the make 

Photo 17

Photo 15

11. Drill the centre holes in the 2 connec-

ters out 3mm diameter.  (see photo 

11)

Photo 11

Содержание Hobbyfix

Страница 1: ...50 10 20 Distance disc white 2 2 9 21 Necessary Tools Pillar drill Machine vice Wood drills 1 3mm dia Metal drill 2mm Screwdriver Fine saw Soldering iron Metal cutters 2 component glue Wood glue B o a t w i t h m e c h a n i c a l r o w e r Please Note The OPITEC range of projects is not intended as play toys for young children They are tea ching aids for young people learning the skills of Craft ...

Страница 2: ...break the board at this stage Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 1 1 Mark out on the welding rod 3 the following measurements one piece 2 x35mm one piece 1x30mm and one 1x50mm 2 On the second welding rod mark out 2 x 95mm long pieces 3 Use a pair of metal bolt cutters to cut the welding rod in the marked places Photo 3 Remove any sharp ends with a file Photo 2 Photo 3 7 Slide the worm g...

Страница 3: ... Carefully saw out the shape of the gear 20 as shown in the pattern page11 To do this first mark them out then enlarge the middle hole to 4mm dia Finally saw file the shape as shown in the pattern Repeat this process with the second gear 16 Slide the sawn out gears on the ends of the 50mm axle as shown and test the running action The gears should engage easily and turn quietly when rotating the ax...

Страница 4: ...rower Trace the parts of the rower on the wood Pattern on page 7 Use a fretsaw and then sand all the edges Drill all the holes as shown It is best to drill all the holes first and then saw out the individual parts Photo 28 28 Join the parts of the arm f g with the nails 16 in the pre drilled holes Carefully snip off the protruding points of the nails leaving about 4 5mm standing up Note For a func...

Страница 5: ...o 35a Photo 35b Note The direction of the mechanism INSTRUCTIONS 33 Glue the two halves of the body e together with the arms mounted in position 34 Glue the two halves of the head together part a on to the body part b Photo 30 b g f f g e e Photo 33 30 Add a nut 13 and screw it tight Photo 34 Photo 31 Photo 32 31 Then add another two nuts 13 and assemble the arm f g Leave about a space of about 3m...

Страница 6: ...d of the other cable to the opposite end of the battery holder The free cable ends can now be fixed to the tabs on the solar motor Photo 39 Photo 39 40 When a 1 5volt battery is inserted the mechanism should turn the oars and arms in a circular motion Should the arm movement jam or be stiff check the joints and adjust them until they move freely Photo 38 38 Slide the connector block on the wire fo...

Страница 7: ...7 E109771 1 110 35 100 35 160 12 Pattern for the rower wooden parts d d e e c a b h g g f f a ø1 0mm ø3 0mm ø3 0mm Pattern for the stand ...

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Страница 9: ...9 E109771 1 12 121 130 6 Pattern for the boat hull ...

Страница 10: ...10 E109771 1 ...

Страница 11: ...11 E109771 1 135 300 Pattern for the gear Pattern for the holed board ø 4 0 Cutting pattern for the plywood M 1 2 Saw roughly to shape first ...

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