Today I’ve got something different for you. It’s not an esk8, and still it’s a cool motorized structure which we’ll analyze. “Slide Inline Frames” (by @arianetrek) replace your regular roller-blades…
Continue ReadingHave a regular longboard deck but want to use channel trucks with it? Like here? Today’s post is for you. A simple design that consists of 4 flat plates…
Continue ReadingRecently, we’ve seen some hex trucks breaking, others bending. And still others run without an issue for miles and miles. What’s the mystery here, and can we shed some light…
Continue ReadingThis will complicate your structure design. But fatigue failure is important. Can you break your structure without reaching the failure stress? Wait, what? Did I fudge you on…
Continue ReadingBolts are tiny, compared to the bigger structure, and still the loads need to go through. Bolted joints are capable of transferring moments and forces, but the bolts are better…
Continue ReadingEveryone knows that Veggie Sticks are stiffer than Sour Patch (especially blueberry flavored). This is what happens when you try to bend them together: This comes to show that the…
Continue ReadingEngineer and a mathematician standing at the beginning of a long hallway, on the other side is their significant other/love of their lives. They can advance in turns, but there’s…
Continue ReadingAren’t you sick of rectangular examples? I know I’m. Dealing with simple decks which have rectangular cross section makes perfect sense. And it’s simple – ideal to understand the…
Continue ReadingYou can 3d print your parts and use them safely in the real world. Just check the loads and design with the failure stress in mind, adjusted for a proper…
Continue ReadingBending stresses or direct forces – what kills you faster? I’ve mentioned this in the previous post, also there’s this safety factor thing. Let’s see what it’s all about.…
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