Exactly

The chain tension while the motor is running would also pull it towards the motor (up). Maybe mount the motor lower, too.

@@goatboy150 belts exist

@@kirill2525 Belts are a myth. And I fail to see how that's relevant.

@@goatboy150 lots of people use them instead of chains. and they strech so thats how its relevent.

and he needs to make a chain guard out of metal for safety also he could use a seat thats the same style as a snow mobile for protection and better weight distribution so the power goes straight to the ground and a ice blade in the front for steering

Yeah, putting blades under all all 3 skids like on ice-yachts would do wonders for both speed and handeling.

The blades from old ice skates could work, way less friction than the plastic. And a steel sheet behind the seat, if any metal part comes loose it'll shred that thin piece of acrylic to bits. The traction problem could be solved by stronger springs, the shocks are not desirable because they dampen the motion of the drive wheel.

A blade for a steering mechanism sounds to me like an imminent trip to the hospital. Although the whole project is of that nature I suppose.

@@sebastianolsson9063 thats how snowmobiles do it

.. And having the chain tensioned between a stationary frame and hinged arm is not the best idea… good thing the shocks are super stiff or else he would have an epic backslap from the chain flying off.. 🤯😅

The exhilaration is mixed with resentment of all the time that could have been saved. I know it well! These things are just part of the path, however, and can't be avoided.

Except it doesn't work and I know he can do better than this video. Take the time you need op and do some iterations on this.

yas same, im indie game dev, sometimes after 3 or so days struggling, just while laying in my bed, solution becomes so clear to me, just poof amd 10 min of work

and its usually a good nights sleep away.

I would put the wheel under the seat between the skis. No need to add any extra weight then.

@@astroidea I briefly thought about that possibility, however you’d have less steering authority.

@@gtjack9 Not really spring pressure, just preload. I agree that rear swing arm requires more downward motion range which coupled with more preload would give decent enough grip. My list would include: - moving shocks mounting points on the swing arm closer to the hinges to increase springs preload - might be necessary to tweak swing arm hinges position to allow more swing arm downward movement to allow installing shock with higher preload without use of spring compressing tools (more downward position of swing arm at shocks installation time gives you higher preload at ride angle). - moving motor onto the swing arm cause without that with swing arm motion you go from belt falling off to belt so tight it'll snap (tensioner won't have enough range). - i would made "safety" screen higher than at least half of chain length measuring from motor axis - snapped chain tends to act like a whip with rotation axis centered around the engagement point with the cog.

He always seems to miss on the geometry and the pressure of this style drive. The wheel should really drop an inch or so below the sled when not sprung. The motor sprocket should be inline with the armature. It seems to work out well with the weights though.

@@Doktoreq you nailed it. While watching I didn't understand why he was mounting the motor on the frame instead of the swingarm. And I didn't get why he was mounting the springs without preloading.

Then the Chain of Death is under his Balls.. Do you think this is a good Idea for his Family planing in the future? :) *joking*

Oh you are here 😎

@@awaisjatt1499 yup 😉

Where did you get the motor from?

@@callumhughes6044 i am living in china and bought them from a factory here i know. and because i gave up on all my crazy projects i packed the stuff and send it to simon a while ago. told him he can do whatever he want with them. glad to see something epic!