ROV thruster number 1 for my ROV/UUV. Mechanical assisted reversed oil seal on a polished stainless steel shaft. brushed DC drill motor to be controlled by PWM from microcontroller signal. Two more thrusters and the h-bridge motor controllers to...
Air bearing made by Phillip Rhyner at Offshore Model Basin for specific application. Essentially frictionless (for minimal lateral load) for up 5 lbs of load with 70 psi/low volume supply. Will be converted to a stainless steel water film bearing...
makin some delicious donuts!!! I do not condone this behavior, only because of the wear on your vehicle and tires. But if the opportunity presents itself, and you are about to replace the tires on your over 200,000 car, why not!