We’ve built a pretty good cascade elevator lift. We can stack six skyrise posts and score five cubes on it. But, there is still a lean problem. We’re using linear slides, and only have one derlin slide per slider rack. One thing I tried a small piece of bar bent behind each slide assembly, but placement is a problem. Has anyone figured out a better way to fix this issue. Definitely not a reason to scrap this design, I might add.
Same thing with our A team’s elevator. Leaning is always an issue for elevators, especially under weight. Have you tried using rubber bands to hold stages back? Just my guessing.
Do you have some pictures? It would make it much easier to identify any areas for possible improvement.
We haven’t tried that, but I think the bands would restrict extension times. But thanks, that is something we’ve considered. Here are some shots:
Might I recommend using more than one delrin truck per slide. That creates a larger surface area contacting the slides, which adds a little more friction, which can be overcome by rubber bands, and more support. Just a thought.
I resurrect my post because we still have not solved the problem of lean, and as we have a competition tomorrow, I come to you for help. Two derlin slides in each slides in the first level improved things a bit. This is such a big issue that it causes both sides of our lift to not go down correctly, and it’s difficult for them to go up in concert. I can post more pictures first thing tomorrow.