Manufacturing / Assembling Problems

Manufacturing / Assembling Problems

1. Mouth

   The gap between the right and left mouth appears to be too wide.

   

   Solution:

   Bend the mouth inward.

   

   Before                                                                                After

              

2.Base Plate

    The holes made on the base plate were not accurate. This caused problems with a misalignment
    on the gears, and resisting the motion of the axle. 

                          

3. Center of Gravity

     After being fully assembled, the center of gravity was behind the axle causing the motor to fall

     backwards.

     Solution:  
     Install another ball casters on the back of the machine.

                                       

4. Slope

    The ball rolled off the side of the slope.

   Solution:

   Bend the side of the slope to provide a "fence" for the ball.