[Kartbuilding] collaboration request

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Amy,

Sure, if you get a little done, I will create a webpage on
kartbuilding.net for you.

I haven't heard of eMachineShop.com but I've come across other sites
such as shapeways.com where you upload a 3D model. But in the case of
shapeways.com, they do a 3d print of the model which wouldn't be much
good for you. I'm sure if you looked around there would be companies
willing to manufacture your parts.

Best of luck,
-steve



On 02/03/2011 05:25, AMY HANCE wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> Thanks for responding.  Thanks also for the links to youtube.  I
> really don't know why my searches don't give me the results other
> people seem to get.
>
> It seems that there may be a problem with just reproducing this here,
> however, I feel I could improve upon the design, make it more flexible
> in the assembly options, and not step on any patent laws.  I then will
> just put it out there for people to play with.
>
> Thanks also for the CAD link.  I've found some small but promising 3D
> CAD programs too that I think I'll try out for the initial modeling
> process.  I hope to end up with manufacturer drawings in order to get
> an idea how much this might cost.  After that I'll be working on
> getting a working prototype together for my own use.  If I get that
> far I'll send you something to put up on your site if you want and see
> how many hits it gets.
>
> Have you heard of eMachineShop.com?  I thought that was a very cool
> way to get custom parts, though I have no clue what they charge.
>
> Meanwhile, take good care, and thanks again for the site and the
> inspiration!
>
> Amy
>
> On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 3:24 PM, Stephen Burke wrote:
>
>     Hi Amy,
>
>     Thanks for your email. I had someone emailing me a few months ago
>     enquiring about creating a harness for a dog to pull along a kart.
>     I didn't think it would be common, but searching google for the
>     Sacco-Kart returned lots of results. I think the following video
>     shows it best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP-J40sb33s
>
>     Indeed I agree that this type of kart design could take off albeit
>     it is a niche area.
>
>     So, do you hope to:
>     Design a Sacco-Kart and produce manufacturing drawings?
>     Produce and sell the Sacco-Kart?
>
>     What I suggest is as follows:
>     1. On paper draw out a design for a Sacco-Kart. Draw out as many
>     of the details as possible choosing dimensions you think suitable.
>     2. Instead of using SolidWorks (if you don't have access to it, or
>     a computer to run it), use the following 2D CAD Package -
>     www.draftsight.com <http://www.draftsight.com>  This 2D CAD
>     Package is free for commercial use. There are also many tutorials
>     and videos available which will show you how to use this CAD
>     Package. While it won't allow you to create a 3D Model, it will
>     allow you to create neat manufacturing drawings. Draftsight will
>     run on any computer and has minimal requirements. It's very like
>     AutoCAD software which you may have used before.
>     3. Build a prototype and test.
>
>     I hope the above helps. Let me know how it all goes.
>
>     Best of luck,
>     -steve
>
>
>
>     On 28/02/2011 23:55, AMY HANCE wrote:
>>     Hello,
>>
>>     Thank you for your site.  I enjoyed downloading and viewing your
>>     kart renderings.  I have some ideas for a specific problem, which
>>     is a lack of a certain type of kart in the market today.  The
>>     specific industry is minuscule.  There was only one
>>     manufacturer/inventor of this kart in Norway who was shut down,
>>     and imports and sales were stopped.  I've only found pictures of
>>     it, called the Sacco-kart, in use, and no specs, but I've also
>>     found tens of requests for information on how to get a hold of
>>     one.  The growth potential seems to be evident and promising. 
>>     The Sacco-kart was a 4 wheel dryland mushing kart used to train
>>     lead dogs.  My variation is a totally different approach, but
>>     would accomplish the same thing.  In addition, I think that what
>>     I'm envisioning could be used to harness a whole pack of
>>     untrained dogs, keep your enthusiastic dogs from pulling you off
>>     your feet, exercise them safely, and put even deaf dogs to work. 
>>     Dogs live to run and pull, and most dogs are happiest when they
>>     have a job to do.
>>
>>     What I had hoped to do was use existing parts from a cross
>>     section of various industries, so that manufacturing was
>>     minimized.  The finished product would retail in the 1 to 6
>>     thousand dollar range.  I think this is prohibitive and
>>     ridiculous, and would like to make it as affordable as possible,
>>     including adapting it to home building projects, since the market
>>     is so small right now.
>>
>>     If I could talk to you further, you might agree with me that my
>>     adaptation would or could catch on like wildfire.
>>
>>     I downloaded the eDrawings viewer, and got a call from
>>     Solidworks.  My computer is 14 years old, and I was kindly
>>     informed of the cost of eDrawings software, the need of at least
>>     4 gig of ram, etc., and that I should seek out collaboration
>>     rather than do this myself.
>>
>>     So here I am.  After two hours of fruitless searching for a user
>>     group near me, finding only people who are having problems with
>>     using the software, I thought I'd appeal to you.  Your interest
>>     in karting, as well as showing that you can successfully use the
>>     software, led me to write to you in hopes that perhaps we could
>>     work together, and see what we can see.  I don't seek monetary
>>     gain, but I'm sure that there is that out there for this idea.  I
>>     just want a rig so I can take my six bonehead dogs out all at the
>>     same time, let them do their thing, come home happy and tired,
>>     and looking forward to the next time.  It would thrill me to
>>     death to see a bunch of dog teams going back and forth from town
>>     on all the atv trails that line the roads around here.
>>
>>     I'm sure you think I'm crazy by now.  If you would be kind enough
>>     to reply, here's my contact info:
>>
>>     Amy Hance
>>     Fredericktown, Missouri
>>
>>
>>     Thanks so much for your kindness and attention,
>>     Best regards,
>>     Amy
>
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