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Building a Microtrac
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    DavidIAmDavidIAm
     
    May 2011
    I am intrigued by the possibility of building a Microtrac and my mother is intrigued by the possibility of using one - it would provide a great power equipment for use on her small-scale 5 acre significantly sloped property here for moving things around, tilling, and doing some light excavating.  

    We have a source on an engine for fairly cheap, this model:


    Which I think could provide the power we need. 

    I am a handy person (as is my mother, she's just a little old lady whose aspirations are larger than her physical power).  I am quite mechanical and don't mind figuring things out to build them.  My primary market skill is as a software engineer, but I'm also an amateur carpenter, electrician, plumber, and mechanic with some experience in all. I haven't built anything quite like this before, though, and could use some mentoring.

    My mom's place happens to be in Cameron, MO not distant at all, I understand, from the FactorE Farm!

    So is there a working model of the Microtrac already, or would I be the first physical incarnation?

    So I am looking for drawings/plans/specifications for the power cube physical interface, and of course the frame and such pattern for the main structure of the unit as well.  Thoughts?
     
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    DawgDawg
     
    May 2011
    Hello again.  That info might be hard to find just now.  I will see if I can point you in the right direction.  As for support, you can count on that.

    I have personally watched a video of one being used so I'm sure it exists.  Starting with a Power Cube would be a good idea.

    Maybe Vann or Chris can confirm one actually exists on the Farm.  You being so close could go over and take it for a spin.

    The Dawg
     
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    Jason
     
    May 2011
    While I've seen one driving, I haven't seen any implements for it myself.
     
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    DavidIAmDavidIAm
     
    May 2011
    I'd be thrilled to get a chance to visit, see the FactorE Farm, and take the microtrac for a spin - particularly to bring my mother along so she can see if she REALLY wants one.  :)  Chris, Vann?  (busy not-on-the-forum I'm sure...)
     
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