Bought a new laser for the scanner today. I'll post up some pictures of what it's capable of after the laser shows up and I can play with it a bit more.

Wow that sounds pretty neat. Is this something that would've helped you out on the tank? Not that you needed any help. lol How's the tuning coming on the bike?

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on December 19, 2010, 07:00:35 AM
Wow that sounds pretty neat. Is this something that would've helped you out on the tank? Not that you needed any help. lol How's the tuning coming on the bike?

Yes and no. The way I ended up making the tank, it wouldn't have helped. It would have required a different approach, but it would have allowed for me to make much bigger changes in the aesthetics of the bike with minimal effort.

I haven't worked on the tuning. Been really sick and dealing with finals for all my other classes. Probably won't get to dive into it until after Christmas.

This is beyond awesome.  

...I had a goober question, but saw it was answered on the first page.  Fantastic!

Any updates?

Quote from: KlaXon on December 25, 2010, 12:26:12 PM
Any updates?

Nope. Between being really sick all last week, finals, and the holidays, I've been super busy with other stuff.

Still waiting on my laser to show up then I have to set up a microcontroller for the laser scanner. When all is said and done, it'll be time to start scanning stuff.

Any news? The bike looks AMAZING, I wish I had the skill/budget to build a project like this.

Did anybody else ask about how this motor is expected to load the crank bearings differently, twist the crank, expand and contract unevenly with heat on one side, and etcetera?  Not trying to be a wet blanket at all.  I too am very impressed.

Quote from: karatechop5000 on January 16, 2011, 07:52:26 PM
Did anybody else ask about how this motor is expected to load the crank bearings differently, twist the crank, expand and contract unevenly with heat on one side, and etcetera?  Not trying to be a wet blanket at all.  I too am very impressed.

Loading on the crank bearings shouldn't really be all that different. Peak load remains constant as it occurs during the non combustion stroke.

The heat differential, however, may be a problem, and is part of the reason why I would have much preferred to do this with a vtwin instead of a parallel.

Just checking in to see if you've been able to work on the bike any.

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on February 14, 2011, 09:36:04 AM
Just checking in to see if you've been able to work on the bike any.

Not much... shoulder deep in the job search and short on cash to make any big progress at the moment

Finally got the 3d scanner up and running. Needed it for a prototype project for a client, so spent the rest of the money needed. Thing is cool. Can't wait to try and make it work on the bike so I can start making progress again.

Quote from: saxman on March 10, 2011, 01:46:44 AM
Finally got the 3d scanner up and running. Needed it for a prototype project for a client, so spent the rest of the money needed. Thing is cool. Can't wait to try and make it work on the bike so I can start making progress again.

What model did you purchase? I've been 3D scanning for the past few years now (professionally) and have used some major work horse scanners.

I just read all twelve pages and it was like the best 12 page book I have ever read ( no not just because of all the pictures ) But it did help  . Nice job man , do you think you'll meet your August dead line ?

Quote from: plewis51 on March 10, 2011, 07:29:49 AM

Quote from: saxman on March 10, 2011, 01:46:44 AM
Finally got the 3d scanner up and running. Needed it for a prototype project for a client, so spent the rest of the money needed. Thing is cool. Can't wait to try and make it work on the bike so I can start making progress again.

What model did you purchase? I've been 3D scanning for the past few years now (professionally) and have used some major work horse scanners.

Put together a system using the david scanner software. Amazing what can be done for <$100.

Quote from: atvwarrior on March 10, 2011, 01:31:00 PM
I just read all twelve pages and it was like the best 12 page book I have ever read ( no not just because of all the pictures ) But it did help  . Nice job man , do you think you'll meet your August dead line ?

My deadline was actually about midway through december. I got the bike up and running by then, basically vastly surpassing anything and everything expected of me. Finished my degree, and am now spending all my time searching for a job. Looks like I'm probably going to end up getting a job at Northrop Grumman as a prototype design engineer, thanks in large part due to the bike. I started it as a resume piece, and it's done an excellent job of garner the attention I needed for getting me the job that I would like.

congrats on your new job! hope you will still have time to work on the bike.
it would be great to see it being ridden!

Quote from: kml.krk on March 10, 2011, 01:45:22 PM
congrats on your new job! hope you will still have time to work on the bike.
it would be great to see it being ridden!

Haven't been hired yet, but it's looking promising.

I should actually have more time/money to work on the bike after I get the job than before

In for updates?

which northrop location is it?