Thanks all - got some interesting ideas from this discussion, namely how the surveyor's transit is leveled and the idea of the jack bolts. I will try to model some of this up and see if it works for me - otherwise may poll the group for some additional ideas!
Hi tmoose,
The oscillation I would say has periods ranging from 1.5-2.5 seconds at the outer ends. Average is probably 2 seconds. Min/max rad/s is probably +0.9 to -0.9.
Yes the rod is vertical and the platform is what needs to be leveled. And will be leveled from time to time. I have less...
Hydtools- thanks. Looked this up and understand the concept. Now have to figure out how to design this screw part. I imagine some sort of mechanism that will have a space between my coupler and top platform. And at the same time how to keep tension such that the platform and coupler are...
Hello TugboatEng - thanks for looking at my question. Sea level through the use of a circular bubble level. I thought about shims - but that is not easy to adjust as the part changes locations etc...
Hello all! I am trying to design some parts with CAD and am 3D printing them to test in advance of production with metal materials. I have vertical rod that will oscillate and am affixing a platform that will hold certain masses. The masses will oscillate with the rod and needs to be level...
