Usually, I design things to the Nth degree in 3D and then do drawings before I fabricate. The pedal box was an experiment for me. I'm looking for ways to cut time off my build. I'm anxious to get it done after effectively having an unplanned, 2-year layoff.
To save time, I only designed my pedal box in terms of the major components. I left details to be "done in the field", so to speak. In the end, I think it cost me more time working that way. It was both more stressful, and more fun doing it that way, however. I do think I get better results when I design on CAD to the Nth degree. I'm not sure if I'll repeat this process again. We'll see.
I also committed to building with what I have on hand. It's all from scrap (but virgin) material except the balance bar setup, brake light switch, return springs and some pins. I tested the adjustability and functionality of the brake light switch yesterday. It works pretty well. I selected too soft of a return spring, which I'll need to replace. I'll need to find a single, stronger spring as I ended up using two of the type I had.
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There are details to finish like the final welds, a couple of Delrin spacers and two custom pins to make on the lathe. I decided it's much easier to make better fitting pins rather than have to disassemble everything in the finished car if the play in the commercial pins is noticeable and irritating.
Here are the switch setup details.
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Cheers,