Jim Timber
Veteran Member
Mine will have a 7" cylinder. I'm not sure if I'll do anything beyond just putting a rod in a tube on the side like the bucket level indicator.
HYDRAULICS--WHAT IS IT?
- Thread starter npalen
- Start date
- Views: 9823
OP
npalen
Elite Member
You guys are making it too simple. Need to do something like this: 
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ital-readout-3ph-top-cylinder.html?highlight=
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ital-readout-3ph-top-cylinder.html?highlight=
Jim Timber
Veteran Member
When it comes down to it, the grade on the ground is really all that matters. I couldn't care less if the angles are the same on both sides of the ditch.
ovrszd
Epic Contributor
- Joined
- May 27, 2006
- Messages
- 32,246
- Location
- Missouri
- Tractor
- Kubota M9540, Ford 3910FWD, Ford 555A, JD2210
Yep, that was my point in post #21.
Generally I can see what needs done. And a guide is only leveling the implement to the tractor. So,,,, you still gotta use your own judgement on what's level on the ground.
Jim Timber
Veteran Member
And it's a very valid point. Sometimes the inner engineer needs to look at the problem from the problem side instead of finding a solution which isn't needed.
OP
npalen
Elite Member
OK, I probably deserve those comments. Being a retired farm boy/engineer/tool designer/machinist etc (master of none) I have lots of time on my hands and I try to fill it by dreaming up shop projects that are sometimes "over the top".
I did some grading this PM on a large new home lot and kind of got a feel for the "hydraulic level". It's handy when you've been doing a little ditching and then want to get the blade back to level. It can be done, for example, while backing up to take another pass. I'm running gauge wheels (training wheels?) behind the blade and they more or less dictate the "level" of the blade but still want to know that the 3PH is level and not putting things in a bind.
I'm really not interested in a specific angle but just want to know when the attachment is level. But then it would be fun to design and fab a digital angle readout with adjustable level point...............
Yep, too much time on my hands.:laughing:
Being a retired farm boy/engineer/tool designer/machinist etc (master of none) I have lots of time on my hands and I try to fill it by dreaming up shop projects that are sometimes "over the top". I did some grading this PM on a large new home lot and kind of got a feel for the "hydraulic level". It's handy when you've been doing a little ditching and then want to get the blade back to level. It can be done, for example, while backing up to take another pass. I'm running gauge wheels (training wheels?) behind the blade and they more or less dictate the "level" of the blade but still want to know that the 3PH is level and not putting things in a bind.
I'm really not interested in a specific angle but just want to know when the attachment is level. But then it would be fun to design and fab a digital angle readout with adjustable level point...............
Yep, too much time on my hands.:laughing:
Jim Timber
Veteran Member
OK, I probably deserve those comments.
Haven't seen many of my posts have ya?
I wasn't talking about you.
ovrszd
Epic Contributor
- Joined
- May 27, 2006
- Messages
- 32,246
- Location
- Missouri
- Tractor
- Kubota M9540, Ford 3910FWD, Ford 555A, JD2210
Yeah, we aren't picking on you at all!!!!! Appreciate your enthusiasm about it. Of course if you "dream" up something you are obligated to continue this thread with more pictures.
Everyone's needs and uses are different. And I always come away with more ideas!!!! I started a thread today about a cutting table project. I need some new ideas. Some may tell me that I don't need the table to fold. That's okay. So far I've got some great ideas!!!!
Everyone's needs and uses are different. And I always come away with more ideas!!!! I started a thread today about a cutting table project. I need some new ideas. Some may tell me that I don't need the table to fold. That's okay. So far I've got some great ideas!!!!
/pine
Super Star Member
- Joined
- Mar 4, 2009
- Messages
- 12,450
Methinks it won't be long before grading etc. attachments have scanning sensors that automatically control the pitch and attitude of a blade etc...with pre-programmed apps for setting crowns etc...
With an inertial elevation module they could be set to never cut below a certain elevation/grade etc...
There is no end to applying technology to replace eye/hand adjustments etc...
With an inertial elevation module they could be set to never cut below a certain elevation/grade etc...
There is no end to applying technology to replace eye/hand adjustments etc...
OP
npalen
Elite Member
The laser leveling technology is widely used on earth moving equipment but I don't know what capabilities laser has for defining contours. I could see where GPS contouring is maybe on the horizon but not sure that the accuracy is there yet.
I can't help but wonder that if a contour can be mapped with enough data points that a 3D computer model of the existing contour could be established. Then the contour could be modified to the desired shape in 3D CAD with output in the form of many data points for elevation. Here again I'm not sure where current techology lies in this field. (Getting into some unintended puns here)
The data would then be put into earthmoving equipment to control the cuts and fills.
Anyone familar with some of this technology that can enlighten?
I do know that drones with cameras can now map even large areas and output a 3D elevation model via software such as:
https://www.pix4d.com/
I've played with it some but does require quite a bit of computer time to generate.