diff --git a/Hub-Motor-Measurements.md b/Hub-Motor-Measurements.md index 6ad6b1b..9d32d09 100644 --- a/Hub-Motor-Measurements.md +++ b/Hub-Motor-Measurements.md @@ -4,17 +4,21 @@ **Measured by:** Tee (digital caliper) **Motor:** 8" / 10x2.125 hoverboard hub motor (brushless, FOC ESC) -## Axle Profile (Stepped / Keyed) +## Axle Profile (Stepped / D-Cut Shaft) -The axle has a **stepped profile** — wider base near the hub, narrower keyed section for dropout clamping. +The axle has a **stepped profile** — wider base near the hub, narrower D-cut shaft above. ``` ┌─────────┐ - │ 15.35 │ ← flat-to-flat (top) + │ 3mm │ ← tip / shoulder + ├─────────┤ │ │ - │ ø13mm │ ← keyed shaft section + │ ø15.95 │ ← D-cut shaft diameter + │ (D-cut │ (flat on one side, 13mm across flat) + │ 13mm │ + │ flat) │ │ │ - │ 43.35mm │ ← keyed section length + │ 43.35mm │ ← D-cut section length │ │ ├─────────┤ │ ø16mm │ ← base section (measured 16.11mm) @@ -22,27 +26,28 @@ The axle has a **stepped profile** — wider base near the hub, narrower keyed s └─────────┘ ─── hub face ─── - Total protrusion: 63.5mm + Total protrusion: 65.5mm ``` ## Measurements | # | Dimension | Value | Notes | |---|-----------|-------|-------| -| 1 | Axle base diameter | **16.11 mm** | Near hub face | -| 2 | Axle keyed section diameter | **~13 mm** | Narrower upper section | -| 3 | Total axle protrusion | **63.5 mm** | Hub face to tip | -| 4 | Keyed section length | **43.35 mm** | Upper shaft only | -| 5 | Bearing seat OD | **~37.8 mm** | Hub center collar | -| 6 | Flat-to-flat width | **15.35 mm** | Anti-rotation flats at top | -| 7 | Base section length | **15 mm** | Lower stepped portion | +| 1 | Axle base diameter | **16.11 mm** | Round section near hub face | +| 2 | D-cut shaft diameter | **15.95 mm** | Round diameter before D-cut | +| 3 | D-cut flat width | **13 mm** | Across the flat | +| 4 | Total axle protrusion | **65.5 mm** | Hub face to tip | +| 5 | D-cut section length | **43.35 mm** | Upper shaft | +| 6 | Base section length | **15 mm** | Lower stepped portion | +| 7 | Tip/shoulder | **3 mm** | Feature at top of shaft | +| 8 | Bearing seat OD | **~37.8 mm** | Hub center collar | ## Tire Specs - Inflate to **35 PSI** (240 kPa / 2.5 BAR) - Size: 10x2.125 pneumatic ## Design Implications -- **Dropout clamp** must accommodate stepped profile: 16mm bore at base, 13mm keyed slot above -- **Anti-rotation** via flats (15.35mm flat-to-flat) — design dropout with matching D-profile -- **Axle length** (63.5mm) gives room for dropout plate + nut + washer +- **Dropout clamp** must accommodate stepped profile: 16mm bore at base, D-cut slot above +- **Anti-rotation** via D-cut flat (13mm across flat on a 15.95mm shaft) +- **Axle length** (65.5mm) gives room for dropout plate + nut + washer - **Bearing seat** (37.8mm OD) — allow clearance on inner face of mount