B-17 Turret Automation - 2
Sponsor
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Location
Engineering and Research Building- Room 3000
Start Date
30-11-2021 3:00 PM
End Date
30-11-2021 3:20 PM
Description
The purpose of this project is to develop a full scale prototype for the automation of the upper and ball turrets of the B-17G at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. This will be accomplished by removing the original double power unit, which consists of two hydraulic variable speed transmissions and a motor. For the longevity of this project a comprehensive report of recommended parts to be fitted in the housings will be provided. The provided list will consist of and outline the specs of better quality motors, microcontrollers, and potential options for powering the mechanism.
B-17 Turret Automation - 2
Engineering and Research Building- Room 3000
The purpose of this project is to develop a full scale prototype for the automation of the upper and ball turrets of the B-17G at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. This will be accomplished by removing the original double power unit, which consists of two hydraulic variable speed transmissions and a motor. For the longevity of this project a comprehensive report of recommended parts to be fitted in the housings will be provided. The provided list will consist of and outline the specs of better quality motors, microcontrollers, and potential options for powering the mechanism.
