Abstract: A hobby servo block system for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a hobby servo motor is provided. The system includes aa servo plate configured to receive a hobby servo motor. The system also includes a hub plate configured to couple to the servo plate such that the hub plate and the servo plate are substantially perpendicular. The system further includes a ball bearing plate configured to couple to the hub plate such that the ball bearing plate and the servo plate are substantially parallel.

Abstract: A track system for hobby robotics is provided. The track system includes a first track component having a pair of lateral edges and a connection portion disposed at each lateral edge. The track system also includes a second track component having a pair of lateral edges and a connection portion disposed at each lateral edge. The first track component is hingedly coupled to the second track component at a respective connection portion of each of the first and second track components. An individual track component is also provided.

Abstract: A wheel maintenance device includes a wheel receiving component configured to support a wheel. The wheel maintenance device includes a wheel driving component configured to rotate the wheel.

Abstract: A clamping hub includes a body and an aperture, defined by the body, configured to receive a shaft. The clamping hub also includes a clamp configured to secure the shaft in the aperture. the clamp includes a first deformable component that defines a first portion of the aperture and configured to, when deformed, change a size of the aperture and a second deformable component that defines a second portion of the aperture opposite from the first portion of the aperture and configured to, when deformed, change the size of the aperture.

Abstract: An extrusion profile comprises a center aperture. The extrusion profile also comprises a peripheral aperture. The profile also comprises a first set of drill guides corresponding to a vertical center of the center aperture and a second set of drill guides corresponding to a horizontal center of the center aperture.

Abstract: A coupler for coupling an output shaft of a servo to an auxiliary shaft, comprises an coupler body having a longitudinal axis extending from a first end to a second end. The coupler body comprises a first bore, configured to accept a portion of the auxiliary shaft, centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the first end a first distance. The coupler also comprises a second bore centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the second end a second distance. The coupler also comprises a first fastener disposed proximate the first end, wherein adjusting the first fastener deforms a cross sectional dimension of the first bore. The coupler also comprises a second fastener disposed proximate the second end, wherein adjusting the second fastener deforms a cross sectional dimension of the second bore. An inner surface of the second bore has a female spline configuration to accept and engage a portion of the output shaft of the servo.

Abstract: Embodiments of clamping hub are disclosed. In one embodiment, the clamping hub includes a non-circular aperture with a portion of the non-circular aperture being formed so as to be substantially flat. The clamping hub also includes a shaft securer aperture that is formed in a substantially flat wall that contributes to the substantially flat portion of the non-circular aperture.

Abstract: A method is provided for assisting a driver of a vehicle with left-right driving alignment. One embodiment of the method includes projecting a vertical line across a windshield of the vehicle, the vertical line is configured to operate as a visible indication of whether the vehicle is headed on a course that will cause the vehicle to pass substantially evenly between two points that the vehicle has not yet encountered.

Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A hobby servo block system for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a hobby servo motor is provided. The system includes aa servo plate configured to receive a hobby servo motor. The system also includes a hub plate configured to couple to the servo plate such that the hub plate and the servo plate are substantially perpendicular. The system further includes a ball bearing plate configured to couple to the hub plate such that the ball bearing plate and the servo plate are substantially parallel.

Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A clamping coupler for a hobby servo motor includes a body. The clamping couple also includes a first body portion and a second body portion separated by a gap. The clamping coupler includes an aperture configured to receive a shaft of the hobby servo motor, the aperture defined, at least in part, by the first body portion, second body portion and the gap. The coupler includes a first fastener coupled to the first body portion and the second body portion, that when actuated exerts a first force on the first body towards the second body. The coupler includes a second fastener coupled to the first body portion and the second body portion, that when actuated exerts a second force on the first body towards the second body.

Abstract: A clamping hub includes a body and an aperture, defined by the body, configured to receive a shaft. The clamping hub also includes a clamp configured to secure the shaft in the aperture. the clamp includes a first deformable component that defines a first portion of the aperture and configured to, when deformed, change a size of the aperture and a second deformable component that defines a second portion of the aperture opposite from the first portion of the aperture and configured to, when deformed, change the size of the aperture.

Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A linear actuator system is provided. The linear actuator system comprises a motor with an output shaft. The output shaft comprises splined features. The linear actuator system also comprises a lead nut with a threaded inner surface. The attachment mechanism has an inner surface configured to functionally engage the splined features. The attachment mechanism also has an outer surface comprising a first and second textured surface. The first textured surface is different from the second textured surface. The lead nut is configured to engage with one of the first and second textured surfaces.