The crawler-transporter has a mass of 2,721 tonnes (6,000,000 lb) and has eight tracks, two on each corner. Each track has 57 shoes, and each shoe weighs 900 kg (1,984 lb). The vehicle measures 40 by 35 metres (131 by 114 ft). The height from ground level to the platform is adjustable from 6.1 to 7.9 m (20 to 26 ft), and each side can be raised and lowered independently of the other. The crawler uses a laser guidance system and a leveling system to keep the Mobile Launcher Platform level within 10 minutes of arc (about 30 cm (1 ft) at the top of the Saturn V), while moving up the 5% grade to the launch site. A separate laser docking system provides pinpoint accuracy when the crawler-transporter and Mobile Launch Platform are positioned in the VAB or at the launch pad. A team of nearly 30 engineers, technicians and drivers operates the vehicle.
Too much massive machine envy. Here’s the best bit of kit I’ve ever bought. 15 years and counting and still perfectly functional. I swear I’m going to buried in this.
The tevo tarantula- basically the cheapest 3D printer that doesn’t suck donkey balls. Costs $200, comes in a shoebox from China, builds like meccano, then makes things. Mine continually makes me feel like I’m living in the future.
Bought when i first joined up 25 years ago, tried killing it but it refuses to die, still use the side pockets all the time for bikepacking and the main bergen doesn’t have a stitch out of place