Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This is Part 1 of a 3 part video review series of the PT Actuator Motion System. This is a complex but not difficult build. This is a long one, so use the segment links to navigate at your leisure.
Intro: 0:00
Packaging: 52:04
Base Frame Parts and Assembly: 03:11
Traction Loss Frame Parts and Assembly: 33:52
Traction Loss Actuator Installation: 44:29
Surge Frame Parts and Assembly: 52:05
Meet the PT Actuator Family: 1:11:16
Installing Mega Monster Actuators: 1:19:02
Surge Frame Installed: 1:21:21
Surge Actuator Install: 1:22:37
Installing Linear Rails and Carrier Bearings: 1:27:58
Connecting Surge Actuator to P1X Cockpit: 1:47:15
Completed Assembly Testing: 1:53:17
Final Thoughts: 1:57:17
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