Simplify Simplify!!

It really pays to keep staring at the drawings. There's a bunch of sprockets & mechanical junk to give a 1:1 ratio between drive assembly shaft and encoder. By revising details at the upper bearing a bit I can mount the encoder directly on the end of the shaft, but have a removable end cap that allows a mechanical steering rudder to be inserted in the event of steering failure. That means 6 sprockets and assorted mechanical jewelry is no longer needed. Yay!

Also, will move braces further out to clear the steering motor. The upper 3" angle should be fine with the added bending moment.

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