01-30-2009 02:00 PM

JesseK

Re: pic: Chassis Base

No joke -- this look almost identical to our 2008 frame! I bet it even weight 5.75 lbs too.

01-30-2009 02:20 PM

Rick TYler

Re: pic: Chassis Base

Does it use anti-gravity, or is that girl fastened to some hidden supporting structure?

01-30-2009 02:30 PM

ScottieDo555

Re: pic: Chassis Base

did you guys grind the welds. if so its not the best idea. or so ive herd.

01-30-2009 03:51 PM

5n1p3r

Re: pic: Chassis Base

cool frame, cute girl, they go great together lol

01-30-2009 04:12 PM

Anna B.

Re: pic: Chassis Base

Love that shirt! And the frame!

01-30-2009 04:17 PM

JesseK

Re: pic: Chassis Base

Most of the strength of the weld comes from the inner corners where the frame members meet. Corners, such as the ones seen on the open front of this frame, are fairly weak as it is since they're on the edge; but they will hold throughout an entire 3-competition season (as was seen with us the last 2 years). Cross members, such as the middle cross member seen in the picture, are plenty strong with those two welds.

Hence, grinding the 'top' and 'bottom' surfaces does not significantly weaken either type of join so long as the welds on the inside corners are done properly. Grinding is also necessary if you plan to properly powder coat the frame...the bumps severely detract from the final look of the robot.

02-01-2009 02:08 PM

Shira

Re: pic: Chassis Base

Actually, 14 lbs. But that's pretty light--this thing is basically max dimensions.

02-01-2009 02:10 PM

Shira

Re: pic: Chassis Base

Thank you, that's me holding up the frame.

02-01-2009 02:10 PM

squirrel

Re: pic: Chassis Base

Velcro on the shoes....