pic: Frame ready for welding, special thanks to Con(Trapp)tions at Waterjet Cutting of Indiana. [Archive]

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Towns1024

28-01-2008, 16:18

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sdcantrell56

28-01-2008, 16:22

That thing is crazy. Im guessing ackerman steering. Definitely very cool

IndySam

28-01-2008, 16:33

Hmmm that looks like the workroom at Waterjet cutting of Indiana.

IndySam

28-01-2008, 16:34

That thing is crazy. Im guessing ackerman steering. Definitely very cool

If I know those guys, I would say you are wrong :)

Tytus Gerrish

28-01-2008, 20:47

COOL! thats an awesome way to build a robot. What steps did you take to align the parts for welding?

Taylor

28-01-2008, 20:53

Looks like a Rookie-All-Star chassis to me.

rachal

29-01-2008, 00:27

Oh dear. That is the hottest frame I have seen like, ever. My first thought was also ackermann/forklift drive.

Is the final going to be X-shaped or is there something around it? Looks like any bumper mount would be pretty weird in the current configuration...

FIXIT

29-01-2008, 07:53

WOW -- how much does it wiegh?

Towns1024

29-01-2008, 10:43

I wouldn't call it an Ackerman, but you're going down the right path. It is a modified crab drive system with two steer motors and many options to go with it.

As for the welding, used a method with tabs and notches so the parts went together like a big puzzle. Weighs about 20-25lbs.

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