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BlacksmithEJ 02-08-2016 08:44 AM
Re: best way to temp mount battery
 
Gaffers tape, lots and lots of gaffers tape

Taylor 02-08-2016 09:16 AM
Re: best way to temp mount battery
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anupam Goli (Post 1535877)
Large zipties, one of the AndyMark battery mounting kits, or a tie-down kit will work for temporary mounting purposes.

But make sure temporary doesn't turn into permanent. Like Chris said, start designing a permanent solution to take use of existing robot geometry. You don't want to go out on the field and have your season ruined by a loose battery :)
Why wouldn't you trust the AM battery mount kit as a permanent solution?

hardcopi 02-08-2016 11:02 AM
Re: best way to temp mount battery
 
We ordered ours without Death...

How much you have to do to secure it depends on the frame you are using. Also what do you mean by a "few runs". If you are running around on the flat floor, some zip ties would probably be fine (we have some really thick ones), but if you are going over/through obstacles you might need more. Also, do you have anything really solid to attach to, etc.

Sperkowsky 02-08-2016 11:09 AM
Re: best way to temp mount battery
 
If you have a kit chassis you have scrap pieces from it. Those scrap pieces happen to fit perfectly on a battery. So, cut 1 of them in half and bolt it to your frame. Get a Velcro strap and bam Permanent Battery holder in 5 minutes.

I do not see a point to a temporary battery holder.

orangemoore 02-08-2016 11:41 AM
Re: best way to temp mount battery
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlacksmithEJ (Post 1536840)
Gaffers tape, lots and lots of gaffers tape
That is a very expensive battery mount.

Chak 02-08-2016 02:25 PM
Re: best way to temp mount battery
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by matthewdenny (Post 1536815)
Remember that the battery is a 8lb box of acid, death and lead. When in doubt mount it more solidly then you think you need.
More like 14lbs. So, it's even worse than you thought!

PowerfulKitty 02-08-2016 02:37 PM
Re: best way to temp mount battery
 
We've just been running with it held down by a small aluminum base and an old leather belt.


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