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Unread 04-02-2012, 22:50
Andrew Lawrence
 
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Re: Robot Weight

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Originally Posted by Grim Tuesday View Post
That is actually something to be worried about. Ours was ~65 last year, and we had dual layers of T-Slot and tubing, along with 8 idlers and tank treads. This year, we're down to ~50, after beginning the transition to sheet metal construction by water-jetting our side panels out of 3/16th plate. What are you guys doing that requires 86 lbs? Unless its two drive trains for going X and Y, you might want to get out the drill.
Our drive this year along with our ball sucker and motors are about 48 pounds, and our ball elevator and shooter are about 50, leaving us about 30 pounds for our bridge manipulator.

Last edited by Andrew Lawrence : 05-02-2012 at 00:35. Reason: needed to add about