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Re: Moment of inertia and turning performance

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Originally Posted by IKE View Post
Kit bot=Noodle frame. It does have a fair amount of rock, so it works out well.
1114's Kitbot on Steroids improves this using the robust base-plate.

Super structure design can make a frame stiff.
Welding can make a frame stiffer.
Gussets can make a frame stiffer.
Additional rivets at attachment locations.
Gluing.
In general, Triangulation beats Boxification (I made the last one up).
Using tubes instead of channels for the fame members is really the final solution to the noodle frame problem.