Thread: 80/20 Inc.
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Re: 80/20 Inc.

I've never used 8020 on a competition robot (always been a weight concern) I have used it professionally though.

I think it really does get you "80% of what you want, for 20% of the effort."

As a side note: we've never had an issue with the kit-bot frame never being stiff enough or strong enough. Though we always mount a board in the center of the frame (plywood or composite) to mount electronics and stiffen the frame. Welding the kit frame drops about 3lbs in fasteners and brackets.
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