Thread: Building the Structure of the Robot?
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Re: Building the Structure of the Robot?
We recently switched over to a box tube + gusset bolt together construction method: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/38147

It's a great way to put together a stiff and strong frame that is also light, our entire frame was under 20lbs.
Using rivets instead of bolts will help a lot with weight as well.
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