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Re: Building the Structure of the Robot?

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Originally Posted by Mk.32 View Post
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.
Ditch the bolts and as much 1/8" as possible, we've never had a frame over 10 lbs

EDIT: I'm referring to drive frame and superstructure frame separately.

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