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Unread 05-02-2013, 15:48
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FRC #3824 (roHAWKtics)
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Re: pic: Team 3824 Chassis Pic 1

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what is your frame made out of? Carbon Fiber?
The gold parts on the corners were printed on a 3D printer. The material is ULTEM. The cross members are carbon fiber.

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You can't post that and not tell us what it weighs! Very cool application of materials.
Thanks! We think it is pretty cool too! It will be interesting to see how well it actually holds up in competition. Even if it does have some issues, trying something different has definitely been Inspiring to the team!

We did not weigh just the chassis as pictured - should have done that! But we did weigh last night with both our shooter and (as yet unproven 30 pt) climber and we were at 105. More than we expected!
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