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Re: Second layer

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Originally Posted by Ikillee View Post
Our second layer mounting on top of the first layer is going to be made of 1/2" thick plexiglass. The mentors are saying we should just go ahead with it. Is this going to be a problem?
I'm sorry: Did you say 1/2"? as in 0.5 inches thick?
Goodness that's overkill, way too thick for anything I can think of. I think the thickest POLYCARBONATE (not acrylic! Never!) we use is just under 3/16, and that's a major structural element of the robot.

Print this thread out and show it to your mentors. We're sure it is overkill.

Oh, and not plexiglass. Not ever. Even 1/2" thick.
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