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Re: pic: Team 3572 Chassis Project

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Originally Posted by JesseK View Post
This was my next comment since the CIM mount plates seem a bit tall. If the two mount plates were combined into a single mount plate, the design may be able to add strength without adding weight. It could also incorporate more belt wrap around the pulleys.
Running a support beam across between the plates would help too, just something like a hex shaft could be used, but it would be annoying having that hang over the middle of the bot. Even a 1/4" plate would make nervous without a gusset or additional support.
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