View Single Post
  #10   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 07-01-2016, 23:48
Michael 4499 Michael 4499 is offline
Registered User
FRC #4499 (The Highlanders)
Team Role: Leadership
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Rookie Year: 2007
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Posts: 60
Michael 4499 is on a distinguished road
Re: Off-season chassis

Quote:
Originally Posted by z_beeblebrox View Post
Nice work!


Why carbon fiber over "cellulose fiber"? Wood tends to be nearly as strong and light, but is far cheaper and easier to machine. And the frame is plenty sturdy to make up for any loss in strength?
We really like to use the carbon fiber that is thin (1/16") and it is still strong enough to support an electronics board. With would it isn't possible to go as thin as you can with carbon fiber.
__________________

2016 Galileo & Carson - Gracious Professionalism
2016 Colorado - Chairman's award, Finalists
2016 Arizona North - Engineering Inspiration