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Re: Has any team or anybody made a 80% - 100% lexan bot?

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Originally Posted by Andy Baker
Polycarbonate, in this case, was an excellent material choice. It was better than steel or aluminum. Anyone want to guess why?

Andy B.
It is clear and wouldn't block the drivers view?

In 99, when the playing field was only 24' x 24' I don't know how much more you would be able to see, but that's my guess as I am sure an arm made of aluminum or steel could be equally strong for the same weight.

The only other benefit I can think of is thermal and electrical conductivity (or lack thereof.)
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