Thread: T-Slot extruded aluminum
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Re: T-Slot extruded aluminum
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Originally Posted by Ken Loyd
Daniel,

Several years ago (4 I think) we used the T-slot for our base. We were not overly excited about its' performance for a base. This year we are using the base from the kit of parts. We are using the T-slot for our harvester and launcher platform. T-slot works well for us as for add ons to the robot. Make duplicate parts because in the heat of competition, the T-slot will sometimes break.

Ken
We used the kitbot base last year and were very happy with it and are sticking with it this year. Are you using 1" x 1" for your harvester and launcher or something more hefty? Is 1" x 1" strong enough to withstand a fall if the robot tips?

Thanks for all the answers!