If you are using the kit frame, drill out all of the holes in it to one drill size larger (I think its 3/8 not sure...) this takes about 3-4 lbs out of the frame while keeping the integrity.
Lexan panels love hole saws and so do metal plates as well as wooden parts.
Wheels could use some holes drilled in them, not too many though.
Gears should be turned down to a smaller hub, but not too small. And then holes can be drilled in them as well.
Next is the electrical where wires can be shortened to exactly the length needed so as not to have extraneous wiring.
Then after that replace all of your team identification panels and things with a simple piece of paper, nothing fancy.
Round the corners on everything, surprisingly this takes off quite a bit.
Bolts that are too long should either be cut off or replaced.
Steel shafts should be traded out for aluminum ones if there isn’t a large load on them.
If this doesn’t work then take off some features or remove the least necessary structural supports (not advised). Just drill holes until it looks like Swiss. You wont be the only one!
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Originally Posted by KenWittlief
are you aware that they changed the rules: this year the robot is weighed withOUT the battery?
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Be sure not to weigh the robot without the
12V battery and without the bumpers. The backup battery must still be on the robot durring weigh in.