[Ben Piecuch]

Um, maybe a stupid question here, but if you're using the kitbot frame to place this into, why are you even bothering with the side plates. Just use the kitbot rails to mount everything to. Am I missing something obvious that this design provides that the kitbot doesn't?

Overall, I'm confused about the whole design, but maybe that comes from my point above... The standoffs, which look quite bulky and overly complicated, look like they'll interfere with all your chain runs.

If you're able to laser cut the side panels, make them straight edged instead of rounded. This will allow you to put a small 1/4" bend into the top and bottom edges, providing a MUCH stiffer side panel. (Think, kit gearbox top support plate...) That way, you can remove most of those standoffs and just put a couple, well-placed hex standoffs at the corners and in the middle.

Are those custom wheels, or just custom hubs for the skyways? I guess you're trying to make live axles, but I'm not exactly sure why... Could you please add some more detail to the description of this setup.

Sorry if this seems like I'm harping on the design. I just don't understand why all the custom/elaborate machining is required.

Thanks,

BEN