Thanks Kevin for clarifying my design intent. My idea is to have six lateral braces. Two on the front (top & bottom) to not only provide support but bumper attachments. Similar for the rear. May or may not include two, but definately one in the center to provide support and place to build from for electronics / battery.
Any thoughts as to the weight of my design? Almost half of the weight comes from the AM supershifters /w 2 CIM motors 9.2 plus 8.4 = 17.6 lbs 43% total weight of drivetrain. Add in 10 plus pounds for electronics and fasteners and that leaves approximately 60 pounds for any mechanisms plus pneumatics.
Psuedo-poll
Half of the wieght in drive system plus electronics is:
okay
could be better
way over the line
Thanks for all the input and suggestions and if I had not already purchased the 1530 (lite)
I would be using 1020 based upon input and information provided in this thread,
Just a week from now this will all be academic
