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Re: pic: Omni Robot

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Originally Posted by Tim Baird View Post
Yeah, make sure to use a healthy supply of cross-bracing in between each layer to minimize that flex. A Lexan chassis is very feasible, you just have to make a good, sturdy design and then follow through in manufacturing. Goodluck!
Our team builds our entire robot out of polycarbonate. It builds a good chassis, and it looks cool.
Also, make sure you have a way to stop the wheels from spinning. I was the driver this year and we had an omni bot like your design. Trust me, it is really hard to drive, especially if you have no way of stopping the wheels.
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