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Re: pic: 2009 robot idea
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Originally Posted by sdcantrell56
I actually really like that idea. It would be the best of both worlds. Really the only reason to use 80-20 is because it is easy to build with with not much planning. It is really to heavy and not strong enough for the weight for much else.
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We actually originally designed our drive base to use 80/20 or 1x1x1/16 box for versitillity in case we didn't have welding capabilty anymore. I'm all for that type of flexibility.
I however disagree with your comments on weight and strength. The shape of 80/20 gives it superior stiffness to 1x1 and the weight is comparable to 1x1x1/8 tube if you actually look at weight per foot among other things.
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