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Unread 22-11-2008, 01:41
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Re: pit design

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
Actually, this one is an example of constructive criticism.

And the answer: it depends on the design. The "breakable" aspect is something to look into, though it may be less breakable than if it were on a robot. It's also easy to fix, if you have the budget for Lexan. Here's the difference: Plexiglass is typically a type of acrylic; Lexan is a brand of polycarbonate. Lexan is tougher to break. Weight for either depends on thickness. They can be heavy, but they can also be lightened with a holesaw or similar method.

Should have said "Plexiglass-Type material"

It'll probably be lexan, as were fortunate enough to have a member who's parents have a business doing that stuff.

Come to think of it, we used Plexiglass for our original electronics tray, and it broke so we used lexan.
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