Really Cool Chassis and a great start.
A Few Suggestions:
-Ever thought about riveting it all together and then adding a few welds? It would help make it easier to assemble and easier for our welder. We did that this year with our bottom part of our
chassis.
-I would honestly pocket less. Its often way stronger to leave it unpocketed. I mean your only losing so much weight. Around the wheels and gearbox I would honestly unpocket it.
-Also wheels selection, why banebot wheels. We bought some a few years ago and the tread seems to wear very easily unless you get a high durometer. They are cheap, but I would switch to pneumatic wheels or Colsons. I'm sure Sean (1771) or someone can elaborate on Colson wheels.
A Few Questions:
-What gearbox is that: ratio, output speed and weight?
-Are you planning to mount electronics somewhere?
-For the chain tensioner, are you pinching the chain down or stretching it up?
Good Job and keep having fun.
-RC