The Frame thread

[Grim Tuesday]

Originally Posted by Jeffy

Having a moving robot for the first time in week 3 is very good. We haven't had one moving in the last two years until sometime at the beggining of week 4. Your current timeline seems fine to me. Except: Your frame may a bit too complex if it takes a week to cut and weld parts. Spending a few days to achieve a simpler solution can save you days in the future.

For this next part, don't think I am saying any of this is wrong, but they are questions you need to answer:
1. Why shift?
2. Why treads?
3. Why T-slot?
4. Why multiple heights of tubing structure?
5. Live vs Dead axle

These are all questions you have to answer for your team. There is no universal best option. The best way to design and build a drivetrain is the way that works for your team.

Don't get me wrong, we didn't move until week 6. Akoscielski3, none of your images aren't there.

We do have sheet metal capabilities, so I would be interested if any of the team IFI teams could show us how they do their frames, or just any sheet-metal teams.

I wonder if anyone has done carbon fiber, or other "space age" material frames...