My team used the KoP chassis with 6WD 8" Andymark Pneumatic tires. We ran the chassis in a wide bot configuration, 30" wide by 28" long. We decided these dimensions mainly by testing using the stock chassis axle holes and also through some CAD work. We also cut angles into the plates using a vertical band saw to give us a better approach angle. The main thing we learned through having a practice bot is that you need a lot of extra supports in the chassis. You can see yellow churros between the wheels that support the two side plates, as well as yellow 2" angle above the plates to support them. We ran long churros between the inner plates to support the bot width ways as well as a 1" square tube and the AM Cross Plate. We are running the KoP toughbox minis as our drivetrain gearboxes along with the KoP drive pulleys and belts. The bumpers are supported above the frame using the blue bumper brackets above the chassis. This bot held up very well all season long. Zero failures the entire season.
We are all on a big team named FIRST - Al Skierkiewicz [more] 
11-05-2016, 22:22
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