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Originally Posted by AdamHeard
Yes, with the .1 thickness, some real serious cross support will need to be added for it to be strong enough. More than just some cross supports probably.
Imagine the stresses the module can take when it rapidly changes directions while the robot is moving full speed (and even worse takes a hit from another robot at the same time).
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i can assure you that 1/10 is as thick as it needs to be anymore more is just a waste of time and pocketing 1/4 plate is just waste of aluminum. we ran this exact setup last year with zero issues. the frame of our robot bent before these "PODs" did. also since this is a super rough draft and i havnt really got to making the spacers for it. there is more support in these PODs but im more concerned about the geartrain layout.
Kids should already be motivated to build the best robot they can, and learn as much as they can. They shouldn't need extra incentives. - Matt382 [more] 
05-08-2008, 12:57
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