AndyMark alert! Interesting new stuff

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

These look much like cooling fins, but as you know, they are obviously not. We have gotten this question often.

I wanted to support the motor fully AND provide strength to the motor mounting screws. The side of the housing (without the fins) is as close to the CIM motor mounting screws and CIM Gear as they can be. Then, the fins are present to provide the full face of the CIM motor with support, so it does not wiggle any. So, with the CIM motor securely mounted and supported, it is a nice setup.

Thanks for asking,
Andy

Ah, that's good to know. Not much weight added either I imagine.

Do you think Andymark will look more into housing such as this for the future?

How does it compare in terms of weight to a regular toughbox with standoffs instead of the extrusion? It seems like there would be a strength advantage in the new design that would justify it being heavier if so.