Winnovation Prototype Bellypan

[Carrington]

Here is some of what Team 1625 has been doing in the offseason. Full prototype pictures should be up by the end of this week.

(Yes that is a ThunderCat)

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by TheLoneAsian

Full prototype pictures should be up by the end of this week.

Just like we saw "full prototype pictures" of your 6wsd right

anyway looking forward to seeing cool things from 1625's lab. looks a bit like a belly pan you might find in a west coast drive

[,4lex S.]

Looks cool, but wouldn't flattened aluminum mesh give you the same lightening effect for much cheaper? Just something to think about, not a criticism of an obviously well machined/lasered/jetted piece of work.

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

Just like we saw "full prototype pictures" of your 6wsd right

the thing is that prototype failed miserably lol, misuse of bushings and such...

[Akash Rastogi]

1/8"?

Looks cool Aren, haha I'm liking the logo

[Carrington]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

1/8"?

Looks cool Aren, haha I'm liking the logo

It is .090" thick. The logo was freehanded....we got bored lol.

[jblay]

thundecats ho

[JesseK]

Looks like a good exercise in trussing insanity !

[Zholl]

may I just ask if there is a reason for the seemingly random backwards capital R towards the top right corner of the bellypan? it caught my eye, and well, I'm curious

very impressive looking piece of work, by the way. I'll be interested to see how this holds up in testing, since I'm assuming you'll be testing this in some manner. we've yet to go this route with one of our bots, so far preferring some combination of c-channel and solid sheet aluminum

[big1boom]

Nothing is random with Winnovation. Possibly a hint at what they have been doing in the preseason? Or, maybe just the initial of the person who designed it?

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by Zholl

may I just ask if there is a reason for the seemingly random backwards capital R towards the top right corner of the bellypan? it caught my eye, and well, I'm curious

I'm guessing it's in honor of their new sponsor, Toys 'R' Us.

[JamesCH95]

Holy too many tiny strips of metal batman!

I bet you could simplify that design significantly for a lower weight and much less machine time. Looks cool though

[BJC]

Originally Posted by JamesCH95

Holy too many tiny strips of metal batman!

I bet you could simplify that design significantly for a lower weight and much less machine time. Looks cool though

In the offseason and the first three weeks of buildseason coolness takes priority over simplicity every time.

[,4lex S.]

Ok, slightly off topic, yet slightly on as well... has anyone made something of this nature with chemical milling methods? I am just curious if there is a customizable low volume production method for this sort of thing. Also, what particular fab method did you guys use for this elegant piece?

Ah tangential thoughts...

[Cory]

Originally Posted by ,4lex S.

Ok, slightly off topic, yet slightly on as well... has anyone made something of this nature with chemical milling methods? I am just curious if there is a customizable low volume production method for this sort of thing. Also, what particular fab method did you guys use for this elegant piece?

Ah tangential thoughts...

Probably waterjet. Waterjet or laser would likely be the most economical means of making such a plate.