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Originally Posted by KleinKid
Ok so i'm going to assume that we choose to do a custom frame would the 3/8" aluminum be best or is there a lighter or stronger option? Maybe i'll do a fast sketch of what we lined out.
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My study suggests that you need to be about 1/16 or 0.064" sheet Aluminum. 1/8" is too much. 3/8" is a tank for a chassis with no ability to to add anything.
Do a weight study. At most you should have 40 pounds allocated to chassis, gearboxes, motors, chain, and wheels.
Depending on your approach above 8" above the floor, you need a lot of stuff, motors, actuators, hinges, etc. to make an arm or whatever work for you.
Any comments on designing for weight are welcome.
Although it is tempting, try not to toot your own horn in this thread. While you may have an awesome bot, the real compliment should come from other teams. - Andy Baker [more] 
11-01-2011, 23:09
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