pic: Tough cookkie frame

[techtiger1]

Originally Posted by Nitroxextreme

Whats the weight on that setup?

Well First things first swampthing has access to a plasma cutter and a waterjet so they can take weight out of plate in no time flat. Weight is not the issue at this point, it is also why the chasis is all plate material. Second issue is the chains, I know that on the 05 robot which had a similiar wheel setup the hole locations for the AM gearboxes were slotted to allow tensoning there and PVC was used as rollers on bars that went across the wheel wells for tensioning and ease of movement for the chains while the machine was running. AKA let the chain ride on the PVC instead of alumnium.
I don't think Tytus personally liked that system however, which is probablly why he is going to try a rachet system. Great idea for improvement Tytus I like it . The shape is awesome I have always been really impressed with that. I suppose something would have to be done about those illegal wedges but thats a pretty simple fix really Elminiate those plates and come up with something that is legal or add more plate to make it legal. One last question I had though is it about the same size as the 2k5 edition? Electronics on a chasis that compact becomes really fun and this time you don't have Amanda, Ty. I dunno just a few thoughts helping a good friend out.

My two cents,
Drew