pic: FRC1293 Prototype 6wd Chassis

[Thermal]

Originally Posted by Cory

I don't think those chamfered parts would ever interact with another robot, and by my entirely unofficial interpretation of a previous year's rule, would be ok.

It could, but probably only the top. I was planning on creating a small 5" bumper plate that covers the front of the sideplates. It would attach using the same holes as the spacers.

It would have the added benefit of making us legal, AND keeping stuff out of the wheels ;-). the bot shouldn't weigh more than 50 or so pounds with the electronics (not including battery), but i'll work in inventor for a bit and come up with an accurate calculation of its total weight sooner or later.

Also i'll look into a shop that can do some flanges for us so I don't have to use any UHMW to back and reinforce the aluminum. Thanks for the tips so far.

:edit: The extra bit around the wheels are mostly a safety precaution to just keep stuff from jabbing into the KOP wheels, they arn't the sturdiest wheels around.

[sdcantrell56]

Thats true but imo the added weight is not worth the small small chance that something gets in the spokes and kills the wheel. If something were to happen, it would be a quick swap anyways.

[Thermal]

with the way the toughboxes are mounted, I cannot make the center part of the chassis smaller than 5" tall, so I'm going to keep the inside chamfers.

However I'll think about flattening the front and rear and cutting some material off.

Thanks again for the tips.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Thermal

with the way the toughboxes are mounted, I cannot make the center part of the chassis smaller than 5" tall, so I'm going to keep the inside chamfers.

However I'll think about flattening the front and rear and cutting some material off.

Thanks again for the tips.

It doesn't have to be that tall on both sides though.