01-02-2005 18:07

Jay Trzaskos

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

thats an awesome chassis design. are you guys just messing with us or is that your actual chassis? great job with the rendering anyway... please post more pics of it as it evolves

how will the chassis be machined? CNC?

01-02-2005 18:08

Kyle

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

That looks really really cool nice job on the waterjeting, i think thats what it is.

01-02-2005 18:11

Matt Reiland

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

It's for real

Will post the pics of the real thing next week, glad you like it. Keenan on the drive team is really fantastic in the modeling. Final parts are being cut right now.

01-02-2005 18:14

Matt Reiland

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

Prototype in the previous pictures was waterjet, final is laser.

01-02-2005 18:18

Jay Trzaskos

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

very VERY nice

can't wait to see the pics

01-02-2005 18:55

sanddrag

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

How much does inventor say it weighs?

01-02-2005 18:57

Matt Reiland

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

The prototype in the other pictures weighs in around 60 lbs with the battery, the new real one should actually be lighter.

We like to call the new gearbox/drive system - "Sharky's Revenge"

01-02-2005 19:47

phrontist

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

How much in the way of strucutral durability was sacraficed for the sake of logo-ization? It's cool, but aren't you concerned about what will happen when it takes a hit?

01-02-2005 20:00

pakrat

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

That would concern me as well, but for imagery, thumbs-up!! I like the sharks cut into your chassis, kinda reminds me of the rats we put all over our robot last year...

01-02-2005 20:07

Matt Reiland

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

I expect we will lose at least 1 logo shark by then end of the season, they don't serve any strutural purpose. All the cut pieces are from 1/4" 6061 Al. Battle damage is pretty cool in my opinion. If someone smashes in the rear bumper, well about 30 seconds or less a new one goes on. If we smash all the spares then ..... No Bumpers. The beauty of making all the parts out of a big plate is that the waterjet makes exact spares at the same time as it makes the originals!

The drive modules are strengthened by the 2" mounting tubes as well as the shafts in the wheels. The 2" tubes are essentially an extension of the tubular chassis. All in all it ends up very strong yet light.

As for taking a hit, I think 'Sharky's Revenge' is ready for Rock'em Sock'em Robots.

01-02-2005 20:54

Alex Cormier

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

i am amazed...

02-02-2005 00:56

elknise

Re: pic: 2005 226 Chassis Render

That looks sweet. Definitely post picks of the final one. Are the pipes being welded on?