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By: armoredvehicle
New: 12-12-2007 01:43 PM
Updated: 12-12-2007 01:43 PM
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This is a concept frame I threw together in about 20 mins. Our team is trying to get ideas well ahead of the kickoff so that when the kickoff comes, we can get to work right away and order what we need.
The frame is quite basic, except for the fact that I have removed the four pieces of aluminum from in front of where the wheels would be going. The reason I did this is so that the wheels would be able to touch the incline (if there is any) before the frame does. This frame will be home to a six-wheel drive train.
Please give me any feedback. Tell me what you guys think of the idea, and if there should be anything changed. Thanks.
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12-12-2007 02:03 PM
AdamHeard
Re: pic: Concept Frame
I would reccomend attaching the two parallel rails on each side directly to each other. If you attach them in two places, between the center wheel and each outer wheel, it won't interfere with your plan for ramp climbing.
Also, if you plan on using this frame next year, and the game is rampless, I would connect the two rails in the front and back as well.
Looks like a good start though.
12-12-2007 02:14 PM
AndyB
Re: pic: Concept Frame
The two long bars that run on the inside of the frame, I would make them the same length as the outside bars that run parallel to them. That way, if there is a situation where you need to open up one end of the robot for ball collection or placing an arm, then you can accomplish this by simply sliding the front bars backwards.
12-12-2007 02:27 PM
MrForbes
Re: pic: Concept Frame
I would start by drawing all the parts that connect to the frame, then fill in the gaps with the frame 
12-12-2007 02:32 PM
EricH
Re: pic: Concept Frame
Looks almost like the one 330 did for the 2006 season...we moved the end rails farther in. For 2005 and 2007, we had three rails for mounting purposes on the inside.
Some pros and cons of the design:
Pros:
--clearly defined "keep out" zone due to the double rail
--strong
--simple
Cons:
--weight (those top bars add a lot--if you can remove them, do so.)
--Welding is virtually required.
--As drawn, the frame could bend if it takes a side hit. Consider adding inner blocks where the wheels won't go. (Which will also render the top bar mostly unnecessary.)
12-13-2007 03:03 PM
Kyle Love
Re: pic: Concept Frame
I would add a thin walled crossbar from the left front to the right rear, this could add some cross support, while also adding a light way to support a sheet of lexan to hold the electronics. This can also be done with a flat piece of aluminum.
12-16-2007 08:55 PM
vivek16
Re: pic: Concept Frame
hmm... did you draw that in google sketchup by any chance?
-vivek
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