22-01-2013 19:11

Brandon_L

Re: pic: FRC2495 Modified Kitbot

For those interested, here's a zip of the gussets we used. Includes Solidworks Part file, Solidworks Drawing, PDF Drawing, and STEP file.

http://team2495.com/CAD/gusset.zip

22-01-2013 19:12

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This robot is beautiful. Brandon Liatys' shirt-orange looks really good on C-channel. Also, props to Brandon Liatys for running this team. Most don't know it, but he does most all the mentoring himself. I expect to see 2495 hit the ground running at their first event, and suggest everyone else watch out for them as well.

22-01-2013 19:14

Akash Rastogi

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Yup! I was amazed by how well a 19 year old was running a team he is an alumni of. Props to you, Brandon, for doing some amazing things for your team.

22-01-2013 19:20

rsisk

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And he likes Pink Floyd.... Nuff said.

22-01-2013 19:23

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2495 students, this man better be nominated for Woodie Flowers award.

22-01-2013 19:32

ENeyman

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Akash, our robot needs to be blue this year. Make it happen please.

22-01-2013 19:59

rcmolloy

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Looks good and should be a solid drive for this year. What decision basis determined the replacement of the corner connects with gussets?

22-01-2013 20:08

Brandon_L

Re: pic: FRC2495 Modified Kitbot

With the kitbot setup this year the rails all face to the inside of the robot, so if you wanted a opening in the front of the frame there would be no way to attach it to the inner rails. We ended up using 8" C Channel on the front anyway for bumpers, so it would still be possible with pure kit parts (though awkward). We also wanted to test drive our new machining sponsor. Lost weight is also a plus, about 3 or so of these gussets equal the weight of one corner connector.

Trying to convert my kids as well, not too successful yet

22-01-2013 22:03

afowl

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Brandon Liatys' shirt-orange is actually a trademarked color and is the official color of 2495

Looks awesome Brandon.

23-01-2013 00:12

ksafin

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How did you get this painted?

Spray paint or powder coat?

23-01-2013 00:35

Brandon_L

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Spray paint

23-01-2013 09:46

Taylor

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Since the corner connects were not used, what did you do to ensure the bolts were not over-tightened?

24-01-2013 08:06

Dad1279

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Nice. Corner connectors are heavy. We've done plate corners, and used 1/4" rivets for further weight savings.