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CAD by Cal (left) and electrics by Linus (right)
By: nixiebunny
New: 18-12-2014 01:55
Updated: 18-12-2014 01:55
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We work at Xerocraft, a hackerspace with a laser cutter. So a laser-cut plywood robot drive base makes a lot of sense for us.
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18-12-2014 12:30
billbo911
Re: pic: CAD by Cal (left) and electrics by Linus (right)
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Nice work!
18-12-2014 13:14
notmattlythgoe
Re: pic: CAD by Cal (left) and electrics by Linus (right)
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It looks like a port to a Water-jet version in aluminum sheet would be a quick and logical next step.
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18-12-2014 13:39
Mr V
Re: pic: CAD by Cal (left) and electrics by Linus (right)
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The question is why do they need to make that next step?
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Seriously we have a team that builds robots with interlocking laser cut plywood very similar to this one every year and they are strong and light.
18-12-2014 13:45
notmattlythgoe
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To make it heavier and weaker?
Seriously we have a team that builds robots with interlocking laser cut plywood very similar to this one every year and they are strong and light. |
18-12-2014 13:46
billbo911
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The question is why do they need to make that next step?
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To make it heavier and weaker?
Seriously we have a team that builds robots with interlocking laser cut plywood very similar to this one every year and they are strong and light. |
I just assumed it would be a logical choice. Sorry if my assumption was incorrect. I just don't see many, if any, teams using laser cut plywood, so the assumption was that it is not suitable for competition.
This design has a lot of things going for it, I just though it was a "prototype" to a final design. My bad.
18-12-2014 14:21
Mr V
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If this design is durable enough to stand up to the rigors of a full FRC season, then there is no reason at all to move to aluminum.
I just assumed it would be a logical choice. Sorry if my assumption was incorrect. I just don't see many, if any, teams using laser cut plywood, so the assumption was that it is not suitable for competition. This design has a lot of things going for it, I just though it was a "prototype" to a final design. My bad. |
20-12-2014 13:00
nighterfighter
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If this design is durable enough to stand up to the rigors of a full FRC season, then there is no reason at all to move to aluminum.
I just assumed it would be a logical choice. Sorry if my assumption was incorrect. I just don't see many, if any, teams using laser cut plywood, so the assumption was that it is not suitable for competition. This design has a lot of things going for it, I just though it was a "prototype" to a final design. My bad. |
On 1771, we used laser cut baltic birch with interlocking tabs, exactly like this, since 2010, and never had a problem. 4509 has also used it for the past 2 years.
We found it to be lighter and stronger than aluminum. If we would take a huge hit, the wood *might* chip, but the frame would not bend or contort.
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