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By: Ideal_Nerd
New: 02-01-2015 21:07
Updated: 02-01-2015 21:07
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After the 2014 season we wanted to start using a west coast drive. We have a sponsor who does all of our sheet metal fabrication for free. We are trying to make a lot of sheet metal parts to save money because we are very low on funds this year.
This is my first west coast dive. The frame is made of 1/4 aluminum bent in to a C shape. we also designed our own 2 speed gearbox that utilities the vex ball sifter. All parts are eater vex or custom cut or printed.
Pleas ask any questions and all suggestions all appreciated.
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02-01-2015 21:19
Electronica1
Re: pic: Team 3591 2015 Drive
Why are you using 1/4th inch? If you are putting bends in it, just go 1/8th inch, it will be lighter and strong enough to go through anything frc will put it through.
02-01-2015 21:28
Ideal_Nerd
Re: pic: Team 3591 2015 Drive
We used 1/8 last year and it got beat up and our frame bent in on its self. We also probably cut a triangle pattern in to it to save weight. As of now if we switched to 1/8 we would save 8.6 lbs
02-01-2015 21:30
Ideal_Nerd
Re: pic: Team 3591 2015 Drive
Also here is the STEP file for anyone who is interested.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_7...ew?usp=sharing
03-01-2015 02:17
Cash4587
Re: pic: Team 3591 2015 Drive
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Originally Posted by Ideal_Nerd
We used 1/8 last year and it got beat up and our frame bent in on its self. We also probably cut a triangle pattern in to it to save weight. As of now if we switched to 1/8 we would save 8.6 lbs
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Give this a look. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...P1uGkje3U/edit
This is from Team 148 the Robowranglers
You sure are on the right track, just keep up the hard work!
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