Team Coolspeedbot: first feather weight robot

[Coolspeedbot]

same here

[Coolspeedbot]

So after another session of trying to cut the HPDE I decided to reassess the design of the back of the robot as there has been issues. Originally the back of the frame indented slightly to hold the armour were as the front had the armour resting on it so I adjusted the back, removing the indent and made it easier to cut.

[daveimi]

That's pretty much a perfect edge.

[Coolspeedbot]

Edge? not sure what you mean.

[daveimi]

*wedge

[Coolspeedbot]

Oh I see, well hopefully it will be.

[lowndsy]

What is your wedge tip made of? I'm struggling to get a lasting sharp wedge with HDPE so will need to add a metal end when I know how much weight I have to play with.

[Coolspeedbot]

What is your wedge tip made of? I'm struggling to get a lasting sharp wedge with HDPE so will need to add a metal end when I know how much weight I have to play with.

the plan is to use Hardox plates, the real robot's wedge won't be as sharp and be more rounded as to avoid it catching on the plates of the arena floor

[Coolspeedbot]

A small achievement with the bodywork, one motor mounted.

[R9000]

Ooh I'm getting excited - can't wait to see how this turns out.