Metalskullrobotics build thread

[inventor]

Thanks for the comments.

Planning on making the frame plates from 8mm Hardox 450.

[PJ-27]

That looks epic!

What are the shock mounting bushes made from? PU?

[stef]

We are using these dempers: http://www.maedler.nl/Article/68980220

Status update on the bf25 conversion, the Y and Z axis have already moved by the computer. Now working on the X axis.











stef

[stef]

A quick update, we had a first cnc cut on the new machine. After that we took it apart to add some oil groves for good lubrication. And painted everything to a other color with 2k auto paint.




a nice touchscreen for controlling the machine!

















stef

[stef]

[supernova]

looks cool!

[stef]

New spindle motor and VFD arrived, now have to make some brackets to attach it to the milling head.
I also gone add a belt drive system instead of the plastic gears that are in right now.
Today made the mounting plate for the motor.








stef

[stef]

Today we had a club day at the dutchrobotgames and we had a really nice fight against our biggest opponent nebelwerfer 3.
the black stuff on the drum is just wiped out HDPE.





stef

[stef]

As some of you may have seen on facebook, we are building a new beetleweight ring spinner. This weekend we made a lot of progress most of the parts are already done. Here are some pictures of what we made so far.
If you want to see more like us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/metalskullrobotics/

















team metalskullrobotics

[Albear]

just looked back over this thread and mate this is some sexy engineering...