Here is our latest progress on Triforce.

On the CAD side:


  • The pillars which support the skateboard wheels are now a single piece to make them stronger.
  • The top and bottom plates have a nice weight saving pattern applied to them.
  • 4 support pillars have been added to strengthen the center of the robot.
  • The attachment of the armor rings to the aluminium top and bottom plates has been redesigned to make them easier to attach. They are now welded to steel tabs that bolt on either side of the aluminium.
  • Added hardox covers to protect the sprockets on the wheels.
  • Changed batteries from Turnigy Nanotech to Optipower 30C. Now with slightly lower capacity but less chance of fire, lower weight and smaller.


Build progress:

  • Drive motors now running with VESCs. Thanks to Rory for his help.
  • Started work on software to provide controls conversion for inverted driving and automatic orientation to make driving easier (Turns to face the same way all the time).



Some nice pictures:

Initial layout for weight saving structure
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Final weight saving design, saves about 6.6Kg in total:
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New skateboard wheel support pillars. They also provide most of the structure of the robot.
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1000Kg Horizontal force.
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1000Kg vertical force.
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