RC08Shell

Making up the Robocup 2008 Mechanical System, the shell protects the insides from a fast moving ball and should look cool.

A developement rendering of the 2008 RoboCup robot shell

Carbon Fiber Info

• Carbon Fiber Tutorial / Info (350z tech)
• Material Info / Handling / Tools (Society of Robots)
• How to PDF with pics

Parts & Components

Kevlar Fiber Roll

Vendor - US composites

Part No. - FG-KEV538

Cost - $16.50 per yard

Description - 0.01" thick 38" wide. Probably using 2 layers for the shell.

Wood for mold

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Part No. -

Cost -

Description - 3/4" particle board. Used left over pieces from making cabinets.

Resin and Hardener

Vendor - US composites

Part No. - EPOX-635315

Cost - $104

Description - Epoxy and hardener with medium setting time. 2 gallons of epoxy and 85 fl oz. hardener.

Vacuum bag

Vendor - US composites

Part No. - VB-VF0272

Cost - $3

Description - Nylon bagging to hold vacuum. 72" wide, price is per yard.

Vacuum tape

Vendor - US composites

Part No. - VB-BT25

Cost - $6

Description - 25' length

Black pigment

Vendor - US composites

Part No. - AC-BL016

Cost - $10.50

Description - 1 pint

Bleeder cloth

Vendor - US composites

Part No. - VB-BLE60

Cost - $4

Description - Allows air flow and absorbs excess epoxy. 60" wide, price is per yard.

Shell design

RC08_shell_dimension Dimensions of the shell

RC08_shell_build Plans for making the shell