RC08Shell

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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

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
Vendor -
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