VRS 05: Superstructure: Building & Assembling
Follow along as we build and assemble the superstructure. Don’t forget to use the chapters below to keep your place and jump back if you need to.
Chapters -
1. Introduction 0:00
2. Important Note about BoM 3:34
3. Marking the Robot 5:29
4. Cutting the Superstructure 7:05
4a. Superstructure Cut List 8:18
4b. Getting Started with the Hacksaw 13:02
4c. Finishing with the Band Saw 16:54
4d. Cutting using the Chop Saw 18:45
5. Drilling Holes in the Uprights 43:38
5a. Marking the Main Beams 1:07:50
5b. Using the Drill Press 1:26:46
6. Finishing the Main Beams 1:58:50
6a.. Fit Check 1:58:55
6b. Marking the Diagonals 2:01:23
6c. Cutting the Diagonals 2:06:05
6d. Finishing the Main Beams 2:08:011
7. Assembling the Superstructure 2:09:30
7a. Attaching the Bearing & Gear Box Plates 2:10:40
7b. Riveting the Beam & Upright 2:22:31
7d. Riveting with a Team 2:54:51
7c. Attaching the Crossbeams 3:05:01
7e. Cutting the Front Angle Gusset 3:40:48
7f. Attaching the Front Angle Gusset 3:52:57
8. Finishing the Support Beams 4:07:21
8a. Marking Support Holes 4:08:28
8b. Drilling Support Holes 4:10:47
8c. Marking Diagonal Cuts 4:15:52
8d. Cutting the Diagonal Cuts 4:18:24
9. Attaching the Superstructure to the Robot 4:20:05
9a. Attaching the Supports 4:20:57
9b. Attaching the Uprights 4:25:52
9c. Aligning the Superstructure 4:33:15
9d. Riveting the Supports to the Main 4:36:54
9e. Double Checking & Tightening Down 4:50:15
10. Conclusion 4:54:19
Resources -
Tool & Parts List:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FyeM...
Cut List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Bill of Materials: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
We’d like to extend a special thank you to the Argosy Foundation, Everybot, & RCO Engineering for making this video possible and to FIRST Team 302 for hosting us in their high school and assisting where needed.
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