Another LST XXL Conversion

Just finished doing the CAD for the lower plates. All i have to do now is make the lower plates and also make the motor mount.

Here's my idea for making the plates.

I did the CAD in scale so i printed out the plates and i'll glue them onto the alu. I'll then punch the holes and cut the overall shape. I'll then drill all the holes and everything. One thing though is i need more M4 CS screws and some lock nuts for them. I think i need about 10 screws and nuts.

i should have some pics soon.

[KaztheMinotaur]

Where did you get your carbon fiber from? What kind of dremel bit did you use to cut it?

I got my CF from carbonfiber.com.au (in australia).

I am using a carbide cutting bit in my dremel for the CF or just a cutting wheel. For the alu i either use a cutting wheel or a milling bit (i think??)

[KaztheMinotaur]

Yeah, I've been toying with the idea of making my own carbon fiber chassis and plates when I get my XXL.

Was it hard to cut? Did it split? Did you seal the edges of the CF wiht super glue?

I haven't driven my XXL much to be honest. It's just been too wet and i don't want to get all my elecs wet.

The way i had it set up before i wouldn't think the CF would split.

The CF was easy to cut but i used a jigsaw for most of it.

Yeh i sealed the CF with super glue. What i did was run a bead of glue on the edge and leave it for about 10 seconds then wipe it off. I also did this for the screw holes by doing a similar thing.

[KaztheMinotaur]

Do you think the 2.5mm will be thick enough? If I measured correctly the stock XXL chassis is 3.5mm