(RD24) RD24 - The Scorpion Build Begins

Published: Sat Apr 14 2012

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First, the box was crushed in shipping and so I was worried that things might be damaged

But they were not, it was a bit of a mess inside...

Most things were wrapped in heavy plastic, but most bags were already open? Strange.

in fact I was surprised to find everything intact and even impressive, the protective paper was already removed from all the parts, which is a relief because that is a lot of work taking the paper off the parts, not to mention very messy. but that was done. A quick check and all the parts seem to be here.

I did a quick count and all parts seem to be accounted for, the arms are 15mm brushed aluminum and undamaged as were all the parts.

So I began to build, using the main bottom plate and top plate first,

attaching the 15mm standoffs to the small plate and the 25mm standoffs to the main plate with m3 6mm hex screws. the hardware seems to be nice.

Next I attached the main leg struts and brace them with 25mm standoffs

Next the 25mm bolts to hold the arms go in.

On go the arms

And the plates go together

we add M3 nylocks, and the arms are in.

I was pleasantly surprised when I I stood the frame on its legs without feet, that it stood perfectly balanced.

I imagine the keeping this thing balance with motors will probably be easy

Ok thats it for tonights build session.