Wedge of Deception (formerly Slap Happy) Mock-Up |
MOCK-UP
I like to take the prototyping process through all stages of development. Trial fitting
pieces together helps identify issues along the way that might otherwise be overlooked. It
also helps me compare against the designs to see how close the hardware meets the design
measurements so I know whether to make adjustments on additional pieces to compensate for
error. So far, this thing is a gem. |
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It also appears that I have plenty of room for the electronics. Having the batteries up where they are works out really well, logistically. I just hope that once this thing is up and running around, there won't be a weight distribution issue. I think the batteries will be reasonably protected there in the sense that the armor will be bent like an "A" frame over top of them, making the armor stronger. I may even add a couple gussets to increase the strength that much more - just weld them in. My concern is that this location is a contact point for the weapon against an opponent and may incur some incidental damage there. The true test will come in an actual battle. | |
Here's just another mock-up with the cardboard version of the weapon sitting on the back. I think it's cool just like that. I may have to re-think the outer armor design. Perhaps all I need is just some wheel wells to protect the wheels and call it done. |
Battery Pack - Return to the Battery Pack page Armor Design - Proceed to the Armor Design page Development - Return to the Wedge of Deception Developmental History page |