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Adds prototype_baseplate.scad — a laser-cuttable / CNC-routable flat base plate for the self-balancing robot using caliper-verified axle dimensions from the wiki (replaces placeholder values in PR #7): Axle base dia: 16.11 mm (was 14 mm) D-cut OD: 15.95 mm (new) D-cut flat chord: 13.00 mm (new) Total protrusion: 65.50 mm Bearing seat OD: 37.80 mm Tire OD: 254 mm (10x2.125") Axle CL height: 127 mm (was wrong 310 mm) Design: - Single flat plate (6 mm Al / 8 mm acrylic), 680x220 mm blank - Open fork slots (16.51 mm, semicircular tip) at each axle end - Bearing seat relief cutout prevents Ø37.8 mm collar binding on edge - Two-piece dropout clamp: lower (round bore) + upper (D-cut bore) - D-cut profile computed from chord geometry with 0.3 mm all-round clearance - MAMBA F722S FC holes (30.5x30.5 mm M3), battery mount holes (M4) - Lightening slots, corner radii via minkowski - RENDER param switches between 3-D assembly and 2-D DXF projections for each of the three laser-cut parts Updates BOM.md to Rev B: measurement delta table, prototype BOM section, updated motor entry with verified axle spec. Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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SaltyBot Chassis — Bill of Materials
Task: bd-1iy5 / prototype-baseplate Rev: B — 2026-02-28 (updated with caliper-verified axle measurements) Agent: sl-mechanical
⚠ Axle Measurement Update (Rev B)
PR #7 (chassis_frame.scad) used placeholder values. The table below records the
caliper-verified hub motor axle dimensions. All new designs must use these.
| Feature | Measured | PR #7 placeholder | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axle base diameter (round, near hub) | 16.11 mm | 14 mm | +2.11 mm |
| D-cut shaft OD | 15.95 mm | — (not modelled) | new |
| D-cut flat chord | 13.00 mm | — | new |
| Total axle protrusion | 65.5 mm | ~60 mm est. | +5.5 mm |
| Base section length | 15.0 mm | — | new |
| D-cut section length | 43.35 mm | — | new |
| Tip / shoulder | 3.0 mm | — | new |
| Bearing seat collar OD | 37.8 mm | — | new |
| Tire OD | 254 mm (10×2.125") | 170 mm motor OD only | — |
| Axle CL height above ground | 127 mm | 310 mm (wrong) | −183 mm |
chassis_frame.scad should be updated in a follow-on task to match Rev B values.
Structural / Fabricated Parts
Prototype Base Plate (prototype_baseplate.scad) — Rev B
| # | Part | Qty | Material | Cut size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prototype base plate | 1 | 6mm 5052-H32 aluminium or 8mm clear acrylic | 680×220mm blank | Laser or CNC; export DXF from RENDER="plate_2d" |
| 2 | Dropout clamp — lower (L+R) | 2 | 8mm 6061-T6 aluminium | 90×70mm blank each | Round bore Ø16.51mm; RENDER="clamp_lower_2d" |
| 3 | Dropout clamp — upper (L+R) | 2 | 8mm 6061-T6 aluminium | 90×70mm blank each | D-cut bore (Ø16.25mm, 13.6mm flat chord); RENDER="clamp_upper_2d" |
| 4 | FC standoff M3×6mm nylon | 4 | Nylon | — | MAMBA F722S vibration isolation |
| 5 | Ø4mm alignment pin | 8 | Steel dowel | 16mm length | Clamp-to-plate alignment (2 per clamp stack) |
Full Chassis (chassis_frame.scad) — Rev A (placeholder values — pending Rev B update)
| # | Part | Qty | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Main deck plate | 1 | 6mm 5052 aluminium plate, 640×220mm | CNC router or waterjet; all holes per chassis_frame.scad |
| 7 | Longitudinal rib (front) | 1 | 4mm 5052 aluminium, 600×40mm | Laser-cut; press-fit into deck slots |
| 8 | Longitudinal rib (rear) | 1 | 4mm 5052 aluminium, 600×40mm | Same file, symmetric |
| 9 | Motor fork bracket (L) | 1 | 8mm 6061 aluminium | Update fork slot to Ø16.51mm before cutting |
| 10 | Motor fork bracket (R) | 1 | 8mm 6061 aluminium | Mirror of item 9 |
| 11 | Battery tray | 1 | 3mm PETG FDM or 3mm aluminium fold | chassis_frame.scad — battery_tray() module |
| 12 | FC mount plate / standoffs | 1 set | PETG or nylon FDM | Includes 4× M3 nylon standoffs, 6mm height |
| 13 | Jetson Nano mount plate | 1 | 4mm 5052 aluminium or 4mm PETG FDM | B01 58×58mm hole pattern |
| 14 | Front bumper bracket | 1 | 5mm PETG FDM | Saddle clamps for 22mm EMT conduit |
| 15 | Rear bumper bracket | 1 | 5mm PETG FDM | Mirror of item 14 |
Motors
| # | Part | Qty | Source / Spec | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hoverboard hub motor | 2 | 10×2.125" pneumatic tire, 36V nominal, ~350W | Axle: Ø16.11mm base / Ø15.95mm D-cut / 13mm flat; bearing seat Ø37.8mm — all caliper-verified |
| 17 | Motor hall-sensor cable extension | 2 | 6-pin JST-PH 300mm | Route through deck cable slot |
| 18 | Axle lock nut | 4 | M16×1.5 or thread-matched to actual axle tip | Confirm thread at tip before ordering; calipers show Ø≈10mm at tip |
Electronics Mounts
| # | Part | Qty | Spec | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | STM32 MAMBA F722S FC | 1 | 36×36mm PCB, 30.5×30.5mm M3 mount | Oriented USB-C port toward front |
| 14 | Nylon M3 standoff 6mm | 4 | F/F nylon | FC vibration isolation |
| 15 | Anti-vibration grommet M3 | 4 | Ø6mm silicone | Under FC mount pads |
| 16 | Jetson Nano B01 module | 1 | 69.6×45mm module + carrier | 58×58mm M3 carrier hole pattern |
| 17 | Nylon M3 standoff 8mm | 4 | F/F nylon | Jetson board standoffs |
Battery
| # | Part | Qty | Spec | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | LiPo / LiFePO4 pack | 1 | 24V (6S LiPo or 8S LiFePO4), 4Ah, ≤185×72×52mm | Confirm dims before printing tray; add 2mm clearance |
| 19 | Velcro strap 20mm wide | 2 | 300mm length | Route through tray strap slots |
| 20 | BMS board | 1 | Matched to cell chemistry | Mount externally on rear inner face of tray wall |
Bumper Rail
| # | Part | Qty | Spec | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3/4" EMT conduit | 2 | 22mm OD, 660mm length | Front and rear bumper rail; bent or straight |
| 22 | Conduit saddle clamp M4 | 6 | 3D-printed integral to bracket (items 9/10) | Back-up: standard pipe clamp 22mm |
Fasteners
| # | Part | Qty | Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | M5×16 SHCS | 24 | ISO 4762, SS |
| 24 | M5 hex nut | 24 | ISO 4032, SS |
| 25 | M4×12 SHCS | 12 | ISO 4762, SS |
| 26 | M4 hex nut | 12 | ISO 4032, SS |
| 27 | M3×10 SHCS | 20 | ISO 4762, SS |
| 28 | M3 hex nut | 20 | ISO 4032, SS |
| 29 | M3×6 BHCS | 8 | FC + Jetson board bolts |
| 30 | M14×1.5 axle nut | 4 | One each side per motor, flanged |
| 31 | Serrated washer M14 | 4 | Axle anti-rotation |
| 32 | Flat washer M5 | 48 | SS |
Tools Required for Assembly
- Torque wrench (M14 axle nuts: 35–40 N·m; M5: 4 N·m)
- M2.5 / M3 / M4 / M5 hex drivers
- Thread locker (Loctite 243 blue for all structural fasteners)
- Dial caliper — verify motor OD, axle flat before machining fork slot
Estimated Masses
| Assembly | Est. mass |
|---|---|
| Aluminium deck + ribs | ~1.1 kg |
| Motor forks (×2 Al) | ~0.4 kg |
| Motors (×2) | ~3.6 kg |
| Battery (6S 4Ah LiPo) | ~0.7 kg |
| Electronics (FC + Jetson + wiring) | ~0.5 kg |
| Bumpers + brackets | ~0.3 kg |
| Fasteners | ~0.2 kg |
| Total estimate | ~6.8 kg |