Lightest & Strongest way to brace curved gear strips?

[astyanax]

+100 internet points to @marcus2388 for using

[amorti]

If the question is rigidity, the answer is always technic frames.

 

[SNIPE]

I think I have cracked it, and in the least likley way,

Prior to adding the 7L axles and 2L axle joiners, it was very weak and would bend under its own weight when placed vertically or horizontally.

I did consider using axles but they can be quite weak, get bent, or  get twisted so I didn't bother for months.

But a few days ago I added them on a whim and it worked wonders:

It still does bend when laid horizontally because the axles can come out but I have a metal tube that goes through the middle of the H frames anyhow

I could replace the axles with liftarms but this thing is a nightmare to work on because it's all form locked and it will bust your fingers or fingernails.

if I use beams not axles I should be able to ditch the cheat-y metal tube.

That's all for now.

Oh wait I almost moved the endmost H frames outwards more so that the drive motors dont need to be inside of the  rings, this means I have more room!.

Regards, snipe.

Edited February 2, 2022 by SNIPE
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