1E · Subsystems/Battery Mounting
1E · SubsystemsLesson 52 of 56

Battery Mounting

Mount the 13 lb battery low and strap it down hard — a horizontal holder on the bellypan.

Est 9 minLevel AdvancedSoftware Fusion 360
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Battery Mounting

The 13 lb battery rides low and gets strapped down tight.

  • Mount it as low as possible — usually on the bellypan — to drop the center of gravity.
  • A strong strap keeps it put through hard hits.
  • 1 in or 2 in buckle straps from FRC vendors.
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FIG 1
Target: a battery holder and strap on the bellypan

The Holder

Plate
  • 1/8 in aluminum holder
  • ~6.705 x 7.225 in cutout
  • 3/8 in spacers
Details
  • Strap cutout in the bellypan
  • 1/16 in radius fillets on inner corners
  • Optional: Part Lighten with 0.2 in ribs
Key idea

Lowest point on the robot, locked down.

Center of gravity wins matches.

Recap

BATTERY MOUNTING

  • 13 lb battery, mounted as low as possible
  • 1/8 in holder, strap cutout in the bellypan
  • 1/16 in fillets for fit; optional lightening
  • A strong strap is non-negotiable

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