SSP AR500 Parts
SSP AR500 Parts
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Laser Cut Steel Components!
October 2024 Update: Wedges are being experimented with. A new symmetrical design is becoming standard and we now have a much lighter 2mm AR600 option.
Barbed forks are replacing the original fixed forks. The barbed forks are lighter weight and have an easier time avoiding getting stuck under wall seams and floor panel gaps. You can reverse to get out a lot more easily.
- NEW AR600 2mm thick wedge! 189 grams (6.67 oz)
- AR500 Barbed Forks - 0.375” Thick, 121 grams/pair (4.25oz)
- AR500 Claw Forks - 0.375” Thick, 178 grams/pair (6.28oz)
- AR500 Lifting Arm Forks - 0.188” Thick, 43 grams/pair (0.152oz)
- AR500 Wedge V1.1- 0.119” Thick, 263 grams (9.3 oz), slight bevel ground on the bottom edge, now symmetrical
- AR500 Fixed Forks (Discontinued) - 0.375” Thick, 135 grams/pair (4.76oz)
Note, thickness may vary by batch and weights are approximate.
All of these parts have sharp points and edges and may have slight surface rust or scale- this is normal and does not affect the integrity of the parts! This surface can be wire wheeled or sanded, and then cleaned with isopropyl alcohol to paint. I use Rust-Oleum spray paint & primer to prevent rust over time!
The lifting forks can take hits and are great at their job. The barbed forks are exceptional (especially at fighting other control bots!), they provide great leverage and are just long enough to outreach many other bots and get under. The barbs help great with keeping the opponent off the floor, and the forks are also durable enough to take direct hits without breaking themselves or damaging the mounts. They’re definitely my preferred front end configuration and it’s worth it to get some spares!
Purchased spare Fixed & Claw Forks, Thin & Thick Lifting Arm Forks, and Wedge. Parts received and fit as described. No issues mounting to my bot set up. Forks and Wedge took a beating from spinners but nothing a little filing/grinding couldn't fix. Also prepped metal pieces with wire brush and spray painted, turned out well.