Following inspiration from 973's SuperPit, I made my own variant for our needs. Fits within an 8x8x10H area.
Currently uses 80/20 as the frame, but I will address a custom frame as soon as competition season is over. Can fit approx. 7-8 recycle rush totes.
Both Modules:
- Appropriately heavy-duty 3" rotational casters
- Raising/lowering upper sections via linear actuators
- Upper flip-up storage for recycle rush totes and misc. (optional team number lighting)
- Simple-connect signal and power pair cables
- Workbench with integrated outlet ports (Module A inc. USB hub)
- Integrated RGB LED lighting for over-bench and underglow
- Hidden conduit routing
Module A:
- Slide-out battery cart station
- Programming/server station with storage for compact PC, printer, and 2 vertically mounted 21" monitors
- 24 slide-out small parts organizers
- Lower misc. storage including garbage "module" covered by triple sliding doors
- Control box with master breaker, module breakers, RGB control, and lin-actuator control
- Safety module with fire extinguisher, battery cleanup kit, first aid, eyewash station, and room for more
Module B:
- Custom-width upper and lower toolboxes with integrated organizers to accommodate tools, power tools, and electrical resources
- Gas-shock top retention module to allow lid to top toolbox to lift
Structure:
- Machined/lit logo or banner
- Can accommodate display monitor, light-up neon sign for matches, button basket, and file organizer.
- Potential safety equipment mounting
- 80/20 with sizes set for 8x8 and 10x10 areas
- 2x2' black foam exercise tiles for prevention of long-term pit crew blues
Will continue project after competition season with ideas for integration of a vacuum and/or compressed air as in 973's variant, a more efficient exposed cable management system, a more organized programming station, and a separate module for power tools. May pursue different locations for everything based on experiences with too many people in pits.
Give me your thoughts!
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