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description: No, not that type of boxing
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# Boxing

Boxing is an advanced build technique that improves the stability of a connection. The basic idea is to prevent a C-channel from bending by supporting it at two points rather than one. This is done with a long screw and 7/8" of spacing on the inside of a C-channel.

Here's an intake before and after boxing. In the picture to the left, the C-channel bent under heavy defense. It was fixed in the picture to the right by boxing, and the C-channel never bent again.

![](https://4082406191-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEGjozuVhiXJ51GOE7zdd%2Fuploads%2FqDsBERYLPrCn1iWSWdXz%2FIMG_0327.jpeg?alt=media\&token=fbdc9db4-6314-4d02-ad83-039b6c198daf)![](https://4082406191-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEGjozuVhiXJ51GOE7zdd%2Fuploads%2FRaJaggStXWqkHDTN5Qwm%2FIMG_0328.jpeg?alt=media\&token=818211f7-9484-47a1-996b-a4697a470e50)

We also recommend boxing the cross-braces on the drivetrain as shown below. This prevents the drive C-channels from bending and makes the robot more durable.

<figure><img src="https://4082406191-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEGjozuVhiXJ51GOE7zdd%2Fuploads%2FFdRBJD9wgDwCVHr4rhAm%2FIMG_2977%20copy.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=791c2fc2-6047-4416-8687-a33106d959bf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Note that only the corner screw needs boxing</p></figcaption></figure>
