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1 week to ship and we might even get to practice this year.
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02-14-2005 11:16 PM
Jeff K.
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
Nice robot. Sweet drivetrain, tank style. Just wondering, how much does it all come out to and how well does it turn?
02-15-2005 12:39 PM
MattB703
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
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Originally Posted by Stonefan5271138
Nice robot. Sweet drivetrain, tank style. Just wondering, how much does it all come out to and how well does it turn?
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02-15-2005 12:53 PM
Cory
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
Looks great guys.
One suggestion, and since you want to add weight, it's even easier. I'd add another bar across the middle of the bot, like the one towards the front, just so you dont have another robot grabbing inside your bot at your electronics, or a tetra falling on them, etc. It'd help move some more weight to the back, add balast, and protect electronics 
02-15-2005 01:45 PM
Andy A.
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
If you got weight to kill, consider adding some bumpers. They can make a huge difference to the longevity of your bot (and others!).
More cushion for the pushin!
-Andy
02-15-2005 08:43 PM
Conor Ryan
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
looks pretty strong, a solid robot. Why did you go with treads? Just curious.
02-15-2005 09:02 PM
Jeff K.
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
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Originally Posted by MattB703
Currently we are at 94lbs. We plan to take a couple more pounds out of the lift assembly. This will be my first time in 6 years of FIRST robots that I have worked on a robot that needed to add ballast!
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Ya cool...but one question...just how well does it turn??? I've seen other robots with threads and when they turned, they went to near stall because they worked too well at getting traction.
02-15-2005 09:23 PM
Kyle Love
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
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Originally Posted by Cory
Looks great guys.
One suggestion, and since you want to add weight, it's even easier. I'd add another bar across the middle of the bot, like the one towards the front, just so you dont have another robot grabbing inside your bot at your electronics, or a tetra falling on them, etc. It'd help move some more weight to the back, add balast, and protect electronics |
Lexan never hurts either
02-15-2005 10:48 PM
MattB703
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
We will be gaurding everything with Lexan sheet.
We have been using the same treads for several years. They work great for us. We don't have any problem turning.
02-16-2005 09:47 AM
Denman
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
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Originally Posted by Andy A.
If you got weight to kill, consider adding some bumpers. They can make a huge difference to the longevity of your bot (and others!).
More cushion for the pushin! -Andy |
not that GP to smash other robots up to be honest... and if you get a reputation for doing it, the judges will watch you carefully, and you might get penalised if you are too agressive.
02-16-2005 10:23 AM
Shu Song
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
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Originally Posted by Stonefan5271138
Ya cool...but one question...just how well does it turn??? I've seen other robots with threads and when they turned, they went to near stall because they worked too well at getting traction.
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02-16-2005 12:07 PM
MattB703
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
The KOP gearbox is geared much higher (faster) than we normally use. Try gearing down your final stage. You may gain a lot of control with little or no decrease in actual speed.
02-16-2005 02:34 PM
sanddrag
Re: pic: Phoenix 703 "almost done"
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Originally Posted by MattB703
Try gearing down your final stage. You may gain a lot of control with little or no decrease in actual speed.
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