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By: LDavies562
New: 02-21-2009 01:43 AM
Updated: 02-21-2009 01:02 PM
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"The Shermanator"
Competing at the Cass Tech and West Michigan district competitions. See you guys there!
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02-22-2009 08:53 PM
BHOP
Re: pic: '09 Frog Force 503 Robot -
where did you guys get the brushes for the helix and the bottom roller?
Hope to see you in ATL!
02-23-2009 12:00 PM
robostangs548
Re: pic: '09 Frog Force 503 Robot -
Here is a better picture that I found of how they are made...
02-23-2009 07:51 PM
LDavies562
Re: pic: '09 Frog Force 503 Robot -
We received all our brushes (ones on sweeper, helix, and the shooter) from Memtech, Inc. in Plymouth, MI who graciously donated our entire supply to the team. We are really happy with the way the brushes work on the helix and the sweeper, but are trying to change up our shooter (what the girl in the picture is holding) by trying different brushes.
02-23-2009 09:19 PM
Ice Berg
Re: pic: '09 Frog Force 503 Robot -
How do you guys buff out the aluminum like that? Is it something that could be done during down time in the pits, or does it take a long time?
02-24-2009 12:02 AM
LDavies562
Re: pic: '09 Frog Force 503 Robot -
Thanks for noticing the cool look on our aluminum tubing. We started doing this last year by wrapping steel wool on a screwdriver (securely through zip-ties) and then putting the screw driver in the drill press. By pressing down and buffing circles in the aluminum, it actually ends up looking awesome. Its pretty easy and can be done with any drill/drill press and is a fairly quick process. Its a great way to make your robot stand out if your team doesn't have the time or resources for powder coating/anodizing.
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