02-18-2010 12:30 PM

sloteera

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

Wow!

The robot looks great!
One more great robot of 56!

Can't wait to see you guys in action at NJ!

02-18-2010 02:31 PM

dodar

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

is that red cable at the bottom just to keep balls from penetrating from the side?

02-18-2010 02:59 PM

dtengineering

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

Yeah, I was wondering about that, too... it looks like 1/4" piece of round belting, so it could also be used to transfer power from wheel to wheel, or serve as a little "tread" just to help the robot up over the top of the bump... but I think your suggestion makes the most sense.

The robot looks good, and while I'm sure you've already planned to do it, please remember to put your number on the bumpers.

Jason

02-18-2010 03:05 PM

jfischer

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

The red tubing on the side is bungee cord material. It's purpose is to keep balls out and still let us get over the bumps.

02-18-2010 03:07 PM

Chris is me

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

I LOVE the hanging arm design. I think I'm going to borrow it.

02-18-2010 03:23 PM

Akash Rastogi

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

Pit buddies! Looking great 56, I also can't wait to see that hanger in action.

See you guys soon

02-18-2010 03:44 PM

coldfusion1279

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

I was hoping for another movie with Tom Petty soundtrack

Maybe still one to come?

Looks great, as usual.

02-18-2010 06:57 PM

jfischer

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

Don't worry the movie and soundtrack will be out soon.

02-18-2010 10:56 PM

Andy Grady

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

Ya know...I'm amazed. Not by the beautiful looking robot (which it is). Instead, more by the fact that I've been doing this for a very very long time, and EVERY YEAR team 56 is one of the first robots to post a full picture, completely built, painted and everything. And EVERY YEAR its a major contender. How the heck do you guys keep such a tight schedule and manage to get a great robot done so soon so consistently!

Great job!

02-19-2010 10:27 AM

exokiba

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

lol really kewl design looks like something i wouldnt mind putting in my home for something lol but does the claw actually hold up? it didnt look like it would be able to hold and pull up your robot lol then again big things can come in small packages

02-19-2010 12:22 PM

jfischer

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

The hook holds up fine and has no problem supporting the weight of the robot. However, since the time the picture was taken on Monday we have rearranged the location of the hooking mechanism to give us a little more flexibility in where we can hang.

02-19-2010 03:03 PM

Mr MOE

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

Very sweet!

Another classy bot from Robbe Xtreme. MOE 365 looks forward to working with you guys again this season!

02-20-2010 04:16 PM

Phreadumb

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

What about the numbers for all four sides? I'm guessing the bumpers?

02-20-2010 04:47 PM

GaryVoshol

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

That would be a good idea, since that's the rule this year. I hope your team is planning to comply.

Nice looking robot here.

02-21-2010 11:03 PM

Phreadumb

Re: pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

Yes we plan to comply (imagine how embarrassing it would be if one was to show up to a competition without). The wording (and the fact their is a question mark) at the end of my previous statement here made it sound as though we don't, sorry.