Ramp approach

[falconmaster]

Here is our ramp approach test (team 842)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JviKwBjEP1c
We have 16 lbs counter weight and 60lbs robot base, still have more work to do...

[andycolletta]

Do you need the whole sheet of plywood? why is there a stack stopping the bridge from over turning?

[falconmaster]

We were only concerned with bringing the ramp down, and we had to simulate the 15 lbs of counter weight from the otherside. It was our understanding that it takes 15 lbs to push the ramp down, so we made it so. the only problem was that our ramp did not take 15 lbs to push it down, hence the counter weight , hence the blocks of wood

[rsisk]

How does it work with bumpers in place?

[falconmaster]

How does it work with bumpers in place?
Bumpers will be 5" off ground and will be just above bottom of ram. It should clear