Laser Dragon | 2587 DiscoBots | Final Showcase 2012

[n1ckd2012]

Introducing the Laser Dragon.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3qEUrOIzfrk/Tz6FPnSpxOI/AAAAAAAAKeE/7CgvcmfwvL8/s640/Image6.jpg

Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/37359670


Drivetrain:
27x32 long axis chassis.
4 drive wheels, 4 raised bump climbing wheels.

Collection and Indexing System:
"Indexerator", this poly cord stage is loaded by the mouth stage. Its purpose is to store and index balls. Holds 3 balls. It feeds the shooter.
"Mouth", this polycord stage raises the balls from the ground and feeds them to the Indexerator.
"Whackolector", Bridge-Whacker with built in collector roller spun by a RS550 with 20:1 P60 and ~7:1 external poly cord pulleys. The Whackolector is raised and lowered by a RS550 with a 256:1 P60 gearbox. It feeds the mouth.

Shooter:
Single wheel and adjustable hood shooter (30 to 60 degree range).
The two AM 7.5 inch Pneumatic wheels are powered by 2 Fischer Price motors on a CIMSIM.
Shoots 40 feet up and 30 feet forward at minimum hood angle (30 degrees).
Arc and range are adjusted by changing the angle of the hood and speed of the wheels.
Sounds like a Tron Light Bike when spinning down.

Read our daily build season log and watch our weekly videos here on our website: http://2012.discobots.org/node/31


CAD model will be submitted to frc-designs.com soon. We will be competing at Lone Star Regional this year.

See ya on the field!

Nick Dulworth

[AllenGregoryIV]

Amazing video, I've said it before but Lone Star is going to be really competitive this year. The Laser Dragon shouldn't disappoint.

[Akash Rastogi]

Brilliant video, excellent robot. You're right, Lone Star is looking to be really competitive.

[PAR_WIG1350]

Probably the most surreal robot reveal video ever.

[n1ckd2012]

Probably the most surreal robot reveal video ever.

Thanks everyone! Heres a new clip that I will add to the main video soon.

Hint: Flying robot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4hryRWWxEE

[n1ckd2012]

Probably the most surreal robot reveal video ever.

Thanks everyone!

New flying blooper clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4hryRWWxEE

[lynca]

Probably the most surreal robot reveal video ever.

Our video lead likes to go over the top!

For more down to earth video, check out our weekly videos !
http://2012.discobots.org/node/15

[Bjenks548]

At 1:37 did u drive to get to that point? Seems like a great way to hang off the edge to get 3 robots on the bridge.

[n1ckd2012]

At 1:37 did u drive to get to that point? Seems like a great way to hang off the edge to get 3 robots on the bridge.

We are developing different methods to get there with our practice bot.

[Grim Tuesday]

Looks like another fantastic robot! Very nice twixtor slow-mo action on the video, I loved it. One thing to note, though, is that your bumpers are illegal. You may not fragment the number across the gap.

[EgROS]

Very impressive robot!! Can't wait to see you guys at Lonestar!

[n1ckd2012]

Looks like another fantastic robot! Very nice twixtor slow-mo action on the video, I loved it. One thing to note, though, is that your bumpers are illegal. You may not fragment the number across the gap.

Thanks! Slomo is Apple's Optical-Flow actually.

Bumpers: yep, in our thursday todo list.

[JosephC]

Amazing Video! Give your video lead props for me :D

I wish I could make it to Lone Star myself, but it's quite a hike from here.

[n1ckd2012]

Here's a blooper that didn't make it into the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4hryRWWxEE

Note: The battery was not installed correctly. When installed correctly it is encased on all sides by 2x2 L.