The Need for Speed?

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Posted by Dodd Stacy.

Engineer on team #95, Lebanon Robotics Team, from Lebanon High School and CRREL/CREARE.

Posted on 3/12/2000 9:09 PM MST



Ok, now that 2 Regionals have played out, what do the players have to say about the importance of robot speed? Do tell.

Dodd

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Posted by Adam Krajewski.

Student on team #68, Truck Town Terror, from Walled Lake Central High School and General Motors Truck Group.

Posted on 3/12/2000 9:18 PM MST


In Reply to: The Need for Speed? posted by Dodd Stacy on 3/12/2000 9:09 PM MST:



Depends on your strategy, in my opinion.
If you're trying to collect every ball on the field (you have a huge basket), then yes, speed is very important. But if you are trying to control the ramp and bar instead, then not really. Power is more important.

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Posted by Ken.

Student on team #192, Gunn Robotics Team, from Henry M. Gunn Senior High School.

Posted on 3/13/2000 1:38 AM MST


In Reply to: Re: The Need for Speed? posted by Adam Krajewski on 3/12/2000 9:18 PM MST:



: Depends on your strategy, in my opinion.
: If you're trying to collect every ball on the field (you have a huge basket), then yes, speed is very important. But if you are trying to control the ramp and bar instead, then not really. Power is more importa

Everything would have work out fine if only we have a gear box for the drive train.... or do we? ;-)

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Posted by Michael Betts.

Engineer on team #177, Bobcat Robotics, from South Windsor High School and International Fuel Cells.

Posted on 3/13/2000 4:42 AM MST


In Reply to: The Need for Speed? posted by Dodd Stacy on 3/12/2000 9:09 PM MST:



: Ok, now that 2 Regionals have played out, what do the players have to say about the importance of robot speed? Do tell.

: Dodd

I watched the KSC on the webcast and was very impressed by both the speed and power (two speed gear ratio?) of the Baxter Bomb Squad (#16) robot. It definitely played a significant part in their success (particularly the defensive moves it put on the competition).

Mike

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Posted by Nate Smith.

Other on team #66, GM Powertrain/Willow Run HS, from Eastern Michigan University and GM Powertrain.

Posted on 3/14/2000 10:30 AM MST


In Reply to: The Need for Speed? posted by Dodd Stacy on 3/12/2000 9:09 PM MST:



: Ok, now that 2 Regionals have played out, what do the players have to say about the importance of robot speed? Do tell.

: Dodd

I would definitely say that speed had it's place at the GLR...our machine was one of the quicker ones there, and the announcer's favorite line quickly became, 'and the Mystery Machine shoots across the field...' But without being able to control that speed, as well as having good maneuverability, speed is nothing...

Nate