Team 935: Getting Ready for the Cowtown Throwdown

[Mongai]

I'll be honest with everyone: we've had trouble designing a correct bridge manipulator. This is because our robot is very crowded as it is, and previous designs has failed to a small degree. However, with our turret functionality removed, this new bridge manipulator will make us an even more competant robot at this offseason Cowtown Throwdown event in Kansas City this weekend. Take a look for yourself! :D
http://i.imgur.com/BnLtnh.jpg
more at http://imgur.com/a/oGbpI

[JohnSchneider]

What was the purpose of removing your turret?

Looking good though! Good luck

[Alpha Beta]

I'll be honest with everyone: we've had trouble designing a correct bridge manipulator. This is because our robot is very crowded as it is, and previous designs has failed to a small degree. However, with our turret functionality removed, this new bridge manipulator will make us an even more competant robot at this offseason Cowtown Throwdown event in Kansas City this weekend.

You won't miss the turret. :)

Hearing that 935 is making improvements is a scary thought indeed. A fantastic robot this year.

See you all tomorrow.

[Mongai]

What was the purpose of removing your turret?

I should clarify: the turret still works, but in competition we won't be using it. In fact, we never really used it at all. With the "bridge tipper" up, the turret cannot turn right at all due to the catapult hitting the upright mechanism (Actually, original plans were the turret were to create an a "target acquisition system", but that got scrapped as those six weeks burned up. :p).

[AlexGrant]

It was a pleasure to see you guys at Cowtown, I enjoyed looking at all the machined parts you guys have on your bot.

[akoscielski3]

Wow. I think this is the First Time I have seen a Robot with Tank Treads in a while. Can you guys explain how well they worked for you. Pro's and Con's, and what you would change to improve them??

Thanks!