Team 1503: This is Sparfox, this is Spartonics. [Video] [Archive]

tpage22

11-03-2013, 00:49

At long-last, here's a video one of our first-year students stitched together.

We're really looking forward to Pittsburgh this week. See you on the field!

FRC Team 1503 2013 Reveal: Sparfox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BKsXOxaxpA)

And incase you missed our robot pinup:
http://i.imgur.com/FO1Kc04.jpg

AllenGregoryIV

11-03-2013, 00:56

I've been waiting for this since Bag Day and It's even better than I thought. That shot over the pyramid is just awesome. I have no clue if this will work in competition but I'm so glad you made it and I really hope it does. It's my new favorite UA robot and the only thing I can say is I want one.

Kusha

11-03-2013, 01:01

I just had one of those, holy crap that's awesome why didn't we think of that moments. That is really awesome and innovative! Although I'm sad I didn't see you guys do a barrel roll.

Karthik

11-03-2013, 01:04

This might be my favourite robot this year, just because it's so unconventional, yet wildly effective. I can't wait to see how it performs in Pittsburgh.

Yipyapper

11-03-2013, 01:06

Mind making it accessible for mobile viewers? I won't have access to a computer for a few days but I would love to see the robot nonetheless, especially since Karthik sees it has his favourite.

KSladden1503

11-03-2013, 01:11

Yipyapper we will change the setting first thing in the am...
Thanks Karthik for the <3

KSladden1503

11-03-2013, 01:13

I just had one of those, holy crap that's awesome why didn't we think of that moments. That is really awesome and innovative! Although I'm sad I didn't see you guys do a barrel roll.
Watch the discs flight!

tpage22

11-03-2013, 01:20

Mind making it accessible for mobile viewers? I won't have access to a computer for a few days but I would love to see the robot nonetheless, especially since Karthik sees it has his favourite.

It's likely not viewable on mobile because of the Jet song copyrights.

rcmolloy

11-03-2013, 01:22

To be honest with you guys, I do believe that if you limit your stopping and hesitation to shoot to 1-2 seconds or even shoot on the go, this could be a solid contender at any event.

Good luck in Pittsburgh.

cpeister

11-03-2013, 01:24

This was well worth getting out of bed to watch. Wish I could see it in person, but I will definitely be watching you guys on the webcasts.

Gigakaiser

11-03-2013, 01:54

That is an epic launcher with an extremely fast human load. I really like how your robot is able to descore discs from the 3-pt goal. How are you targeting? It looks completely manual from the video.

Jash_J

11-03-2013, 01:58

Looks amazing guys. You guys will make GTRW a little more interesting!

JediMasterSaaga

11-03-2013, 02:16

Is the targeting manual? I don't think I saw a camera. Even still, brilliant shooter.

Mk.32

11-03-2013, 04:18

This
Is
Awesome...

Just wondering is it just me or is it your bumpers look really low?

Kyle A

11-03-2013, 06:34

Very nice! I can't wait to see it in person on Thursday! Only 3 more days!

KSladden1503

11-03-2013, 08:13

Bumpers have been raised :) Thanks!

KSladden1503

11-03-2013, 08:14

Is the targeting manual? I don't think I saw a camera. Even still, brilliant shooter.
NO cameras, indeed!

ks_mumupsi

11-03-2013, 13:58

this is definitely going to be a fun robot to watch and probably a much greater cycle time than many other teams.. hoping to see it in person at some pt.

Akash Rastogi

11-03-2013, 14:47

I'm actually mad that you got this design to work so well, mostly because I dismissed the idea pretty quickly when kids brought it up.

Hope it works this well in competition!

AlexC

11-03-2013, 15:00

Looks great! Can't wait to swing by your pit Thursday.

Ryan Dognaux

11-03-2013, 15:01

I think this is my favorite robot this year (so far.) What a creative idea and I can't wait to see it in action on a webcast.

M.O'Reilly

11-03-2013, 15:05

Great! I really wanted to see/build a "shove" shooter this year. Enjoyed meeting your mentors at Pitt in 2010. Good luck out there!

Grim Tuesday

11-03-2013, 17:10

This is the robot I wish we had made.

nlknauss

11-03-2013, 17:27

I couldn't stop smiling while watching this video. Awesome work 1503! Have fun with this robot at competition.

Nate

lorem3k

11-03-2013, 19:08

I like it! Seems like it'd make short work of a 45 frisbee supply, just shooting four at a time like that. Can't wait to see it in some matches.

P.S. Nice 2011 cameo. :cool:

Connor Hopkins

11-03-2013, 19:28

Now available on mobile!

ErvinI

11-03-2013, 22:42

You guys shoot so fast it *looks* like all the frisbees leave the shooter at once :yikes: .

Can't wait to see Sparfox compete. Wish I could see it live :( .

Kevin Leonard

11-03-2013, 22:52

That is the coolest shooter design I have ever seen.
If that thing is as accurate as it looked in the video, it could be an incredible contender at any regional.

billylo

11-03-2013, 23:27

AWESOME index = 100! Love it. Creativity + execution = innovation.

Anupam Goli

12-03-2013, 00:48

Wow. This robot is just so original and effective, I can't explain it. Major props for finding a very creative and effective solution. It really does remind me of what 16 did last year with the catapult. Unfortunately, I will be attending a week 3 event, so I won't be able to watch the bot on the webcast, but I'm expecting some great things out of this bot!