2016, BunnyBot Unveil and recap videos from 2471

[Bryce2471]

I forgot to post our season recap video for 2016 when it was finished so here it is:
2016 Recap (https://youtu.be/h4mN4-e-mJc)

Here is the unveil video for 2471's BunnyBot robots speedy, and Thunder McBoomstixs:
Unveil Video (https://youtu.be/n8grOTMB2r4)

[Dale]

Setting a high bar once again! See you folks on Friday. I'll make sure the trophies are dusted off.

[AlexanderLuke]

For those who read this and are in the same boat as me, here (https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152270&highlight=bunnybots) is a thread that 2471 also started with the drivetrain that is running on one of these robots. Also, Here (http://team1540.org/bunnybots/) are the rules for the competition.

These two robots look awesome! I'm not all that familiar with the BunnyBots competition, but please bear with me as I ask these questions (as perhaps their answers revolve around the rules of the competition)...

Before I start, ThunderMcBoomStix is one of the most unique and strangely hilarious names I've ever heard of for a robot.


Bumpers: What is the bumper fabric on Speedy, and how is that material holding up(looks unconventional from what I am used to seeing)? What was the reason behind trying it out(supposed to lower CoF, more durable, etc)?
Bumpers: Is that ballistic nylon on ThunderMcBoomStix?
Drivetrains: I saw the car drive on Speedy here (https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152270&highlight=bunnybots), but what is powering ThunderMcBoomStix? Are there some omni wheels on it? The turning seems wonderful.
CAD: Please tell me there are CAD models that I can take apart to learn from these robots.

[Bryce2471]

These two robots look awesome!
Thank you!
Before I start, ThunderMcBoomStix is one of the most unique and strangely hilarious names I've ever heard of for a robot.
I'm not sure where this name came from, but we always vote for robots names, and I know it's been on the ballot before.
Bumpers: What is the bumper fabric on Speedy, and how is that material holding up(looks unconventional from what I am used to seeing)? What was the reason behind trying it out(supposed to lower CoF, more durable, etc)?
That is just a textured vinyl cover for our bumpers from last year. They seem to be working well. I don't know any CoF numbers though.
Bumpers: Is that ballistic nylon on ThunderMcBoomStix? That's black sail cloth.
Drivetrains: I saw the car drive on Speedy... but what is powering ThunderMcBoomStix? Are there some omni wheels on it? The turning seems wonderful. It's just a six wheel drop center drive with all colsons and 3CIM 2 speed transmissions.
CAD: Please tell me there are CAD models that I can take apart to learn from these robots.
Not yet. The CAD is not 100% complete for ThunderMcBoomStix, partially because it was designed by a very ambitious freshman and sophomore in a limited amount of time. If you want to see these robots in action you can go to https://youtu.be/eFwYR_yfzdo to watch the live stream!