Rick Gibbs
23-02-2002, 22:26
All team members agree: T-Rx 2002 is the best robot that we've built yet - at least in doing what we designed it to do. Like Joe J. said - whether or not we designed it to do the right thing is another question.
In case anyone puts together a robot database, here's some info to start it off. First, links to some key pictures in the gallery:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=2217&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=2219&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=2218&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=3
Here's some stats:
Overall Stats
128 lb
Low center of gravity
Team's 6th year of existence
Veteran driver
Drivetrain
4 wheel drive.
1 drill motor powering each side
Reliable drill transmission shifting
High traction wheels
Sorry, I don't have speed specs.
~5.5:1 gear reduction between drill shaft and wheels
Goal grabber 1
(featured in middle link)
Can have goal firmly in control within 3 sec from start of match. No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
>95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.
Can release goal if needed.
Goal Grabber 2
(Here's where you can tell that I'm being honest)
Designed for last minute goal grabbing (from partner?)
Can't release goal
Can't collect balls with goal attached on this side
No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
>95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.
Ball Collection
Designed to shoot balls into goal when attached to Goal Grabber 1.
>80% Success rate.
Steel discs mounted on wheels to maintain inertia.
Variable speed to adjust for balls with different inflation.
'Rabbit ears' help funnel balls to shooter
Hope you find it useful :) See you in Philly, New Haven, and hopefully EPCOT!
Rick Gibbs
In case anyone puts together a robot database, here's some info to start it off. First, links to some key pictures in the gallery:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=2217&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=2219&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=2218&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=3
Here's some stats:
Overall Stats
128 lb
Low center of gravity
Team's 6th year of existence
Veteran driver
Drivetrain
4 wheel drive.
1 drill motor powering each side
Reliable drill transmission shifting
High traction wheels
Sorry, I don't have speed specs.
~5.5:1 gear reduction between drill shaft and wheels
Goal grabber 1
(featured in middle link)
Can have goal firmly in control within 3 sec from start of match. No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
>95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.
Can release goal if needed.
Goal Grabber 2
(Here's where you can tell that I'm being honest)
Designed for last minute goal grabbing (from partner?)
Can't release goal
Can't collect balls with goal attached on this side
No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
>95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.
Ball Collection
Designed to shoot balls into goal when attached to Goal Grabber 1.
>80% Success rate.
Steel discs mounted on wheels to maintain inertia.
Variable speed to adjust for balls with different inflation.
'Rabbit ears' help funnel balls to shooter
Hope you find it useful :) See you in Philly, New Haven, and hopefully EPCOT!
Rick Gibbs