pic: Team 56 Almost Done

[jfischer]

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[Ryan Dognaux]

Very nice looking robot, I'm curious as to how you grab the tetras with your arm.

[tribotec_ca88]

Wow, nice job!!
Can't wait to see it in action in New Jersey (you will be there, right?)
You couldn't expect much less from team 56!!
I guess all I can say is...congratulations! and good luck to your team!!!

[663.keith]

Very nice looking robot, I'm curious as to how you grab the tetras with your arm.

it took me a while to, I was distracted by the large "U bar" and the end of their arm. at the end of it there seems to a small hook to grab a tetra. The U bar also seems to have some purpose as well. Exactly what I can't be sure

looks awesome! good luck

[Kelvin Ng]

the hook at the back flips out and hooks onto the tetra while the brass thing keeps the tetra aligned? my best guess. sexy bot.

[tkwetzel]

it took me a while to, I was distracted by the large "U bar" and the end of their arm. at the end of it there seems to a small hook to grab a tetra. The U bar also seems to have some purpose as well. Exactly what I can't be sure

looks awesome! good luck

My guess is that the hoop/U bar is designed to block tetras from being placed on a goal...it will be positioned above a goal to prevent more tetras from being added.

[jfischer]

ROBBE will be appearing at the Sacramento, NJ and Philly regionals. Looking forward to getting started with the competitions.

The arm/gripper does have several functions. I'll explain the design after the ship date.

[Michael Leicht]

very good job 56 always amaze me. bravo

couple questions.

what is your drive train and do you have casters(thought i saw a caster)?
how does it work?
is your driver in the top shape to handle that beast?

[jfischer]

The drive train is 4WD using 8" pneumatic go-kart racing slicks. The drive wheels are located in the front and center positions. We put casters in the back to improve the turning radius and help get out of tight places. It provides a good balance of speed (8 fps) and maneuverability. It's actually easier to driver than last years model.

By the way how is 303 coming along.

[Michael Leicht]

The drive train is 4WD using 8" pneumatic go-kart racing slicks. The drive wheels are located in the front and center positions. We put casters in the back to improve the turning radius and help get out of tight places. It provides a good balance of speed (8 fps) and maneuverability. It's actually easier to driver than last years model.

By the way how is 303 coming along.

we are just coming along just dandy mr fischer just dandy. we are driving and having some fun.

[Kyle]

That looks great, I wish my car looked like that.
how much dose it weigh?

I am going to try to go to the NJ regional, It will be great to see you guys there.

[jfischer]

ROBBE weighed in at 117 lbs. without the battery. This maybe the first year we don't spend the last weekend drilling holes.

[MikeA56]

Jerry,
You've always been a showoff, haven't you?
Just Kidding, This must be a first for our team not to drill holes last minute!
:D

Mike