pic: 195 Drive Base [Archive]

Tom Bottiglieri

11-02-2006, 04:18

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sanddrag

11-02-2006, 04:19

i_am_Doug

11-02-2006, 07:34

*shivers* Haven't I seen you in my dreams?

Nice placement. I give it a 9/10.
Neatness*unlike the rat home's like in some robots..)*9/10
color....10/10 nice looking blue. was that airbrushed?

And im really loveing the frame design.

I like what you have going on so far. like sanddrag asked; why did you go with the tread design?

Alex Cormier

11-02-2006, 09:05

Tom Bottiglieri

11-02-2006, 10:33

Absolutely beautiful. Looks like a 4 speed with plastic gearbox plates. What is the frame made out of? How much does it currently weigh in this configuration? What was your reasoning for going with tracks/belts?
As Alex said, this is a the 2-speed version of the plastic 4-speed blind shifter. The 4-speed worked very well for us last year, so we decided to use the same basic design again, we just didn't need all 4 speeds. High: 10.5 ft/s Low: 4.5 ft/s

The frame is made out of 9 ply Baltic birch plywood. That stuff is amazing. It has a strength:weight ratio that is out of this world. And its cheap, easy to make, and makes electronics mounting a breeze. :)

With no batteries, this frame weighs 74 pounds.

We have been using belts since before I was even on the team. I suppose I can say we've got it down to somewhat of a science.

Alex Cormier

11-02-2006, 10:41

As Alex said, this is a the 2-speed version of the plastic 4-speed blind shifter. The 4-speed worked very well for us last year, so we decided to use the same basic design again, we just didn't need all 4 speeds. High: 10.5 ft/s Low: 4.5 ft/s

The frame is made out of 9 ply Baltic birch plywood. That stuff is amazing. It has a strength:weight ratio that is out of this world. And its cheap, easy to make, and makes electronics mounting a breeze. :)

With no batteries, this frame weighs 74 pounds.

We have been using belts since before I was even on the team. I suppose I can say we've got it down to somewhat of a science.
Once again, it's impressive. Can't wait to see it all together. Where ya guys headed?

Tom Bottiglieri

11-02-2006, 11:41

Once again, it's impressive. Can't wait to see it all together. Where ya guys headed?
Winter Warzone, UTC Regional, Championship Event.

Kim Masi

11-02-2006, 18:51

I really like the design...to me, it almost look like an animation...I mean, it an just be my tired eyes....however, its really neat, cant wait to see what the rest looks like...I really like the color, too.

Rick TYler

11-02-2006, 23:28

Hey! You better be careful, you know how that plywood bursts into flames!

(Nice robot. Really. It looks great.)

Dan Petrovic

12-02-2006, 00:21

Wow, that looks really nice!

Let's hope the chassis doesn't take up all of the weight.

BoyWithCape195

12-02-2006, 00:28

Its 74 pounds for what you see in the picture, not just the frame. :cool: This gives us a solid 46 pounds for any appendages.

sanddrag

12-02-2006, 00:31

Its 74 pounds for what you see in the picture, not just the frame. :cool: This gives us a solid 46 pounds for any appendages.For me, that's far too much weight for a drive base, but that's me.

Rick TYler

12-02-2006, 01:26

For me, that's far too much weight for a drive base, but that's me.

Really? I see a full set of drive components, pneumatics, electronics, and the chassis with 45 pounds available for the game system. The weight sounds good to me.

Tom Bottiglieri

14-02-2006, 17:21

We were able to go up and get some practice at RAGE's facility last night.

Here's the clip... (www.team195.com/195teaser.wmv)

Greg Marra

14-02-2006, 17:24

We were able to go up and get some practice at RAGE's facility last night.

Here's the clip... (www.team195.com/195teaser.wmv)

Solid.

All we have been able to determine so far is that our 2005 robot does not like going up ramps. Our attempts to push it up using its own arm resulted in it tipping backwards. :rolleyes:

Jeff Rodriguez

14-02-2006, 18:07

I got to see their work in person last night. Wow! Very smooth, very fast, very nice! 195 knows how to do treads and do them right.
Plus, I heard that a periscope goes on top. ;)
Good job guys.

evelyn1503

14-02-2006, 18:39

looks solid but hevey

Scott Shaw 237

14-02-2006, 22:30

Looks great like always! Can't wait to see and compete with 195 at UTC this year. They should have a strong contention as always, and I just can't wait. Looking very nice guys. :cool:

Rick TYler

14-02-2006, 22:33

looks solid but hevey

What makes you think it's heavy?

Chriszuma

14-02-2006, 22:41

We were able to go up and get some practice at RAGE's facility last night.

Here's the clip... (www.team195.com/195teaser.wmv)
Very, very nice drive base you've got there.
I noticed that little lcd-adorned box in the corner. What, pray tell, is that to be used for?

Also, what's up with the camera? Did you modify it to look more scifi-robotic?

Jon K.

15-02-2006, 00:10

Wow, now I am really mad that I went to build our robot versus going to the facility to watch that in action. That looks real nice guys can't wait to see the whole thing(maybe/hopefully Saturday)

Tom Bottiglieri

15-02-2006, 06:57

That looks real nice guys can't wait to see the whole thing(maybe/hopefully Saturday)
You haven't long to wait my friend. Saturday it will be.

phrontist

15-02-2006, 09:16

Very, very nice drive base you've got there.
I noticed that little lcd-adorned box in the corner. What, pray tell, is that to be used for?

Also, what's up with the camera? Did you modify it to look more scifi-robotic?

That is a pivoting ultrasonic range sensor, not a camera.

Heretic121

15-02-2006, 12:53

wow... smooth... smooth turning... smooth shifting... just amazing like always...

great job guys!!! see you at utc!!!

Gabe Salas Jr.

16-02-2006, 12:50

Nice clean, and solid design. Good to see it handles well with treads!