Team 1701 Driving Test

[imax48236]

This was the very first time that we tested the drivetrain on the ground. It's a little rough right now, but we think we have the three-wheel drive system down pretty well...

The video is available here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jde7YWrRe4s

Improvements will be made shortly to the drive code, and the code for the lifting arm.

[imax48236]

This is a close-up of the bottom of the chassis.

http://chiefdelphi.com/media/img/d87/d87a0a1093dcb94e6d1b0850901f05d0_l.jpg

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Wow. The first time I saw the picture I said "nah.. that ain’t gonna work"
But after seeing the vid I can see why this would be quite effective.

You might want to add some omnis/casters/skids to the rear corners to prevent tipping.

Looks great!

[Jetgrindradio00]

I didnt know that this years competition was called FIRST Robotics: Tokyo Drift?:p

[OrangeyRobo]

We just added some temporary skids to the back corners. It never tipped, but we were afraid the corners might catch on the carpet.

[VEN]

Kamikadze :D

PS. There's a Vova on your team?

[OrangeyRobo]

This is our new robot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZWodd4Vce4

[Sgt. Mammoth]

I see your new walker-design doesn't have any worries over catching on the carpet. ;)

Nice drivetrain btw.