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fordchrist675
21-01-2009, 02:51
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ZInventor
21-01-2009, 02:52
well, let's see... over 60 inches, things other than the rover wheeels are touching the ground, possibly over 120 lbs...

i think the carl bot may need some improvements...

lol, jk... nice proto

-Z
fordchrist675
21-01-2009, 02:56
LOL I agree we are moving forward, and Carl is a good prototype. haha That would definitely be funny to see. but not possible
fordchrist675
21-01-2009, 02:57
Good luck this year.
XXShadowXX
21-01-2009, 08:28
one thing
SAFETY GLASSES?!?
Hellfeier675
21-01-2009, 10:08
haha there were no tools running in the shop don't worry ;p he should still be wearing them though.
XXShadowXX
21-01-2009, 12:44
We have a safety line in our build shop, if your beyond the line (green paint on a concert floor) you should have safety glasses on. Its a good practice to get into if the machines are running or not, because it will become second nature.
NorviewsVeteran
21-01-2009, 21:36
Carl was the name of our FVC bot last year (when it was still vex). This one seems to be a more advanced, hybrid style design. Interesting.
DonRotolo
21-01-2009, 22:23
Hmm, I think we're going to have to ask FIRST about that, since we didn't get a Carl in our Kit... :D
fordchrist675
21-01-2009, 22:34
Lol, its like cracker jacks except more advanced prizes
amariealbrecht
22-01-2009, 17:50
haha oh carl what a robot you make...
Kimmeh
27-01-2009, 11:37
We have a safety line in our build shop, if your beyond the line (green paint on a concert floor) you should have safety glasses on. Its a good practice to get into if the machines are running or not, because it will become second nature.

Except for the fact that it's made out of tape. And it's a BLUE line. :D To add to it, there's a container with safety glasses right by the line. The only flaw with our system is when people are doing something with the robot and it's before the line. Many a mentor (and student) have forgotten their safety glasses while standing inches away from the robot.

Imagine: Just got the camera to work the day before. Robot in one room. Driver in another.
Driver: I should bring the controls out here.
Mentor?: You've got a camera!
Driver: You're right, I do! It's good practice!
Robot is driven into table leg... :yikes:
smurfgirl
27-01-2009, 11:45
That's a great idea. (:
I remember the suggestions people made of me being the bot, because I'm short... but it didn't work in 07 because I couldn't reach the top row of the rack.