2386 Trojans 2010

[Craig]

Well we finally have a few minutes to relax and enjoy the fruits of our maximum allowable stress limit, wait...fruits of our (torque*ratio)/radius...no that just doesn't sound right???

Oh the signs of another long build season of FIRST, it's been a good one. I'd like to congratulate all of the hard working students from 2386.

Here is what we came up with, see y'all at BAE and waterloo! enjoy:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_nZl-OzK7_30/S4aXuPq0XvI/AAAAAAAAABk/gwpzqsrddX4/s800/IMAG0097.jpg

Simple offset drive system to reduce bump effect:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nZl-OzK7_30/S4aXnpCIaMI/AAAAAAAAABg/ThSYWySb_VE/s800/IMAG0094.jpg

Pretty hard to flip this beast; self righting roll cage:
http://zekester.smugmug.com/photos/791675594_gBxn7-L.jpg

We went simple on the kicker to save the weight for our 600lb capacity winch (and she'll still lift 3' in 12 seconds), if only we can find a couple partners to hang on for a ride :yikes: :
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nZl-OzK7_30/S4aXzgWpXCI/AAAAAAAAABo/gfD74BMiHTM/s800/IMAG0098.jpg

[ThunderKate]

217 agrees, that is awesome. (:

[Lowfategg]

Yay, finally another self-righter.

Looks awesome guys.

[Dancin103]

Job most deffinately well done. :)

[Bob Steele]

WOW
What an incredible robot!!
You guys did good...

That thing looks massive... (in a good way...)
I will look forward to seeing it on the field in Atlanta!!

GREAT job!!!

R

[,4lex S.]

Waterloo is going to be a really competitive regional this year. I think this adds to that significantly. Well done. Can't wait to see it in action.

[Craig]

and one more for those curious; all of the GTAW (tig) welding is done by our skilled students:
http://zekester.smugmug.com/photos/779034258_tTx54-L.jpg

[Craig]

A little vid of the self righting for you guys:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg-C6KI7sMY