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Swampdude 31-01-2012 22:52

179 Swamp Teasers
 
Bringing balance to the Universe one bot (or 3) at a time...
Yes it shoots balls but you can't see that yet, and it blocks the chute nicely :D





Peyton Yeung 31-01-2012 22:57

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Well done. I was hoping someone would make a good ramp bot but this just blows me away. Good luck

Andrew Lawrence 31-01-2012 22:58

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Why do I have the feeling this is going to win einstein if it can effectively feed balls to the two strong scorers on its alliance? Probably because it will. :cool:

Squeakypig 31-01-2012 22:58

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
My mind...it has officially been blown...

*Goes on Travelocity to buy plane ticket to St. Louis*

Gotta see this thing in action!

Ernst 31-01-2012 22:59

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Are you sure that this does not violate
Quote:

[G10]
Robots may not grab, grasp, grapple, or attach to any Arena structure. (Robots may push or react against any
elements of the Arena that is not protected by another rule.)
Violation: Foul
I would be inclined to say that your robot does not violate the rule, because you aren't clamping something onto the bridge, but are instead cleverly utilizing friction and balancing.


Also, can the pivoting-platform part catapult balls?:D

Peyton Yeung 31-01-2012 23:01

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
This seems kinda like a 111 from 2001 hybrid utilizing a clever passive gripper to hang. Mind=blown

Jetweb 31-01-2012 23:04

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ZehP (Post 1117537)
Are you sure that this does not violate


I would be inclined to say that your robot does not violate the rule, because you aren't clamping something onto the bridge, but are instead cleverly utilizing friction and balancing.


Also, can the pivoting-platform part catapult balls?:D

It is fully supported by the top surface of the ramp and doesn't touch any other part

Also it doesn't catapult but it will defiantly be able to shoot balls

Jared Russell 31-01-2012 23:07

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
My only question is how many copycats will we see...

Justin Montois 31-01-2012 23:10

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Came in here expecting "Teasers", Things went much better than expected!

That thing is just awesome. 3 more weeks of refining and you guys will be a force, can't wait to talk about it when it makes the FRC Top 25!

JB987 31-01-2012 23:12

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Does the bottom of the u-channel that fits over the bridge end touch any part of the bottom side while the bot is suspending or suspended? Or is this just an amazing example of a perfect balancing feat?

Peyton Yeung 31-01-2012 23:12

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
I'm curious as to what the 4 sprockets on the ramp do. Guess I'll have to wait a few more weeks.

Tom Line 31-01-2012 23:13

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256 (Post 1117535)
Why do I have the feeling this is going to win einstein if it can effectively feed balls to the two strong scorers on its alliance? Probably because it will. :cool:

Take another look. That appears to be the ball handling mechanism on the bottom of their ramp (look at the vertical channels and teh white gears). I'm guessing they are, essentially, a close in dumper. They plan on playing in the offensive zone. Since you're not likely to have 2 bots on defense, their ramp system only makes sense in the offensive zone.

JohnSchneider 31-01-2012 23:13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared341 (Post 1117546)
My only question is how many copycats will we see...

I agree...I wish you wouldnt have shown this so early :(

BJC 31-01-2012 23:15

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
That's not a teaser, thats a robot!

Out of curiosity what angle is your ramp at? I imagine that an angle steeper then the actual ramp (15-16 degrees) may present a problem for some teams trying to climb you.

It really does look awesome though. 40 points anyone?

Good Luck with your bold strategy this season.
Regards, Bryan

AdamHeard 31-01-2012 23:20

Re: 179 Swamp Teasers
 
Is this legal?


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