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Aren_Hill 27-02-2012 01:54
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Meredith Novak (Post 1135444)

We have 4 wheel modules - we went with 4 in 2011 and really liked the performance. It makes it a bit harder to manage the weight.
We'll trade you some weight for driver experience, I think we might weigh ~85lbs come midwest.

JosephC 27-02-2012 02:49
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JTN (Post 1135468)
~~~~~BUMP~~~~~
It's only been like an hour :D


Great looking robot guys.

JesseK 27-02-2012 08:50
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Meredith Novak (Post 1135455)
If you mean OI: we use a steering wheel and single joystick. The joystick buttons change modes. Not sure if it is intuitive - it is what our current driver prefers. There are about 8 modes this year...he may not prefer it after that!
That your driver has a strong preference is very promising. Some kids are just born to be fighter pilots :cool:.

Nice 'bot!

CalTran 27-02-2012 08:50
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
I really really wish Blue Valley district didn't block youtube :'(
From what I've read so far, this is going to be one heck of a catapulting swerving robot...I'll be spending far too much time over in your pits this year at Greater Kansas City...good luck, and see you in 4 days!

Andrew Lawrence 27-02-2012 09:07
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Awesome robot! I've been waiting for this one all year!

Only question I have is: What is your reasoning behind the catapult? I know earlier you said wheeled shooters were getting "boring", but what was the tactical advantage you thought it gave you?

Just curious. Thanks a bunch for sharing this! I can't wait to watch the webcast!

Alpha Beta 27-02-2012 09:30
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Meredith Novak (Post 1135454)
Next to winning, "unexpected" is our favorite accomplishment.
Well, I expected to see a swerve handled by an expert driver and this video didn't disappoint. The rest of the package was a delightful surprise. You must have had some fun designing this, and I'm going to have a blast watching it perform this weekend. Welcome back to KC.

Jeff Waegelin 27-02-2012 09:55
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see you guys in Chicago!

n1ckd2012 27-02-2012 11:02
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Do you mind describing a few of your 8 driving modes? Why 8? Superb robot! Love the video.

Brandon Holley 27-02-2012 11:04
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
No one does swerve like Baxter does, no one. Great looking bot guys. Well produced video as well. Good luck out there!

-Brando

Robert Cawthon 27-02-2012 11:24
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
SWEET!! See ya at KC. :)

Chexposito 27-02-2012 13:33
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Love the robot, another great robot from Bomb Squad.

waialua359 27-02-2012 14:10
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Meredith Novak (Post 1135454)
Next to winning, "unexpected" is our favorite accomplishment. We didn't want to do a wheeled shooter - we've done them, we're bored with that, never liked the limitations. We really planned to do a puncher/ plunger, but the catapult prototypes were more convincing. Beater bars and catapults have been good to us.

We have hard stops for different shooting positions and a load cell to measure the force before firing.

The driver better be impeccable. No pressure, Austin...
This is just another reminder to all teams why we even participate in FIRST.
I need to pinch myself with reminders as well.

Great job Bomb Squad!

delsaner 27-02-2012 14:20
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Oh you guys and your swerve. ;)

Looks beautiful. Creative and interesting design. I love your ball acquisition device. Can't wait to see you guys in competition!!

WarehouseCrew 15-03-2012 12:51
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
What is a "load cell" and how does it compensate for tubing and belt stretch?

Jefferson 15-03-2012 13:32
Re: Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad, 2012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WarehouseCrew (Post 1144604)
What is a "load cell" and how does it compensate for tubing and belt stretch?
A load cell measures force. In this case the force the catapult is applying to the winch. Surgical tubing will relax when it is stretched for an amount of time. We use the load cell to quantify that relaxation and account for it to make our catapult more consistent.


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