Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Well, they censored it pretty well.

Seriously, that's a verrrrry nice robot. You can tell just from the video the care and precision that went into every aspect.

Can't wait to see it at competition.

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Are you guys using CAN for control again this year?

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Unlike in previous years, we have zero Jaguars or Victors this year. We only have Talons.

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Its ok because that is the version they play on the airwaves! Plus who doesn't like Kanye? :ahh: Great robot also.

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Me.

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

I love the robot and the video, both are amazing.

In addition to all the praise others have already said about the robot, I just wanted to say that your team branding is excellent. Good team branding is something I don't think I see enough of in FIRST and it really makes and impact. I think it's often something that isn't noticed and overlooked but it makes a big difference in how professional a team appears and I wanted to point it out and appreciate it.

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Hey, even Kanye himself agrees!

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Awesome robot, whoever did your bumper numbers deserves a lot of credit.

What inside your collector rollers (motor, gearbox, etc). Is there a back bearing to support that end of the roller?

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Is your code publicly available?

EDIT: Nevermind, found it here:
https://code.google.com/p/robotics61...%2Fcompetition

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

I am very impressed with the ball collector, that's excellent attention to detail showing why 610 competes at a very high level year in and year out. Excellent production on the video side of things as well.

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

that intake is awesome, guys! job well done, and definitely an inspiring robot from the defending world champs. best of luck to you guys this year and hopefully we'll see each other again at championships.

...although, one thing that wasn't shown in the video is a hint at what your emergency blocker will be this year. personally, i'm expecting something covered completely in flowers this time...it's just natural evolution. last year, witnessing it first hand, there was obviously plenty of room for more on that thing. ;)

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

You know I was wondering the same thing through out the entire video... Where are the feather boas?? I mean all world class teams use feather boas right? :p

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

lol. funny you should mention that. in typical late season build session conversation, we were joking about how awesome our intake would look lined in a feather boa...i think that idea needs to be revisited now. ;)

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

We outsourced the bumper numbers to a local print shop and ran the plywood backing through the CNC router. They look pretty sharp and all of the mounting brackets fit the first time.

The rollers are powered by a Banebots motor through a versa planetary. There is an internal disk supporting the back end of the roller.

The boas were added to lighten the mood after being told to perform a defensive roll. I'm sure we'll find something equally as flamboyant to put on this robot. It's already named after a fish...

Re: 610 Presents: Stingray
 

Hahaha, I know our team still gets a good chuckle out of that match. :p