Chief Delphi - Team 254 Presents: Barrage

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- - Team 254 Presents: Barrage (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127440)

Conor Ryan

04-03-2014 19:12

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At approximately 6.5 points/sec it is a bit of a shame that you have to play teleop.

If you were able to keep up the points per second rate from auto in teleop, you would score approximatlely 975 points by the end of a full match.

Electronica1

04-03-2014 19:16

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Originally Posted by thefro526 (Post 1353502)

Regardless of the method used, one would assume that the Poofs have thought of this eventuality and probably have some sort of back-up plan. Whether that be turning to the left instead of the right, or just not shooting if there's something in their path has yet to be seen - but assuming that they don't shoot unless they get to the end of their path - putting up a goalie bot in front of them is probably a waste of time, since they should be able to get rid of all three balls fairly quickly into the teleop period...

If anything, the fact that 254 can possess all 3 of their alliances starting balls at once is the real advantage here. Who cares if they score them? Just not having to chase one or two down for the first 20 seconds of the match is enough of an advantage.

Wait, if someone does manage to block their auto or they just miss somehow, wouldn't that wicked backspin they have on the ball cause it to roll to the opponents side of the field? :confused:

TheMadCADer

04-03-2014 20:02

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Originally Posted by JVN (Post 1353002)

I love the over-center linkage. That is my favorite detail. :)

-John

Anybody have a good picture of this linkage? I'm not exactly sure what part is being referred to here.

s_forbes

04-03-2014 20:14

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Clean robot, as usual! Some clever use of pneumatic linkages and latches, very cool. I like how the deflector for the shooter is just floating up in the air on the end of a big moving frame.

I noticed a sponsor sticker on your robot that I haven't seen before... Team Whyachi. How is that working out? Do you have a rotational kinetic mechanism we can't see, or perhaps a new walking drivetrain?

Gaurav27

04-03-2014 20:39

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A really impressive robot. I like how the design is centered around the 3 ball capability for autonomous. This would definitely provide you with the flexibility to pickup from both sides in tight defensive situations. Amazing as always, Poofs!

Kevin Sheridan

04-03-2014 23:58

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Originally Posted by TravusCubington (Post 1353137)

Sparky3D

05-03-2014 10:41

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Originally Posted by Nemo (Post 1353535)

There's a CIM visible through the smoked polycarbonate whose purpose I cannot discern.

I'm guessing that "CIM" in the belly of the robot is actually a Thomas 215 compressor. The motor on it looks a lot like a CIM.

sailer99

05-03-2014 10:50

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What are those gray covers on the pneumatics tubing just before it goes into the fittings?

TD78	05-03-2014 10:54

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Originally Posted by sailer99 (Post 1353866)

What are those gray covers on the pneumatics tubing just before it goes into the fittings?

looks like shrink tubing labels. you can buy the label maker (similar to a label maker you can get at Staples...just more expensive) and the shrink tubing off of mcmaster.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#4512T6

Nemo	05-03-2014 12:37

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Originally Posted by Sparky3D (Post 1353861)

I'm guessing that "CIM" in the belly of the robot is actually a Thomas 215 compressor. The motor on it looks a lot like a CIM.

That makes a lot more sense. Previously I had only seen the gray colored Thomas compressors from past KoP's.

paul_v

05-03-2014 13:17

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Originally Posted by s_forbes (Post 1353581)

I noticed a sponsor sticker on your robot that I haven't seen before... Team Whyachi. How is that working out? Do you have a rotational kinetic mechanism we can't see, or perhaps a new walking drivetrain?

We have many sponsors this year. Team Whyachi (http://www.teamwhyachi.com/botshop.htm) used their waterjet to cut the parts for our shooting hood linkage and rails, and various small plates. Terry Ewert runs a great family business, and is one of the smartest designers I know. They understand robot competitions from their days winning Battlebots events on TV.

Most importantly, they are super fast. DXF's were sent to them Sunday night, parts cut and shipped out Monday AM within hours. They stock most sizes of aluminum you would need, and can perform other full shop services as needed. They are very affordable because they charge based on actual hours spent, not an upfront quote, and the rates are not too high.

I have known Terry as a friend/competitor for a decade, and had them also do work for FRC190 when I was a mentor over there.

-Paul Ventimiglia

rcmolloy

05-03-2014 19:56

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OZ_341

06-03-2014 12:30

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Great Machine as Always.
Good luck to 254 this weekend.

Abhishek R

01-05-2014 15:41

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Will the build blog for 2014 be released?

safiq10

01-05-2014 15:55

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Originally Posted by Abhishek R (Post 1381596)

Will the build blog for 2014 be released?

Yes! I emailed them and asked them and they replied to me saying the build blog will be posted! :D

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