Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

We are very proud to announce our 2015 robot, "Alebrije by Alstom and Movistar"

http://youtu.be/O6nX0X9feAs

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your pneumatic storage tanks are illegal. R66-I specifically calls out those white Clippard tanks as not being allowed for use.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Those aren't Clippards. Those are the tank listed here: http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2479.htm

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

I don't think those are the Clippard tanks. The illegal Clippard tanks have a larger label than what appears to be on the tanks in the video.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

We are aware of that rule, when we ordered them there were no black clippard tanks in stock. Because of that, we bought tanks from another brand.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Moral of the story: not all white plastic pneumatic tanks are illegal.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Another beautiful machine from Panteras. I'm kind of sad that I won't be able to see you guys at Peachtree this year, but I wish you guys the best of luck at your events this year!

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

I think there needs to be some form of formal education on the fact that white air tanks are not always Clippard Tanks :/

Nice job!!

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Thank you! We're also sure that your robot will be excellent again! We hope to see you at St. Louis! And maybe at Peachtree next year.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Has anyone performed tests on these other brands of storage tanks to show they won't explode when they fail? Are they any safer than the Clippard tanks?

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Looks great! You guys are always impressive, good luck this year.

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Last I checked air tanks aren't rated on explodebility based on color. Panteras are a smart team. They know what they're doing.

Great job on the robot. Can't wait to see it in action this year.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Did I mention color in that post? I'm simply pointing out that plastic pressure vessels have a propensity to fail in a fashion that creates significant safety hazard. There were plenty of very smart teams that used the now banned Clippard tanks as well. Personally, I'd much rather be safe than sorry.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Well a Black clippard tank blew up on us, does that mean those are also unsafe?
-Ronnie

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

How much does that weigh?

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

It weights around 116 lb

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

If the failure mode involves sending high velocity projectiles around the room, as it does with the White Clippard tanks, then yes, I do feel those are unsafe. The severity of the risk is not worth the slight weight savings versus using a stainless steel storage tank, which tend to fail in a less dangerous fashion.

Anyway, any further discussion should occur in a relevant thread:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=127695

Allow this thread to remain about 2283's robot.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

What a good looking robot! can't wait to see it in action.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Thanks! Hope to see you at St. Louis!

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

Great robot! We're nearly twins.

Re: Team 2283 Panteras from Mexico City 2015 Robot Reveal
 

This robot is so simple and effective, I love it and expect to see great things once again!
-Ronnie