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Here's Andy Baker's daughter Lucy tending to it.
A field reset person actually attempted to reset it after a match. It's a bit heavier than a regular tote.

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So AndyMark is now selling a tote bot.
http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am...m_medium=email

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The TechHOUNDS will build you an original Totebot for less. Speeds up to (and including!) 50 mph.

Fully customizable. Spoiler, lights, and paint job optional :)

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I find that pretty funny. Unfortunately we aren't using a yellow tote, were using a grey tote. From what it seems the grey totes are smaller.

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They're the same, except for color.

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John Dewey HS in Brooklyn sits on a few acres of nice flat land. So Ummm.. Should FRC 333 MEGALODONS host a TOTEBOT RaceTrack?!
Thoughts?

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It seems like you guys all have way too much time on your hands...lol
they look great! last time i saw a tote go almost that fast it was because a team mate built a stack and knocked it over. :rolleyes:

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And if you read the description carefully it actually does say that the AndyMark ToteBot kit comes with a grey Orbis tote even though it's pictured as yellow.

That is funny, though pricey. I wonder if they'll get any takers!

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There out of stock right now so they must be fairly popular.

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Update on the project, we have completed the inner frame. Tested it with 60lbs and the frame has absolutely no sagging. The parts have been chosen, two Andy mark pg27 motors in a staggered configuration, two victor 888, chain drive system, no tension system. Three wheeled design, two drive in the front (tank drive) one office chair swivel wheel in the back. The frame is made of tetrix metal parts.the battery will be mounted in front of the axle, pdp centered above the motors. Low speed gear ratio. Top speed 6-15 mph.

The only problems I have left to solve are finding the correct image for the CRio-II were using, and finding out how to ventilate the systems. And of course, fitting the control system into the box without having to jump on top to smash it in there lol.
I'm going to rig the ventilation to shut off when the flaps are open (safety reasons, dam near got a knuckle torn off by a fan)

Any help at all, would be greatly appreciated :) I will post a video of the tote bot
Sneaking around the room.

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Totebot nascar crossover on an outdoor track? This could be an application for that 12 cim system 271 has been cooking up: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=136507

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The simplest design I can think of is reinforcing the drive with some 1 inch x 2 inch tubing on the inside of the tote and attaching the gearboxes to the tubing. Then you could just make a few cutouts in the tote for the drive axles for the wheels.