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Koko Ed 27-07-2015 18:39

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
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Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1491502)
Biohazard was all about form. I'm guessing you mean Radioactive?

What exactly was that robot supposed to do outside of being victimized by Tombstone? That thing on top of the bot was useless. The only reason they won their first match was because the robot they were competing against didn't work.

The other Gabe 27-07-2015 18:48

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
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Originally Posted by Koko Ed (Post 1491503)
What exactly was that robot supposed to do outside of being victimized by Tombstone? That thing on top of the bot was useless. The only reason they won their first match was because the robot they were competing against didn't work.

well obviously, the hammer was supposed to work: Im guessing they were going for superior mobility, since they had swerve drive (although why they needed 6 wheels, IDK), letting them keep the hammer towards their opponent easier. it was way to complicated to be effective in a sport where your opponent is trying to rip you in half. (also, reinforced plastic???? why????)

Darkseer54 27-07-2015 20:00

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
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Originally Posted by PayneTrain (Post 1491403)
Most everyone on this board is smart enough to stay out of the robotics black hole I currently live in. They can usually live with the satisfaction they don't live here, I guess.

You mean Virginia? :rolleyes: Yeah, sure am satisfied that I don't live there... wait.

JamesBrown 27-07-2015 20:08

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1491502)
Biohazard was all about form. I'm guessing you mean Radioactive?



Yeah, my mistake

Mark Sheridan 27-07-2015 22:55

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
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Originally Posted by JamesBrown (Post 1491498)
While there is a part of me that would love to see the best 16 robots in the country compete, even as an engineer I would rather have Mark Setrakian come back with a masterpiece of a robot that may not win anything.

He kinda did. the robot that holds the giant nut in each episode is his:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfQ6ygf7QE4

Paul Copioli 28-07-2015 11:41

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
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Originally Posted by Mark Sheridan (Post 1491526)
He kinda did. the robot that holds the giant nut in each episode is his:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfQ6ygf7QE4

And that hand is a masterpiece. The software and the software interface he made for that thing was impressive.

I had the pleasure of talking with Mark at the Battlebots filming about his creation. It is mesmerizing to watch up close. A thing of beauty to watch. He has all kinds of different modes, but they really only showed the smooth spinning mode most of the time on tv.

In any case, VEX Robotics and Innovation First International are proud to be a small part of the new Battlebots and look to increase our involvement and support in the coming years.

Paul

CalTran 28-07-2015 13:30

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
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Originally Posted by Mark Sheridan (Post 1491526)
He kinda did. the robot that holds the giant nut in each episode is his:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfQ6ygf7QE4

Did Paul V also win the hand to go along with the nut? Because that'd be a pretty sweet pedestal to put it on.

Gregor 29-07-2015 00:21

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
http://www.businessinsider.com/abcs-...eason-2-2015-7

The producers touch upon many things that were mentioned in this thread. Looks promising!

Monochron 30-07-2015 13:01

Re: BattleBots Return - And They're Powered by VEXpro!
 
For anybody interested Tested has two more Battlebots videos up.
One gives a technical look into Hypershock and the other gives a general behind-the-scenes look at the whole competition and has some really great interviews with the drivers and builders. Definitely a must see.


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