FRC125 - The NUTRONs- 2016 Reveal
 

Hey CD!

Team 125, the NUTRONs, are proud to present our 19th robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition - Escape Velocity.



Escape Velocity features:

• 24"x22" Overall Drivebase - fits on a single 'Rampart' and two total 'CDF' planks
• 14.5 ft/s Single Speed
• 6WD, 6" Pneumatic Wheels
• Defeater of A, B, D Defenses
• Helical Intake Roller
• Pneumatically-actuated Catapult - capable of scoring from the Batter to Outerworks

We'll see everyone at:
Arizona North Regional
NEFIRST Rhode Island District Event
NEFIRST Boston District Event
NEFIRST Pine Tree District Event

-Brando

Re: FRC125 - The NUTRONs- 2016 Reveal
 

Awesome

Re: FRC125 - The NUTRONs- 2016 Reveal
 

This robot is going to have 4 events before district championships in a rough game like Stronghold. It looks fantastic, though, and I love that you made it thin enough to fit on on rampart. I wanted to do that, but felt it didn't leave enough space for intake in our design. I'm glad you made it work though!
Good luck this season!

Re: FRC125 - The NUTRONs- 2016 Reveal
 

Very nice! Looking forward to seeing it this weekend in Flagstaff...

Re: FRC125 - The NUTRONs- 2016 Reveal
 

Love this robot! Good job 125 :D

Quick question though... What happens when you are getting ready to shoot and another robot bumps you? Does the boulder fall out/become misaligned?

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That's more like it. That will be exciting to see in Boston.


please pick us

Re: FRC125 - The NUTRONs- 2016 Reveal
 

The opponent causes a penalty and 125 gets points (since they shoot touching the defenses).

Excellent concept and execution on a unique design this year guys, very impressed.

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Beyond what Justin said, the shooting process has been refined since the filming of the video. The release of the intake roller into the firing process is a much faster transition.

EDIT: We also have firing positions from the outer works and batter. Those provide a more protected firing position.

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I looks like teams will have a very small window of time to do so. Based on the trajectory of that shot and lining up with the intake on the back, you can bet they'll be shooting from _just_ outside the outerworks. Which will probably be a little too close for comfort for most teams.

Cool robot concept and great design. I look forward to watching your matches!

EDIT: Wow -- I was really late on this response. Justin and Bailey beat me.

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Oh, cool :p I was just curious. :D

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We've been doing 4 events pre DCMP for a few years now.

When Brando told me size of bot I nearly fell over laughing thinking it was a joke. Then I got sad cuz I had to fit electronics in. But it happened.

Not mentioned is the code. Our software team has been hard at work and there's some fun surprises in store for folks.

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Definitely an important design consideration, and something we're definitely used to dealing with as we've done 4 events before DCMP the past 2 seasons (as Schreiber pointed out).

We focused a ton on making our defense crossings happen, but making them as least violent as possible. Going over half of a rampart, and being able to fit inside the moat make for some smooth transitions. We're hoping the pain of designing to this small size will pay super long dividends as the year goes on.

-Brando

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Fantastic work. Now I know what we are up against in AZ North, and I'm scared

Re: FRC125 - The NUTRONs- 2016 Reveal
 

Whats the trick with the corners of the bumpers. How do you maintain the pool noodle so well?

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I'd love to learn more about what considerations you've made over the past few years to help your robots withstand the rigors of 5 regular season competitions. With more and more regions going to districts and the increasing cries to end the 6 week build, I think more teams are going to have to start designing specifically for extra run time on their robots.