Team 111 - WildStang 2016
 

Team 111 proudly presents WildStang's robot for the 2016 season.





And a short reveal video.

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Nice! I can't wait to see it compete! (Online, of course)

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Love the robot!!! Favorite part is the air tank held on with tape:D

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Looks familiar :]

Looking forward to hopefully playing with you guys at Midwest here in a few weeks!

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Let's just say we'd had a couple of long practice sessions :eek:

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Looks good, guys! Looking forward to seeing it up close tomorrow.

If we get to share the same side of the glass this weekend, I'm glad to see that you guys got the low bar covered. ;)

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I won't be convinced this is a Wildstang bot if there aren't rainbow LEDs in those intake rollers

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or bouncy balls... :D

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We sacraficed the mini ping pong balls for functionality, not sure if was the best idea, those balls looked pretty dope.

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Looks great! See you guys at worlds!

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And now that it's finished processing...

A short reveal video.

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nice beaver tail

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It's actually a platypus tail.

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I think it is interesting that most of your posts say "nice beaver tail". I think the design is based on the CD7 intake.

Re: Team 111 - WildStang 2016
 

Fantastic robot! I'm excited to see Wildstang as strong as ever.

Can you give some details on the drivetrain? I can't tell exactly what's going on there by the pictures or video.

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Yes it is. The front of this also pivots down with a secondary piston at the front. This allows it to get under the portcullis, and push down the CDF.

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It's 8WD, using VEX traction wheels and blue nitrite tread. The base is angled at the front and back to get the right lift over defenses, and is... Nicely reinforced. :) We paid careful attention to dead spots and the point of contact of the wheels on the defenses when looking at the amount of clearance for the base.

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We are using belts as well, as they are lighter, easier to replace, and can tolerate shock much better than #25 chain (we've broken two belts, mainly from stretching because of carpet getting stuck in the pulleys)

The geometry of the base makes it so that it can get over every terrain based defenses without tortugaing. The wedges also eliminate any type of landing gear, as well as the ability to go forward and backwards over the defenses.

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It's true; I like to compliment team on their beaver tails, as we have one ourselves. We were inspired by 973's intake from 2012. I haven't heard it be referred to as CD7 though. What does that mean?

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CD7 is Chief Delphi's 7th robot (2002).

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http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22478

I'm really impressed with the design this year, and am looking forward to seeing you guys compete at CIR this weekend!

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What is that orange material riveted on the intake rollers?

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My guess is some form of rubber. You can see it in strips on their shooting hood too.

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That's adhesive backed silicone - McMaster part 5109K53.

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OK that makes sense. Thank you.

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What material are you using for the clear portion of the intake roller? I see it a lot, but actually don't know what teams are using!

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What kind of belts are being used?

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Just vex pro 5mm HTD 9mm thick belts.

Re: Team 111 - WildStang 2016
 

Polycarbonate tubing, here's the McMaster part number: 8585K63