Yeah Abe is right our bot ( #710 ) is gettin up almost as fast as they are flippin over maybe

or is that top secret :-)

bah what ever

Yeah, we're about 15 fps (with lots of torque too :) )
We haven't gotten our "Ramp Race" code/parts quite finished, but we should have the capability of getting there fast...
And pushing quite a load.....
Too bad we won't bee seeing you guys :(
Looks great though!

In the Image Discussuin on the wedge view of their bot, Swampdude stated that the wedge is clear lexan. The green is just a scratch resistant cover that hasn't been peeled off.

I would say so. At it's highest point that wall is only 4' tall. From the perspective I am seeing, their bot looks to be about 4'8" (Including that wheel up top for the splits). I can only assume they've built within their 30x36 limits. I think they'll be OK, they aren't a rookie that is possibly misreading rules, they've seen the footprint rule for the past 3 or more years.


Swampdude: do you happen to have a known the flip time of
Autonomous Start -> Land on Mesh (not extended) ?


Can't say enough about this thing, simply beautiful.

Sweet...we had about half our team gathered around the laptop, wide-eyed...just staring.

So while you are blocking the ramp, we just have to toss fifteen bins over the bar, and hope your alliance partner can't toss them back.

So....is the wedge just to tempt the opponent drivers to catch some air, or were you planning to let us push bins up and over it?

Well, lexan is a pretty slick surface, and I can only imagine if it were waxed. At that angle, looks to be 30-45º I would guess it'll be to direct forces from robots coming up the ramp upwards giving themselves a traction additive. Their kickstands, when up are for blocking some boxes and being that they are motorized, they can angle them for the most effective area.

But I believe, by previous statements I've read that the wedge is there for pushing bot's around when they try to get on/over the ramp. Will be interesting. Only problem I see is that they won't be able to have an alliance mate up top with them. And if they do it will be very difficult not to have one on the ramp touching them.

If they are to make it to elim's I guess they would own the ramp and alliance would have to do the stack-work, both offense and defense

Lexan
 

I guess we might spray it with some PAM before each match


Tytus Gerrish [179 SwampThing]

Re: Lexan
 

I'm guessing that would be considered a lubricant and that might go against rule DA2

Lubracant
 

ok
but the grin painted on the lexan would problay scare all the little bots away

I'm looking forward to seeing this bot in Orlando this year. Looks cool, but you can never tell 'til the end. I hope it can take a few hits from the Demolition Squad. ;)

sorry 179

matt bays just told me it was a failure, the pneumatic cylinders dont have enough power to put the bot up and over...

it was an awesome idea...

good luck in the competitions

Matt Is correct!
 

Yes the pistons werent strong enough. BUT! look we have A contengency! it is slower, but it will work

This picture was taken 2-13-03

Tytus Gerrish [Taam 179]

Swamp
 

Do you Think this is a good look for me?


Tytus Gerrish[team179]

Awesome Robot!!.....but.....
 

From what I'm getting from some of the latest posts, you're robot can't get over the ramp wall with pneumatics. That really sucks:( ....seriously. I couldn't tell from the picture you posted what you've changed, but I hope you get it working. That robot is kickin' and I can't wait to beat you in the nats.;)

Tytus, I understand this thread is on your robot... please keep it that way. Use the "Who Am I" for posting pictures of yourself.

And what is your backup idea? I can see the C-Clamps.. nothing new to lift up and over though.

That is
 

That You see is plan B The C-clamps are to hold the pices for welding