Hmm.. a redefinition of what I (and others) have said seems to be in order:

Obviously, you cannot do without either component. Each component in of itself would be useless.

However, it seems that building a truck.. car.. buggy.. etc that can drive is rather simple (simply because of the existance of millions of cars and etc), although I confess 250 miles is a stretch. It's just there are so many people who build/repair/make/design/etc cars so that those of us who aren't mechanical engineers don't see how hard it is.

I know that while I can do many different things with computers, I would never dream to even make a simple.. umm.. mechanical thingie :) because its not my specialty. So my apologies for making you mechanical guys seem small or whatever.


And yes, redundant systems.. very good idea :)

Ok, I did something obnoxious and started a few new threads.. this thread is so cluttered.. and long.. and etc. We should probably post in seperate thread so we can have some more organization to this project. You know, so you don't have to search through 10 or so pages to find out what you want to know or whats been said or etc.

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Well...just make sure that if we implement software controls we also have a hardware backup in case those fail

Also, its not just building the vehicle, because a standard truck can navigate the terrain...but intergrating an efficent and effective navigation system with a vehicle capable of navigating the terrain at the speeds required

Hmm.. these posts seem to have been dead for a few days.. anyone got any new stuff? My internet has been down for a week so...

hello all fellow first members who are involved


im sorrry i have been meaning to get to writing this earlier....

you probably need someone good in cadd
i can help in that aspect, i have pro-e, and inventor i can make drawings for whoever is doing the machining.

let me know because this is for a great cause, please, this is such a great idea!!



Greg

When is this whole thing going to take off, or is it no more? :confused: I haven't heard anything in quite a while. The summer is here and a lot of us are getting bored so, what's up with the project?

HELLO? Is there any one out there?

I have not been posting lately, But i did not expect a dead stop.
I passed up a 85 TOYOTA Truck the other day, the price was right
but , Did every one take the summer off and forget to tell me?

I am still Game for this Challenge but not sure I want to put
out CASH if nobody is going to play.
DARAP forum had a posting about using worm drive stepper
motors for steering, and some talk about speed/turn rate.
Any comments?

This is why I thought it was early to apply for the contest.

The last thing I want to do is tie up resources and then have it all
bottom out.

I REALLY WANT TO PLAY, but WE can't do it alone!

PLEASE POST!

Geo.

I'M POSTING!!! I've been wanting to help with this thing since the start. I found a 1990 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 auto for $2900. It's all in good condition. About that Toyota truck, it's one of my favorite vehicles. I'm just curious as to what the price was.

$500, 2WD Auto, Running, Lic, Fair/good body (ugly gray..Paint fix)
fair tires, Good first test platform

One advantage of buying AZ is no smog / low ins.
maybe you can buy something in CA Cheep the dose not pass?
Just as long as it has clean title

Geo.

Well then...let us begin...we certainly have used enough time for that...

Its Alive!?!???
 

Life???? I was wondering.......
Lots to post but no time right now
We have backing from INNOVATION FIRST and MICROCHIP
Details to fallow,
Geo.

I'm still reading this thread and willing to help with anything I can do from here in Georgia (like find a place to hold and organize a meeting for The Grand FIRST Team at Championships here in Atlanta next spring). I don't believe I can supply any monetary support because I'm too busy getting money for my FRC team, but I'd be glad to help with any planning.

Dan from team 710 i'm willing to help in anyway I can.. I read about that competition about a year ago and thought it was amazing

I believe however also reading that no one has ever finished the race under the specified rules

Just remember that there will have to be an extreme amount of financial backing and slim chance at winning the million

but I'm still up for this if I can help in ne way

Dan

ditto. I'm still willing to help with anything mechaincal or mechanical design.

As for no one ever having won it, I believe this is the first year they are holding it. Correct me if I'm wrong.