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Where did you get the lexan from, and how much did it cost you? Our team did some inquiries and didn't find anything below $190 each sheet. Also, how much does it weigh?

~Nick/1334

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It's this stuff the 16mm thickness. They sell it at lowes here in Florida. Although we have hurricanes here and you probably don't so it may not be on the shelf. it was $98 for a 4x8 sheet

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man, right after I leave you guys take all the pictures

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Looks really great, I was just wondering, have you tested it when a robot hits it from a running start? Knowing you guys it doesn't matter, but hey, I'm curious..

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Not yet, but tonight we'll run it through its ramp paces. However that lowest panel is well supported since its short and just from walking on it, I think its going to do fine. When alliances climb on you you're right in front of them so they can see what they're doing. We found its not hard to drive right up the center even from far away (where the best structural support is). So I think the skinny ramps will even work good. We added width for the climber under diress. We were thinking of forklifts but decided if we drop someone that would be bad. This way if they fall off its their fault and leaves the control/decision to the drivers team whether to risk the climb or not. A 12" drop can be devastating to a bot not built for that. Once you get somone in the air and they get powered off, if you don't have them balanced right, they can roll right off.

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Hey Dan and the crew looks like a beast of a robot again this year. The ramp looks great. When you see our bot you will figure out why. The name is priceless and perfect for that robot. I am glad to see the 05 basic shape and framework back in action. Good luck to the Swampthing team this year and we will see you in a few weeks with t21 v4 .

-Drew

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ugh, i just dl'd the newest quicktime and all. i still can't view this or the other video. :(

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Hey Alex, did you install DivX?

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Looks great swampthing, can't wait to see it next saturday.

Whats the angle on that ramp?

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You're Right, that video was way cool, as is the deployment of that ramp. Thats gangster. Nice implementation of a large ramp. I hope that it continues to work as well as it does now.

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nice, though I have to say I am most jealous of the robot's name, the USS Swamp Lobsta is a pretty cool name. Props to whoever came us with that one. hopefully we'll get to see it on Saturday.

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Best rampbot I have seen yet..

You paired with two great arm bots will be the best possible alliance.

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Looks like real monster (machine) from the Swamp! I like the ramp deployment. This looks like the best offensive combo robot revealed so far this year. Can't wait to see you in action.

If there are ringers in the area, can you push them out of the way as you deploy the ramp? Have you considered putting a catcher at the front of the ramp to keep a robot from taking a dive onto your nifty lobsta claws?