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Don Wright 05-03-2007 09:39

pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 

Ben Piecuch 05-03-2007 09:43

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
If that performs anywhere close to last years' robot, you'll do very well this year. That ramp looks huge! I'm trying to figure out what the back portion of it does, the side that's mounted near the base of your elevator. Do both the elevator and that fall down to create a longer platform?

On a somewhat non-technical note, what material do you use to cover your bumpers, and how do you print your sponsors and numbers on them?

Looks great, hoping to catch some video of it this weekend.

BEN

Don Wright 05-03-2007 10:53

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Thanks...

We got our bumper silkscreened this year. Last year it was a lexan sticker, but that wouldn't conform to the standard bumper rules per the Q&A so silkscreening it was...

Yes, the mast lays down so we expand in all directions... And the mast/arm is actually the front...

Rich Ross 05-03-2007 11:55

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Don,

It's a pleasure to see the robot on CD before competitions.

Great work. are you in the 4ft class? Are there "drop-down" casters like 469 has had previously?

On the comment note: Congrats on the new robot. I have a feeling Cornelius will make many friends at GLR (and hopefully not too many enemies)

Don Wright 05-03-2007 12:56

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
No, no drop-down casters this year...

Yes, we are in the 4ft class.

We hope to make many friends as well. We've made it nice and easy for other robots to climb aboard...

Rich Ross 05-03-2007 13:31

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
Any chance at a picture of How easy??

Don Wright 05-03-2007 14:03

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
Unfortunately, no... In 469 tradition, we have to finish something up on Thursday...

AdamHeard 05-03-2007 14:57

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
looks awesome once again.... Too bad we can't play together until championships :( .

Being the driver of a rampless robot, I'm really like some of these huge ramps I'm seeing from veteran teams.

Lil' Lavery 05-03-2007 15:23

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
While the metal grating is ideal for traction-wheeled teams, will your ramp provide any provisions for improving the chances of omni-wheeled teams at getting up?
I can't tell from the picture, but the section of the ramp that deploys from the rear one piece, or does it have a gap in the middle?
Is the device sticking out of the ramp at the rear just to ensure that your ramp doesn't become a "traction device", or does it raise the whole ramp to 12"?
Can you load tubes off the ground, or just the wall?
Is there a camera that I'm missing, is it coming later, or are you guys not using it?
What motors are used where, and are you using DeWalt transmissions again?
And of course, the perennial 469 question, HOW DID THAT MAKE WEIGHT!?! ;)


Sorry for the tons of questions, but 469 is really one of the more inspiring bots every year, and I'm dying to learn more about Cornelius. Good luck, I'm sure you will be a force to be reckoned with at GLR.
Hope you can pull off the ramp-ringer combo, nobody really has yet.

JackN 05-03-2007 15:25

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I am so thankful I got you guys in FF

BRosser314 05-03-2007 16:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1derboy (Post 591045)
I am so thankful I got you guys in FF

What are you refering to when you say us guys in FF???

Al Skierkiewicz 05-03-2007 16:48

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
Don,
Can't wait to see it/you in a few weeks. Looks like a winner.

BRosser314 05-03-2007 16:51

Re: pic: Cornelius VIII - FRC469
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery (Post 591041)
While the metal grating is ideal for traction-wheeled teams, will your ramp provide any provisions for improving the chances of omni-wheeled teams at getting up?
I can't tell from the picture, but the section of the ramp that deploys from the rear one piece, or does it have a gap in the middle?
Is the device sticking out of the ramp at the rear just to ensure that your ramp doesn't become a "traction device", or does it raise the whole ramp to 12"?
Can you load tubes off the ground, or just the wall?
Is there a camera that I'm missing, is it coming later, or are you guys not using it?
What motors are used where, and are you using DeWalt transmissions again?
And of course, the perennial 469 question, HOW DID THAT MAKE WEIGHT!?! ;)


Sorry for the tons of questions, but 469 is really one of the more inspiring bots every year, and I'm dying to learn more about Cornelius. Good luck, I'm sure you will be a force to be reckoned with at GLR.
Hope you can pull off the ramp-ringer combo, nobody really has yet.



No problem about the questions, And yes we were under weight and its our secret, not really but very conservative to some areas you can take off alot of your weight. Thanks for all the positive feedback.:D

Don Wright 05-03-2007 17:08

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We want to keep some secrets... If we tell all, there won't be any interest in us...

BRosser314 05-03-2007 17:17

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Don,

what do you think about adding some traction to the ramp for improved traction for those omni-wheeled robots.:D


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