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That looks pretty cool. I'd ask on the Q&A though if it will pass Rule <R06>

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Greatest teaser ever.

18" Diameter wheels anyone?

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It'd be interesting to see a robot with those, even if it wasn't legal. ;)

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Oink Oink - Holy Cow!

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I joked about building mecanums this way :)

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How about wheels that cost over $250 a pop? (at least $200 worth of AM wheels there, plus machining)

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Andy only says that because he wasn't expecting an order of 30-40 wheels (some $600-800, less if they bringing their own bearings) from one team.

Holy cow indeed! :eek:

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I don't think it's going to be the cow that's holy after that purchase, I think it'll be the pig's wallet!

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Andrew teams have no idea whats going to hit them this year :yikes:!!

Very good work,
-Drew

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I love it! I have been hoping to see this done this year and my hopes have been answered! :D

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We here at Exploding Bacon Laboratory's feel that we have really thunk outside the box on this one. Delivering a product that would make even Woody Flower's Grandmother proud. Talks are in place with reputable and well known robotics parts manufacturers to have these made and distributable by Week 2 of the season!

Look to place your orders soon and also look for more products to come out of Exploding Bacon Laboratory. Next products to be made available to the public may include but are not limited to, a 30 pound fly wheels for assisted turning, a 2.5 horse power vacuum gaining traction, and an exploded pig picker upper. ( Not intended for FIRST use but surprisingly the problem is not unique to 1902 )

As always Feedback and Comments on our products you can comment here or email us at explodingbaconlabs@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Exploding Bacon Laboratory

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I don't know who Woody Flowers is, but I'm sure Woodie Flowers' Grandma would approve! :p

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:ahh:

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Dan was it a really good idea to get married just before first season? :) congrats by the way

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In case you're worried, I was pointing out a common spelling mistake with Woodie's name. (IE, & not Y)

I know & have met & talked with Dr. Woodie Flowers on mutiple occasions & have been humbled by his words & presence on every one of those occasions. :)
He does a great job of "keeping it real" with whatever he talks about, no matter how random.

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Oh I got it . . great use of uh . . sarcasm?:rolleyes:

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Very nice Andrew

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Hmmm... I'm glad you guys are coming to ct this year.

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THOSE WHEELS LOOK COOL BUT WILL IT WEIGH ALOT.

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THAT IS AMAZING I WONDER WHAT THAT BUTTON ON THE SIDE OF MY KEYBOARD LABELED "CAPS LOCK" DOES. Oh yeah, it makes my writing legible and more easily understood. Huh, whodathunk?


Back on topic, what's the estimated weight on these? I was debating a version of this myself, but the weight in my design was, well... Prohibitive, to say the least.

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Craig, is it really a necessity to be so demeaning and sarcastic over something so trivial? Huh? There are millions of forums out there where people are rude for the superficial satisfaction they receive from it, however, to my knowledge, this has never been one of them. If you insist on correcting someone's poor CD caps-lock skills, at least be kind about it.
Just a thought...

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It's been 2 years since I've seen you guys in action and yet you still never cease to amaze

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I think riding on this robot would be something like riding a washing machine... :ahh:

-q

(for those of you who haven't ridden a washing machine... click this link)

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4 of those and the control system should leave you about enough extra weight to hold the whole thing together with a single zip tie. Make it happen I say.

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Great Idea! Our team had it too, but it is not legal.

There WILL be a point where one of the required wheels makes contact with the floor at an angle that is not in the correct, required orientation.

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see THAT is EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED!

somebody make a petition to make First change the rule!!!:ahh:

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haha sweet 701 was planning the same thing till we read the rule on wheel orientation....:D

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Oh my goodness I almost forgot about that. Bring one with you just for kicks and giggles. (:

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"required orientation"
did any one ASK Q and A about that cuz i am not sure that these cant be used.from the way i read it that would be like running the wheels on it's side not just on a angle like that? if no one has taken it to Q and A i may bring it up. ty plz get back to me

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Zip tie or die.....thats our motto

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Wait, shouldn't a pig farmer know the difference between types of livestock? ;)
Yeah, I'll echo what others said here. While I don't believe this would be legal, I'd love to see it really done!

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:ahh: :confused: i hope that was a joke

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is an omni directional wheel acceptable :confused: i think i saw that Mecanum wheels were okay but we thought that it would be to much money time and space that it would take so just wondering:yikes: