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ROFLcopter

15-02-2009 19:09

Balancing Pads

Our robot has three wheels this year and we've got a lot of tipping. We were wondering if the rules permitted a sort of low friction balancing pad to keep our robot from tipping over.

We have frame edges that touch the ground when it tips and with the balancing pad sitting slightly above the floor it will prevent the edges of the frame from destroying the field. We aren't looking for an advantage, just a way to keep our robot from causing destruction.

Sam2197

15-02-2009 19:12

Re: Balancing Pads

i would just use the rover wheels to serve this purpose

ROFLcopter

15-02-2009 19:14

Re: Balancing Pads

We've only got 1 1/2 days until ship. We only have ONE extra. However, we did consider it and it would be best, just no time.

gorrilla

15-02-2009 19:18

Re: Balancing Pads

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROFLcopter (Post 821521)

We've only got 1 1/2 days until ship. We only have ONE extra. However, we did consider it and it would be best, just no time.

there's always enough time, you just have to stop talking about it and get it done:D

EricH

15-02-2009 19:23

Re: Balancing Pads

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROFLcopter (Post 821514)

Our robot has three wheels this year and we've got a lot of tipping. We were wondering if the rules permitted a sort of low friction balancing pad to keep our robot from tipping over.

One of the questions answered by Q&A... http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=11255

Better use that other rover wheel.

ROFLcopter

15-02-2009 19:39

Re: Balancing Pads

Thanks for the help. Now that we know we need it, we can go ahead and do it.

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