Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

Wow, just wow.

First off great video, of course its somewhat easier when you have such great material to work with.

The drive-train is spiffy as heck, (congrats to John, Paul, Parker, Charles, and the rest of 148), and whats even more impressive than the drive set up is the amount of omni-directional control you appear to have, which with that kind of mechanical set up is very impressive.

The kicker looks simple, powerful and effective.

The hanger looks like one of the few I've seen that looks like it should work in 5 seconds or less

And the very "mysterious" ball magnet looks far more effective than anything I've seen to date in teasers, or in person at the Suffield scrimmage.


I can't wait for the tour at champs, you guys have raised the bar again.

The only real issue that I can see is that she really just won't look the same with blue bumpers :-(

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

Shucks, John deserves a heck of a lot for that one!

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

I guess jealousy breeds contempt.

Anyway, another clean design from the 'Wranglers. Can't wait to see it in action in Dallas.

Love the pictures using VEX stuff to do the prototyping.

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

The reason you're receiving all these aggressive replies from mentors is not because they're trying to defend themselves, but because they're trying to defend their students. Your comment isn't hurting Paul or the other Robowrangler advisors, but insulting the students' capability to create such a fantastic robot.

Please think twice before letting your frustration spill out.

@148: What a beast. Good luck at your regionals, and see you in Atlanta.

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

You must not know very many students then.

Way to fail there buddy.

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

After these last 6 weeks, he probably needs a Super Long nap, but who doesnt? and maybe a 148 Caliber bot for his team? or a cookie? :)

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

Awesome! You guys nailed the ball handling, the lifting, and the versatile drive train. I would have expected a variable distance kicker too, but it looks like you have plenty of 'sweet spots' on the field to score reliably from.

Way cool, as usual. Someday I will find a way to see one of your robots in person.

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

Actually, he needs a few reads of the many and various JVN whitepapers that are out there. Then we'll find out which team he belongs to, at any rate--when they suddenly improve to regular eliminations contenders.

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

I believe what you mean, sir, is "Why didn't I think of that?" :D

AWESOME robot, easily the best ball possession I have seen so far. But the best thing about the video is the insight into 148's design process, and all the prototypes that came before this crazy machine.

Best of luck out there, hope I get a chance to see this thing...

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

After looking at this photo yet another time, this bot keeps looking more and more like the next version of the M1 Abrams Tank.

John, is IFI doing military contracts now? :p

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

WOW!

Thats really all I can say, this robot has left me speechless.

I can't wait to see ya'll at lonestar!

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

You guys certainly brought the WOW factor this year. Another inspiring engineering feat with this years bot. As I said earlier in the year i'm really impressed with how well you use the amazing resources available to your team to their fullest abilities to produce beautiful robots.

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

It tells me they have some $@#$@#$@#$@# fine mentors and a lot of passion.

IF there is a twin lurking somewhere up north I cannot wait until I get to see this thing with my own eyes. If not, John, when can I schedule a tour in Atlanta? (I want to book my time early)

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

What is this "ball magnet" thing you speak of?

;)

Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo
 

I had a quick question about the drive, when the drivetrain actuates itself from the omnis to the "regular" setup, are the 8 wheels in line or are the 4 traction wheels lower?

-Brando