Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Our minibot is just over 2 seconds, with battery. We are using the tetrix wheels, but they've been modified (in a legal way). From what I've heard, we're still working on the CAD of the deployment mechanism.

'Scuse me? ;)

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Our minibot climbs the pole in 2.14sec (at least thats what we were told by a comment) and it is built solely from the TETRIX kit's parts.
i'm pretty sure that with a bit improvement or Weight reduction we will be able to go up in less than 2 sec.

Our minibot's first test run-
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=90373

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Here's a 1.8 second run:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnCfXzmwe6o

And here's the 1 second deployment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2HWZeGKp5I

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Very nice minibot and deployment mechanism. Great use of springs. Very simplistic. With the minibot and it's deployment this year I believe that the designs that are simpler will be more effective. Great work!

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

:eek: did it?

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

I would assume some of these minibots don't have gearboxes.

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Or modified gearboxes;)

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Cybergnomes have just done it! 1.88 sec! With room for improvement! :yikes:

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Nice job! I'm assuming you will modify you're deployment to 18 inches.

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Team 3015 here. We have made a mini robot that went up in 4 seconds or so with the battery on it. I was just wondering if that is considered good or bad?:ahh:

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

4 seconds as of right now seems a little below average on CD. However, I think that you'll find that at whatever compitition you go to that 4 seconds will certainly be competitive and you will win your fair share of minibot races.

Good Luck

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Im proud to say that we can deploy in .3 seconds, so if anyone wants to loan us a minibot...

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Any team that gets a minibot to climb has done well. It isn't a matter of good or bad, just a question if your design is going to be more or less competitive measured against other minibots. According to many posts on this forum, there are several minibots able to climb in 2 or less seconds and many have indicated times in the 3 second range. If you want to improve your time, consider looking through this and other related threads for some ideas to help your team out. Consider modifying your gear ratios and reducing weight to reduce your climbing time, and keep trying to improve!

Re: under 2 sec Mini bot
 

Exactly.

Also remember the proof is in the pudding. If you go and your minibot consistently climbs the tower, that makes you a very strong contendor no matter what.

Many folks tend to.... "overstate" the potential of their robot/minibot. Wait till you see a couple competitions. After all, the minibot is not part of the allowance and as such you can work on it pretty much anytime to improve it.

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This is excellent advice from a very consistent hanging team last year. Just like last year's bonus, many will attempt, but statistically few will succeed. At an absolute minimum, it is a 10 point endeavor if you consistently succeed. It takes a lot of tube hanging to make up those 10 points.