Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Will one-second minibots be so light that they don't have enough momentum to depress the switches at the top of the pole? :eek:

Seriously, thouh, great job, guys! We were pretty happy with our sub-three-second minibot, but are constantly looking for upgrades.

Your traction comments are... ...interesting.

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

I'm making the assumption that you guys modified the Tetrix transmissions to remove several stages of inefficient gearing.

However, I still have no idea what magic tractive material you found.

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

is the back side of electrical tape a legal wheel tread?

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Non-metallic rope or cord...that could be just about anything that's grippy!

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Now that is a teaser!! Hope to see it and you and sussex

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Are you guys feeding steroids to your robots again? I didn't see those on the list of approved minibot parts... :D

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

The wheels are made from unobtanium which is a string like material that can be converted to just about anything you want including traction on metal wheels and tetrix transmissions.

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Hmmmn, non metalic rope/cord...
Nylon!
Could the wheels be covered in nylon rope/cord?
Nice job on the minibot, we have rebuilt ours 3 times already.
Bleh.
But again about the nylon, could that be used?

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

how much does it weigh?

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Are you planning on having more than one minibot at competitions, for potential use on your alliance's robots?

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Weight is currently at 2.23 lbs including battery and two motors

We have traditionally used nylon as a low coefficient of friction material, especially againt metal. Ours does not contain rope or nylon.

We will be bringing at least 3 to competitions and a spare deployment system that we could "possibly" put on an alliance members bot.

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Forgive my cynical pragmatism: I just don't see the point in gloating about a 1.6 second minibot that doesn't have the battery or switches onboard. On the other hand, the grippy material is a fun teaser; I have an idea but I'd need to test it to see if it's truly grippier than rubber.

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

The battery was on board.

Emphasis mine.

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Ah, I see. Bit of foot-in-mouth syndrome this year.

Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!
 

Hmm, our team is sort of struggling as far as the mini-bot goes. From that video i have no idea where your motors are...