2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSIpBdYimc0

Just finished this up today!

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

I would hate to see you guys misalign, and see your minibot get smashed by that awesomely powerful deployer!

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

if we miss align, then it just wont deploy. the plate on the bottom of the platform has a Y kinda channel cut into it so it will guide it to the pole, and if its completely off then the platform will hit the pole and the minibot is safe.

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

just added your vid to the scouting pit :).

I love how the minibot explodes when it hits to pole

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

Explodes?

And check out our 2011 playlist on our channel, theres a ton of other videos.

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

I meant how the noodles go flying :)
explodes was a bit of exaggeration.

awesome vids throughout the build process. cool to see you guys open source the process!

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

We don't consider it open source really, more like we just post stuff up as we go.

The deployer isn't 100% finished. The noodles will be attached to a little swing so they swing up out of the way, then flop back after the minibot goes up so it can cushion it on the return trip

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

Nice work guys.

Be prepared to show your inspector how that mechanism can be made "safe" while not on the field.

Re: 2495 minibot+Deployer (Video!)
 

Looks safer then almost all kickers from last years robots.

Looks good guys......Keep up the great work,,,,