Originally Posted by Ninja_Bait (Post 1103960)

We, the long chassis voters, are now the minority that can, in the end, tell the majority "I told you so". (At least, I hope so. :ahh:)

Originally Posted by Henzado (Post 1104005)

We have decided to go with narrow body. We, as a team have decided that is very important to go over the barrier. A wider robot has a higher center of gravity, as compared to a narrow one.

The main point is a wider base means a likely chance of your robot taking a dive.

Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur (Post 1104055)

Wider probably does equal larger angle of attack and thus more movement of the CG as it climbs the barrier.

Originally Posted by Siri (Post 1103820)

Low CG is definitely always something for which to aim. (Unless the GDC ever forgets to specify the height dimension as being perpendicular to the floor.;)) However, I can't claim it's necessarily easy to achieve. It definitely can be if you have a non-existent scoring mechanism, an exceedingly light/low shooter, or Andy Baker. Us tall shooters will being paying very, very close attention to it.

Originally Posted by CrashTestPilot (Post 1104152)

The height, length and width are relative. I learned that during our rookie season in 2008. Bomb Squad showed up with a robot that started the match in one orientation but drove around in another. I quickly learned that day what it means to think outside the box. I still think this is the most genious robot I have seen in person.

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo (Post 1102055)

Impossible is such a strong word.

I have 3 robots, all 6-wheel low center drive at 119 pounds:
Bot 1: Heavier in front by 10 pounds, 21" from center wheel to edge of heavy end bumper
Bot 2: Perfectly balanced, 44" long
Bot 3: Heavier in rear by 10 pounds, 21" from center wheel to edge of heavy end bumper.

The bots are lined up on the 88" ramp Bot 1 (heavy end in), Bot 2 (in the middle), Bot 3 (also heavy end in). Bot 1 takes up 21.5", the center wheel is 0.5" from the edge of the ramp. Bot 2 takes up 44 inches. Bot 3 is like Bot 1.

21.5 + 44 + 21.5 = 87 inches. They fit.

Oh, and Bot 2 turned sideways on the ramp before Bots 1 and 3 positioned themselves, now you could fit Andy Baker on there too.

Oh, and all three bots are really 37 inches long, not 38, so there's extra room.

Still Impossible?

Originally Posted by soxfan269 (Post 1102431)

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As far as the bump goes, I don't see any major advantage that going over the bump would give you. I can't see a robot crossing the mid field more than twice, and probably more often only once. The only reason to go onto your opponents side would be to guard or to pass balls. If you're doing that then you're probably going to stay at that end most of the game. The only reason you might cross again would be for end game.
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Originally Posted by viperred396 (Post 1102536)

We are going wide

we are somewhat worried about tipping when attempting the bum so we are trying to create some kind of Wheely Bar so we dont tip

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz (Post 1108044)

I think that violates this rule -

[G21]
Robots may extend one appendage up to 14 in. beyond a single edge of their frame perimeter at any time.
Violation: Foul for exceeding size allotments; Technical-Foul for continuous or repeated violations.

"These appendages are intended for use in manipulating Basketballs and/or Bridges. A Robot may have multiple extension devices onboard, but only one may be deployed at a given time."