Forum: Off-Season Events
30-10-2016, 11:56
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,192
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Forum: Pneumatics
26-10-2016, 18:49
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,715
Re: pneumatic catapults
Our Stronghold catapult used 1.06" diameter cylinders. The moment arm to the cylinder clevis was 4", and the arm length to the center of the ball was 27".
https://youtu.be/kKJDhcgQxkY?t=34
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Forum: Extra Discussion
21-10-2016, 16:30
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,964
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Forum: General Forum
06-10-2016, 12:10
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Replies: 288
Views: 6,606
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Forum: Pneumatics
25-09-2016, 22:38
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,174
Re: Motorizied flow control
As already mentioned the problem with your system is not the flow controls, but the 3-position valve.The question of using a 3-position valve to achieve intermediate cylinder positions has come up...
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Forum: General Forum
07-05-2016, 18:17
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,304
Re: Looking for a hassle-free 3D printer
I know there are lots of varied opinions on the Makerbot Replicators, but I would let you know that our experience with our Replicator 2 has been phenomenal. It has run tirelessly for two years...
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Forum: General Forum
03-05-2016, 23:27
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,990
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Forum: Championship Event
03-05-2016, 13:11
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Replies: 110
Views: 26,152
Re: 2016 Einstein
Is there video available of the full Einstein playoff including the breaks and commentary?
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Forum: Robot Showcase
01-05-2016, 19:23
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,956
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Forum: General Forum
26-04-2016, 11:16
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Replies: 61
Views: 7,114
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Forum: Championship Event
23-04-2016, 19:23
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,523
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Forum: General Forum
22-04-2016, 16:47
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,760
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Forum: Robot Showcase
22-04-2016, 14:55
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,492
1986 Pop-up Camera
Being short is great for getting under stuff, but sometimes you have trouble seeing over tall guys (trust me I know.) We fixed that.
https://youtu.be/Mc1luuoKL5Y
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Forum: Robot Showcase
21-04-2016, 21:17
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,956
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
21-04-2016, 21:05
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,440
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
21-04-2016, 20:37
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,440
Re: Blocking 2 ball autons
I think it is very unlikely for an "arms race" of speed to the first ball to become a thing. Firstly, there are only a handful of robots, out of hundreds at CMP, that have demonstrated the 2-ball...
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Forum: Championship Event
21-04-2016, 17:01
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Replies: 6
Views: 936
Re: Trailer Parking
There is ample trailer parking in the lot immediately North of the dome, within reasonable walking distance.
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
21-04-2016, 16:25
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,440
Re: Blocking 2 ball autons
"G13 During AUTO, ROBOTS may not enter the volume above the MIDLINE.
Violation: FOUL. If contact is made with an opponent ROBOT beyond the MIDLINE (either direct
contact or transitive contact through...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
21-04-2016, 16:10
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,956
Re: 1986 2-Ball Autonomous
If dropped very consistently the ball comes to rest in a fairly repeatable spot, within the width of the intake.
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Forum: Motors
21-04-2016, 10:51
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,831
Re: 775 pro shield
We have been using a similar 775 cover for a couple of years. It has some compliance to the fit and clamps on with a clamping screw. Ventilation holes provide for cooling. There is room for...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
21-04-2016, 10:16
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,956
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Forum: Championship Event
18-04-2016, 13:52
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,169
Re: Edward Jones Dome/St. Louis Rams
In my day, it was the L.A. Rams, and St.L had their Cardinals. To this day I still have trouble saying "Saint Louis Rams." St.L fans should look on the bright side and hope that this is the first,...
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Forum: General Forum
15-04-2016, 20:58
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,471
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Forum: Pneumatics
11-04-2016, 19:36
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,671
Re: Is a Pneumatic hook launcher legal?
It doesn't matter what material you are making a pressurized cannon out of or how that material it is rated, you cannot pressurize homemade actuators or components. During the time the rod it...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
11-04-2016, 15:44
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,467
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You don't see teams plastering the arena with signs saying "Show your spirit!" or "Be creative in your robot design!" or "Be sure to be innovative in your control!" - Mr. Van [more] 
