Forum: Regional Competitions
07-04-2007, 16:15
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Replies: 278
Views: 23,086
Re: 2007 VCU Regional
In answer to this (we got asked about this a couple times) in the begining of the tryouts we cam across a unexpected flaw in our design. We used a release system so that the front panel controlled...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
20-09-2006, 21:49
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Replies: 5
Views: 776
0 to 60 in four seconds, 139 mph, 100% electric?!?
I don't know how many people follow plug in cars but I saw two articles for this car yesterday in two seperate magazines so I had to check it out. Simply put, I'm amazed. The Tesla Roadster is 100%...
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Forum: Motors
26-06-2006, 00:42
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Re: Flexible shafts working with CIMs
So after talking with sanddrag this might not work. I need something that can handle the stress but is still cheap. Kind of a contradiction but if anyone knows of anything it would be really helpful.
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Forum: Motors
25-06-2006, 23:08
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Flexible shafts working with CIMs
Yesterday, while walking through a hobby works, I bought the flexible shaft Dremel attachment. I was really surprised by how amazingly well it works. It can be bent nearly 360 degrees with very...
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Forum: General Forum
11-06-2006, 17:51
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,626
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Forum: Chit-Chat
11-06-2006, 16:36
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Replies: 361
Views: 17,625
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Forum: General Forum
11-06-2006, 12:28
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Replies: 129
Views: 13,802
Re: Famous Last Words
"Coarse I wired it correctly"
"Darn, dropped the screw driver in the disposal. Hey Hun, could you hit the light?"
"Hey lets test the new programming!"
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Forum: Technical Discussion
11-06-2006, 00:22
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,441
Re: I need help with plastics
Will do. I'll consider looking at other materials but for the prototype I think the board will work for now. I don't want to share anything about it until my friend and I start the patent papers...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
10-06-2006, 21:39
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,441
Re: I need help with plastics
Thanks that would work fine. I kind of prefer plastic because I could see my wheels splintering at the edges where it's going to be very thin. I can just cut the board to size. I'll still keep an eye...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
10-06-2006, 13:02
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,441
Re: I need help with plastics
Well as I said before I'm looking at making some special wheels. Unfortunately assembling the wheel out of pieces would be less then ideal but I might go with the idea of wood. I am looking at giving...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
09-06-2006, 08:54
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,441
I need help with plastics
I've been planning my summer project and I started getting into material selection. The main thing I'm having trouble with is picking plastics, something I really have no experience with. The...
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Forum: Kit & Additional Hardware
18-05-2006, 21:22
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,962
Do we have to buy a kit?
I think the title pretty much says it all. This year we found that we used very little in the kits beyond the control board and some of the motors. We are actually having trouble where we have a...
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Forum: Math and Science
02-05-2006, 17:16
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,754
Re: DARPA GRAND CHALLENGE 2007
Darn it you beat me to it! :D Here's some more info.
http://www.darpa.mil/grandchallenge/index.asp
And the rules are coming soon here.
http://www.darpa.mil/grandchallenge/rules.asp
I can't wait to...
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Forum: Games/Trivia
07-04-2006, 15:10
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Replies: 988
Views: 74,469
Re: Image Wars
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/time/images/watch.jpeg
Time is definitely the bane of milk.
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Forum: Technical Discussion
07-04-2006, 09:56
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,823
Re: Pic: Easy to make mecanums..
I almost wonder if the design by NeilR (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40926&highlight=mecanum+sell half way down) wouldn't be easier to...
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Forum: Programming
06-04-2006, 23:33
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,662
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Forum: General Forum
06-04-2006, 23:25
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,682
Re: New Skill
Well developed multitasking abilities. I was able to turn three problems over in my head, help two on two projects, and eat pizza at the same time. :cool:
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Forum: Games/Trivia
06-04-2006, 22:55
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Replies: 988
Views: 74,469
Re: Image Wars
http://www.thelobsternet.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/lobsterscatalog.jpg
mmmmmmm I'm going fishing in the Potomac this week. :D
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Forum: Robot Showcase
06-04-2006, 22:48
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,266
Re: Robo Mule
Here is a thread devoted to the bot. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45614&highlight=boston+dynamics
definitely a cool robot. :D
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Forum: Games/Trivia
06-04-2006, 20:21
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Replies: 988
Views: 74,469
Re: Image Wars
http://www.lamisil.ch/images/teaser/promo_med_d_big_1.jpg
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Forum: Chit-Chat
06-04-2006, 20:17
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,806
Re: Chuck Norris
I think this says it all.
http://content.ytmnd.com/content/e/c/8/ec8d5554492e045e17a1982799fc3109.jpg
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Forum: Programming
06-04-2006, 00:36
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,662
odometer guide
I found a guide by a person who used the parts from a mouse to create a successful odometer for his robot. The robot is small and slow so it might have the same distancing problems and/or speed...
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Forum: Awards
03-04-2006, 23:44
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,208
Re: Winning twice?
After reading all the posts I'm going with option three. While I agree with Mr. Patterson, that teams deserve recognition for their accomplishments, I don't think it should be at the expense of a...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
03-04-2006, 23:35
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,421
Re: pic: My weekend project
Yeah it worked fine for free spin but I'm not trying it while mounted to anything. I think ultimately I'm going to use this to power our test board that we use for programming and sensors. Not a bad...
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Forum: General Forum
03-04-2006, 23:25
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,081
Re: What does your camera do?
We have our camera working, we used it in conjunction with a HUD to give the driver pretty accurate alignment directions (via LEDs in the glasses).
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The trick is to train the rest of the team to blame electrical instead. - Al3+ [more] 
