Forum: Extra Discussion
24-10-2016, 03:43
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,410
Re: pic: Input Stage Wear
The gearbox mounting holes are an issue RC has already indicated will be fixed for next season, along with the bearing retention (which was not an issue we had) My intent was not to complain, except...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
24-10-2016, 02:50
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,410
Re: pic: Input Stage Wear
I unfortunately don't have any pictures of this. However, it looked like it was a gradual wear of the thread on the gearbox plate. The threaded holes (when they failed beyond the point at which they...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
23-10-2016, 23:13
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,410
Re: pic: Input Stage Wear
I'd like to add, that during our off season, we had issues with the two 10-32 bolts used to attach the bearing block to the gearbox (through the tubing) Namely, the thread stripping, and us having to...
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Forum: General Forum
06-05-2016, 20:22
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,468
Re: Thoughts on driving in FIRST Stronghold
Not as bad as I originally thought after watching the game reveal - visibility atleast. I remember one game, we chose a draw bridge as a defense, and I couldn't see a good quarter of the field. The...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
05-05-2016, 12:31
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,410
Re: pic: Input Stage Wear
Can confirm had the same issue on our gearbox and showed Aaron.
This issue really plagued us during games. On the flip side, blowing apart a gearbox and reassembling it at a competition is a really...
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Forum: General Forum
02-04-2016, 18:07
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Replies: 126
Views: 42,694
Re: The 2056 Streak has ended!
Hats off to 2056 on an incredible streak. They inspire many teams to push harder.
Realistically however, along with their greatness, luck played a huge part in their streak, there's many events they...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
23-03-2016, 16:34
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Replies: 125
Views: 38,279
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Forum: General Forum
23-03-2016, 11:00
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,944
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Forum: Robot Showcase
21-03-2016, 19:48
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,447
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Forum: Electrical
21-03-2016, 19:13
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Replies: 121
Views: 11,833
Re: COMM lost way to many times
One common problem (that we had last year) which can lead to temporary power loss long enough to restart your radio is the main breaker. From what I've heard, there are a few every year that have...
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Forum: General Forum
21-03-2016, 19:03
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Replies: 92
Views: 11,516
Re: Banging the driver station
Our whole driver station was within the 14" width specification - including the clamps. From what we have seen, there is no rule explicitly stating where your driver station must be positioned.
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Forum: Technical Discussion
18-03-2016, 20:02
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,689
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Forum: Technical Discussion
18-03-2016, 09:03
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,689
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Forum: General Forum
17-03-2016, 18:54
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,750
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Forum: Regional Competitions
15-03-2016, 18:05
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Replies: 52
Views: 12,268
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Forum: Robot Showcase
15-03-2016, 17:50
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,008
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Forum: Robot Showcase
14-03-2016, 23:15
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,008
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2016, 21:15
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Replies: 5
Views: 775
Re: Andy bumper material: rough side in or out
Point noted about the noodles. Have you done any tests to verify this increased friction? When we ran coefficient of friction tests with the typical "rough" outside Cordura, we got completely...
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2016, 20:19
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Replies: 5
Views: 775
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2016, 19:50
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Replies: 5
Views: 775
Re: Andy bumper material: rough side in or out
This would depend on your strategy, each has their own strategic advantage. I'd advise you to do your own testing, the "rough" side may behave differently than you expect it to on other bumpers. :)
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2016, 09:47
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Replies: 92
Views: 11,516
Re: Banging the driver station
It is really simple to secure your driver station. Use the velcro. (hook side on your driver station) This has already been pretty common, but we were surprised to see no other teams were using...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
12-03-2016, 20:01
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Replies: 52
Views: 12,268
Re: Greater Toronto East Regional (2016)
It was a great event to take part in. 5036 was glad to make our eliminations debut, that too as an alliance captain. Congratulations to teams 2056, 118, 2634, and 746. Congratulations to 1114, 1241,...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
08-03-2016, 18:25
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Replies: 93
Views: 36,047
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Forum: General Forum
05-03-2016, 12:52
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Replies: 90
Views: 15,187
Re: Removal of Low Bar Fabric
Any team that has done their due-diligence will know with any human player worth their money, it is already possible - and legal - to get a boulder into the opponents courtyard.
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Forum: Robot Showcase
25-02-2016, 23:31
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Replies: 82
Views: 27,531
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