[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by poohbear

Thank you bunches Andrew Y.

Its nice to have a helper after such criticism and mockery

I have made a few major changes to the drivetrain since posting this though...

- With the help of our mentors, we have designed a magnificent two-speed (8fps & 16fps) crab-drive instead of the previous traction drive. We think this will handle this precision-based game a little better. Sacrificing power and speed for maneuverability.
- The bot is now decagon shaped. Soon 100% of decagon robots will have won championships too watch out JVN
- The wheels are still decagons. no one worry

Parts are about to be sent out for metal bending this next Monday. (yes, we told our sponsor that it would be too excessive to use their mill)

In addition, our prototype mini-bot is driving up the pole on average in 2.2 seconds and our prototype roller-gripper quickly grabs all three types of tubes. The lift is still being designed, but I'm happy with where we are. We also are prototyping a "secret weapon" to supplement these necessary mechanisms for the game. It might give us the leading edge It seems like a good rookie season so far. I'll friend you, andrew y, on facebook and we can get together to discuss designs sometime.

you have no idea what you are getting into. my current team tried crab thier rookie year. that was all they were able to do. NO manipulator. NO driver practice. NOTHING but a drivetrain. and they started on day two. you are starting two weeks into build season. you have little to no chance of getting it right.

design and build a manipulator and mount it to the kit drivetrain. you need to get it in your head that polygon wheels are hard to make and even harder to use. cavemen invented the wheel. not the decagon. there is a reason.

not to mention oddball frame shapes are only for those who have a lot of human resources and experience.

if you are a troll, leave. go. get a life.

if you are an idiot, quit this nonsense while you are ahead.

if you are unaware, get your head into the game and rethink your work.

sorry to be uber-critical, but i do not tolerate stupidity well.