Steampunk 1577 proudly presents: Torpedo
We have won the Israel regional, and will compete in the Championship in St. Louis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBCLLfyAecA
Specs:
Chassis:
*8 Wheel drive, 4" preformance wheels with very high traction.
*West coast drive 25"x30".
Floor pickup:
*Front-wide axle coated with Wedgetop thread, driven by a CIMulator with 1 andymark motor.
*10~20mm freedom with springs, so when frisbees come in it won't distort them.
From the floor pickup, the frisbee goes to the Elevator:
*Contains up to 4 frisbees.
*Works automatically, from floor pickup, counting the frisbees and moving them to the Shooter.
*Driven by a Bag motor with 40:1 gear ratio.
Shooter:
*Can change angles according to field location and goal.
*Driven by 2 Banebot 2.875" wheels.
*Driven by 2 Mini CIM motors, first one with 1:1 gear ratio, 2nd one with 3:2.
*Scores 3rd goal with 90% accuracy.
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Scores to the Pyramid goal.
*Scores 4 discs in 4 seconds.
Climber:
* Fast and effective 10pt climb, cab climb at the buzzer.
*2x 1" bore 9" stroke pistons, strengthened by springs when pulling up (see video), 60 PSI.
Blocker:
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Adusjtable blocker. Our blocking mechanism can adjusts during the game between
28"/ 60"/ 84".
Bonus specs:
*Can straighten up in front of the goal using the pyramid with 2 pistons opening up.
* A variety of Autonomous modes.
Torpedo has won the Israeli Regional and will compete in the Championship at St. Louis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBCLLfyAecA