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Re: 1876 BeachBotics - The Mantis Shrimp

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Originally Posted by D.Allred View Post
Andrew,
Outstanding robot and a terrific showing at Palmetto! See you in Orlando.


David
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Originally Posted by Billfred View Post
This thing was the real deal at Palmetto, and I look forward to sharing a field with it in Orlando!
Thanks! From what I have seen, Orlando will be very different than Palmetto.

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Originally Posted by Anupam Goli View Post
The machine was really great for those truss shots and close goal shots. I was kind of surprised at how effective your intake and shooter were. One thing I was concerned about though was your drivetrain seemed to be bowing out (or atleast it was when I walked by your pit). I think added some sort of cross brace piece between the gearboxes, or having a frame member run under the gearboxes to keep them in plane will fix the issue.
Thanks. We are brainstorming ways to increase the accuracy of the shooter. Our fast-paced intake and shooting really set us apart. During our last practice match on Thursday, our 3D printed drivetrain CIM mounts broke, so the gearbox mounts bowed a bit. We spent the whole night printing a new, stronger set. Also this was our first time using a mecanum drivetrain so it wasn't perfect.

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Originally Posted by Rohawk1 View Post
Thanks so much for those kind words! You guys were serious competition though and we look forward to seeing you again!
Thanks so much, that means a lot! We wish you the best of luck in St. Louis.