Thread: What is the best robot EVER in FIRST?
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Unread 13-04-2003, 20:18
Brian Beatty Brian Beatty is offline
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Wildstang 1997
The Wildstang 1997 tube bot. This robot started in a 4' high starting position and could take 4 inner tubes 16' in the air and place them on top of the goal with reliability and stability. For you relative newcomers, this was when we didn't have beans for motors--couple of small drill motors, 4 seat adjuster, 2 window lift--done. And the material selection was limited to $425 from Small Parts and some anemic additional materials. This robot is nothing short of an engineering marvel and I am still in awe of it. The construction is as intricate as a Swiss watch, but durable. This bot is in the FIRST Hall of Fame in Manchester (along with the 1996 Hexcalibar bot mentioned earlier--most beautiful). Hopefully one of the Wildstang members could post a picture of it, although a copy of the video is well worth the time to watch ( that I have if anyone is interested ). Not enough has been said about this magnificent machine. Viewing this robot should be mandatory material for any incoming rookie FIRST team.

Sincerely,

Brian Beatty
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