[Al Skierkiewicz]

Team #111

# of years of participation? 8

# and type of motors? 2 Drills, 2 FP, 2 Globe(steering)

# and type of drive wheels? 4-custom 6" dia. aluminum with conveyor belting, glued and riveted for tread. (Same as last year.)

# and type of non-drive wheels? 0

Transfer system(chains, belts, etc.)? DNA

Transmission (not including supplied ones)? 4 custom, optimized for motor type, one at each drive module. Modules independently replaceable, 4 screw mounting plus electrical connector.

Steering? 4 wheel crab. Two available (pneumatically controlled) feet to lift two wheels and allow conventional two wheel steering.

Sensors? optical for rotation sense, gyro for turning sense, pots for steering and wing control.

Success? All worked, rotation/gyro/software combo (interfaced at custom circuit board.)gives ability to program auto mode to anywhere on playing field within +/- 6 inches. Up to 11 programs can be stored on board. Select one at time of robot placement on field depending on alliance partner, opposition and field placement.

Problems? Slower than some, less push than some, best on carpet or ramp.

Next year? We will optimize for whatever the game requires and parts available.