All team members agree: T-Rx 2002 is the best robot that we've built yet - at least in doing what we designed it to do. Like Joe J. said - whether or not we designed it to do the right thing is another question.
In case anyone puts together a robot database, here's some info to start it off. First, links to some key pictures in the gallery:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pi...rrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pi...rrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pi...rrow=4&trows=3
Here's some stats:
Overall Stats- 128 lb
- Low center of gravity
- Team's 6th year of existence
- Veteran driver
Drivetrain- 4 wheel drive.
- 1 drill motor powering each side
- Reliable drill transmission shifting
- High traction wheels
- Sorry, I don't have speed specs.
- ~5.5:1 gear reduction between drill shaft and wheels
Goal grabber 1
(featured in middle link)
- Can have goal firmly in control within 3 sec from start of match.
- No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
- >95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.
- Can release goal if needed.
Goal Grabber 2
(Here's where you can tell that I'm being honest)
- Designed for last minute goal grabbing (from partner?)
- Can't release goal
- Can't collect balls with goal attached on this side
- No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
- >95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.
Ball Collection- Designed to shoot balls into goal when attached to Goal Grabber 1.
- >80% Success rate.
- Steel discs mounted on wheels to maintain inertia.
- Variable speed to adjust for balls with different inflation.
- 'Rabbit ears' help funnel balls to shooter
Hope you find it useful
See you in Philly, New Haven, and hopefully EPCOT!
Rick Gibbs