This year our strategy was to build a 2 goal gripper "mule". Named somewhat after the school mascot, the Falcon, we call it FOWL PLAY.
WINNER: Delphi "Driving Tomorrow's Technology" Award at KSC Regional 2002
We have 4 motors (atwood and bosch) with 4 wheel drive. Our wheels are cleated with aluminum C channel. Our goal grippers are pneumatic - fast to grab a goal and releasable if needed.
Link for finished robot:
http://personal.vallnet.com/mrozar/p...cs/F-table.jpg
Link for drivetrain (had not installed Bosch motor at that time):
http://personal.vallnet.com/mrozar/p...drivetrain.jpg
Link for gripper detail:
http://personal.vallnet.com/mrozar/p...cs/Gripper.jpg
Link for KSC field photo - two goals:
http://personal.vallnet.com/mrozar/p.../two_goals.jpg
Link for KSC field shot:
http://personal.vallnet.com/mrozar/p.../A_onfield.jpg