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Re: pic: 229 presents Irrational

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Originally Posted by http://www.team229.org/robot/
Robot Name:
Irrational

Drivetrain:

* Two Drive Modules
* 8WD Skid Steering, with lowered center wheels (4 total) for enhanced turning
* High Efficiency
* Single speed transmission
* Geared at 8 fps using custom 4-motor Chiaphua gearbox

Traction:

* Eight 4"x1.5" IFI wheels (~1.3 coeff of friction)

Mechanisms:

* Tiltable 3pt ball shooter made from 4 6" wheelchair wheels, and driven by 2 mini-bike motors
* Two 4"x1.5" custom wheels, with timing belt treads to carry balls from hopper to shooter
* Expandable hopper, to allow for ease of human player loading
* Trap door, to allow 1pt. ball dumps into the corner goals
Hit me with any questions you may have guys.

JT
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