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Unread 28-06-2006, 09:05
Ben Piecuch Ben Piecuch is offline
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Re: Opinions on team 1660's robot

I will have to slightly disagree with Sanddrag here.

Overall, it looks to be an extremely simple, yet extremely robust robot. I'm impressed that you were able to adapt the extruded aluminum directly to the kit chassis. The so-called "extra weight" of the extruded aluminum probably wasn't a problem, as I can't imagine this robot weighing in anywhere close to the limit.

Also, the entire ball system looks very well done, someone obviously has experience with gathering balls. The vertical storage system eliminates all the problems when delivering them. I can't find anything that doesn't scream out robustness!

The 6wd was probably still needed to get the bot to turn. Even with the wide version of the chassis, having the 4 traction wheels on the corner still makes it difficult to turn.

My only comment is related to the brackets used on the extruded aluminum. Those brackets are the main reason for any added weight, and they are no where near as strong as the anchored connections. The cost of them alone makes them quite a pain. A team can make the holes for the anchors with a drill press if needed, no milling machine required. You just need a very good setup and the right bit to get the job done.

But, I'll reiterate, 1660 put together an extremely robust bot that could play the game as they intended. I would have gladly played with them, as they look to be a capable, reliable partner.

BEN