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Re: 2007 Galileo Robot Information and Pictures

Team 540 - The Screaming Eagles
Team540.com

Drive-train:
Mecanum
Small CIMs running through modified AndyMark gearboxes with Andymark Mecanum wheels

Arm Extension:
2 sliding rails powered by a large CIM through an AndyMark gearbox

Gripper:
3 suction cups in a triangle
Piston pushes suction cups down
Bumpers are used to align to the gripper
Picks up and lifts tube to scoring position in a few seconds

Overall:
4ft tall
Very fast
Very Maneuverable

Achievements:
NASA/VCU Regional Winners

Pictures:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/tags/frc540
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2007 - NASA/VCU Regional Winners (Thanks 2108 & 843!)
2006 - Championship Curie division
2006 - NASA/VCU Semi-Finalists (Thanks 510 & 587!)
2005 - NASA/VCU Quarter-Finalists (Thanks 388 & 619!)