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Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
So a month ago we changed our robot from center wheel to real wheel drive and added taller gears for more speed. We we got together for the first time to test it out and get a little practice tonight.
We it was faster but we had too much weight on the front of the robot and had some traction problems.
After discussing adding ballast and moving the battery Tim suggested we make it a front wheel drive insisting that it would drive and turn much better. After some discussion we decided to remove the entire superstructure and turn it 180 degrees to make the robot front wheel drive.
Our planned quick practice session turned into a four hour thrash. I really wanted to get some sleep tonight, sigh.
Sometimes I hate IRI!
BTW Lynn now drives and turns like a dream, now we just have to work out a few wiring problems and get a few hours of driving practice.
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2015 Indianapolis District Winner
2014 Boilermaker Regional Industrial Design Award
2013 Smoky Mountain Regional Industrial Design Award
2012 Boilermaker Engineering Excellence Award
2010 Boilermaker Rockwell Innovation in Control Award.
2009 Buckeye J&J Gracious Professionalism Award
2009 Boilermaker J&J Gracious Professionalism Award
2008 Boilermaker J&J Gracious Professionalism Award
2007 St Louis Regional Winners
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