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FRC488 Driving Over the Bump
I just uploaded some video to our YouTube account showing our chassis traversing the bump.

First test at slow speed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBzcQssOPOA

Attempting to turn while going over:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvvDzz-9Xmw

High speed pass over the bump:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGYnysfjeS4

A few notes about what the robot experienced:
  • The "security mode" button on the gaming adapter was facing upward. The shock of impacting the ground was enough to cause it to press itself and make the gaming adapter lose connection with the driver station.
  • The old IFI transmission bridge that we're using to temporarily support our battery deformed plasticly due to impact. It's bowed about 1/8" downward now.
  • The fans in the Jaguars appeared to unseat themselves or otherwise be thrown off balance. They are very noticeably hitting their housings now.
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