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Originally Posted by Teched3
If I remember the game correctly, WPI (Team 190) had a great platform climber, went around a goal obstruction, and hung on a bar, all autonomously. Can't wait to see the new game. Speculation is generally fruitless, but can be fun for some.  |
The 190 robot also had across it, 4 sets of wheels, instead of just two. As it climbed up, parts of the robot were over hanging off the platform, and the robot could be supported by wheels in the center of the robot.
Also, this design worked well when it was able to get up on the platform in auto. I saw a few matches they were in where they did not make it up onto the platform. This posed a problem, as the robot could not turn well.
Just remember, many great designs have also had a major drawback.
A perfect example of this is finals match 2 from the championship of 2002. SPAM 180 beat 71 to the center goal, and knocked them out of the way. Without the goals secured to itself, not all that much they could do.
http://www.thebluealliance.net/tbatv/match/2002cmp_f1m2
Not to move this off topic, but just remember there are always tradeoffs to be made. How you deal with the game elements and field is up to you.